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
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
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
Dungeness Crab Grilled Cheese
dungeness crab organic spinach tomato gouda basil pesto housemade potato bread choice of herbroasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
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
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
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
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
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
Lunch
Pancakes French Toast
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Gf
glutenfree lemon ricotta pancakes raspberrylemon curd organic whipped cream
Swedish Pancakes Veg Gf
rice tapioca flour pancakes lingonberry compote lingonberry compound butter
Vegan Banana Pancakes Vegan Gf
rice flour rice milk bananas powdered sugar garnish
Bananas Foster French Toast Veg
housemade challah vanilla egg batter bananas rum caramel sauce powdered sugar garnish
Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast Veg
housemade challah vanilla egg batter oatmeal crumb crust berry compote lemon creme anglaise
Pancakes Veg
heirloom wheat yogurt brown sugar vanilla
French Toast Veg
housemade challah vanilla egg batter powdered sugar garnish
GlutenFree French Toast Veg
housemade glutenfree bread vanilla egg batter powdered sugar garnish
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
Ranchers Breakfast
3 organic eggs hills pepper bacon, ulis pork or chicken sausage choice of pancakes or french toast trip to berry bar
Phils Breakfast Gf
3 organic eggs choice of pepper bacon, pork or chicken sausage housemade honey wheat toast
Goat Cheese Omelette VegGf
3 organic eggs herbed goat cheese baby spinach sauteed mushrooms cherry tomatoes scallions housemade honey wheat toast
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
Eggs
Benedicts
Classic Benedict
thinly sliced ham 2 poached organic eggs fresh hollandaise paprika garnish
Florentine Benedict Veg
2 poached organic eggs sauteed organic spinach organic tomato fresh hollandaise paprika garnish
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
Biscuits Gravy
housemade cheddar biscuit roasted potatoes 2 eggs housemade pork sausage gravy
Mole Verde Burrito
ulis chorizo carnitas organic potatoes spicy beans cilantrolime crema flour tortilla mole verde sunnyside up egg queso cotija green onion garnish
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
The Farmers Daughter Vegan Gf
vegan farmers hash island spring organic tofu sauteed mushrooms housemade rustic bread toast
House Favorites
Grains
Organic Steel Cut Oats Vegan
slow cooked oats choice of soy, oat or 2 milk housemade granola garnish fresh fruit
Granola Yogurt Veg
toasted oats cacao nibs dried cherries walnuts coconut chia seeds greek yogurt honey garnish fresh fruit
Side Avocado
Side Salsa
Side Of Hollandaise
Side Organic Eggs
Side Just Eggs
Side Roasted Organic Potatoes
Side Toast
Made by our in house bakery
Side Hills Pepper Bacon
Side Ulis Sausage
Side Chorizo
Side Motif Meat Alternative
Side Organic House Salad
Side House Dressing
Side Seasonal Fruit
Side Seasonal Fruit WWhip
Side Aioli
Side Carnitas
Sides
Juices Cold Beverages To Go
Organic Orange Juice To Go
Organic Grapefruit Juice To Go
Organic Apple Juice To Go
Lemonade
Juices from Columia Gorge Organic
Berry Lemonade
Columbia Gorge Organic lemonade with berry puree
Arnold Palmer
Organic Lemonade Iced Tea
Sodas
San Pellegrino
16.9 oz
Iced Tea
Organic, fairtrade iced tea from Barnes Watson
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Fonte Coffee
Organic, fairtrade, dark roasted and blended especially for us