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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.6
4.6
1047 Reviews
$30 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 64 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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 Lauren and her 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Farm-to-table, Organic
  • 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
  • Executive Chef
    Lauren Richardson
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,047 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked

  • Seattle

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle

    Child-friendly

  • Seattle

    Hot spot

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union is a bustling brunch hotspot known for its "great food" and "friendly service." The cafe offers a delightful fresh fruit bar and caters to diverse dietary needs with gluten-free and vegan options. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity, especially on weekends.

1,047 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as always. The food is consistently delicious and the staff is always courteous. We’ve been going for years for their breakfasts and it’s always a great way to start our day when visiting Seattle.

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  2. Roger

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not very good. Potatoes were extremely stale and over cooked.

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  3. Nicolette

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a family favorite! We love the fruit bar, of course, and the food is all delicious with tons of options.

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  4. Christy

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made reservations in advance for a very busy Saturday and we were seated at the time of our reservation (2 min early). We enjoyed our breakfast and mimosas! Our servers were very polite, kind and helpful. We'll be going back again.

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  5. Anne

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch on a weekday, so it was easy to get in. It is a beautiful and well-decorated space with interesting wooden kayaks hanging from the ceiling and beautiful photos decorating the walls. The food was delicious, fresh and hot and adding on the fresh berries and whipped cream to our meals was truly decadent! Belinda was our wait staff and she was lovely, kind, efficient and really made sure we were having a good experience. Will definitely go back the next time we are in Seattle. Highly recommend!

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  6. mikeyb

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waffles are great. Bring them back.

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  7. Debra

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great, and they do a great job managing dietary requirements.

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  8. Melissa

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is excellent and always a favorite. We took out of town guests for a "morning after the wedding" brunch. We were late but they got us right in. My only complaint would be that the crab Benedict tasted a little off - more like salty lump crab than Dungeness (my favorite) but it was slammed busy and everything else was amazing so I would definitely recommend.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great gluten free options.

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  10. Stacie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food selection, taste and temperature was good, easy to get seated but I recommend making a reservation

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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 4.6 stars by 1047 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 64 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Breakfast, Farm-to-table, Organic
  • 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
  • Executive Chef
    Lauren Richardson
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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