Portage Bay Cafe - University District

Name: Portage Bay Cafe - University District
Address: 4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, United States, 98105
Telephone: (206) 547-8230
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

753 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional American (Northwest)

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 103 times today

Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (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
Neighbourhood
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

Popular dishes

What 753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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
Seattle
Regional American (Northwest)

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Portage Bay Cafe in the University District is a vibrant breakfast and brunch destination with a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like "lemon ricotta pancakes" and "huckleberry crepes." Guests enjoy the "amazing fruit bar" and "friendly service." Make reservations to avoid long waits and savor the lively atmosphere.

753 Reviews

L
Lisa
VIP
Las Vegas
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were slow to come out—some people had food before drinks, food was good! Large portions!
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Ruta
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Gluten free lemon ricotta pancakes were Amazing! Service was great. The middle room with bare high walls was noisy especially with unruly kids banging silverware.
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Billy
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family LOVES PB. The toppings bar- the rotating specials - the drink selections. We will always consider going here for a family breakfast :D Peter and the staff are great to us- a very welcoming establishment!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Recommend the Benedict and buckwheat pancakes. The portions are large and there’s plenty of options to choose from. Service was mid.
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Rebecca
VIP
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing per usual! Our server was very attentive and made sure we were able to order quickly with our 2 year old. One of our favorite brunch spots in Seattle!
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Zobaria
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
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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Brad
VIP
Seattle
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
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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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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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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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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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 753 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 103 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
Neighbourhood
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
Regional American (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

Website
http://www.portagebaycafe.com/
Phone number
(206) 547-8230

Portage Bay Cafe - University District

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

French Toast (VEG)

Swedish Pancakes (VEG) (GF)

Pancakes (VEG)

Menu

What 753 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Portage Bay Cafe - University District offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Portage Bay Cafe - University District restaurant rated?

Is Portage Bay Cafe - University District currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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