Three words. Lemon ricotta pancakes. Service is always fantastic. Ambience is gregarious and fun. read more

TLDR: Food for disposable incomes with depression. Look, $26 dollars for a breakfast seems reasonable in 2026 (did I actually just say that), but you've lost the plot if it's served without a teaspoon of love or standard. Mind you, after tip, a meal for a single person would be about $30-$33 (without a coffee!). An hour and a half (or two) of your labor as part of the working class. It felt like everyone here, including the patrons, were just going through the motions. No one seemed genuinely excited eating the food, they just ate, with blank stares. They are trying everything in their power to avoid hearing, "Honey, OMG this is SO good, try some!" at their customers tables. I think back to when my Dad was cheating on my Mom and he bought the nice car, something wasn't right underneath all the excitement. I was excited that he got a "cool" car, but in a few months, our family was torn apart. For a place so proudly organic and local, the vibe is day-old Sysco and DMV appointment. Honestly, if they put a Waffle House here and you closed your eyes, you couldn't tell the difference. You'd like it more I imagine. The hosts and servers seemed tired and overworked, and the kitchen staff failed to execute for reasons I'll list below. Have you ever taken a fried potato home in a to-go box? What happens when it sits in the fridge? The texture becomes chewy. Fried food loses its crispy texture in the fridge because moisture from the food's interior and the surrounding air moves into the outer crust. Starch molecules in the breading absorb this water, causing the hard, crunchy crust to soften and turn soggy over time. So we aren't frying potatoes to order anymore, even for nearly $40? Noted. The pancakes. I enjoy golden brown and delicious. It can be a bit darker if you are using buckwheat, or blue corn masa, but why were they so burnt and then sent out? My humble opinion will always be that passivity of the clientele who have no food sensibility are afraid to speak up, so we are ALL at least partially responsible. Next, the sausage. Deflated and lacking any real flavor. Are Rosemary and Thyme supposed to taste like old water? If I knew nothing about organic food, I would hate it after this meal, because I would associate it with less taste, quality, and value. I can see how they fleece customers. You sell the fruit bar, people load up on fruit, feel obligated to pay for their gluttony, and then the cycle of violence against standards and the senses continues unabashed. And I know it's a problem, because when the place first opened, there was no, "1 trip to the fruit bar only please" rule. The fruit bar is bringing down this entire establishment. Get rid of it. It's probably not that safe or hygienic anyway, and then you've got this huge obligation to have mounds of fresh fruit available (expensive), when the restaurant itself is missing the basics. It also has flies swarming it. Yum! Larvae! This restaurant is proof that any "West Seattle food scene" is being carried by only a handful of restaurants. It is genuinely difficult to find any place worth the money in this neighborhood. To quote Will.i.Am of the Black Eyed Peas, popular amongst the tech elite who can afford to forget meals every day, "Where is the love?" With such an incredibly high disposable income in the area, it's hilarious the lack of basic food sensibility most customers in this area have. But this is the reality of what Seattle represents in a way. High stress, high income, with what little free time centered around spending money on goods and services to relieve oneself of stress and high income. Rinse and repeat, $7 donut. I highly encourage West Seattle residents to enroll in basic cooking classes with your disposable income INSTEAD of eating out. Learn about food, how to chop an onion, fry a potato, sauté. With this newfound knowledge, when you taste something that "ain't right", you can speak up with confidence. If you KNOW what good food tastes like and looks like, you can actually HELP. The reality is, the food scene here won't get any better, until the people eating know what is going on and speak up. Then, if management is competent, there can be a course correction. Nobody is perfect. So, avoid this place. It's unacceptable, even by middle of America standards. Lazy, loveless food. read more

Great food and great service. Always pleased to go there for brunch. It is a chain that never disappoints.

