Ive made several stops into Pappys and I have never been disappointed. This is a 50's-ish style diner, but tucked strangely into an indoor mall, out of sight. The portions are large and delicious. Think "the old standards"; eggs Benedict, hash browns, omelets, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, etc... Pappys has ranked as one of the top "greasy spoons" in Oregon. The food is great, your cup will never be empty, and the staff will get you to smile, especially if you're just plain 'hangry'. read more

Out of bounds corned beef hash!!! We are hash connoisseurs and this is hands down the best we have ever had- read more

Pappy's Greasy Spoon - American Near Me - Canby, Oregon

Over an hour wait had the kids from the soccer team with us. Told us 45 minutes food was cold and not worth the wait. Will not visit this place again. read more

The best breakfast in Canby! Good service and friendly staff. Will certainly return next time we are in the area.

Home of the Last Honest Meal. Great food Great old town country Diner. Called the Greasy Spoon What more can I say. This Place Is Incredible! read more

Total old school diner with a 1950's Coca-Cola theme! Loved the setting, it's like being on the set of Happy Days! On a whim we were able to get counter seating on a very busy Saturday morning. Shortly after, the place was absolutely jammed with guests. Couldn't quite figure out who our server was because we had 3 people attending to us at different points, so not quite sure if they serve tables as a team or if that's just how it worked out given the busy pace. It seemed like the cutie pie lady with the purple streak in her hair was our main server and she was sure hustling & handling tons of guests. Pappy came out from the kitchen to say hello & ask if we were first-timers (which we were). He has a Popeye-like presence & funny sense of humor, so his personal touch as the guy who owns the joynt and cooks like a fiend was appreciated. You can just tell this man has poured a lot of heart & soul & sweat into this business. Food-wise my husband enjoyed his Chicken Fried Steak meal. I ordered Eggs Benedict with ham & the eggs were overcooked. Our server warned us of the kitchen's backlog when we ordered, so I didn't feel comfortable returning the eggs knowing the kitchen was slammed. I didn't eat the eggs, but the ham was a huge thick piece (very tasty) & the red potatoes were also very good. I'd definitely like to return on a weekday morning instead of weekend to see if I can have a five-star experience. Pappy's received some very good press & local reviews & that influenced our decision to try it out. Altogether the team held their own & worked their tails off to attend to guests. We'll be back! read more

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Amazing service and love the environment. Food was the best that I've had in a very long time most definitely making this a regular stop

My favorite breakfast place in town! The owners and staff are so friendly and personable, the food is classic diner food and will be exactly what you expect from a good old fashion diner. This place is everything that the movies make you expect of a 1950s diner and it's wonderful! read more

This is a local family owned establishment. They live up to their name. If your looking for healthy you will only find it in the oatmeal. I love a greasy spoon breakfast place. Pappy's did not disappoint. They make you feel like family. read more

We drove to this place from Gresham because of the good reviews. The people in the restaurant stared at us like we had 2 heads. We we dressed too nice? Did we weigh less than 400lbs? Who knows. The waitress ignored us for 20 minutes before taking our order. Then she served EVERYONE WHO CAME IN AFTER US. People came in, ordered, ate, and left while we waited. Clearly we were being snubbed. One hour later we were served our cold food, ps,we watched to waitress pick up our pancakes with her hands and flip them on the plate. The food was shit. We all ate less than 10% of our meals. My husbands eggs weren't even cooked. I guess this is how you treat people that are not locals, yet you still took our money. Don't go in here if you don't live in Canby, go to Starbucks or McDonalds, the food is better and the service goes without saying. I am so mad that this cost us 60$. read more

I tried this place because of a recommendation from a friend. The decor of the restaurant is very cool. The food was nothing special to right home about and was over priced. The waitress we had was a nice lady. But the rest of the staff was slow and seemed like they were forcing there smiles and being fake. Next I will go to Denny's where the food is cheaper and better service. Since I was just visiting the town I will just keep on driving. read more

Although the food is pretty good, we had to decide to stop coming here. At least three times that we went in, we were ignored for up to 30 minutes while the more "regulars" were attended to. If we came IN with regulars we are greeted and helped immediately. It was really frustrating. We wanted to support the local business but it just wasn't worth it. The last time we went in, we finally just decided to get up and leave after 20 minutes of no one acknowledging us. When we did so the waitress, Mike's wife, sarcastically said,"Goodbye!" as if WE had done something wrong. I've worked more than 8 years as a server so I understand how restaurants work, busy times, etc. We gave more than the benefit of the doubt each time we went. read more

