Stacks is one of our go-to diners for breakfast/brunch. Their pancakes and french toast is pretty standard and reliable. My kids enjoy the things they get pretty much everywhere - pancakes, eggs, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, fries. Service is friendly and fairly quick. There are a couple things on the menu that I've been especially impressed with and they feel sort of hidden since pancakes are given such primacy on the menu and signage. The fried filet of sole is delicious. The fish is fresh, well seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Even my son loves it! The fried chicken is incredible - perhaps the best in the area. Perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy. The coating is flavorful and crunchy without eclipsing the meat. I have had it a couple times as the chicken and waffle combo and it does not disappoint. However, today it was served with honey drizzled all over and I did not like that. It made it too sweet and too messy. Syrup would have been better, and I'd rather have dressed it myself. So I'd order it without the honey. I feel like it wasn't served to me like that previously. Weird. There are some good omelets on the menu but they're three egg omelets. My tummy just isn't big enough for three eggs, I'm afraid. So I tend to avoid getting the omelets. read more

I'll leave one star because the server was nice at least. The GF vegan pancakes were horrendous. The texture was terrible. The flavor was nasty. I felt so sick after just a few bites. And the up charge for them was crazy. I wish more places would make vegan items with gluten! The reg pancakes I'm told were also very gross for the money. Everything was overpriced and just crazy. Won't be back. read more

Stacks Pancake - "Vegan GF pancakes" in front - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Chain restaurant feel and menu. Connected to the Ramada Inn that I was staying at. I was looking for a basic breakfast, which I got. Staff made this a 5 star review. Very Friendly to me, but a couple of local guys came in and got the red carpet. Still gave me plenty of attention, (not busy at the time), but the two Portland residents must go there everyday. They never asked the waitress for a thing, yet coffee and food came out to them! Hotel restaurant catering to locals. New to me, and I liked it! read more

For a very reasonable price, my friend and I got STACKS of food (I hope you enjoyed my dad joke, because I sure didn't). Service was excellent, restaurant is cheerful and bustling, and the food was classic diner fare (ALA bursting with flavor and nostalgia). Love it! Can't wait to come back! read more

The only thing that saved this visit is our server. She was amazing. The food was bland and overpriced. My over medium eggs were both over and underdone- told was kind of hard and the whites were runny. The hash was canned and definitely not cooked enough. It was just all very mediocre. read more

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Worst breakfast place I've been to. The food is a combination of burned beyond recognition and cold, like it was heated from frozen in a microwave that's not spinning so it doesn't cook evenly. No flavor and inability to separate checks easily 50/50. I almost wonder if the health department has ever been summoned to look in on this restaurant. read more

We ordered via their website for pickup. We received both a confirmation text and email, and my card was charged for the purchase. Since the pickup time was about 45 minutes, I drove around and killed time with my toddler. We arrived at Stacks right at the confirmed pickup time, and notified the woman at the counter that we were here for our order. She didn't have any record of it, immediately accused of us ordering through DoorDash and not their website, or at their Scarborough location and that I must have placed the order carelessly. I showed her the email confirmation, the text confirmation that were both time stamped showing when I placed the order, and the confirmed pickup time at their specific location with the address clearly listed. She still continued to accuse me of not ordering at their location. I then proceeded to show her my online banking clearly showing where I'd been charged. She then said "Oh, that charge will fall off in a few days because you didn't order correctly". But we did...Then she said their online system must not be working, and she fiddled with the iPad and all of a sudden I got a text saying "Your order has been picked up". No, she forced an entry into the system, and it's clear that either the system was malfunctioning or they weren't checking their OWN, website-based Stacks online order system & never sent it to the kitchen. She never once apologized, and all of her responses were immediately defensive and customer-blaming. She finally said, ok, yes I see your order now - give us 5-10 minutes. That was it, not apology. 25 minutes later (after already waiting 45 minutes) and trying to keep my autistic child calm (there's a reason we order ahead and rely on confirmed times) she beckoned us to the front and just said "All set, thank you" and put our order on the counter. Again, no apology or anything done to make it right, and clearly tried to blame us for their system error from their own website or their management error - either way, it was definitely not the customer's fault. The food is mid, and we won't be back. Things happen, mistakes happen, technology glitches...A little ownership or even just an apology, with the issue being on their end would have gone a long way. read more

