Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard Menu (2025 Update)
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard, a New American cafe specializing in breakfast and brunch, offers a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options. Located at 2821 NW Market St in Seattle, WA, this restaurant provides a range of amenities such as reservation options, delivery, takeout, and wheelchair accessibility. The cafe takes pride in being women-owned and inclusive to all patrons. With features like QR code menus, outdoor seating, and heated areas, Portage Bay Cafe creates a welcoming and comfortable dining experience. The menu showcases a variety of dishes prepared with sustainable practices, including using compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. Whether you're looking for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or catering options, this cafe has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy a meal at this neighborhood gem.
February Specials Ballard
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pancakes (Veg)
classic portage bay cafe pancakes | strawberry cream cheese | strawberry sauce | powdered sugar | trip to the berry bar
Avocado Toast (Veg)
avocado | shaved griffin creek farm radish | crumbled feta | local microgreens from bikerogreens | house-made organic rustic | poached stiebrs farms organic eggs | drizzle of olives year aged balsamic glaze | roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad | option to add dungeness crab (+.), smoked salmon (+.) or bacon (+.)
Corned Beef Hash
traditional corned beef hash | organic sweet potato + red potato | sauteed onion | organic stiebrs farms eggs | fresh herbs | house-made honey wheat toast
Smoked Salmon Benedict
cold smoked sockeye salmon | dill cream cheese | poached organic stiebrs farms eggs | house-made yukon gold english muffin | fresh house-made hollandaise | capers + dill garnish | choice of roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
Dungeness Crab Grilled Cheese
dungenes crab | organic spinach + tomato | gouda | basil pesto | house-made potato bread | choice of herb-roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
BLT
hill's pepper bacon | organic tomato | arcadian greens | roasted garlic aioli | house-made potato bread | choice of herb-roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad | option to add avocado (+.)
Buddha Bowl (Veg) (Vegan) (Gf)
spiced chickpeas | organic squash | turmeric-roasted 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 | house-made rustic bread
Double Smash Burger
double R ranch beef patties | beecher's flagship cheddar | brioche bun | caramelized onion | organic tomato + arugula | house-made burger sauce | choice of herb roasted organic potatoes or organic house salad | option to add bacon (+.) or fried organic egg (+.)
Breakfast Sandwich
organic scrambled eggs | fig jam | hill's pepper bacon | arugula | aged gouda | house-made potato bread | choice of herb-roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
Bibimbap (Veg) (Gf)
steamed organic rice | sauteed organic spinach + wild mushrooms | organic carrot | watermelon radish | sunny side up organic egg | pangea kimchi | gochujang sauce | microgreen garnish | option to add tofu (+)
Ham & Apple Butter Sandwich
ham | beecher's flagship cheddar | organic arugula | garlic pepper aioli | house-made cinnamon-spiced washington fruit farms apple butter | house-made white potato bread | choice of herb-roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad
Avocado Toast (Veg)
avocado | shaved griffin creek farm radish | crumbled feta | local microgreens from bikerogreens | house-made organic rustic | poached stiebrs farms organic eggs | drizzle of olives year aged balsamic glaze | roasted organic potatoes or organic green salad | option to add dungeness crab (+.), smoked salmon (+.) or bacon (+.)
Lunch
Pancakes & French Toast
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (Gf)
gluten-free lemon ricotta pancakes | raspberry-lemon curd | organic whipped cream
Vegan Banana Pancakes (Vegan) (Gf)
rice flour | rice milk | bananas | powdered sugar garnish
Bananas Foster French Toast (Veg)
house-made challah | vanilla egg batter | bananas | rum caramel sauce | powdered sugar garnish
Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast (Veg)
house-made challah | vanilla egg batter | oatmeal crumb crust | berry compote | lemon creme anglaise
Pancakes (Veg)
heirloom wheat | yogurt + brown sugar + vanilla
French Toast (Veg)
house-made challah | vanilla egg batter | powdered sugar garnish
Gluten-Free French Toast (Veg)
house-made gluten-free bread | vanilla egg batter | powdered sugar garnish
Huevos Rancheros (Veg) (Gf)
organic corn tortillas | organic scrambled eggs | mole verde | spicy beans | queso diablo | pickled onion | option to add carnitas or uli's chorizo (+.) or avocado (+.)
Rancher's Breakfast
organic eggs | hill's pepper bacon, uli's pork or chicken sausage | choice of pancakes or french toast + trip to berry bar
Phil's Breakfast (Gf)
organic eggs | choice of pepper bacon, pork or chicken sausage | house-made honey wheat toast
Goat Cheese Omelette (Veg)(Gf)
organic eggs | herbed goat cheese | baby spinach | sauteed mushrooms | cherry tomatoes | scallions | house-made honey wheat toast
Joe's Scramble (Gf)
organic eggs | beechers flagship cheddar | organic spinach | sauteed mushrooms | choice of maple pork or rosemary chicken sausage | house-made honey wheat toast
Eggs
Benedicts
Dungeness Crab Cake Benedict
dungeness crab cakes | poached organic eggs | fresh hollandaise | tarragon garnish
Seattle Benedict
dungeness crab | organic arugula | avocado | poached organic eggs | fresh hollandaise | dill garnish
Classic Benedict
thinly sliced ham | poached organic eggs | fresh hollandaise | paprika garnish
Florentine Benedict (Veg)
poached organic eggs | sauteed organic spinach | organic tomato | fresh hollandaise | paprika garnish
Migas (Veg)
organic scrambled eggs | cheddar | basil | chipotle | cumin | cilantro-lime crema | house-made salsa | flour tortilla | guacamole | choice of herb-roasted organic potatoes or organic salad | option to add uli's chorizo or carnitas (+.)
Mole Verde Burrito
uli's chorizo | carnitas | organic potatoes | spicy beans | cilantro-lime crema | flour tortilla | mole verde | sunny-side up egg | queso cotija + green onion garnish
Biscuits & Gravy
house-made cheddar biscuit | roasted potatoes | eggs | house-made pork sausage gravy
Farmer's Hash Bowl (Veg) (Gf)
seasonal mix roasted organic vegetables | roasted onion | fingerling potatoes | tuscan herb blend | over easy eggs | house-made honey wheat toast | option to add hill's pepper bacon, uli's sausage or corned beef (+.)
The Farmers Daughter (Vegan) (Gf)
vegan farmers hash | island spring organic tofu | sauteed mushrooms | house-made rustic bread toast
House Favorites
Grains
Organic Steel Cut Oats (Vegan)
slow cooked oats | choice of soy, oat or % milk | house-made 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 Uli's Sausage
Side Chorizo
Side Motif Meat Alternative
Side Organic House Salad
Side House Dressing
Side Seasonal Fruit
Side Seasonal Fruit (W/Whip)
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
. oz
Iced Tea
Organic, fair-trade iced tea from Barnes & Watson
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Fonte Coffee
Organic, fair-trade, dark roasted and blended especially for us