Portage Bay Cafe

4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle
(206) 547-8230

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Customers' Favorites

Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Benedict
Bananas Foster French Toast Veg
Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast
Side Seasonal Fruit w Whip
Classic French Toast
Rancher's Breakfast
West Coast Benedict
Buckwheat Pancakes
Mole Verde Burrito
Farmer's Hash Bowl

Menu

September Specials at Roosevelt
Buddha Bowl (veg) (vegan) (gf)*
organic snap peas + cucumber + corn | red lentils | mini sweet peppers + pickled red onions | organic salad greens | lemon tahini dressing | choice of fried organic egg* or island spring organic tofu | house-made rustic bread
Mary's Elote Corn Scramble
local bi-color corn roasted with kitchen imp elote spice blend | organic jalapenos + roasted organic | 3 stiebrs farm organic eggs | chili-lime aioli + cotija cheese + micro cilantro garnish | house-made honey wheat toast | choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
UW Avocado Toast
wild caught hot smoked sockeye salmon | organic golden beet mash | toasted homemade rustic bread | fresh avocado | pickled red onions | micro green garnish | choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
Smoky Cajun Sausage Benedict
uli's smoked cajun sausage | organic caramelized onions | toasted house-made Yukon gold english muffin | 2 poached stiebrs farms organic eggs* | roasted garlic & parsley hollandaise | micro greens garnish | choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
Bacon Me Crazy omelette
uli's famous bacon sausage | northwest organic honeycrisp apple | organic red onion | sauteed ralph's green house organic rainbow swiss chard | 3 stiebrs farm organic eggs | topped with gouda cheese | organic scallions | house-made organic honey wheat toast | choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
Drop the Beet Salad
local, organic red & golden beets | northwest organic honeycrisp apples | organic spinach tossed | house-made balsamic vinaigrette | toasted walnuts | goat cheese + organic red onions | house-made rustic bread
Apple Crisp Pancakes
homemade organic pancakes | crispy streusel | organic local honeycrisp apple compote topping | organic Madagascar vanilla bean whipped butter | runamok bourbon barrel aged organic maple syrup | berries + whipped cream
Grilled Cheese & Daily Soup
beecher's flagship cheddar & gouda grilled cheese on house-made potato bread with bowl of house made soup. Ask your server for todays offering. Substitute gluten-free bread (+2).
Daily Soup
bowl of house-made soup, as your server for today's offering. served with house-made rustic bread.

House Favorites
Biscuits & Gravy
house-made cheddar biscuit | roasted potatoes | 2 eggs* | house-made pork sausage gravy
Migas (veg)
scrambled eggs* | cheddar | basil, chipotle, cumin | cilantro-lime crema | house-made salsa | flour tortilla | guacamole
Mole Verde Burrito
chorizo | carnitas | potatoes | spicy beans | cilantro-lime crema | flour tortilla | molé verde | sunny-side up egg* | queso cotija + green onion garnish
Huevos Rancheros (veg) (gf)
2 corn tortillas | scrambled eggs* | mole verde | spicy beans | queso diablo | pickled onion

Omelettes & Scrambles
Rancher's Breakfast
3 eggs* | pepper bacon, pork or chicken sausage | choice of pancakes or french toast + trip to berry bar
Phil's Breakfast (gf)*
3 eggs* | choice of pepper bacon, pork or chicken sausage
Joe's Scramble (gf)*
3 eggs* | beecher's flagship cheddar | spinach | sauteéd mushrooms | choice of maple pork or rosemary chicken sausage
Goat Cheese Omelette (veg)
3 eggs* | herbed goat cheese | baby spinach | sauteéd mushrooms | cherry tomatoes | scallions
Uli's Spicy Scramble
3 eggs* | spicy pork sausage | sweet onion | mini bell peppers | jalapeños | queso diablo | fresh basil | flour tortilla in place of toast

