Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard

2821 NW Market St, Seattle
(206) 783-1547

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Customers' Favorites

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

Menu

September Specials Ballard
Ballard Buddha Bowl (veg) (vegan)
organic cucumber | turmeric roasted cauliflower | organic grape tomatoes | butternut squash | quinoa | mini sweet peppers + pickled red onions | organic salad greens + spinach | lemon tahini dressing | choice of fried organic egg* or island spring organic tofu | house-made rustic bread
Carnitas Omelette
house made carnitas | poblano pepper | samish bay creamery chipotle cheddar | cilantro lime crema | organic stiebrs farms organic eggs | microgreen garnish | house-made honey wheat toast
Smoked Salmon Benedict
cold smoked sockeye salmon | dill cream cheese | 2 poached organic stiebrs farms eggs* | house-made yukon gold english muffin | fresh house-made hollandaise | capers + dill garnish | choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
Lobster Mushroom Avocado Toast
house-made rustic bread | sliced avocado | wild lobster mushrooms | sautéed organic cherry tomatoes | arugula | chimichurri | choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes
classic portage bay pancakes | organic rolled oats | chocolate chips | organic maple syrup | fresh fruit + whipped cream
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
beecher's flagship cheddar & acme farms brie cheese on grilled house-made potato bread with bowl of creamy tomato basil soup. substitute gluten-free bread (+2).
Tomato Soup
bowl of creamy tomato basil, served with house-made rustic bread.

House Favorites
Biscuits & Gravy
house-made cheddar biscuit | roasted potatoes | 2 eggs* | house-made pork sausage gravy
Mole Verde Burrito
chorizo | carnitas | potatoes | spicy beans | cilantro-lime crema | flour tortilla | molé verde | sunny-side up egg* | queso cotija + green onion garnish
Migas (veg)
scrambled eggs* | cheddar | basil, chipotle, cumin | cilantro-lime crema | house-made salsa | flour tortilla | guacamole
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
Goat Cheese Omelette (veg)
3 eggs* | herbed goat cheese | baby spinach | sauteéd mushrooms | cherry tomatoes | scallions
Joe's Scramble (gf)*
3 eggs* | beecher's flagship cheddar | spinach | sauteéd mushrooms | choice of maple pork or rosemary chicken sausage
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
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
Bananas Foster French Toast (veg)
house-made challah | vanilla egg batter | bananas | rum caramel sauce | powdered sugar garnish
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
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
Breakfast Sandwich
pepper bacon | scrambled eggs* | fig jam | arugula | aged gouda | house-made potato bread | choice of green salad or roasted potatoes
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
Organic Steel Cut Oats
slow cooked oats | choice of soy, oat or 2% milk | house-made granola garnish | fresh fruit
Granola & Yogurt
toasted oats | cacao nibs | dried cherries | walnuts | coconut | chia seeds | greek yogurt | honey garnish | fresh fruit

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

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

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

Staff Love
Staff Love

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Recent Reviews

My favorite place for breakfast in Seattle! Their food is always sooo good. I especially love that, for certain dishes like Swedish crepes or French toast, you can choose your favorite berries from the fruit bar. The portions are huge. This place is a bit pricey, but it’s so worth it!
June 2026
The food was good, I had tasty French Toast. The service was okay from the young blond male waiter, until he made an entitled remark regarding the tip amount. My girlfriend initially gave him a 16% tip, in which he placed the tray back down and said it wasn’t enough! I was busy looking over my stock portfolio and unfortunately was not aware of his remark. She felt really embarrassed and rewarded his terrible behavior by upping it to a 24% tip. Had I been aware, I would...
May 2026
May is the lucky month that Portage Bay is on open on Tuesdays! Andrew was an incredible server, very attentive and friendly!
Our food was amazing - breakfast and lunch.
Lots of seating open on a weekday and a very welcoming atmosphere, especially thanks to Andrew. If it’s the weekend, I definitely recommend a reservation. The menu is very allergy friendly as well, clearly labelled and informative. Highly recommended the halloumi avocado toast.
May 2026

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Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard

2821 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 783-1547