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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.7
4.7
1087 Reviews
$30 and under
Northwest

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Downtown Seattle since 2005, this location continues the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Pedro and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe at South Lake Union is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Organic, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 462-6400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Lake Union / Eastlake
  • Cross Street
    Harrison St.
  • Parking details
    Choose between metered street parking and an underground garage. The garage has a discounted rate of $2 on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Public transit
    The South Lake Union Streetcar runs directly past our front door. Heading north, choose the Terry & Thomas Station. Going south, take the Westlake & Thomas Station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,087 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked

  • Seattle

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle

    Northwest

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union is a beloved brunch spot with a "diverse menu and attentive service." It's perfect for groups, offering "fantastic food" and a popular "fruit bar for pancakes and French toast." Although it can get "very busy," a reservation helps ensure a smoother experience.

1,087 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always loved going to portage Bay for breakfast! But I spent $90 on three dishes and an orange juice. I just feel like it’s a bit overpriced and they charge extra if you want an extra trip to the fresh berry bar.

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  2. Monica

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Exactly how it should be. Love the coffee too. The berries bar is a great idea. Everything is very fresh. We had reservations for noon but we arrived 30 minutes earlier. They were able to call us in in 5 minutes even though it was packed with people. It is a very busy place but it is worth to go. I will definitely go again.

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  3. Meghan

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Insanely busy but thank goodness we had a reservation; food was 10/10, very quick service, appreciate how many gluten free options there are! Will 100% come back.

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  4. Gina

    Seattle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Breakfast was wonderful, loved the farmers hash and the French toast. We always enjoy going to the French toast bar and oh the giant mountain of whipped cream is amazing. We did ask for an extra plate that never did come, but it was very busy, so I’m sure the waitress just forgot.

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  5. RayM VIP

    Seattle12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John, proprietor, is always a gracious and attentive host. :)

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  6. mikeyb

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good specials. Bring back the waffles please

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  7. Patti

    Seattle2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The three people in my party all were ill afterwards

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  8. Radhika

    Seattle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Compared to many brunch places, Portege Bay has good selection of brunch menu. We have had brunch at both the SLU location as well as the one on Roosevelt. Enjoyed the hot apple cider in both places. However, the food seemed tastier at the Roosevelt location.

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  9. Denise

    Seattle9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though it was very busy and we were early for our reservation, we were seated quickly. Service was very good and the food was great!

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  10. Tamie

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Very mellow on the week days.

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FAQs

Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 462-6400.

Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union is rated 4.7 stars by 1087 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

391 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harrison St.
  • Area
    Lake Union / Eastlake
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Organic, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Choose between metered street parking and an underground garage. The garage has a discounted rate of $2 on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Public transit
    The South Lake Union Streetcar runs directly past our front door. Heading north, choose the Terry & Thomas Station. Going south, take the Westlake & Thomas Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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