Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard Menu

Welcome to Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard, your go-to spot for a mouthwatering breakfast and brunch experience. Nestled in Seattle, this women-owned café champions fresh, seasonal ingredients, making it a haven for both food lovers and families. The menu features delightful New American cuisine, with standout dishes like the Chorizo Con Pappas Frittata and the indulgent Smoked Salmon Benedict.

What truly sets Portage Bay apart is the vibrant berry bar, allowing guests to craft their own fruit medley, perfect for any palate. The café is not just about food; it offers a welcoming atmosphere with wheelchair accessibility, outdoor seating, and a casual vibe that invites you to linger. With vegan options and a commitment to sustainable practices such as compostable containers, every visit supports a healthier community.

Don’t miss this local gem—your taste buds will thank you!

April Specials Ballard

Chorizo Con Pappas Frittata

ulis chorizo beechers flagship cheddar organic stiebrs eggs cubed organic potatoes diced onion garnished with crema housemade pico de gallo microgreens housemade honey wheat toast

$$21.00

Cuban Sandwich

carnitas pork sliced ham swiss cheese housemade matchless brewing stout mustard mayonnaise housemade spicy pickles larsens bakery poor boy roll choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic salad

$$18.50

Reuben Benedict

thin sliced corned beef britts sauerkraut resting on our housemade rye bread two organic poached stiebrs farms eggs thousand island hollandaise choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad

$$19.00

Dungeness Crab Grilled Cheese

dungeness crab organic spinach tomato gouda basil pesto housemade potato bread choice of herbroasted organic potatoes or organic green salad

$$30.00

BLT

hills pepper bacon organic tomato arcadian greens roasted garlic aioli housemade potato bread choice of herbroasted organic potatoes or organic green salad option to add avocado 2.75

$$18.50

Buddha Bowl Veg Vegan Gf

spiced chickpeas organic squash turmericroasted cauliflower mini sweet peppers pickled red onions red cabbage organic salad greens lemon tahini dressing choice of fried organic egg or island spring organic tofu housemade rustic bread also available as a wrap

$$19.00

Double Smash Burger

royal ranch beef patties beechers flagship cheddar brioche bun caramelized onion organic tomato arugula housemade burger sauce choice of herb roasted organic potatoes or organic house salad option to add bacon 3.00 or fried organic egg 2.75

$$18.00

Breakfast Sandwich

organic scrambled eggs fig jam hills pepper bacon arugula aged gouda housemade potato bread choice of herbroasted organic potatoes or organic green salad

$$19.50

Cuban Sandwich

carnitas pork sliced ham swiss cheese housemade matchless brewing stout mustard mayonnaise housemade spicy pickles larsens bakery poor boy roll choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic salad

$$18.50

Lunch

Pancakes French Toast

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Gf

glutenfree lemon ricotta pancakes raspberrylemon curd organic whipped cream

$$21.00

Swedish Pancakes Veg Gf

rice tapioca flour pancakes lingonberry compote lingonberry compound butter

$$18.50

Vegan Banana Pancakes Vegan Gf

rice flour rice milk bananas powdered sugar garnish

$$19.50

Bananas Foster French Toast Veg

housemade challah vanilla egg batter bananas rum caramel sauce powdered sugar garnish

$$19.25

Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast Veg

housemade challah vanilla egg batter oatmeal crumb crust berry compote lemon creme anglaise

$$20.00

Pancakes Veg

heirloom wheat yogurt brown sugar vanilla

$$18.75

French Toast Veg

housemade challah vanilla egg batter powdered sugar garnish

$$18.75

GlutenFree French Toast Veg

housemade glutenfree bread vanilla egg batter powdered sugar garnish

$$20.00

Huevos Rancheros Veg Gf

2 organic corn tortillas organic scrambled eggs mole verde spicy beans queso diablo pickled onion option to add carnitas or ulis chorizo 3.50 or avocado 2.75

