Crema's Take
“Portage Bay Cafe is a serious breakfast destination where massive, generously-portioned dishes like Swedish pancakes, challah French toast, and farmer's hash regularly justify the weekend crowds and reservation waits. The service can be hit-or-miss depending on when you arrive, but stellar servers like Andrew make the experience feel genuinely welcoming, and the waterfront Ballard location with outdoor seating makes it worth timing your visit right. If you're willing to embrace the Saturday chaos for reliably excellent food and a lively neighborhood brunch scene, this is your spot.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We met friends for breakfast on a Saturday morning (thanks for taking reservations). Busy time but Andrew was an amazing server. He was cheery, responsive, and helpful despite the pressure of having too many tables. We give Andrew 5 stars and would love to see him again. But the…
Casual brunch place that reliably serves a wide range of delicious dishes, from Swedish pancakes and challah French toast to farmer's hash with eggs, massive breakfast burritos, and classic eggs Benedict a few different ways. We continue to marvel at the freshness and sweetness…
Andrew is the most friendly waiter. Great service and really good breakfast. Portions are large enough to split for 2. And a short walk from the marina.
Very crowded Sunday breakfast crowd, but it created a fun atmosphere. The staff seemed burned out already when we got there at 11am, and were not the friendliest, but they did their job well. My pancakes tasted like they were made with wheat flour, but I don't remember that…
🥘: 9/10. I came here with a couple friends to catch up after a long time! We ordered a lot of food and they were all very delicious! I ordered the grain oat blueberry toast and it was delightful! I love how everything tastes so refreshing and fulfilling! And yes, I made a big…
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