As I sit on the back patio in the shade on a lovely summer day, I feel the need to share the…read moredelights of Tom's Pancake House. The Dutch baby German pancake. Chef's kiss. You can get them all over North Dakota and Minnesota, but I haven't found them very often here in Oregon. They don't just have orange juice, they have the good orange juice. Fresh and sweet and full of orange bits. Their coffee, unfortunately, is terrible. They only have brewed, no espresso. But you put enough cream and sugar in it and it's just fine.

It's been at least ten years since I've been to Thom's, and now I realize why. When I walked in…read moreand stood there while the host just looked around and never made eye contact, I knew I should have left, but I really wanted some blueberry pancakes. He finally notices me after I wave at him and he seats me and touches the prongs of the fork as he puts it on the table. He at least got me a cup of coffee. Server takes my order rather hurriedly, food comes at a reasonable a time, but I'm hunting for blueberries and the cakes are fairly raw in the center. But I know I'll never see my server again as she threw the food down and walked away, even though my coffee cup was empty. The cakes were so bitter and metallic tasting, and I tried three of the four. They all tasted horrible. I go to pay, leaving everything on my table, and I tell the host the food was horrible. Crickets. Again, I say, the food was horrible. No response, just a blank stare. What a waste of time and money.

This place is dangerously close to my apartment now. I loved it when it was in Beaverton and I had…read moreto drive and park and it was a whole hassle. Now it's a 5 minute walk. I have to stop myself going more than once every two or three weeks. They are always slammed but are super quick at getting tables rotated without feeling like they're rushing you out the door. The Ace is my favorite and I like to put the hash brown patty in the sandwich. So delicious.

Plenty of parking in the plaza it's located in. Upon entering, the staff was really friendly and…read morehad me take a seat anywhere I'd like. The theme made sense and felt very outdoor baseball themed with their tables and chairs. Ordered the chicken and waffles and while the chicken itself was juicy on the inside, the breading was very burnt tasting and tasted like old oil. The waffle was nothing special and on the soggier side.

A fantastic place to start the day. We came early for the Old Bolle Troll (can visit anytime during…read moredaylight hours) and then came back Broder Soder for brunch at 8AM (Saturday) - no wait upon opening despite having a group of 6. We started with the cardamom latte (rich and nutty) and the matcha marzipan (sweet and with enough aromatic almond flavor) and then proceeded to feast. We started with the Danish pancake donuts- lovely in that they were both savory and sweet, comes with lemon curd and jam. The lefse breakfast was really interesting - a layered thicker 'crepe' with cheese and egg. The fish plate was our family favorite - an epic collection of shrimp, mini shrimps, gravlax, pickled herring (our favorite) various breads, crackers and sauces. Very well presented, fun to eat, and enough to share. We also ordered the Swedish meatballs - rich hearty but small and few (5 total). Luckily, we had plenty of other food and this dish was great with sherry mushroom sauce and a delicious potato latke-like side. Our server was also incredibly personable, friendly, and helpful in our food choices which we always appreciate.

We went one Saturday morning and there was quite a wait, this place is very popular. They were so…read morekind and attentive while we waited. You can order a drink while you wait as well. I got a Marzipan Matcha latte and it was delicious! Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. I'm sure I've had her before. I got the Swedish meatballs which I always get cause I love the sherry cream sauce they out in it. It's so good. My partner got the smoked trout Benedict and he really liked it. Great portion sizes and fun flavors. Not the everyday breakfast Americans are used to. We also shared the Ebelskivers with lemon curd and jam. Those are always good and you have to get them when you go there. The one we went to was in the Scandinavian community center and it has a really nice clean vibe to it. It has large windows so there so much light. They have a little store in the building that you can browse around while you wait. It's a great place if you're down for something different for breakfast.

Standard Elmer's - friendly service, coffee tasted fresh, food served hot…read more For gf folks, there's no gf menu or gf toast options.

Amazing food! Fast and great service! Elmers is great in Washington and Oregon…read more If you're in the array, stop by you won't be disappointed!

Went here with my aunt and was not disappointed! Needed to find somewhere sit down that wasn't…read moreeither too noisy or too crowded and came across this gem. Food wasn't bad so I'll definitely be back! There were a few micro charges that we didn't even think about when ordering (whipped cream on milkshake, 0.50 or some odd cents for tartar sauce) but otherwise it was a very pleasant experience. As someone who usually hates sauerkraut the Reuben was actually enjoyable which was a surprise to me. The place really captures the diner feel inside and out, I'm excited to try different menu options in the future.

We happen to stop by the Blue Moon diner in Beaverton, it's a classic 50's old school diner next to…read morethe Planet Fitness off of TV HWY and 198th. As you walk in you are taken back to the 50's , from the floors to the decor. They have various booth style and table seating options. The staff were very friendly. We were seating quickly. They have a very ample menu. I was a little taken back by the pricing of the breakfast. Most meals were over 12 dollars, some standard meals as much as 24 dollars for a breakfast. I ordered a scrambled, it had eggs, veggies, cheese and potato's and jalapeños. It was a very large portion of food. My son had a pancake with eggs and bacon, he did not eat the rest of his bacon he said it had an odd taste. I would share that they have a huge menu with many options. The food quality was ok, probably not be back but it seems like they have a good following of customers.

