Comments on: Portage Bay Cafe opens earlier than expected

By: Nina

Nina — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:57:02 +0000

This is great news! Portage Bay Cafe in Seattle has been one of the most well known places to grab an organic breakfast. The long lines out the door at the U-District location definitely indicate their popularity and deliciousness! Especially with the toppings bar!

By: leavinglasballard

leavinglasballard — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:04:57 +0000

i wanted to make it there for breakfast today but had to settle for lunch. i thought it was good but not spectacular, and the portions were HUGE . personally, i prefer a meal-sized meal that's appropriately priced; totally un-american, i know. i still plan to rally myself earlier and try their risotto benedict the next friday i have off.

By: leavinglasballard

leavinglasballard — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:04:44 +0000

By: HeatherHeather

HeatherHeather — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:16:45 +0000

I went by yesterday and was told the hours were 8-2 daily…? I don't care, I'm still going to hit it up today! BEST NEWS EVER! I'll be a regular, heh.

By: amy fair gunnar

amy fair gunnar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:26:15 +0000

Thanks to everyone who stopped by on our first day! To JMI, you're right, we had planned on opening on Tuesday at 7:30, but got delayed by city closures. We're very excited to have made it happen today. We didn't get permitted until 10:30 and opened at 10:45!

Amy & John
Owners, Portage Bay Cafe

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:59:13 +0000

My family and I had lunch there today. The food was tasty, but I do hope they will add a child's menu, or at least have some smaller plates to order.

While there, I saw no less than 4 small children in the restaurant. The menu items are adult-sized portions but it doesn't seem to me a child can eat such a large amount – at least one of mine can't, my daughter, who at age 5 and 38 lbs doesn't necessarily want to eat the spicy entrees that I crave so splitting the entree with her doesn't really work for me.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:27:52 +0000

My family and I had lunch there today. The food was tasty, but I do hope they will add a child's menu, or at least have some smaller plates to order.

By: kim1234

kim1234 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:24:47 +0000

and they're usually the ones that will circle the parking lot for a front spot and have the gall to get out sweaty in their gym clothes. proven intelligence!

By: gurple

gurple — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:59:40 +0000

The one in the U district certainly does. Dunno how long it took to build their reputation to that point, though, or how much that reputation will carry over to the Ballard location.

I hope they hit that magical balance between enough business to stay open and not so much that I can't get in the door.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:58:41 +0000

I take the elevator up and down at the LA Fitness.

By: Cass

Cass — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:14:12 +0000

I JUST had lunch there. I had 3 eggs with onions and cheese. Chicken sausage and fruit. Delicious! The staff are really helpful and nice and the environment is very relaxing. Go visit!

By: Fauxnothing

Fauxnothing — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:55:34 +0000

Me, too.

By: Meghan O'Connor

Meghan O'Connor — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:43:15 +0000

I hope they get enough business to stay open, since, you know, most people are at work during the week in those hours.

By: your neighbor

your neighbor — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:24:11 +0000

I find it humorous that people drive to Curves to exercise.

By: Fauxnothing

Fauxnothing — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:57:27 +0000

I hope they fill up that huge place with non-driving people, as there is never any parking there. The lot fills up quickly with Curves and Stone Gardens, plus employees and folks who rent the lofts. And, there's virtually no street parking.

By: Jmi

Jmi — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:11:28 +0000

Just a heads-up – I went this morning – 7/9 – for breakfast as I'd heard they opened on Tuesday. They were serving this morning but the 7:30am opening (when I showed up) is wrong, they told us they wouldn't be open on weekdays 'til 8:00. Good Luck and so glad they're in the neighborhood.

By: Shiori Kitazono

Shiori Kitazono — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:12:44 +0000

More reason to stay in Ballard!

By: GB

GB — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:20:26 +0000

Great news for the neighborhood!

By: gurple

gurple — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:07:49 +0000

Woohoo! They're going to be slammed, slammed, slammed this weekend. And I'll be doing some of the slamming.

By: Mathias Eichler

Mathias Eichler — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:01:42 +0000

Portage bay used to be my favorite breakfast spot in Seattle… delicious!