Friend chose the over easy eggs and said it was fine. It came in a bowl with layers where the gravy touched the biscuit and the potatoes. Standard breakfast option, nothing to write home about.īiscuits & gravy ($16.00): house-made organic cheddar biscuit, roasted potatoes, 2 eggs & pork sausage gravy Rancher's breakfast ($22.75): 3 eggs, with choice of sausage or bacon, and a we chose the short stack of pancakes over French toast, and a side of herb roasted potatoes.įor those familiar with the pancake and French toast option at Portage Cafe, it meant that you get to visit the berry bar which literally had assorted berries, nuts, chocolate chips, and whip cream. The english muffin wasn't toasted, and I found it to be too doughy for my liking. The crab cake was very crabby and had hints of bell pepper in the mix. The hollandaise sauce wasn't very flavorful for some reason, but it was fine, usually you can taste the rich buttery flavor. I opted to get scrambled eggs in lieu of the poached egg this time. It was perhaps 30% busy.ĭungeness crab cake benedict ($25.75): came with 2 eggs, house made english muffin with hollandaise sauce, and a side of herb roasted potatoes.Įggs benedict are my go to when it comes to brunch. In any case, I got there around 10:30 am, on a Tuesday, and there was no line. Reservations: I heard that this is a popular spot, so even though I came on a weekday, I did make reservations on OpenTable from the Portage Cafe website, some reason I couldn't find the restaurant on the OpenTable app.strange. Food came out relatively quick, but it could have also been because the place wasn't super busy. Service: It was prompt and the waitress checked on us once where I did ask for a coffee refill and then came back later for the bill. There's also a covered outdoor area if you prefer to sit there. Parking: Street parking or else there's a small lot adjacent to the restaurant.Ītmosphere: High ceilings, there's a canoe up above, large windows and is airy. We went to the one off Roosevelt on a weekday because I'm sure this place is often packed on a weekend. I understand this is a chain probably due to its popularity. This place was on my radar as I love a good brunch spot and have read/heard that this is one of the best brunch spots in the area. 3 blocks south of MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry) on the SW corner of Harrison St & Terry Ave N But they were quickly helpful so I would still say no issue Was ok but did have to flag down another server a couple of times when we didn't see ours. Tortilla filled with 3 egg scramble with chipotle & cumin, tillamool cheese, basil, cilantro-lime crema & salsa, guacamole. Comes with potatoes & thick whole wheat bread slice. 4*ģ egg omelette with Dungeness crab, sauté veg (asparagus, shallots, pea vines), garlic-herb sauce (some goat cheese), pea shoot micro green. Topped with thin red onions, hollandaise & chives. Smoked salmon, poached egg, toasted rye bread with a whipped cream cheese. Good kick! Topped with feta, arugula, 2 grilled bread slices $16.75 5* A trip to the Breakfast Bar makes this worth it! $15.75 5*Ģ egg baked in a skillet of spicy tomato, mushroom, garlic sauce. Rice & tapioca flour pancakes, lingonberry compote, lingonberry compound butter. There is patio seating, big main dining area and a private room. Most comes with a generous serving of potatoes! Some dishes like pancakes allow one trip to the "Breakfast Bar" of beautiful fresh cut fruit & whipped cream. Reservations recommended but didn't need one for our Friday breakfast. The bacon was for extra protein but crispy and great seasoning of pepper. The side salad was the usual with various herbs but the highlight was the strawberry tahini vinaigrette that added a sweet acidic flavor. I usually don't like English muffins but their take was good with the bread being fluffy get with a crunch factor. The seasoning of tarragon and lemon were great for that sour refreshing splash. The eggs were poached well with the yolk nice and creamy and oozing out. Nonetheless, the crab was very fresh in comparison to what I've had in California with fried crab cakes Benedict. For $25.75, a bit overpriced for the small portions of the Benedict. I got the Dungeness Crab Cakes Benedict with a side of Peppered Bacon and Salad. My friend got French toast and he topped it off with butter, cream, blueberries, and raspberries. ORDERS: one thing to note is that if you order an item with the berry bar, you can go to their berries bar once to add as much toppings on your item. Very welcoming toward the Pride Community with their Pride Themed menu and banners of pride flags! We were sat immediately after taking short flight of stairs.ĪMBIENCE: Very busy but chill vibe as a lot of people were already dining and the staff were coming in and out of the kitchen. My friend and I arrived here on a Monday morning around 10:30 AM.
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