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    Portage Bay Cafe

    3.9 (3k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast Sandwich
    Kay C.

    Wow! Visiting from out of town and went to Portage Bay Cafe on Easter Sunday. Thankfully we had 10:30am reservation because the place was packed and had a waiting list. The restaurant is bigger than expected as it had three dining areas. The food was exceptional! Beyond exceptional! From the first to last bite, we kept exclaiming how good everything tasted. We ordered the carnitas Benedict (which came with fruit on side), breakfast sandwich (which also came with fruit on side) and mushroom omelette. We can tell why this place is so popular.

    group orange juice mimosa fun for a birthday brunch
    Lynn M.

    Always my favorite Seattle brunch chain. I value the " Eat like you give a damn" motto. very local and organically sourced ingredients, great job team! The coffe is strong, I add a little water. They have many options for large group mimosa options and Aprils highlight is hibiscus. I always get great service and it is a fun busy hustle and bustle vibe for chill Seattlites. I love taking out of town guests there to awww them with the berry bar. I love taking my grandog on nice days to sit outside

    French Toast (veg) after berry bar
    Linda M.

    Great bfast!! I LOVE their idea of the berry bar!! Such good French toast!!! I was craving an American bfast and this place had exactly that. I rarely eat French toast but man it hit só hard. Really cute local place filled with university students. I would have loved to have this next to my uni lol. Great service as well. Thanks!

    Laura M.

    My go to breakfast spot in the University District. I love this place because it's close walk from my hotel. The service is great and they never disappoint. Note you can make reservations we went game day and noticed reserved tables that is the reason we ate outside thankfully they had one table left.

    The pancake toppings bar is awesome. So full from a $25 plate. Don't need to eat for the rest of the day!

    French Toast
    Ailun H.

    My friend has been to Portage Bay Cafe a couple times because he loves taking a trip to the berry bar -- which, you can only do if you order something that comes with waffles or pancakes. Three of us stopped by for brunch this past Saturday and it was pretty busy. RANCHER'S BREAKFAST - 24.75 This is a good option if you can't decide between sweet or savory. Also, you can take a trip to the berry bar. My scrambled eggs were a bit over-cooked and the chicken sausage was OK and nothing special. The fresh fruit option was nice! However, the french toast was my favorite part. I topped it with a bunch of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries from the berry bar -- as much as I could reasonably fit on my plate without embarrassing myself. I enjoyed how fluffy the french toast was, and the fresh berries really enhanced it. Overall, food tasted just OK, but it's the quantity and berry bar that makes the experience worth it. If I come back, I'd definitely skip the savory options and go straight for one of their french toasts.

    Prosciutto and Asparagus Benedict  Prosciutto & Asparagus Benedict Prosciutto & Asparagus Benedict

    REDEMPTION for the PORTAGE BAY CAFE! My family returned to the Portage Bay Cafe due to Hobson's Choice. Thankfully, the service has improved considerably and the staff have improved their skills significantly. Today the Prosciutto and Asparagus Benedict was AMAZING! The DOUBLE SMASHED BURGER however, did not meet the written description... at best, so-so. Am glad to see the improvements over our last experience and will continue to check the PORTAGE BAY CAFR. WATCH THIS SPACE

    Bananas Foster French Toast (veg)
    Sahithi Y.

    Nice place to go for brunch with a smaller group once it gets past 4 people per table it can start getting a bit crowded. Food has gone a bit down in terms of quality over the years but I still enjoy it. My favorites are the banana fosters French toast and the herb and roasted potatoes as a side. I like their fruits and nuts bar for the sweet brunch dishes.

    Buddha Bowl (veg)
    Cari L.

    Great spot for brunch near UW! Best part is the efficient service and friendly staff. The food is good quality but quite expensive. The Buddha bowl was chock full of vegetables dressed in a bright and refreshing lemon tahini dressing. Loved that it wasn't over-dressed and the egg was cooked perfectly per specification (over medium). We also ordered a farmer's scramble with added brisket for $3.50 (not pictured). This was a bit of a bummer given that it only came with a sad 1-2 pieces of brisket. However, there was a surprisingly diverse assortment of roasted vegetables including Brussels sprouts and purple sweet potatoes, which made up for it a little. Overall this place probably isn't the best brunch in the city, but it's a solid choice if near UW.

    Berry bar
    Charlie T.