Always a favorite. Service is prompt & courteous. Visited on an Autumn Saturday 2025. This location is less busy albeit I do enjoy the local freshness. Thank you to our server! Enjoy! read more

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First off, I expected to have to wait a long time because it was a Friday morning. It was actually not long of a weight at all. We got sat really quickly. The other location would have a wait of 1 to 2 hours. I also think it's really cute that they have decorations with pictures of their ingredient providers. I think the food here versus the other location is so much better because they put more time into it because they don't have as much business. The food was absolutely delicious and the fruit bar had a lot of extra stuff that the other one doesn't. It had almonds, coconut, etc. Their gravy was also more gravy-like and not as thick as the other location. This place felt better as a breakfast place and I will be coming back as soon as I can. read more

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I had reservations for a Saturday lunch. For a Saturday, it wasn't too busy. Was able to plave our order within 10min of being seated. The food came out fairly quick. We had the Phil's breakfast as the savory part of our brunch. The potatoes were cooked nice- wish there was a little bit more seasoning in them but it was still good. The highlight- the berry bar. You're able to go to the berry bar one time if you've ordered anything from the French toast side of the menu. The in house made whipped cream is what keeps me coming back! Delicious! Varieties of berries to load up on. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Phil's Breakfast (gf)* w/pork sausage - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Five stars reserved for Michelin but would give them a 4.5 if I could. Berry bar is always good and food has been too. Posting review because of awesome staff. Shout out to waitress who convinced me to take leftovers home. She told me that the French toast can be put in the air fryer. My French toast had compote and I would have assumed soggy mess if I tried to eat it later. Decided to give it a try and yes! I had dessert tonight. read more

This is our 1st trip to the West Seattle Portage Bay Cafe, and we were not disappointed. I love breakfast food like eggs, bacon, sausage, and potatoes are some of my favorites, but the Portage Bay berry bar usually turns my head away from my usual go to orders and I find myself strategically analyzing the menu for how I can economically get the best of both worlds while balancing my wife's demands to share... We were happy to find that if we worked together with her getting the Rancher's breakfast with sausage & pancakes (+1 berry bar trip) and I went for the French toast with a side of bacon (yes, I got my own Berry Bar trip) and I got to share HER breakfast... The berry bar was excellent as always The Challah was good, but seemed a bit not quite up to what I would expect, just not as much flavor as I anticipated, but with all the extras I was very happy. The kid got the Smash Burger with his usual conditions...meat cheese bread...so no sauce, no veg, just burger beechers cheese the bun and of course add bacon. He really liked his burger, great job on this one. The beautiful and too good for me wife (shhhh...) had the Rancher's breakfast. She did drop one of the sausages but it was Chicken sausage so I was ok... She said everything was really good. She really loved the eggs with the available hot sauces, the salad was really fresh and delicious, and the pancakes were great. Overall we had a great trip, the server was very attentive, always keeping our drinks, especially my coffee filled. We will start to make this as more of a regular thing. Thank you Portage Bay! read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Challah bread French Toast with a trip to the Berry Bar - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Subpar, $22 for an oz of under seasoned beef in a skillet that was clearly baked. I've never had a skillet come out not sizzling. And it was mostly potatoes and peas. Why were their peas in here? Overpriced for what it was. For a seasonal special I definitely expected more. Towards the end, no one came to check us out as we had to wave down the waiter. Unfortunately this felt just one step above dennys or ihop. At least this dish. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Skillet steak - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been coming to the various Portage Bay restaurants for years and now I go to the W Seattle one. It was a go to spot for my husband and me for years. I think I'll give it a rest for awhile. Like a year or two. I love the toppings bar, anyway. Here's the thing: they are a bit pricey and they source better quality ingredients. It's a big deal with them. So if they're going to go to all that effort, they shouldn't be cutting corners. When they make French Toast they barely dip the bread in the egg mixture so it's not soaked so you end up with grilled bread with stuff on it. The Seattle Benedict- very little crab, so what's the $9.00 extra cost for? Neither of the two Benedicts we had, had much Hollandaise, nor was the Hollandaise particularly flavorful. It's supposed to be somewhat lemony. read more