Pancakes & French Toast
French Toast (veg)
house-made challah | vanilla egg batter | powdered sugar garnish
Bananas Foster French Toast (veg)
house-made challah | vanilla egg batter | bananas | rum caramel sauce | powdered sugar garnish
Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast (veg)
house-made challah | vanilla egg batter | oatmeal crumb crust | berry compote | lemon crème anglaise
Pancakes (veg)
heirloom wheat | yogurt + brown sugar + vanilla
Vegan Banana Pancakes (vegan) (gf)
rice flour | rice milk | bananas | powdered sugar garnish
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (gf)
gluten-free lemon ricotta pancakes | raspberry-lemon curd | organic whipped cream
Swedish Pancakes (veg) (gf)
rice & tapioca flour pancakes | lingonberry compote | lingonberry compound butter
Gluten-Free French Toast (veg)
house-made gluten-free bread | vanilla egg batter | powdered sugar garnish

Bowls & Sandwiches
Breakfast Sandwich
pepper bacon | scrambled eggs* | fig jam | arugula | aged gouda | house-made potato bread | choice of green salad or roasted potatoes
Farmer's Hash Bowl (veg) (gf)*
seasonal mix roasted organic vegetables | roasted onion | fingerling potatoes | tuscan herb blend | 3 over easy eggs* | house-made honey wheat toast
Buddha Bowl (veg) (vegan) (gf)*
organic snap peas + cucumber + corn | red lentils | mini sweet peppers + pickled red onions | organic salad greens | lemon tahini dressing | choice of fried organic egg* or island spring organic tofu | house-made rustic bread
BLT
pepper bacon | thick tomato | arcadian greens | roasted garlic aioli | house-made potato bread | choice of green salad or roasted potatoes
The Farmer's Daughter (vegan) (gf)*
egan farmer's hash | island spring organic tofu | sautéed mushrooms | house-made honey wheat toast

Grains
Granola & Yogurt
toasted oats | cacao nibs | dried cherries | walnuts | coconut | chia seeds | greek yogurt | honey garnish | fresh fruit
Organic Steel Cut Oats
slow cooked oats | choice of soy, oat or 2% milk | house-made granola garnish | fresh fruit

Sides
Side Hills Pepper Bacon
Side Roasted Organic Potatoes
Side Organic Eggs
Side Uli's Sausage
Side Avocado
Side of Hollandaise
Side Toast
Made by our in house bakery
Side Seasonal Fruit
Side Aioli
Side Seasonal Fruit (w/whip)
Side House Dressing
Side Organic House Salad
Side Salsa
Side Chorizo
Side Just Eggs
Side Motif Meat Alternative
Side Carnitas

Juices & Cold Beverages To Go
Organic Orange Juice To Go
Berry Lemonade
Columbia Gorge Organic lemonade with berry puree
Sodas
Chocolate Milk
Iced Tea
Organic, fair-trade iced tea from Barnes & Watson
Organic Apple Juice To Go
Organic Grapefruit Juice To Go
San Pellegrino
16.9 oz
Arnold Palmer
Organic Lemonade & Iced Tea
Milk
Lemonade
Juices from Columia Gorge Organic

Coffee & Hot Beverages
Fonte Coffee
Organic, fair-trade, dark roasted and blended especially for us
Fonte Cold Brew

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Recent Reviews

(2) Omelets, BLT, french toast with berry bar, sat in back room where service was fast and efficient, no waiting, instant gratification, food expedited which was perfect for a hungry group. Minus 1 star for the backroom ambience and lack of verbally expressed gratitude from the front staff for coming in. Entire place seemed kind of grungy but I'm comparing it to 20 years ago when I last visited. Thanks!
July 2025
Excellent quality food and drink. Definitely a breakfast highlight in the University District. Great coffee and specialty breakfast plates. Brunch options are also available. I had the Seattle Benedict (crab, arugula, avocado, and a poached egg on an english muffin, covered with hollandaise sauce). It was served cold, but it worked well with the crab. $30 seemed a bit steep, but I get it... crab isn't cheap. Other breakfast plates available in the $15-$20 range that are hearty...
June 2025
Great food. We made a last-minute reservation on a busy day (Father's Day and graduation nearby). Although the staff was very busy, they were always friendly. The kid's food came out quickly and even though ours took a bit, it was quite good, and our waiter was great during the wait time. Definitely would recommend, although not a table outside as it's on a busy street and people waiting for tables are mingling around you.
June 2025

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Portage Bay Cafe

4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-8230