My husband and I went there today for breakfast. We both ordered an omelette, mine was under cooked, runny, disgusting. Our coffees were so light tasting , they taste like water. The toast was good when we got it but had to ask two times to receive it. We told the waitress I would eat home fries and toast, I could not eat the omelette. The manager came over and apologized. Neither took the omelette off our bill. The place is freezing inside we sat with our coats on. We got home and my husband has been sick since we got home violently. We think it is food poison. Please do not eat here. I am disputing bill with my bank tomorrow. read more

Food was absolutely amazing we went there for Mother's Day and I got the Nutella crepe which I definitely recommend, service was great especially because we had 14 people and they still had it all made in good time. Everyone had smiles and the employees were really sweet read more

Stacks Pancake Co. is a true gem that has stolen my heart and delighted my taste buds. From the moment I stepped inside, I knew I was in for something special. This cozy pancake haven exceeded all of my expectations, leaving me with an delightful brunching experience. First and foremost, the pancakes at Stacks are nothing short of wonderful. They offer an extensive selection of flavors and toppings, each more tempting than the last. Whether you're a classic pancake enthusiast or an adventurous flavor seeker, Stacks has something for everyone. The pancakes are light, fluffy, and cooked to perfection, making each bite a heavenly delight. The portions are more than generous, ensuring that you leave fully satisfied and content. The creativity and attention to detail in their menu is truly commendable. I highly recommend trying their signature Mini Waffle Benny- a combination of sweet and savory. However, I did have food envy of my gal pals' dishes- the Carnitas Benny looked incredible and the GF pancakes were almost too good to be true! And I can't forget to mention their espresso drinks, the whipped cream was what really made them so delicious. The service at Stacks Pancake Co. is fantastic. The staff members are friendly, attentive, and responsive. Our server offered recommendations and honest answers, she was also very helpful accommodating special dietary needs. We had a very nice brunch at Stacks and the prices are quite reasonable, considering the quality and quantity of the food. You get exceptional value for your money, and the experience is worth every penny. This is a place where you can treat yourself without breaking the bank. Stacks Pancake Co. is a pancake lover's paradise. Their delectable pancakes, friendly service, inviting ambiance, and excellent value make it a must-visit destination in Portland, Maine. If you're in search of a memorable breakfast or brunch experience, look no further than Stacks. Prepare to indulge in pancake perfection that will leave you wanting to return again and again. read more

Stacks Pancake - Nut N' Honey, Vanilla Dream, Hot Chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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California Omelet - This was a 2 out of 5. The omelet was dry and the chunks of tomato and avocado seemed like it was cooked in a rush. I was pretty disappointed with the "home fries" - which were more like potato slices. It was ok but not was I was expecting. I ordered toasted raisin bread and it was so burnt, it was black. I got a new side of toast but it was somehow still burnt. Overall, the waitress was very nice and the environment was cute. However, the food was lacking which made the experience subpar. read more

Stacks Pancake - California Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

We had breakfast here because we were staying at the Ramada next door. There is really nothing much to say about this place. The food and service were alright. The place look spacious and clean. Plenty of parking space. read more

Stacks Pancake - Egg Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I really wanted to like this place, however the whole experience kind of fell flat for me. Positives- staff was friendly, portions were huge, and the apple crisp crepes were quite good. Negatives- the California omelette was very bland and rubbery, the homefries despite looking like they had been seasoned well tasted like nothing, and arrived to my table cold. My friend got the corned beef hash and had a similar complaint that it wasn't seasoned at all and didn't really taste like anything. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone and I'm definitely not jumping at the chance to go back. ​ read more

I have a hunch that things have improved here since the first reviews. Because my experience was nothing like any of the one stars I'm reading. Right now when so many restaurants are focusing on tiny menus with very limited options, it's nice to see a full menu. First thing to point out is this is one of the last places you can get a full meal for two under $40. We each got a beverage and a full breakfast including a side and the total was $39 and some change. I got one of the pancake wraps, I believe country breakfast wrap. It was huge. The picture does not do it justice. Flavors were well balanced and the sausage they used was high quality. I do recommend getting syrup for it though, the pancake is very good but just a touch dry. My husband got a Benedict that was equally as huge. The hollandaise was very nice. He also got a side of grits which came in a full meal sized bowl. I took one bite and told my husband that I wanted to come back again! Highly recommend for a less expensive diner breakfast. read more

Stacks Pancake - Country breakfast wrap! It's huge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Just average pancakes and breakfast. Nothing special but service is always pleasant and you don't feel rushed. read more