This place used to be good, but after a staff change it had really gone down hill. Service is terrible. We went there a week ago and waited 20 minutes for someone to take our order. When they finally did we waited over an hour for our food, then asked a waitress (not ours) to check on our order. She came back and told us that there were 3 more tickets in front of us. At this point 3 of the tables around us that arrived after us had already been served. We got up and left and we will not go back. Avoid this place, It's not worth the aggravation. read more

I don't think covid is affecting their business. The room was packed! Tables right next to each other. Waitresses and the person in the kitchen I could see WEREN'T wearing masks! Needless to say we left before being seated. read more

Old school "greasy spoon" breakfast place(for us). They serve lunch too. Time warp back to the early to mid 60's with lots of Coca-Cola memorabilia and other kitch. Solid breakfast and friendly staff. Its nice to go somewhere where friendly service still exists. read more

went to have brunch Sunday morning, I've eaten lunch here a few times, always good. they were busy but a server came to us,i knew what I wanted but my wife wanted a few mins to decide what she wanted, I told the server that she wanted a couple mins but he chose to stand over the top of her and reminded her they closed at 1, it was only 10 30. I ordered sausage and eggs,my wife ordered French toast, when it came there was a hair on my wife's butter, and the sausage I got tasted terrible with a awful seasoning and green peppers mixed in. So with brunch ruined I went up to pay,the server asked if everything was ok,i told him my concerns and was laughed at. told him we would never come back for brunch again and he again laughed at me.Very disappointed...... . read more

Yummy breakfasts, Raileys special is my fave. Excellent thick cut bacon. Great coffee. Homey.

The food here is delicious! The pancakes are huge, cinnamon roll was awesome. I had a scramble & my husband had biscuits and gravy. They make their own sausage! Wow! read more

Pappy's Greasy Spoon - Charming decor! - American Near Me - Canby, Oregon

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Best place to go, and always feel like family. I love the fact that Mike whistles as he works. Very Friendly Place!!

Delicious food and great friendly service.... the best combo. The pancake was huge and so good, biscuits are also huge and pretty special... there's a sweetness to them. This was our first time in, it was a little hard to find as it's tucked into an old mall building but once you get in it takes you back to the old greasy spoon diners of the 50s. We'll be back! read more

Friendly spot for a wonderful breakfast! The owners are very much involved in their business and give lots of love to their patrons.

My family owns a 50's diner in Southern Oregon. My Dad started our café outside Klamath Falls and my brother now runs the restaurant. Like our family-ran joint, Pappy's is owned and ran by a feisty and mischievous, father and son duo. Coca-Cola, Elvis and Marilyn memorabilia frame the small diner's walls inside a deceiving strip-mall. On an ordinary day, you'd very likely chalk this up to nothing but a little gift shop in a cheesy old-town shopping center. There are virtually no windows, although there's a small one in the doors to the hallway, resembling that of a high school classroom from 1985. The owner is fun and animated in the best of ways. He truly knew many of the patrons by name and made idle chit-chat with Joe-Bob about his Dad's tractor business and Mary-Sue about having to put her mom in a care facility. It genuinely felt as though I was sitting on an episode of Gilmore Girls, while Luke served me cups of coffee with cream and sides of sarcasm, and relayed all the town gossip to me, without my request. He seemed sincerely interested in all of his customers. Asked us where we were from and why the hell we hadn't stopped in long ago since we lived nearby. He told us of his wife passing away and him and his son learning to live without the woman that was his reason for living. Pappy is not his name, nor was it a nickname of his. It is, however, a brand of Whiskey-Bourbon. I'll take a wild guess at Mike's favorite drink of choice... The food was everything I'd come to expect from a diner - hot, fresh, and homemade. So the gravy isn't like your grandma made it...it's certainly the gravy that someone's grandma made. It wasn't 5 stars in the cleanliness department (c'mon, it's two men running the joint), but the food and service is just not what you come across anymore. Frank and authentic people, telling like it is as if he was your Grandpa himself, smart-ass and all. Good food, reasonable prices. Best damn breakfast in Canby, handsdown. read more

