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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.7
4.7
1065 Reviews
$30 and under
Northwest

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,065 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked

  • Seattle

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle

    Kid-friendly

  • Seattle

    Hot spot

  • Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union offers a vibrant brunch experience with "amazing food" and a delightful fresh fruit bar. Known for accommodating dietary needs, including gluten-free options, the service is often praised as "fantastic". While the atmosphere is bustling and can be noisy, reservations are recommended to enjoy this "favorite brunch spot" in Seattle.

1,065 Reviews
  1. LeAnne

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good service, food, beverages and atmosphere!

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  2. Erin

    VIP

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is so great. There’s something for everyone and they are willing to accommodate, and are so warm and friendly about it. The gluten free bread is so incredible, I mentioned how portland struggles with gf bread that isn’t off, they brought me a whole loaf to bring back with me. It was so so so sweet. I recommend this place to everyone.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stephanie’s service was excellent Food was good and the price was reasonable. FYI the crab Benedict is served completely cold Our server said that it said it on the menu so maybe we missed it She offered to bring something else but we were going to a play and didn’t have the time Worth a visit for a good breakfast but if you don’t want cold food be careful and read the menu thoroughly.

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  4. Andy

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is normally my go to place for special occasions. The day after thanksgiving & it was really busy. The food wasn’t up to its usual standard, my sons even left some. Service was super fast, leading me to think the dishes were pre-made.

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  5. NAfoodie1

    VIP

    Columbus

    36 reviews

    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing food quality and indifferent service

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  6. Kyle

    VIP

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent experience. Love this place.

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  7. Courtney

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing as always, our server was great. We had an 11 am reservation and still had to wait about 15 minutes for our table but on a Sunday morning for brunch, it was fine. Always a great spot to eat!

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  8. Holly

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed in the food! My avocado toast was really cold - like the egg had been prepared ahead and refrigerated. The berry bar looked amazing but the berries were flavorless & some were mushy. Made me question if they were previously frozen. My husband's apple French toast was just meh. They brought everyone's coffee with a giant spoon (not a teaspoon) in it without a saucer- so you either drink your coffee with the spoon contact or you have to put it on a napkin on the table. I definitely do NOT recommend eating here. Ps- I ate blueberries at my house today and they are delicious- so if I can get good blueberries why can't the restaurant?

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  9. Amanda

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had one person with celiac in our party and two vegetarians, and everyone was able to find something totally delicious without worry. Staff was knowledgeable around precautions for celiac and did the proper station cleaning/separate prep and cook areas in order to keep all diners safe. The place was just a touch loud (but it was a Sunday at brunch time, so that is definitely to be expected!) but we were still able to hear each other and talk. Would absolutely go again, and maybe check out other locations as well!

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  10. Florence

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent brunch! Service was impeccable and the food was amazing quality and delicious. It is a really busy spot, so keep that in mind as it gets noisy with families.

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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 1065 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 79 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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