Portage Bay Cafe, University District

Recommends Portage Bay Cafe; says its Roosevelt and 65th branches are equally good.

Agrees with the Portage Bay answer given above.

Judges Portage Bay Cafe a weak breakfast spot, among the least impressive in town.

Says the place is chaotic even for a small group, let alone a crowd of eleven.

Calls it overrated, saying that's why the earlier pick got downvoted.

Warns against trusting Portage Bay recommendations, calling the place a tourist trap.

Likes the farmers hash but says its vegetables come out too firm every time, regardless of season.

Calls the cafe bad overall and wonders why it stays so busy.

Says they stopped reading the list once Portage Bay appeared in it.

Rates Portage Bay as a solid brunch choice.

Calls Portage Bay overrated.

Names Portage Bay as a brunch option in reply to the original question.

Named as a group breakfast option in a bulleted list of suggestions.

Says it is costly for what you get but far superior to Beth's.

Agrees the toppings bar is the draw.

Has ordered pancakes there for years and still likes them, praising the topping bar.

Lists Portage Bay Cafe as another option near downtown, in South Lake Union.

Recommends Portage Bay Cafe for breakfast, pointing to the SLU location with big windows and a rowing shell.

Listed among brunch options for a group of this size.

Notes multiple locations and a strong brunch menu.

Calls Portage Bay Cafe a favorite brunch spot, especially praising its french toast.

Suggests Portage Bay as a breakfast option, with no further detail.