This place really IS "Woohoo!!!!!!! As good as it gets!!!!!" :D No BS. Hands down best dining experience I've had in years. The owner runs the place and he's a joy to be around. The personal touch can't be beat. He's just genuine good people and friendly as all hell, but real. Not impersonally/superficially friendly in the least. You can tell he loves & is proud of his place. That really makes a place IMHO. There's great service, then there's the small town feeling of family, and this place brings both to another level. The experience REALLY makes for a good day, and if like me, you're out with someone dear to you... Well, it makes for great memories. I'm so stoked my father and I found "Pappy's" right close in Canby. (I'm living in Molalla at the moment & nothing here compares) All the old type diners have died, but this guy hit the ball out of the park bringing one back. The only thing that could make the place more authentic is if it were built from 3 railroad dining cars. This place truly screams quintessential classic Norman Rockwell old-school DINER once you get inside. It's an intimate atmosphere and nostalgic as all heck. I don't know when the term "greasy spoon" came around... I guess it's just what people call diners now, but the food's not really "greasy"... IT IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! They even have corn-beef and cabbage soup! I had their Mushroom Swiss Burger with an extra patty topped with sliced Kielbasa (I usually get Bacon on a Mushroom Swiss, but this place offers kielbasa, so I just had to try it. (IT WAS AWESOME!)) & a side of Onion rings too. I can't wait to try his deep-fried mushrooms next. ^_^ This burger was gargantuan and absolutely delicious. The burger patties were cooked PERFECTLY. a touch of pink and flavorful as all heck. The lettuce onions & tomatoes were fresh & crisp as well. This burger was so big that I actually had to eat some of it in pieces to fit it in my mouth. :) They use 1/3-Lb burgers which seem to be great quality, and they don't skimp on ingredients.. Pops had Steak & eggs. The steak was HUGE compaired to any breakfast steak I've ever seen a diner make, and it too was cooked perfectly. Slightly seared just right & cooked to a juicy-tender medium. Unbelievably though, both our meals, even with all the extras on my HUGE burger, the whole order for two including drinks came out to be less than $24.00. For the amount of food we ate, the place was seriously cheaper than McDonalds, I s*** you not. So the food is great, the service is amazing, the decor takes you back, it's totally affordable on a shoestring budget and the personality of the owner (and old-school new-englander who's simply a joy to interact with) tops it off. I swear if I win the lottery I'll spring to build a building out of 3 railroad dining cars for this business just so I could help complete the ultimate dream diner with more exposure so he'd stay packed enough and he'd stay open for dinner.. The current location is a little hidden, so only those who know seem to find it. As it stands though Pappy's totally nailed the TRUE diner already. I mean, you just don't find perfect home style diners like this any more. When Pops and I go out to eat one of us generally pays, while the other tips. Pops paid this time, but we both tipped. The entire meal for 2 was under $24.00 & we tipped $14.00 because we were just so blown away. This is a great place for the family or just a father and son to have breakfast or lunch. It's a wonderful experience that brings you all closer together. Thanks "Pappy". You created more than just a restaurant. :) read more

Pappy's Greasy Spoon is one terrific restaurant, not only is the food great and lots of it, especially the sausage and bacon, the owner and the waitresses are terrific too! Even Pappy the owner will wait on you at times and he greats all his customers that he can. Nowhere else but CANBY,OREGON where the people are friendly and the living is easy,go see for yourself to say nothing of all the Coke collection he owns,WOWZA and I loved the recent picture of Pappy and two of his waitresses,great one!! read more

This place is a special little find. Great atmosphere, great staff and great food! The owner and his wife knew everyone and said hello to everyone that come in the door. If they didn't know you, they got to know you. Food was fresh from scratch and delicious. The place had lots of nostalgia and Nicknaks everywhere but everything was clean and provided for some great conversation starters. We will definitely be back! read more

Best family owned local spot around. Good food and good family environment. 10/10 will go back again.

