Crema's Take
“This massive brunch destination pulls crowds for its creative breakfast dishes—think apple cobbler French toast and vegan banana pancakes—that consistently deliver on flavor even when the dining room is slammed. The spacious South Lake Union location, outdoor seating with heaters, and strong specialty cocktails like grapefruit mimosas make it genuinely worth the weekend reservation, though you'll want to arrive early or book ahead to avoid a long wait.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This was my third visit to Portage Bay Cafe and my first time sitting at the bar. As on previous visits, the food itself was excellent. I had a grapefruit mimosa and the Apple Cobbler French Toast with gluten-free challah. It arrived hot, beautifully plated, and absolutely…
This was one of the recommendations of walking distance restaurants for breakfast that my hotel offered. I was one of the first ones to be seated when they opened and the restaurant filled up pretty quickly. I had the crab Benedict and lemon ricotta pancakes along with a…
Went on a weekend morning and, as expected, it was busy. This location is huge with plenty of tables inside and a few outside with heaters. It definitely helps to have a reservation. For food, we got the French toast, which gives you access to their famous berry bar. I got the…
Good location, and atmosphere. Make sure to reserve table in advance for weekends. This place has decent options for vegetarian/vegan food. I ordered Vegan banana pancakes. I liked the fruit bar with all options for toppings like fruits, cream, and nuts, but pancakes were little…
Service was prompt and friendly. Waiter recommended a seasonal Benedict. Interesting flavors with a little spice. The English muffin was a little tough but the taste made up for it. The cheddar biscuit was delicious! A side of sausage gravy went with and I could have eaten it…
Crema Reviews
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