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Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle, Seattle, WA

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle

4.6
4.6
219 Reviews
$30 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
For over 26 years, we have served Seattle's best breakfast and brunch. We source local, organic and sustainable ingredients, and our menus change monthly.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Contemporary American, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 231-0113
  • Website
    http://www.portagebaycafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    4725 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
  • Neighborhood
    West Seattle/Alki
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 219 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle is a bustling spot known for its "excellent brunch" and "delicious" dishes featuring local ingredients. Guests appreciate the "friendly and efficient" staff and the unique berry bar. While noise levels can be high, the vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu make it a favorite for many.

219 Reviews

  1. Brenda

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good service! All their locations are great!

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  2. gary

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent choice for diners who want a hanging' special breakfast with several innovative benedict choices including Dungeness crab benedict or crab cake benedict. The pancake/waffles are very good with many fruit toppings options that you can add, but some come fruity spreads creating a little too much gooey affect. Plain eggs dishes and the rosemary potatoes a little too bland and bloating but the breakfast sandwiches, BLT 's are good. Think before you order!

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  3. Winnie

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is great. It was very busy, so the service was just ok. It started a little slow. It was packed that day, so we sat quite close to each other.

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  4. DAN

    Seattle

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place to enjoy a weekend morning! The service and food is always first class, and the value is excellent. The berry-bar is a special treat!

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  5. Brenda

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is excellent, and the service is great at all locations!

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  6. AmariahW

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was rude and unprofessional honestly. Food was too salty. Was expecting more with their prices and location. Won’t be returning

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  7. Patrick

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The three of us had the eggs benedict with salmon at Portage Bay Cafe in West Seattle. It was delicious. However, it was lukewarm at best. The server was very friendly and provided excellent service. Glad we made reservations ahead of time because it was packed. The noise level was moderate so we could talk without shouting. Highly recommend the watermelon mimosa!

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  8. Steve

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, location and food! Great place to visit for the experience!

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  9. Terry

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Don’t let Yelp nay-sayers dissuade anyone from enjoying one of the best brunches in Seattle. At any of the Portage Bay Cafe locations a diner will enjoy healthy options, and plenty of opportunities to indulge.

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  10. Kate

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, as always - I had the bananas foster French toast so I could go to the berry bar; partner had the seasonal special, a smoked salmon benedict). Decent coffee and refills available. Nice table in the sun (though I noticed a couple people asked to be moved because of the sun; they really need blinds). It does get loud; better for 2-4 people than large groups, so you can hear each other.

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FAQs

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 231-0113.

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle is rated 4.6 stars by 219 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 PM
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle

4725 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Seattle/Alki
  • 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, Contemporary American, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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