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: 4.7

4.7

725 Reviews

$30 and under

Breakfast

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2 people

5 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 126 times today

Great for brunch
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

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 Andrew 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
Breakfast, Organic, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 08:00–13:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00
Phone number
(206) 547-8230
Website
http://www.portagebaycafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andrew Schaefer

Location
4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 725 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
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Great for brunch
Seattle
Great for brunch
Seattle
Child-friendly
Seattle
Most Booked

725 Reviews

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Lisa
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic! Coffee great. Service pleasant.
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Sheila
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Portage Bay is always good, no matter the location!
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Susan
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love this place for breakfast, especially the Midas and the Swedish pancakes!
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Sylvester
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Not sure why to make a reservation if I am just put on the wait list.
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Barb
Seattle
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My son and I sat outside for the first time today and really enjoyed it. It was very pleasant and you have done a very good job turning it into a place that is a comfortable dining experience !!
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Diane
Anchorage
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Love the fruit and whip cream bar. Way more food than I can eat.
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Melissa
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat at Portage Bay every time we visit our son at UW. Best breakfast spot EVER!!!
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Craig
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute treat. A delicious breakfast and fantastic service. We had a memorable time. Hurry down so you can too.
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Craig
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome dog friendly breakfast stop. Will definitely visit again when I'm in Seattle. Highly recommend!
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Heather
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lemon ricotta pancakes and Joe’s Scramble were super yummy! I highly recommend this place.
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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 4.7 stars by 725 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

5 Oct 2024

19:00

Booked 126 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
Area
U Village / U District
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 08:00–13:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Organic, Contemporary American
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
Executive Chef
Andrew Schaefer
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Portage Bay Cafe - University District

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What 725 people are saying

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