Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle
$$ • Brunch, American, Cafe Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle
Customers' Favorites
Farmers Hash Bowl with Chicken Sausage
Bananas Foster French Toast Veg
Vegan Banana Pancakes Vegan GF
Goat Cheese Omelette Veg
Dungeness Eggs Benedict
Huevos Rancheros Veg GF
Pepper Bacon Benedict
Phil's Breakfast GF
Swedish Pancakes
Seattle Benedict
Recent Reviews
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We liked the mix of breakfast and lunch dishes, berry bar was a hit with the breakfast crowd. My apple, goat cheese and bacon sandwich was superb.
Very good food and attentive service.
Portage Bay now takes reservations, so it was a treat to walk in on a Sunday at 11:30 with the brunch crowd out in full force and be taken straight to our table. Service was a bit slow, but understandably so given the restaurant's volume. I made a mistake on my order and I could tell our server wasn't pleased (I got "ma'amed"), but he replaced my lunch without hesitation and I tipped heavily. My friend loved her Swedish pancakes and my eggs were delicious. Portage Bay is still...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 1PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 1PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 1PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 1PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 1PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 2PM |
Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle offers a menu full of delicious options, including specials that are just as good as the regular items. It's a great place for brunch with clearly marked vegetarian and vegan selections. The wheat toast is thick and wheaty, and the berry bar is awesome, featuring fresh yogurt and granola. The French toast is light and airy, with killer toppings. While it may not be ideal for group gatherings due to the noise level, it's perfect for a couple looking for a tasty meal. Despite busy times like weekends, the staff ensures timely seating and attentive service. The coffee stays filled, and the iced tea is strong and refreshing. Portions are generous, and the cozy, clean space makes for a pleasant dining experience. Quality and value are very good, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors.
The only issue some customers had was the proximity of the party next to them. They were basically sitting at the same table with a little partition between them. The couple at the table were swearing a lot, which was distracting to the meal. Perhaps a more soundproof partition between the general dining and the bar area could help.
Customers who took friends from out of town for breakfast had a perfect experience. They had eggs Benedict and French toast, which was huge, and they also got to enjoy the berry bar. Highly recommended.
Some customers had a reservation but were asked to leave the table even though they had been there for about an hour and 15 minutes, as there was another reservation waiting for the table. This was the first time they had been asked to vacate a table, and it was off-putting.