To be honest, when our plans to go bowling and have lunch at Big Al's today fell through because…read morethey didn't open till 3, but we still wanted to eat (and hadn't had breakfast yet at 1:30), I tried every option I could think of to not go to Bannings. When we moved to Oregon, it was under construction but we kept hearing how good it was - in fact, all the local FB pages would gush about it when a newcomer would ask about the best restaurant. And once it finally opened, we tried it, but it was kind of like Marie calendars and Shari's, but local. Ok, but not what we had expected for all the hype. So, after trying a handful of options it seemed Bannings was the only place we could still get breakfast so I begrudgingly agreed. Well, I was mistaken! I got the breakfast enchiladas and a strawberry orange mimosa. Now, the mimosa - I'll get that out of the way first. It was weird - it looked curdled. It just had mashed strawberry at the bottom and it actually was quite good. I'd do a normal mimosa in the future, but good. But the enchiladas - delicious. Like, I'll come back again and again for those. And they didn't charge me extra for the avocado, which I think is righteous because I asked for no hash browns. But not all places would do that, they'd nickel and dime even if you passed on one side for another. Additionally; my husband likes a savory breakfast and a sweet one too - so he often gets two breakfasts and though he may not eat all of both he gets that savory and sweet. Well, the omelettes come with 3 pancakes. Perfection. And, I took 3 bites of them - I usually might try 1 or not at all - they are very very good. Last - it did not break the bank. I've about ruled out breakfast out because of how crazy expensive the places that should be reasonable are. This was reasonable - PLEASE DONT CHANGE!! All in all 5 stars, will be back for breakfast; and hey - when I'm wrong I can admit I was wrong! Give them a try if you haven't!

You need a great breakfast, a solid lunch, or a slice of something sweet? Then this is a good spot…read moreto keep in mind. The last couple times I've visited Portland, my local friend has dragged me along here, and it has been quite satisfying each time. Nothing terribly fancy or nuanced about this joint. Just good food in a family-style diner kind of atmosphere. The Belgian Waffle is always a good choice, in my book. But they have plenty of breakfast scrambles and platters, too. And the burgers here are pretty darn good. But if you are at all in the mood, definitely try their pies. You see them right by the door, tempting you as soon as you walk in. And while my friend can vouch how their Pumpkin Pie is legendary (especially around the autumn holidays), I can say with certainty you want to try their Key Lime Pie! Prices are pretty decent for the portions you get. And service is generally very friendly and prompt, though they can get a little backed up on weekend mornings. Parking is also typically easy. And if the weather is nice, I would recommend taking a seat out on the patio. So yeah, nothing fancy, which is sometimes what you really need. This has become one of our most frequented breakfast stops when visiting PDX, and I can definitely forsee returning.

Congratulations you are receiving 5 stars for food, service and ambiance…read more Thanks to Edgar we were able to order exactly what we were hoping for. I'm known for requesting minor tweaks to the entre. For example, we ordered the Chef's Omelette with mushrooms. The hash browns were great! Don't let the dark pieces fool you. We were pleased with the crunchy texture. Yes! Yes! The Apple Crepes were the star of the show. I loved every bite. Not a single crumb in sight after me and the hubby devoured these fabulous entrees. Thank you! We will return tomorrow

I've been here a few times and didn't find it noteworthy, but took family here for brunch when we…read morefailed to look up South Store Cafe's hours (closed Mondays) and they were starving and so I went with whatever was closest that I could think of. Honestly this experience was a 5, but minus one star for consistency. Breakfast polenta - delicious. Super duper stick to your ribs - a good one to share. Warm croissant included with a yummy raspberry jam! Everything was great! Mom and sister want to come back any time they're in town!

I visited this original location of the Original Pancake House for a late Sunday lunch, there was…read moreno wait. It is amazing to see a place that started back in the 1950s where the waiting room is full with the historical photos and telling the story of the restaurant. The food and huge portion sizes clearly no change in over 50 years. Even though I am on keto diet, I opted for one cheap-day just to try their food. My favorite is the Dutch Baby. It was perfectly baked, fluffy, and slightly crisp on the edges. It is huge portion and served with whipped cream, lemon, and powdered sugar. The hash browns were another outstanding item, so far the best hash browns i ever had. It's perfectly crispy and homemade. We also tried the cheese omelette, which was rich with sharp aged cheddar. The fluffy buttermilk pancakes came as sides, it's a good match with the syrup and cream. We were far too full to try the famous apple pancake, but I will surely order it on my next visit.

This is the mothership, sector 001, home base and epicenter of the OPH franchise. After a l-o-n-g…read morewait in their front space, you're taschen tu a take from which heavenly breakfast delights come. Chocolate-chip pancakes with chocolate syrup and whipped cream? Yes please! Dutch baby pancake with a crater of butter in the middle? Oh, yes. And if they have seasonal fresh fruit, especially strawberries or peaches, treat yourself to just that with heavenly whipped cream. This is not a diet restaurant, but it IS breakfast done very, very, very well.