The food is average, they only have drip coffee. And they also charge you 2.97% credit card fees without mention to you. And my husband had diarrhea read more

Food was plentiful and very tasty! I especially enjoyed their swedish pancake and fruit bowl. The service was very good and friendly. It is an active busy place! read more

We met my folks for a late brunch on Sunday. We reserved a table at 1:45, not knowing that the place would be closing at 2:00. It wasn't terrible--there were still a number of folks in the place when we arrived--but the place closed up around us, making us feel a little rushed at the end. As always, the food at Portage Bay is really good. I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich. They were out of the potato bread that they typically used, so they substituted wheat. Their wheat bread is quite good, and worked well with the sandwich. The side of potatoes was also tasty. My dad ordered Joe's Scramble, and my mom the Buddha bowl. They both really liked them. My girlfriend ordered Shakshuka, which she really liked, although she commented that it was *really* spicy. FYI, both the Shakshuka and Buddha Bowl are vegetarian. We ordered a scone as an appetizer before our meal, which we split 4 ways. It was tasty, but also nearly frozen, and hard as a rock. It would be better if served at room temperature. When we arrived, the music they were playing (Taylor Swift's Antihero) was so loud it was hard to talk with one another. My girlfriend had gone to the restroom shortly after we arrived and reported that the volume in the bathrooms was 10x louder, ear-splittingly loud. Why the loud music? This is a brunch place that people go to have a quiet meal and visit; it's not a discotheque. I was also disappointed that the drink I wanted to try, their ginger beer, was out when we arrived. They were also out of my second choice, the hoppy cider. So I ultimately ended up with water. read more

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I don't understand what the hype is all about. We've eaten here several times and never been impressed with the food, and more often than not, we are disappointed. My usually impression is underwhelming flavors, most things I've tried are just bland. I give them props for trying to be creative with the menu, but execution just isn't there. Service is usually OK. read more

Our party of 4 had a great breakfast. The fruit was fresh and the cream on top was wonderful. The only suggestion I have is for the French Toast; it was cut thick so none of the egg mixture was absorbed into the middle, so they were on the dry side. My shoulders were a bit cold sitting by the cement wall and window. I definitely would go back but not order the French toast and on a cold day sit farther into the resturant. read more

4.5 stars. Brunch at Portage Bay cafe with their famous self~serve fruit bar seems like a Seattle must-do! They opened a location in West Seattle in the Junction - it's the only Portage Bay location I've been to so I don't know if the space is smaller or bigger than others, but it's a pretty narrow space. I arrived shortly after 1p (they close at 2p on Saturdays) and the place was BUSY. I was able to get a seat at the bar and ordered a half order of the oatmeal cobbler french toast. The menu is pretty big and they have LOTS of sweet and savory breakfast options. There were a couple of french toast options and pancake options. (The Swedish pancakes were the other item i considered ordering.) Maybe because it was so busy, but it took like a while to get my french toast - maybe 15 minutes. Once you get your food, you can take your plate to the fruit bar. (You only get one visit to the fruit bar, so plan accordingly!) There is whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and then what looked like canned peaches and one more fruit but not sure what it was. On the other side they had toppings like almonds, brown sugar, golden raisins, choco chips, walnuts, and maybe dried coconut. I loaded up on the fresh blueberries and strawberries and added a dollop of whipped cream to my french toast. The french toast was pretty good. Even the half order was enormous. I don't know how many could finish the full order by themselves- definitely something to split with someone. The berry compote it came with was really sweet but delicious. The server (I think her name was Leslie and she was wonderful!!!) recommended i get the compote and the lemon creme anglais on the side which i did and im glad i did cuz both were so sweet that i didn't use all of it. The bread was fluffy. It was fun to try! I liked the ambiance of this place. Would be a good place to bring visitors from out of town. Good variety of menu options plus the fruit bar is fun and different and the staff is great. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast (veg) - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My friend and I had a delicious breakfast here. It was my first time at the West Seattle location and I was not disappointed! My friend ordered the vegan pancakes and I got the challah French toast with jam and juniper nut butter off their specials menu. We also got a side of eggs, mushrooms, and potatoes for some savory flavor. Everything tasted great! This location is on the smaller side compared to the SLU and Roosevelt ones, but the service was friendly and efficient! I love Portage Bay and am so glad they have this location a little closer to the South Sound area! read more

