They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Oregonians take this to heart. Portland is especially flush with brunch and breakfast spots, with old-school diners and unique new spots on seemingly every street corner. And at 8601 SW 24th Avenue in PDX, there’s a humble little spot that has a very big claim to fame. This is the *original* Original Pancake House, and it’s an Oregon institution you simply must visit!

When you're hungry for breakfast or brunch, where do you go? In Portland, Oregon, the choice is obvious: the Original Pancake House.
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Because not only can you get an amazing, full-breakfast spread at this restaurant, but you'll also have the pleasure of dining at a bonafide breakfast legend!
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You see, the restaurant at 8601 SW 24th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, is the original Original Pancake House, founded way back in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke.
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At this location (which is open Wednesday-Sunday), breakfast is the name of the game, with the menu full of classic American favorites like bacon, waffles, and eggs served all ways.
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Of course, when at the Original Pancake House, you must try the pancakes. Fluffy and sweet, the berry filled (or topped) flapjacks are a fan favorite!
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Or opt for the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar and baked to sweet, caramelized goodness.
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Another signature item is the Dutch Baby, an air-filled delight oven-baked to golden perfection and served with lemon, whipped butter, and powdered sugar. It's massive and memorable; the kind of breakfast you'll be dreaming about long after you leave!
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There are Original Pancake House restaurants all across the country (over 100, in fact), but there's only one that can claim to be the *original* Original Pancake House, and it's right here in Portland, Oregon.
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What a delicious claim to fame!

Have you dined at this longstanding breakfast legend before? The Original Pancake House in Portland, Oregon, definitely belongs on your breakfast bucket list!

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