Hannah Concannon

Review of The Original Pancake House

The *original* Original Pancake house, where it al...

The *original* Original Pancake house, where it all started, is right here in Portland. Stepping inside this converted house is like walking back in time to 1953. The decor, cosy wood paneling, and the exceptional Americana breakfast Staples have not changed since. The best no-fuss breakfast/brunch in town. Excellent diner-style coffee. Fresh handmade whipped cream on the best hot chocolate I've ever had in Portland. The apple pancake is to die for, as is pretty much everything else on the menu. Come hungry, the portions are huge. They also don't accept credit or debit cards, but there is an ATM in case you forget.

The Pancake House is an institution among locals, proving that exceptional food doesn't have to come on a tiny geometric slate plate with a $20 price tag; sometimes it's a perfectly fluffy shortstack with a side of bacon and unlimited warm ups in your coffee mug.