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Quality food and service!! Thoroughly enjoyed the patio vibes and the detail of adding optional blankets to keep customers cozy. The mean business when it comes to there brunch experiences. All of the usually brunch suspects, plus new concepts that work well. I enjoyed my friend toast and trio to the berry bar. Thoroughly appreciated the robustness and juiciest of the smash burger and potatoes. Just visiting Seattle, but if I lived there they would make a regular customer out of me. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Double Smash Burger - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing!!! This place is a gem. The food was spectacular, great service and ambiance. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Absolutely phenomenal breakfast, ambiance, service, I loved it all!! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here for breakfast for the first time. The food was good, service fast and ambience was what I was looking for. Fruit bar for the french toast was awesome. I had the biscuits and gravy. The biscuit was more like a bun, though it was good. and gravy was good too. 4 stars because there wasn't alot of it, ran out of gravy half way through the biscuit. And for the money... should have been more then a cereal sized bowl for the one egg, one biscuit, gravy and a few red potatoes on bottom. It was good, but not good enough to go back for the cost. read more

Had a reservation, waited 30 minutes for a table while they seated other parties. Lots of excuses

I was pleasantly surprised by the vegan breakfast options here! There's only a few listed vegan options but you veganize many items, for example you can sub Just Egg for any egg dishes and just remove cheese as needed. I really enjoyed the vegan version of the Huevos Rancheros. The vegan hash was good but it was very healthy so you need to be in the mood for that! (Sometimes you just want to be a decadent junky vegan). I was impressed with the mushrooms and veggies in the hash, strong taste of rosemary so make sure you like that flavor. Portions were large and both of us had to bring home leftovers. I'd love to come back and try their vegan pancakes! read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Vegan Huevos Rancheros (veg) (gf) - subbed eggs with Just Egg and added chipotle vegan meat substitute and avocado, removed cheese - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have visited two other Portage Bay Cafes in the Seattle area. Portage Bay has phenomenal breakfast- absolutely delicious, always. I tried the dungeoness crab Benedict's- it was delicious. Coffee is always fantastic. Service was great. We sat outside on the patio, it was a beautiful day. Our table was majorly lop-sided due to the slope, but we got use to it. I highly recommend that add some buttermilk pancakes to the menu. The vegan pancakes are just so dry! The pancake bar you can't beat- fresh berries, whipped cream- yum! read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Crab cake Benedict - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food and courteous staff. Can taste the fresh ingredients. This place can fill up quick on the weekends- recommend making reservations. read more

