Portage Bay Cafe

5 recent ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Bread/Buns, Pancakes
Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

2821 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107

Most Recent Reviews


Hashimoto's
1 month ago

The server was very kind and assured me they would clean the area/utensils before making my food. My plate even came with a little toothpick in it that said “allergy” :) the menu has a lot of gf options clearly labeled. It was a very positive experience!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Pancakes
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
8 months ago

Great food! Celiac friendly!

GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Pancakes
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
8 months ago

Have been here multiple times. Clarify that you are celiac to have them avoid cross contamination. Great homemade GF bread can be swapped for many toast/Benedict options as well as sweet.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Pancakes
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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GF Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberry Sauce and Lingonberry Butter.
GF Bananas Foster French toast!!!
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Gluten Intolerant
9 months ago

Had the best gf breakfast here on a recent visit to Seattle. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes, with lemon/raspberry topping. It also included a trip to the breakfast bar which had fresh fruit. So nice to eat a real breakfast. More gf choices available.

GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Pancakes
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 year ago

Their menu makes it look safer than it is. The menu has extremely detailed allergen k formation about the ingredients, but there appear to be no cross contamination protocols in place.

Unfortunately I’ve been glutened at a different portage bay, but I wasn’t able to confirm it as I’d also eaten a Lady Yum macaron when I’d noticed. How is this related? Well, a few years later we got seated looking into the kitchen at this location. I was clutching my celiac pearls the entire time. The busy, understaffed, employees were rolling burritos and grabbing bacon and breakfast potatoes with the same set of gloves. The man poaching eggs was setting the ladle directly on English muffins. I couldn’t count the number of things I saw go wrong while waiting for my food.

The staff was kind and got out a new batch of potatoes for me but that was about all I felt ok eating that day.

If I ever want to return, I’ll have to confirm with management that training has consistently improved and been followed

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
  • — Food flagged
  • — Staff accommodates
2 years ago

Delicious GF Swedish pancakes! They also have GF French toast and other varieties of GF pancakes. Service was slow and inattentive, though, and some of our food came out cold.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
7 years ago

Great menu options, but our son with life threatening allergies to wheat, barley and oats has had a reaction here the last 2 times we have eaten so we won't be returning.

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Celiac
7 years ago

They're just a little bit of training and process away from being gluten free and celiac-friendly. But definitely not celiac safe now. Shared prep, toaster, etc

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Celiac
7 years ago
Symptomatic Celiac
8 years ago

Had wonderful GF Swedish Pancakes here. Loved them! See photo.

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GF Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberry Sauce and Lingonberry Butter.
8 years ago

This place is tasty, but it is not appropriate for celiacs. They do not have segregated kitchen space or practices and, sadly, two visits have gotten us sick.

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Symptomatic Celiac
8 years ago

Fantastic food and great service. The Swedish pancakes were amazing! A large portion of the menu is gluten free and staff is very knowledgeable. I will definitely be back.

Celiac
8 years ago

An AMAZING brunch spot!! Many GF options, the staff is super knowledgable, you can watch the chef prepare it and they clean everything, put new gloves on and wipe down every counter top. The food is delicious, safe and organic. A Seattle must!!!

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GF Bananas Foster French toast!!!
8 years ago
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Celiac
9 years ago

My new favorite spot!!!!! GF Swedish pancakes & French Toast!!! Delicious fresh fruit bar!!! Good, local, organic food!!

9 years ago

Yay for breakfast options! There is a fantastic breakfast bar (fruits, whipped cream, etc.) with possible contamination issues as it is buffet style, but I tried my best and didn't get any symptoms.The French toast, crepes (special), and porridge are delicious. It's a very loud environment, you might have a long wait (make reservations), but the staff is great and the food is absolutely worth it.

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10 years ago

French toast! Oh... My... Goodness it's heaven! Bf (celiac) had a small reaction last time but was fine in previous visits. Very delicious.

Symptomatic Celiac
10 years ago

heaven. if you tell them you are celiac, they will wipe the grill. French toast is out of this world

Celiac
10 years ago

Homemade bread that is the best toast/French toast ever. Multiple menu options available. Worth the price tag to support incredibly good local food.

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

I loved the lemon ricotta pancakes and was excited to learn they included a trip to the berry bar for extra toppings. I also had a half serving of the Farmers Hash Bowl which was delicious. The gluten free bread was not memorable. I’d skip the toast and eat more pancakes next time.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Toast, Pancakes
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Vegetarian options
Celiac
3 weeks ago

Solid breakfast place! A bit pricey but good food. I would not use the pancake bar if you are sensitive to cross contamination.

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Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Toast, Pancakes, French Toast
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 month ago

I’m pretty sensitive and have been here many times - I’ve never gotten sick. The pumpkin pancakes are delicious!

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Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Pancakes
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
1 month ago

Really enjoyed eating here. Wait staff was nice and knowledgeable. They have banana pancakes that are dairy free and gluten-free and an assortment of other pancakes that are gluten-free, however they do have dairy in them. I enjoyed one of their bowls and did not feel sick the day after eating here. I’d recommend this restaurant for celiacs!

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

Love how careful they are with food intolerance and allergy. I come here every time I visit my family in Seattle. They are very helpful and willing to have conversations about the food and cross contamination. I am very sensitive Celiac and have never gotten sick.

Safety
Taste
Variety
GF Menu Items
  • — Bread/Buns, Pancakes
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free

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