$$18.50

Ranchers Breakfast

3 organic eggs hills pepper bacon, ulis pork or chicken sausage choice of pancakes or french toast trip to berry bar

$$24.75

Phils Breakfast Gf

3 organic eggs choice of pepper bacon, pork or chicken sausage housemade honey wheat toast

$$18.00

Goat Cheese Omelette VegGf

3 organic eggs herbed goat cheese baby spinach sauteed mushrooms cherry tomatoes scallions housemade honey wheat toast

$$19.75

Joes Scramble Gf

3 organic eggs beechers flagship cheddar organic spinach sauteed mushrooms choice of maple pork or rosemary chicken sausage housemade honey wheat toast

$$20.00

Eggs

Benedicts

Classic Benedict

thinly sliced ham 2 poached organic eggs fresh hollandaise paprika garnish

$$21.00

Florentine Benedict Veg

2 poached organic eggs sauteed organic spinach organic tomato fresh hollandaise paprika garnish

$$20.00

Migas Veg

3 organic scrambled eggs cheddar basil chipotle cumin cilantrolime crema housemade salsa flour tortilla guacamole choice of herbroasted organic potatoes or organic salad option to add ulis chorizo or carnitas 3.50

$$19.75

Biscuits Gravy

housemade cheddar biscuit roasted potatoes 2 eggs housemade pork sausage gravy

$$18.75

Mole Verde Burrito

ulis chorizo carnitas organic potatoes spicy beans cilantrolime crema flour tortilla mole verde sunnyside up egg queso cotija green onion garnish

$$19.75

Farmers Hash Bowl Veg Gf

seasonal mix roasted organic vegetables roasted onion fingerling potatoes tuscan herb blend 3 over easy eggs housemade honey wheat toast option to add hills pepper bacon, ulis sausage or corned beef 3.50

$$19.50

The Farmers Daughter Vegan Gf

vegan farmers hash island spring organic tofu sauteed mushrooms housemade rustic bread toast

$$20.00

House Favorites

Grains

Organic Steel Cut Oats Vegan

slow cooked oats choice of soy, oat or 2 milk housemade granola garnish fresh fruit

$$11.75

Granola Yogurt Veg

toasted oats cacao nibs dried cherries walnuts coconut chia seeds greek yogurt honey garnish fresh fruit

$$12.00

Side Avocado

$$3.75

Side Salsa

$$2.50

Side Of Hollandaise

$$2.50

Side Organic Eggs

$$2.75

Side Just Eggs

$$6.00

Side Roasted Organic Potatoes

$$4.75

Side Toast

Made by our in house bakery

$$4.00

Side Hills Pepper Bacon

$$6.75

Side Ulis Sausage

$$7.50

Side Chorizo

$$7.00

Side Motif Meat Alternative

$$6.75

Side Organic House Salad

$$5.50

Side House Dressing

$$1.00

Side Seasonal Fruit

$$5.75

Side Seasonal Fruit WWhip

$$6.75

Side Aioli

$$2.50

Side Carnitas

$$7.00

Sides

Juices Cold Beverages To Go

Organic Orange Juice To Go

$$6.00

Organic Grapefruit Juice To Go

$$6.00

Organic Apple Juice To Go

$$6.00

Lemonade

Juices from Columia Gorge Organic

$$4.25

Berry Lemonade

Columbia Gorge Organic lemonade with berry puree

$$5.25

Arnold Palmer

Organic Lemonade Iced Tea

$$3.75

Sodas

$$2.95

San Pellegrino

16.9 oz

$$4.00

Iced Tea

Organic, fairtrade iced tea from Barnes Watson

$$3.75

Milk

$$3.50

Chocolate Milk

$$4.00

Fonte Coffee

Organic, fairtrade, dark roasted and blended especially for us

$$4.50

Coffee Hot Beverages

Staff Love

Staff Love

$$1.00