Outstanding, Fabulous, Wonderful! My hubby and I have enjoyed Mike's cooking and sense of humor for years! Our personal favorite is the schmitty breakfast - ground beef, onions and jalapenos all mashed together is so delicious! You have to try this place, it's the best breakfast in town! read more

Love local diners like this one!!! Best breakfast in town!! I'm an Eggs Benedict snob and their Bennie blew me away! Hubby loves the Chicken Fried Steak. Highly recommended! read more

Pappy's Greasy Spoon - Pappy's delicious Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Canby, Oregon

Great breakfast made for a wonderful start to a relaxing holiday weekend day! Their homemade sausage is the best breakfast sausage I've ever had ... large portions, extra crispy home fries, and great prices too! We will be back for sure. Friendly staff and fun atmosphere. read more

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BEST BREAKFAST EVER!!! Don't bother if you're an organic granola and yoghurt person but if you like heavy duty protein, biscuits, potatoes- this is your place. Dreaming about the skillet! read more

I don't hand out 5 stars to anyone, and this isn't my first experience here. Each time it's been 5 stars. The food is freshly cooked, and greasy. It's a home style breakfast with the most outstanding service! Probably THE best I've ever had. We have come in the weekends and are consistently greeted by Pappy himself. They're what makes for the best total experience. read more

Pappy's Greasy Spoon - Fresh cooked, greasy, home cooked breakfast with the friendliest atmosphere I have found in a restaurant. - American Near Me - Canby, Oregon

I've been here only for lunch. Not exactly a "farm-to-table," Portland-style place, but for what it is, it's pretty good. They cut their French fries themselves, and the fries are delicious. If only they would use better ketchup and condiments. Swap out the corn-syrup-laden Hunt's or Heinz for Portland Ketchup Co., please! The space is light and airy with counter seating in addition to plenty of tables. Loquacious, friendly owner. read more

This is probably the worst service and meal I have ever been served... took a full hour to get our meal... it was biscuits and gravy, gravy did not have a sausage taste, it taste like sour Lemon. If I could give this. -1,000,000,000 I would... the first time in my life that I refused to leave a tip... I had to give it a 1 Star, so could leave a comment... read more

This is worth they trip off I 5 either going to or coming from Portland. The town of canby is worth visiting as well. Chicken fried steak and eggs just awesome. read more

Pappy's Greasy Spoon - Yummmmm pappys greasy spoon it has the best chicken fried steak hands down! - American Near Me - Canby, Oregon

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Great atmosphere! Great food! Even better people. The name says it all. Love the decor. Love the pancakes that take up the entire plate! Biscuits and gravy are amazing. I have yet to finish a plate the serving sizes are so generous. This is our Saturday morning "go to". We have never been disappointed with a menu selection. read more

We stopped in for breakfast after visiting the tulips near Canby. The people that work there, from Pappy on down, are friendly and good for lively banter. Food was terrific, especially the biscuits and gravy, and the chicken fried steak. Big, thick slabs of ham as well! Coffee wasn't great, but that was the only thing less than perfect. Reasonably priced and good-sized portions. We will be back. read more

If you are from the South or lower Midwest you might love this place. I found it quaint, but the food and the name of the place were very much alike. I loved my veggie omelette, but I could taste the grease used to fry the hash browns and someone's bacon. read more

Best corned beef hash I've had. Don't let the entrance deceive you. I passed at first, but the barista down the street convinced me to try Pappy's Greasy Spoon instead of the typical panini and latte we see just about everywhere today. Good call. My waiter today is the spitting image of Henry Rollins, but with friendly service instead of a Black Flag. He suggested the corned beef hash or the special sausage patties since they make them in house. I ordered the hash, and he threw in a patty to try. Corned beef hash is typically some kind of mush that resembles dog food with white chewy cubes in it. Not Pappy's. Big chunks of spicy corned beef sit equally amongst a bed of crispy home fried potatoes. The sunny side eggs I ordered sit on top to add a little yolk to the mix. This was more than a meal in itself, but I spared a few crispy potatoes to try the sausage. The cooks apparently sign a non-disclosure agreement on the recipe. The special spice is good enough for regulars to buy uncooked sausage for $5 a pound. Final point to note: the pancake side fills an entire plate for a couple of bucks, and it comes with fresh Marion berry syrup made down the street in true Oregonian style. read more

I don't know why this place has 4 stars??? I guess there's not much around to compare it to. If you think that eggs over easy, hash browns and bacon can't be messed up, you are wrong! They need to rethink their brand. read more

GREAT SERVICE, small town feel and good food! GO! read more

Pappy's Greasy Spoon - American Near Me - Canby, Oregon

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