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
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Recent Reviews

Been to the downtown Portage location and since I was around the area, tried the Ballard location this time Very popular place on a beautiful Sunday. Luckily I made reservations as it would have been a long wait around 11am. Server was professional and efficient. Food on the other hand was fair. Decent size menu and portion size. Ordered Halal Lamb Scramble with country potatoes and swapped out scrambled eggs for sunny side up. Eggs saved my dried out & lukewarm dish....
September 2026
Portage bay is one of my favorite spots as someone with food sensitivities. They clearly mark their menu with the top allergens. As a gluten free girly, it makes me so excited to order brunch aside from eggs. Their Swedish lingonberry pancakes are often my go to, although I’ll never forgot the seasonal pumpkin pancakes. The berry bar is a favorite to many of our family members.

The food is amazing, lots of mimosa options. Very good.
The slight...
September 2026
Came for a doordash pick up before heading to the beach and the Biscuits and Gravy were Delish!! Not your traditional biscuits. I thought it was nice and light. Was that Rosemary I tasted in the gravy? It was so good and tasted healthy. Felt great after eating not sluggish or too full. Host was friendly. Wasn't busy at all Wednesday noonish. Will be back to try something else 😅
September 2026

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Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard

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