Portage Bay's motto is "Eat Like You Give A Damn" and believe me they do; about serving locally sourced organic fare, providing attentive service and producing down right yummy food. The local Seattle eatery has three locations (you can find them in South Lake Union and Roosevelt) but it's the Ballard locale that's won my heart for best breakfast joint in town. They offer several types of pancakes to accommodate most diets from gluten free to vegan along with scrumptious french toast. All the former will get you a trip to their toppings bar where you can load up on fresh fruit, nuts, whip cream and gobs of maple syrup. If a sweet breakfast isn't your thing never fear savory lovers the Migas, an egg and chorizo sausage stuffed tortilla is a pleasantly spicy start to any day. The Bay is no secret though to food hounds and there can be a wait for seating. My suggestion is to grab a seat at the counter it tends to seat quicker than the tables and you get a birds eye view of the cooks whipping up all the deliciousness the menu has to offer.

Portage Bay
2821 NW Market
Seattle, WA 98107

Hours: 7:30-2:30pm daily