Original Pancake House
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 246-9007
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- SW Barbur Boulevard
- Best of Citysearch:
- Breakfast 2007, Breakfast 2005
- Hours:
- Wed-Sun7am-3pm
Editorial Review for Original Pancake House – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Founded in Oregon circa 1953, this simply-furnished spot owes its success to its creative menu and fresh ingredients. Batters are made on the premises; a special "sourdough starter" keeps treats from tasting overly sweet. Patrons choose from eggs, waffles, crepes and oven-baked omelets, as well as signature plates like blueberry pancakes (served with or without compote), giant cinnamon-glazed apple pancakes, thin and chewy "49-ers" and the air-filled, lemon-and-sugar-topped "Dutch Baby."
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Insider Tips
Get a SitterIt's not that the OPH isn't kid-friendly. It's just that it's hard for kids to wait--and there's almost always a wait on weekends. So take your kids at less busy times, and take something to read on weekend visits.
Take CashYour plastic is no good here, so bring your checkbook or plenty of cash.
User Reviews for Original Pancake House
05/11/2008 Posted by safarifile
its funny how so many people can complain about this place. Yes the wait can be long. if you dont want to wait dont go in at the very busiest part of the day. Are you grouchy people just extremly hungery these days. About the prices. Yes it is a tad spendy. but for the quality your getting just such up and enjoy it. The berries are always fresh. The waitresses work hard to serve you to your every need. If your complaining about this food you must not have a tongue. This is definitley the best breakfast restaurant in all of Portland. No wonder its such a huge franchise all over the country. If you guys want cheap food , i heard the homeless shelter is serving split pea soup tonight. So stop complaining people. no one likes haters
Pros: everthing
Cons: the losers who complain and dont deserve to eat here. hope your table isnt next to theirs!
01/23/2008 Posted by oohahh
How much do you think blueberry pancakes, a side of bacon, and a cup of coffee should cost? If you answered $17.50, you'd be right! With tip, that's over $20! Heck, the cup of coffee was $3 alone... though maybe they charged me extra for the sugar and cream. Not until I see the blueberries picked fresh from a burning shrub, have Jose Superbueno pour my coffee with a smile, served up with bacon (nothing special here, all bacon is fine in my book) will I feel that $20 is a fair price. Note to Citysearch: update your Meal Price from just one $.
Pros: Tasty but
Cons: Expensive
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