I was wowed by how great my experience at Portage Bay was. We're staying a few minutes away at my in-laws house and we wanted to go to a place within walking distance. We were told that the place gets pretty busy, so we made reservations ahead of time on Open Table for a 9:30a slot. We dined on a Friday morning, and it was pretty busy the entire time we were there, so I would definitely advise you make a reservation even on a weekday. The business was really easy to access from the road and we were promptly sat down upon arrival. The service here was top-notch. Our waitress was attentive and super-friendly the entire meal. Everything on the menu looked incredible. It was really hard to narrow down what to get, but ultimately I decided to go with the Ligonberry Pancakes. With any of the Pancake/ French Toast dishes, you're entitled to a trip to their toppings bar. You can help yourself to extra fresh fruit, butter and whipped cream. My pancakes were delicious. They had a texture that was a bit more substantial than a crepe, but not as robust as a full-blown pancake. I guess you'd characterize it as a pancrepe. The lingonberry compote was tart and the lingonberry butter was very satisfying. I also helped myself to a few poached pears, blueberries and whipped cream from the fixin' bar. My husband got a Salmon Benedict which was part of their Seasonal Menu. It was really good and the potatoes he ordered with it were very hearty tasting. Like the seasoning had maybe cumin and a slight curry flavor to it. Unexpected, but very good! The atmosphere here is an upscale casual feel. The silverware had a nice weight to it (Oneida), so you already know that a lot of thought was given to every detail. I would easily dine here again. It checked off the boxes for a satisfying and delicious meal. On the way out- every member of the staff we walked past- said goodbye and thanks us. Everything about this meal was great and I'd love to come back on future visits to West Seattle. read more

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I've been here for breakfast/brunch maybe 5 times. Always enjoy. Had them add some cheese to my scrambled eggs. Maybe some of the best cheese i've had with my eggs. Love the bacon and potatoes as well. Not a fan of the bread for toast or french toast. Too thick, too dry for me. I like a thick slice straight out of the oven loaded with butter but otherwise not. The french toast just had a light coating of egg. Not enough for me. Service folk have all been friendly, helpful, quick. read more

I'm pretty excited that Portage Bay Cafe decided to open a location in West Seattle. They took over the spot where Agave Cocina used to be and the inside layout is basically the same. We went on a Friday morning and I knew it wouldn't be busy, but I made a reservation anyways. It was super easy to do (they use Open Table). I love breakfast and there were plenty of things on the menu that sounded yummy. However, I'm on a diet, so I tried to choose something healthy LOL. I ordered the Farmer's Hash Bowl which is three organic eggs (any style), a variety of organic vegetables, roasted onions, fingerling potatoes, and a Tuscan herb blend. It was served with a slice of organic homemade whole wheat toast and butter (there is also jam on the table). You can add pepper bacon, sausage, or mushrooms to your hash but they cost extra. I enjoyed my food. I thought the eggs were cooked well, you could totally tell the bread was homemade, and the vegetable hash was delicious (it was cooked well and the spices were good). I was able to stop myself about halfway through and I had plenty of leftovers for a second meal. Our waitress was great. She took our order quickly, was knowledgeable about the menu, kept our coffee cups full, and paying the bill was easy. Even though the food was great and everything seemed organic, fresh, etc, it is kind of pricey. Also, even though street parking is free in this area, it can be difficult to get a spot close by. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Farmer's Hash Bowl (3 eggs any style, vegetables, roasted onions, potatoes, herbs) with wheat toast and bacon/sausage/mushrooms (extra $) - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here on a Friday early afternoon for brunch. I sat down shortly after my 5 friends were seated. They received their drinks quickly. I was not asked for drinks until we were placing food orders. It took so long to get my water and mimosa that my food came at the same time that I finally got a drink. We also didn't have silverware until after our food was delivered. The whole service was just off and a little chaotic. 3 different people were serving us and it was still not great. On the menu it said my order came with a choice of potatoes, salad, or fruit - but then I was charged $5 for the fruit - which is insane in itself, but also list that kind of crazy up charge. The food was good but I wouldn't return due to the odd service and non non-disclosed upcharge. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Goat cheese omelet - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

