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Portage Bay Cafe - University District, Seattle, WA

Portage Bay Cafe - University District

4.6
4.6
749 Reviews
$30 and under
Northwest

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Located in the University neighborhood of Seattle since 1997, this original location sets 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 Alex and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe on Roosevelt is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have covered 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) 547-8230
  • Website
    http://www.portagebaycafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
  • Neighborhood
    U Village / U District
  • Cross street
    42nd street
  • Parking details
    The Roosevelt location is connected with the University Inn and offers complimentary parking in our shared lot. Additionally, there is street parking that is metered for up to 4 hours.
  • Public transit
    There are bus stops within two to three blocks of our front door. University Ave. is merely three blocks east and offers many bus routes and options. This makes for convenient travel to and from downtown Seattle.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 749 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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for brunch

  • Seattle

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Portage Bay Cafe in the University District consistently delights with its "excellent service" and "delicious healthy food." Renowned for its "unbelievable fruit bar" and accommodating diverse dietary needs, it stands out as a top Seattle brunch destination. Families appreciate the kid-friendly atmosphere and gluten-free options, while patrons rave about the "huge portions" and fresh, flavorful offerings.

749 Reviews

  1. Zobaria

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was not nice. Food was great. They need better coffee options

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  2. Brad

    VIP

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Portage Bay was busy and the food was mainly good, although the side of bacon was disappointing (which is a feat for bacon). Mostly the service was spotty; I’m not sure we ever saw our server but another stepped in to help out.

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  3. Paul

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Friendly service and good, though not great, food.

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  4. Terry

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great. The tea water (as before there) wasn’t hot enough.

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  5. Leah

    VIP

    Seattle

    180 reviews

    4.0

    180 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and the food was good. Great gluten free options and good selections.

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  6. Michelle

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get there early to avoid a wait - it’s good so everyone wants to eat here.

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  7. Maria

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was very tasty. Portions were great!

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  8. Laurel

    VIP

    Anchorage

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server and food were mostly amazing. Carnitas eggs Benedict and biscuits/gravy were so good. Banana foster just ok - something about the sauce has changed. :( Great server though

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  9. Helen

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Like a lot of restaurants nowadays, the noise level is high, so often difficult to converse especially with a large number of people at the table. The server did not keep up with our coffee consumption, but was attentive otherwise.

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  10. Malcolm

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy but served a delicious crab cake. French toast was good, but were only informed (by way of a very casual comment in passing) half way through eating that it came with complimentary fruit bar

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FAQs

Portage Bay Cafe - University District offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 547-8230.

Portage Bay Cafe - University District is rated 4.6 stars by 749 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 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Portage Bay Cafe - University District

4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    42nd street
  • Neighborhood
    U Village / U District
  • 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
    The Roosevelt location is connected with the University Inn and offers complimentary parking in our shared lot. Additionally, there is street parking that is metered for up to 4 hours.
  • Public transit
    There are bus stops within two to three blocks of our front door. University Ave. is merely three blocks east and offers many bus routes and options. This makes for convenient travel to and from downtown Seattle.
  • 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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