Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard
$$ • Brunch, American, Cafe
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2821 NW Market St, Seattle
(206) 783-1547
About Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard
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Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast
Dungeness Crab Cake Benedict
Swedish Pancakes Veg GF
Classic French Toast
French Toast Cobbler
Goat Cheese Omelette
Rancher's Breakfast
Farmer's Hash Bowl
Breakfast Sandwich
The Breakfast Bar
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Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 1PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8AM - 1PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 1PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 2PM |
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Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard offers a mixed dining experience. While the food is pretty good, with options like gluten-free Lemon-Ricotta pancakes, the service and seating can be lacking. The portions are small yet super high quality, and the food is always great. This location can be understaffed, but the service is responsive and great. Portage Bay has been a go-to for years, and it's just as good as it always has been, despite being a busy spot.
The cafe has a great atmosphere, with a light and airy interior that gives a cafeteria vibe. Pancakes and Benedicts are delicious, and the smoked salmon Benedict is a standout, with buttery lox, decadent hollandaise, and a house-made English muffin. Servers glide through the chaos like brunch ninjas, refilling coffee with efficiency. While it can be busy, especially on Ballard brunch days, it's worth the wait for the high-quality food.