Stacks Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

I'd gone to Stacks about six months ago and was completely underwhelmed, so I was a bit reluctant to head back Last weekend to meet up with some friends...but was super glad I did, because I was overwhelmingly impressed with Stacks and look forward to returning as soon as I can! There was a 20 minute wait when we got there, but the line moved quickly and we were seated within 15. There is a very cool cotton candy machine in the entrance that appears to whip spun sugar into shapes like hearts and stars, but it was not something any of us had an interest in at the time, so I was unable to watch it in action. Like most places, Stacks was understaffed and the servers were covering far more tables than usual. With that said, our server did an incredible job! Coffee came pretty quickly and our orders came to the table about 20 minutes after we ordered. I ordered the "Breakfast Bruschetta" a Benedict that involved fresh mozzarella and tomatoes that was very very good, would definitely order that again! read more

Family got breakfast here 2 days in a row and we were staying at the restaurant. Portion sizes were massive! Really really so big, My brother didn't eat a second meal for the day until dinner after eating that omelette and fries for breakfast. He did say the omelette was really good though. Pulled pork pancakes were really creative! Really a large amount of pulled pork on those pancakes and it was looked really well as well. Good flavor on there too. This actually lasted two meals! Breakfast, sausage and egg Sandwich was nice as well. Generous amount of sausage (It's had that right amount of saltiness in there that went well with the eggs that you didn't need to add any salt and pepper) And fresh Rye Bread. read more

The SO loves pancakes. I mean, loves pancakes. I'm the "I'll eat palace diner pancakes but no other pancakes" type of person. SOMEONE saw some edgy marketing on Instagram for this new place called stacks. "Where is it?" "On riverside st?" "Is that where the Egg and I was?" "I think so?" So someone had his mind set on trying this new place that was advertising amazing buttermilk pancakes. Confirmed, it is definitely the old Egg and I, but a little edgier. The moment you walk in you know it's a diner. They've got the cake showcase up front, mixed with updated modern cups and pipe shelving. The turquoise and black color combo brings both a retro but up to date feel. There's still booths and the crowd is the same as the old Egg and I, and I'm not sure the menu in reality is that much different. The emphasis on pancakes is heavier, with slightly more unique twists. We ordered a hot chocolate, a peanut butter chocolate stack, and a homemade challah French toast (with blueberry compote and vanilla 'sauce'). Here's the reality: 1. Hot chocolate. It's Swiss miss hot chocolate that came unmixed with a load of whipped cream. 2. Pb and Choco stack. Three giant pancakes with chocolate chips and peanut butter whipped into the batter. Dry, overpowering chocolate, and bland syrup. It was a passionless, lacking of fluff and too little pb pancake. The SO can eat a million pancakes and he could not finish it. 3. The challah French toast: probably was challah? But when it came out it was essentially slathered in icing and blueberry compote/ sauce. It was wayyyyy too much and wayyyyy too sweet. The French toast itself was not bad but I feel cheated that the extra stuff cost an extra 6$ (??) and I couldn't even eat it. The server was super friendly. All the staff were so nice and I definitely felt bad for saying that everything was good. It probably is if you come here with the right expectations. It certainly is diner food and it's great that someone has come in to bring this place back on line. I'm not a breakfast snob but the food just didn't sit well with me. Know that this is a new interpretation of what it was and you will enjoy it as such. read more

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Well priced breakfast place, slightly better then an IHOP. Quick and big portions. Lots of different options to choose from. read more

Stacks Pancake - Eggs Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Service was great, cute setup and atmosphere. Food was edible but not enjoyable. Omelettes were overcooked and rubbery, homefries bland and undercooked. read more

Met and greeted by not one but two friendly welcoming young woman at the entry and we were immediately seated at a very clean table in a nice fresh setting. We ordered for the family and the food arrived quickly and hot and was delicious. Out server was warm and pleasant and provided us with great service. We will definitely return. Thank you Stacks for a great breakfast. read more

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manager is very rude and demeaning to customers when you don't like the food they serve. Very unprofessional. Talk down to us about food waste... maybe just cook good food? read more

We have been wanting to try Stacks since it opened and I must say for a restaurant attached to a Ramada Inn I was pleasantly surprised at how cute it is and how GOOD the food is! I have not had pancakes this delicious and fluffy in a long time. I ordered the blueberry pancake short stack combo (came with 2 eggs and 3 slices of bacon) and my husband got the rodeo chicken wrap which came with SEASONED CURLY FRIES. Sold. There's at least 3 other things on the menu I am looking forward to trying, so we will for sure be making a return trip soon. They also have a wide variety of espresso drinks, smoothies and fresh juice for those wanting to keep things on the lighter side. If you're looking to dig into a hearty breakfast, you may have a hard time deciding because the menu is extensive and there are so many yummy sounding options. I plan on trying the chicken scramble- eggs over diced chicken tenders over home fries with demi glaze and Jack cheese. If you want a reasonably priced breakfast in Portland where you can avoid downtown and lines without sacrificing quality, this is the spot! read more

