Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 7994 reviews

What Michael Schuett likes about Portage Bay Cafe:
Portage Bay serves up one of the (if not THE) best breakfast/brunches in Seattle. We go often! Everything on the menu is fresh, delicious, and the portions are HUGE. Gol You won't be disappointed. View all feedback. What Berniece Fisher doesn't like about Portage Bay Cafe:
Last month we tried a brunch in this cafe, as we heard a lot of it. It was a good experience, but it couldn't be much better. The staff was great! The fruit bar was not clean enough (I understand that insects love sweet things, but there should be a way to get rid of them). They can also serve food with a better shrimp; that makes a great change. The Swedish pancake was too sweet. View all feedback.

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Menulist
3.8 ★ from 26 reviews
Brendon
09.11.2022 - 15:10

I would recommend this place in any case for the banana pancakes and roasted kartoffels. they do not have too many vegan options, but the options they have are...

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Annetta
09.11.2022 - 15:10

This was a nice restaurant with large, heated outside seats. for brunch it had 1 vegan entree (farmers daughter hash) and a vegan pancake option (and one add th...

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Rozella
09.11.2022 - 15:10

We were glad to find this place as all the other vegan options were not open early for a start-of-the-day breakfast. The tofu hash is the one entree option for...

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Watson
09.11.2022 - 15:10

Portage bay wins my heart with large coffee, several kinds of mouth watered gluten-free pancakes offer and a fresh berry buffet. there is a vegan Buddha shell,...

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Myles
09.11.2022 - 15:10

We had a great breakfast here – hash was so tasteful and pfancakes were perfection. large bowl with pancakes. excellent coffee too.

Portage Bay Cafe offers a mixed bag of reviews from customers who have experienced their brunch offerings. Some have lauded the restaurant for its large portions, prompt service, and delicious food options, while others have expressed disappointment in certain dishes and the overall experience. The cafe is known for its variety of menu items, including vegan and gluten-free options, as well as its fruit bar and creative pancake offerings. However, some have noted issues with cleanliness and pricing. Despite its popularity, the cafe's cramped dining space and seating limitations have also been points of contention for patrons. Ultimately, Portage Bay Cafe seems to offer a diverse range of options that may appeal to some visitors but not all.

Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 768 reviews
Sungjae
22.09.2024 - 13:35

The price was less expensive than I thought.. All the food was delicious overall, and it was a clean place.. Among the eggs Benedict... the one with crab meat w...

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SANDY
22.09.2024 - 13:35

Met up with a friend for brunch I hadn't seen in a long time. The menu is so drool-worthy it makes it hard to decide. Huckleberry Crepe, Oatmeal French Toast, D...

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Michael
22.09.2024 - 13:35

Portage Bay serves up one of the (if not THE) best breakfast/brunches in Seattle. We go often! Everything on the menu is fresh, delicious, and the portions are...

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James
22.09.2024 - 13:35

Portage Bay is one of the best places around for breakfast, as the crowds will show. Even with a reservation we had to wait around 15 minutes fo a table, but st...

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Barb
22.09.2024 - 13:35

This visit I HAD to get the Huckleberry crepes because I had gotten them last time, and loved them! My son ordered The Babe Melt and thought this sandwich was d...

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Google
2.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Ben
28.02.2024 - 12:43

Fantastic gluten free options and bountiful toppings bar!

Cheryl
28.02.2024 - 12:43

Very kind, gets busy suggest making a reservation in advance. Delivery drivers be aware might have to wait a while to pick up customers food especially in the m...

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Greg
28.02.2024 - 12:43

Amazing staff and delicious food served in a clean and welcoming environment. Glad to have them in the neighborhood!

Michael
28.02.2024 - 12:43

Pitchers of mimosas and the french toast is like a hug for your soul.

Lewis
28.02.2024 - 12:43

Sep 1, 2021 Absolutely delicious Lots of options Well run business Easy to split checks with friends Good service They stick to their reservation times Exceptio...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 3596 reviews
Flying
20.07.2023 - 22:17

What a great place. It really exceeded my expectations in all ways. From the lap blankets on the chair to the cloth napkins, to coffee that was perfectly roaste...

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David
20.07.2023 - 22:17

Despite a popular 21 Pilots song, one should absolutely Believe the Hype around Portage Bay. A wide brunch menu contains offerings for every pallette, from the...

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Karlo
20.07.2023 - 22:17

Went to Portage Bay Cafe for the first time for breakfast. We got there around 8:45 am and it got busy immediately after. I would recommend that you make a rese...

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Priyal
20.07.2023 - 22:17

We kept wondering about this place as we always saw long queues and when we went to this place it was totally worth the wait!! We had food blast!!! They have am...

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Saba
20.07.2023 - 22:17

Average food. I would not recommend the omelettes since the veggies in the omelette are a mash-up of randomly picked veggies and not evenly cooked. The crepe li...

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4.7 ★ from 455 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
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