    This is a cool brunch spot that is big and open. They have a good variety of items to choose from, including a berry bar, where you can load your own toppings for your pancakes or French toast. I may have to try that next time. For this visit, I ordered the special - Uli's spicy scramble, which included, eggs, uli's sausage, organic bell peppers and jalepenos, caramelized onions, queso con salsa, roasted potatoes and tortillas. I also ordered a side of their gravy. The scramble was good and better when I added the gravy to it.

    Michelle R.

    It's obvious that this is a popular spot. I was intrigued to try it and I think it fell a little short for me. The servers were kind and helpful. The eggs had a weird taste. I ordered "the migas" and I say "migas" because it was not that AT ALL. It was essentially a quesadilla with eggs and carnitas inside. Migas are not traditionally made with flour tortillas so I wish it would have notes on the menu that it was a flour tortilla and I wouldn't have ordered it. The carnitas were good. My friend and I ordered the same peppermint latte except mine was hot and his was cold. For $7 you would think it would at least come in a bigger mug. The only thing we really enjoyed besides the coffee was the banana foster French toast. That was amazing but it was also $20 for 3 pieces of French toast. Maybe that's just Seattle, idk. I don't think I'll be back.

    Eggs Classic Benedict
    Madeline D.

    Portage bay is a Seattle classic. There's always a line out the door on the weekends! They have a classic brunch menu that is delicious. For a popular brunch spot, they have a great amount of options and they don't miss! There's a bunch of locations and each one has their own charm. (8/10) Instagram - Madeline's_Dines

    Phil's Breakfast
    Jon O.

    Still one of the best brunches in Seattle, and still huge lines on the weekends. Every dish we've had is excellent and worth the wait.

    French Toast (veg)  They have a fruit bar located inside. You go up and add all the toppings you desire. Only one visit per order.

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    Ask the Community - Portage Bay Cafe

    Are nice dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes, at Ravenna location

    Do you have a vaccine requirement?

    Not at this time

    Is there outdoor seating?

    There's a back patio area with umbrellas and cute decor that you can be seated at!

    What is the parking situation here?

    Garage and metered parking. Come early for less hassle on parking and waiting. Enjoy your dining experience. Its always a pleasure for us when in Seattle on business.

    Are reservations required?

    No, but you can make them via phone or online.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes, we are dog friendly

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    Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

    Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

    4.7(800 reviews)
    3.4 miDowntown
    $$

    I've been here a few times and man it's delicious! Be ready to wait outside in line until a table…read moreopens up. When you get to the register, you order first, and then they will give you a table to sit at. The owner is always walking around and greeting people. He's so caring. The ube pancakes are sooo good! Beware they are HUGE! The pancakes are fluffy and come with a ton of ube sauce. The sisig breakfast was delicious! The garlic fried rice was so tasty, the sisig cooked and caramelized. I love the piece of fruit they add to the plate once you're done eating all the savory stuff on your plate. The lumpia was also very delicious! The sausage was also really delicious!

    There's not a ton of Filipino brunch places in Houston (as far as I know of), so I was very excited…read moreto try this restaurant out. It's located in a very convenient and easily accessible location near Pike Place. It was literally along the same street as our hotel, so my husband and I just walked over to it for breakfast. I highly recommend getting there early because the lines do get really long. It is so worth waiting in line for though because the food is incredible. The customer service is also incredible too! Everyone is very friendly and efficient. I would say the food comes out fairly fast. The restaurant itself is very casual and is such a great spot to grab brunch. My husband and I ordered these items: -combo-silog -stack of ube pancakes We shared these items, and we were barely able to finish everything. The ube pancakes were so delicious and had the perfect flavor or ube. I will say a stack is probably a little too much for just 2 people haha. But I'm really glad that we shared. The rice that came with the combo-silog was also really good and stood out to me. The quality of the food was so good, and you can just tell how well-oiled this place is ran by the staff. We absolutely would come back again and try other menu items!

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    Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge - Inside seating area

    Inside seating area

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    French toast

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    Tilikum Place Cafe - Savory Dutch baby

    Tilikum Place Cafe

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    3.1 miBelltown
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    What a secret gem of a place! Just tucked in from a bustling Denny street!…read more We started out with some cappuccino and iced latte, and they were lovely. They served the coffees with a little shortbread cookie, and these little details really elevated the whole experience. Also, the cappuccino was so foamy, and it hit the spot immediately. The breakfast menu was also fantastic. The TPC Breakfast plate included sausage, potatoes, bacon, bread, and some scrambled eggs. There also was an option to add Beecher's cheese on the eggs, and I'd say it was totally worth it. Most importantly, the Dutch baby was as good as they'd advertised. It comes out on a piping hot skillet which kept the dessert warm till the end of the meal. The service was very quick even though they were entirely booked out for the time we were there for. I appreciated the patience from the servers and their helpful directions in picking the menu items. I will warn you that we had to reserve our spot months in advance. This is probably because the restaurant is great but pretty limited in seating space. However, it was definitely worth the wait, so don't be discouraged. I highly recommend trying it out at least once. All in all, highly recommend! Please go try Tilikum Place Cafe!