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Potatos were cooked prior day along with being cold, eggs were overcooked, bacon was so hard it turned to crystal, toast didn't come out for five minutes after the eggs arrived, making eggs cold ..what a horrible breakfast .Waitress was super sweet and pleasant read more

I had such high hopes for this place. We were told it was a 20 minute wait for a party of 3, no problem. It ended up being 35 minutes. We get seated and it takes 20 mins for our coffees to come to the table, and when they did, there was lipstick stains all over my friends cup. and then another 45 minutes for food. People who ordered after us got their food before us. It wasn't busy, there was honestly no excuse. And our waitress had no social skills at all. The nuts n honey espresso didn't taste like anything, the gluten free blueberry pancakes were bland and the corned beef hash was $5.50 for a half cup portion! I understand staff shortages in times like this but this was insane. Overall we were here for 2 hours, for breakfast food. read more

Stacks Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Still wishing we had half stars up in here, because this place is really a 2.5. Been to this spot twice and each time was well, okayyyyy? I say this because the first time I ordered chicken and waffles and the chicken came out frozen and uncooked in the center. I did not like this. They took the food back and recooked my order, but at this point it had taken so long to get the food and my partner has already finished, that I just took it to go. Waffles to go are never as good. The last visit we had was with our 10 year old for his birthday, because what 10 year old doesn't want insane piles of sugary pancakes for their birthday brunch? We got there and waited for about 15ish minutes. We were seated and our server came over within a minute to get drink orders... some of which never came. I mean I never got a coffee, which was a big bummer because I had been up late the night before for the pre birthday weekend obligatory sleepover and was exhausted! And the drinks we did get came well after the 18 mins we waited for food. The food that arrived was good. I loved the crazy pancake wrap and had a second half to bring home for leftovers. The kids were very happy with their sugar meals. I know every place is struggling to find help right now and this spot seems to be having an issue with server staffing. I hoping they work it out, because it has a ton of potential with the menu offerings. read more

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So I had high hopes! These hopes were unfortunately not met. They do have GF pancakes and French toast but they could not confirm that they that these items were prepared on GF area. Due to the situation of the world, everyone is short staffed I can not fault them for that. Our waitress did get to us eventually and was very apologetic. The menu is huge, lots of options. I order the Pigs in a blanket. With a side of scrambled eggs. Both came to the table barely warm. I was hoping for fluffy pancakes, they were not. My husband ordered the Gladiator skillet which he wished he had been asked how he wanted his eggs on top, was states it was in but mentioned to our table things he would have changed. Our friends ordered a stack of peanut butter and chocolate pancakes which looked delicious. She states they were extremely rich, and was missing something. Her husband ordered 3 eggs and the rib eye, no temp was asked of the steak which to me is unfortunate because it could have been a stellar meal but it was visibly over cooked. I honestly cannot answer if I will go back. read more

Stacks Pancake - Gladiator Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I was really excited to try this spot based on photos of and the menu. It was a busy Sunday late morning when we stopped in. The service was slow, but that's to be expected on a busy morning and our server was very friendly. I got a veggie omelette w/ home fries which was okay. The eggs were slightly overcooked and the potatoes weren't crisp, they were very kind of soft /soggy but the portion was huge. No way I could have eaten the entire thing. My daughter got the cheeseburger and she liked it... Not much feedback there. We were excited to try the desserts we had seen online and decided to get four pieces of pie and cake to go. Well, after the 45 min drive home we found they only put 2 PCs of pie in the bag. I called to have this removed from our bill. The woman I spoke with wanted me to drive back there and pick up the two pieces of pie that we didn't get however I wasn't driving another hour and a half for two pieces of pie. She never did credit my account as promised. Disappointed overall, there are much better places for breakfast/brunch - we won't be back. read more

I must say that despite some negative reviews that I couldn't resist the temptation to explore a pancake wrap! I was pleasantly surprised with the friendly staff and welcoming dinning area. I promptly ordered the Cowboy Pancake Wrap and immediately received some coffee. Without much wait I was served a delicious omelette wrapped in a fantastic pancake! It was delicious. I was very happy. My only criticism is that it was too much food and I could have probably split it with another person! Would definitely return. read more

