Exceptional food with a social conscience

Noteworthy for: The restaurant is famed for its breakfast toppings bar with fresh fruits, compotes and mountains of fresh whipped cream.

The combination of delicious, fresh food and socially responsible purchasing practices makes it obvious why Portage Bay Café's motto is "eat like you give a damn." Its three locations are consistently busy; each post information about their suppliers on the walls, allowing customers to track the origin of their food.

The light lunches here are good, but Portage Bay's breakfast menu is the standout. The array of omelets and scrambles feature unique items like duck confit fritatta, risotto cake Benedict and challah bread French toast with mascarpone, and breakfast dishes include a free trip to the toppings bar.