good food, service was hit or miss. the hostess who seated us was fine. the waitress was also fine. my friend asked for a refill of coffee and what was poured into her cup was stone cold; she got another refill that was piping hot so maybe having the servers pay attention to what they are bringing to the table to know if it's fresh or the correct temperature? our meals were good. i made an online reservation since it was potentially going to be crowded (or empty?) due to the holiday weekend but id recommend going that route if you know you're going to want to eat here since i'd suspect 10am on a weekend day normally has a wait for tables. in general, the experience was fine. tables were clean and vacated tables were being cleared and turned over relatively quickly. seems like a good addition to west seattle as an option for breakfast and lunch although i realize they're not new to this spot or seattle in general (i've eaten at other portage bay locations but not in a long time.) read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - buddha bowl with tofu - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have always loved portage bay, being a big fan of the French toast (bananas foster or oatmeal crumble)...this visit I was torn between the Swedish pancakes and the yogurt bowl. Server told me that the yogurt bowl didn't come with a lot of yogurt, mostly granola and she would do the Swedish pancakes. I ended up getting the Swedish pancakes, they were good but tasted eerily close to the ikea ones. Pancakes came with a visit to the berry bar (did this shrink?). My friend ordered one of the Benedict's, he also got a side of the French toast and meant to ask for the salad but the server said greens...so he ended up paying extra for the heavy greens. I think there's also a price difference between the menu and what was charged for the French toast side. It's super loud inside, so conversation is hard. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

OVERALL: 9.7/10 (Yelp Converted Score: 4.85/5, which is basically 5/5). Portage Bay (West Seattle) took over the old (mostly empty) Mexican place that used to be here. It went from "pretty dead quiet" to "WOW IT'S POPPIN' IN HERE" pretty much overnight, when this place showed up (early January 2023, it turns out)! My fiance and I showed up for brunch (for two) at around 11:30am on a Sunday, without a reservation (we tried looking online yesterday, there was nothing!), which may seem like a terrible idea, but we were seated at the back bar after waiting for just under 30 minutes. VERDICT: I'll be back again, no doubt - and probably with more people too. I foresee this place becoming a staple of my life, as long as I'm living in West Seattle! 1) VARIETY/SELECTION: 9.5/10. The menu neatly fits onto a double-sided landscape (legal paper) page; but the cute note about their opening was on the other side of the drink menu! It's not a tiny menu by any means, but there's a ton that you can pick from - and they have plenty of vegetarian / vegan options. Given that one of the owners has a peanut allergy - I can assure almost anyone that they can figure out a way to deal with your dietary restriction. 2) FRESHNESS: 9.5/10. My fiance ordered the cold brew coffee -- I ordered the drip coffee. For mains, she ordered the shakshuka with sunny-side-up eggs, and I ordered the patmeal cobbler French toast (breakfast bar). The fruit was super fresh, and the french toast was still PIPING HOT when it was delivered. Her shakshuka was good, but oh man, that cobbler/french toast combination was HEAVEN, especially with the butter and fruit from the breakfast bar. 3) VALUE FOR MONEY: 10/10. I'm pretty sure this came out to $44-ish (pre-tip, post-tax); and given how well the service was, my fiance didn't hesitate to tip well. Given the portion size (massive), freshness (incredible), and wait times (not long), I'd say it was worth it. A filling weekend brunch with good service is hard to come by in West Seattle -- and I would know -- I've exhausted everywhere else I could have gone, and this place blew me away! 4) SERVICE: 9/10. Service was great - between ordering drinks and food we didn't wait more than 15 minutes for anything. I got a coffee refill too! There never felt like enough time between service interactions where I felt neglected, despite the absolutely PACKED (elbow-to-elbow, nearly) restaurant. The only "ding" was that they forgot to give us cutlery - but, sitting in a high-traffic area like the bar, it was quickly remedied. One thing my fiance noted (which I wholeheartedly agree with): This place is super efficient in their operations. They seem to have learned from their other locations how to incorporate all of the moving pieces to run a very streamlined business. It's simultaneously admirable and fascinating. 5) CONSISTENCY / FIRST IMPRESSION: 10/10. The absolute best part about the "Portage Bay Cafe" franchise (bar none, it's not even a question)? Still peanut free. That fact alone will always hold a special place in my heart. Parking is a bit of an issue -- there's parking on the street out front, but it's extremely limited, and the residential street a block down DOES NOT ALLOW PARKING ON WEEKENDS. You could park at Jefferson Square across the street... but I'd also just recommend walking. If you're coming in from another area of Seattle -- why? This place is just for us West Seattle-ites. You already have another Portage Bay near you -- leave this one to us!!! read more