    We tried all three Dutch babies - classic, sweet, and savory - and they didn't disappoint. The…read moresavory-sweet combo was the highlight, especially if you enjoy contrasting flavors. The baked eggs, however, were just okay - nothing particularly good. The ambiance was cozy and nice, right in downtown Seattle. However, be prepared: the wait can be long, and once you're done, they'll need the table, as there's usually a line. Overall, it's worth a visit - just make a reservation and come for the Dutch babies. I was told there are seasonal Dutch babies so try again sometime in June maybe. Rating: 4/5 Standout: Savory Dutch Baby

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    Tilikum Place Cafe - Ambiance of the dining area

    Ambiance of the dining area

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    Salmon sandwich

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    Mr West Cafe Bar Downtown - Grilled cheese, tomato soup, maple toffee latte

    Mr West Cafe Bar Downtown

    4.1(855 reviews)
    3.1 miDenny Triangle
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    One of my favorite staples to get at Mr. West is the avocado toast. It is freshly mashed not…read moreblended, has fresh cilantro on top and you can add scrambled eggs for a little extra. The chili pepper flakes make this scrumptious! The service is always fast, professional and the staff is really nice and even if they are busy and on fire with orders, they communicate clearly.

    I came here based on reviews and with the intent of trying their avocado toast. However upon…read morearrival and looking at their menu, I went for their salmon toast. Why? Because you never turn away a delicious PNW Salmon dish. The place is cute, mainly wooden, lots of plants inside (my allergies were killing me here hehe). Plenty of sitting areas and window views too. I got lucky to seat by a window to just enjoy the rainy view. Their Salmon toast was delicious! I asked for the cream cheese on the side because I cant have lactose but I still wanted to try their dish with all ingredients. So I dipped the slices a few times to try it all and omg its so perfectly paired. I totally recommend it! The coffee was ok. I had their gingersnap latte seasonal drink. I asked with only 1 pump of sweet and alternative milk. I was not impressed. I prefer black coffee haha but if you enjoy sweet drinks you may enjoy this one. I still finished it, so it wasn't terrible just not something I'd order again. Also, Idk why my coffee was served on a to-go cup. Maybe that took some of the joy of it? Overall, I recommend the this spot. Staff was friendly. The menu is vast. Sitting arrangements are great and cozy. Within walking distance from the convention center and a couple of the hotels in the area.

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    Mr West Cafe Bar Downtown - Aesthetic seating area

    Aesthetic seating area

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    Avocado toast

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    Fulcrum Café - Sausage, egg and cheese sandwich

    Fulcrum Café

    4.0(241 reviews)
    3.1 miDenny Triangle
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    Fulcrum Cafe is a small but cute coffee shop in the Denny Triangle area of Downtown Seattle…read more When we visited, Fulcrum offered a great menu of fancy speciality coffee drinks and an amazingly lovely pastry selection. Unfortunately, they were not offering breakfast sandwiches on the day we visited, which was a large part of their food menu. The service was fast and friendly. This place does have a bit of a fancier vibe, so we opted to order and go since our kids were with us. They do have cute little seating options inside and outside- always a perk! We just ordered a drip coffee and a pistachio cream latte. The Pistachio Cream latte was amazing, but we wished it had a tad more pistachio flavor. The drip coffee was good. Worth the visit if you're nearby!

    Fulcrum Coffee is an absolute gem. My husband ordered their brewed coffee, and he loved it--rich,…read morebold, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of bitterness. He drinks his coffee black, so flavor really matters, and this one delivered. It was smooth, complex, and honestly the perfect start to our day--it had him energized and ready to take on anything. I went with the "Sunggle Me Sesame" (espresso, toasted black sesame sauce, brown sugar syrup, and oat milk), and it was phenomenal. I'm not usually a fan of sweet drinks, but this was beautifully crafted--not overly sweet, just a perfect balance of nutty, toasty, and slightly sweet flavors. It felt unique, comforting, and incredibly well thought out. Overall, such a standout coffee spot with creative drinks and exceptional quality. Highly recommend!

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    Fulcrum Café - Great ambiance!

    Great ambiance!

    Fulcrum Café - Cortado

    Cortado

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