Upon arrival, we waited in line a few minutes before being greeted. Once we asked for a table of two, we were told it would be another 5 minutes. No biggie. The front of the house is very busy. One woman is doing the seating, cashing people out, answering the phones, handling takeout, and making the speciality expresso drinks. After being seated, we browsed the huge menu. Our waitress came quickly to take our drink order. We put in our food order shortly after. After about 20-25 mins, she visited the table to let us know the kitchen was backed up and asked if she could get us coffee or anything else while we waited. We had been watching a bunch of fancy expresso last being made at the front counter and decided to try the Carmelo. Our food arrived a minute later, actually before the expresso which was kind of odd given her comment. It looked better than it tasted. I think the proportions were off because it didn't taste as strong as an expresso should and there was no evidence of caramel. The food was similar- under seasoned. I got the Emperor's skillet (broccoli, mushroom, onion and potato with two eggs over easy and hollandaise sauce). The potatoes should have been crisped more. There didn't seem to even be any salt and pepper in the dish. If I had to guess, the veggies were previously frozen. The eggs were cooked over easy as I asked and the hollandaise was a nice texture, but everything was bland. As I mentioned before, the woman at the front cashes everyone out, but because she was seating someone, we had to wait again at the counter when ready to pay, even though there was another employee standing there. I think this place has a lot of potential but has some stuff to work out. 1) cut the menu some to a smaller selection and really nail everything on there and 2) delicate the load on the front of the house. read more

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First of all, this Florentine omelet is like, the size of a St Bernard's head. It's both enormous and tastes fabulous, so 10/10 bang for your buck. Second, there was a glitch in the matrix during that insane storm this week, so I was able to order online, despite them being closed... Stephanie fixed the situation quickly and happily so even though it's about 48 hours later than anticipated, I'm excited to say that I'm the envy of the office eating this bad boy at my desk. Thanks to ALL over there! read more

Stacks is always great. Micaela is a great waitress and the food never disappoints. I've hosted several birthday parties in their back room and they do a great job! read more

Whats not to love. The atmosphere is pleasing, the staff is amazing and not a minute or two goes by that you are not checked on. I had corned beef hash and eggs. It was so good. I was unimpressed with the waffle but shocked to see that the sausage that came with my meal wasn't like small linked sausage. It was really good, like a chorizo. The establishment is clean, bathroom smells good and is nice and clean. It is spacious, I cannot stress enough the kindness of the staff. Just genuine, very attentive and supportive. read more

Stacks Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Maine

Second time coming here and I love it! The wait staff is always very friendly, the food is delicious, and service is very quick. Portions are big so we usually bring home a to-go container. Prices are very reasonable especially considering the portions. 100% recommend this place to anyone. Everyone I've come here with has always lefts full and happy. I will definitely be back! read more

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Nice and roomy inside with good service, but food quality is below average. My scramble eggs with cheese had been grilled with melted cheese on top. The turkey paddy were burned. Home fries are sliced potatoes not totally cooked. We're not coming back . 3 Eggs read more

I gave this place three chances Every time I ordered the same thing breakfast sandwich with a milkshake The first time they changed my order to the two egg sandwich I was really looking forward to the English muffin They also had no ice cream, and it took them five minutes to figure that out I mentioned the time because I was on my lunch break, and every minute counts The second time I order through GrubHub and they kept pushing back my order to the point where the earliest I could pick it up was after my lunch had ended And the third time it's like nobody even passed along my order after completely getting it wrong, and they tried to make it while I was there without telling me it wasn't ready for five minutes read more

So the wife and I had to get the truck worked on so we were in Portland at the dealers We walked next door for breakfast at Stacks One of the worst breakfasts I've ever had I had Irish eggs Benny with home fries and sausage The hash was canned and the home fries were ICE cold The coffee was sub par The wife liked her omelet but couldn't eat her cold home fries Service wasn't that great either I can't recommend this place read more

Overpriced, bland food. Poor quality ingredients. The home fries, if that's what you want to call them, are out of a box. We will not be back. The service was decent hence the 2 stars. read more

Food? Delish!! Service? Friendly and fun !! The menu is huge!! Takes a minute to decide what to have?? The management is there to greet you It's just nice read more

Food was very good and the waitress was super friendly! Great spot right next to our hotel. Would recommend!