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The food and ingredients are definitely fresh, which is nice, but there is no seasoning. I got the Seattle Benedict and the hollandaise had 0 hint of lemon, potatoes might as well have just been boiled and served straight from the pot . It was good nutritionally. Lacking any real flavor or taste. read more

My favorite breakfast spot! Never disappoints. Always fresh and I love having a place to eat out that serves organic and local food.

The restaurant was very busy so we sat at the bar. The server was very welcoming and friendly. We ordered the vegan pancakes and asked them to be crispy. They were a bit dense and only a bit crispy. They were fine but tasted a bit raw in the middle. The crepes we ordered were good but did not come with lingonberries (I believe there is a shortage). The atmosphere was casual and not too loud for how full it was. Overall the food was fine but I expected it would be better. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Swedish pancakes - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I got the Bananas Foster French Toast but with the sauce on the side (can't see it in the photo lol) and it was soooo good!!! THE CARAMEL SAUCE. 10/10. The sauce was warm and the french toast slices were thick but so soft! I loved dipping my french toast into the caramel sauce, literally get it! Plus the toppings bar is so fun. I absolutely love fruit so I stacked my plate up lol. A fun experience! The ambiance of the restaurant was so nice too. I loved all the warm lights, it was a relaxing morning breakfast foreshore! read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Bananas Foster French Toast WITH SAUCE ON THE SIDE (cause I asked for it on the side lol) - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic food. We especially loved the small-plate menu section. Finally a restaurant where you can order smaller portions at a reduced price. I wish every restaurant had those available. The service was perfect and we really liked our server Heather. We will be back! read more

The west Seattle portage bay location is my favorite portage bay location! The staff is always very attentive, friendly, and lovely! But most importantly, the berry bar is the most superior out of all the locations! How can you go wrong with the pancakes or French toast option that allows you to visit the berry bar! I pile the toppings high and eat enough carbs to last me a long time. I really dream about these trips and the fruits/whip/nuts. I crave portage bay brunch at least once a month and so delighted that the standard has remained high after all these years in the local brunch business! Definitely check it out immediately if you haven't had the pleasure of piling fruits high on your stack of carbs goodness! read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great prompt service, incredibly filling portions, good value for money but the real win is their fresh berries topping bar for pancakes and French toast! So very cool!!! I would highly recommend their shakshuka and lemon ricotta pancakes!!! Topped it off with a luxurious portion of all the fresh berries. The waitress was so kind, I was about to ask for a side of cream and berries and she was like I wouldn't charge you when you can just get it from the berry bar as that comes with your pancake order. Love when people are ethical and gracious to their customers! read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Lemon ricotta pancakes with fresh cream And berries - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy to go, and one of two things must've happened: 1. A brand new kitchen helper assumed some mirepoix was part of the ingredients 2. It was early enough in the morning that the kitchen staff realized no gravy was prepped and made a roux out of vegetable soup, thinking this would be unnoticed or a fun twist to the gravy part or they just didn't care about quality because it was a to go order. Either way, it gross. The chunks of carrots and celery, and the taste was a vegetable paste. I forced myself to eat about 5 bites because I didn't want the money or food to go to waste, but then tossed it. I didn't see anything about extra vegetables on the menu or in the few other pictures on Yelp, so I can only assume this was mistake. But man, what a gross mistake. read more

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle - Biscuits & "Gravy" - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved having brunch at Portage Bay in West Seattle. We had a reservation and were thankful for that, as it filled up quickly on a weekend. There is a great variety for brunch ranging from savory to sweet options. Portion sizes are good, the flavors are spot on, and service was also great. read more