Original Hotcake House, Powell

Says these are the best pancakes they've ever had and credits the batter recipe.

First place they'd suggest.

Recommends this hotcake house on Powell as a breakfast choice, with no further detail.

Calls it a flapjack spot more than brunch; says portions are huge and the food is pretty tasty.

Remembers late-night pancakes after parties as seriously good, though those days are over.

Bare top-level suggestion of this Powell location for the pancake question.

Calls it a Portland institution worth knowing.

Suggests this Powell location as an early breakfast answer.

Says it's very good; regrets ordering to-go because the bacon smell lingered during the drive.

Recalls many late nights there and says the food was delicious.

Says this SE Powell spot is good.

Says the place is really good with generous portions, though now pricey.

Says ordering the chicken fried steak is always a good choice.

Calls these the best hotcakes they've had, praising the butter, syrup and soft texture.

Recommends this as a breakfast-style American diner option.

Visited Saturday; found the pancakes huge but a bit undercooked.

Will avoid it now because of changed hours; used to go only when it stayed open all night.

Tried it about three times but found it closed each time.

Advises against ordering the steak.

Says they don't care for it personally, though glad it stays busy.

Advises against the bacon but praises the pancakes.

Used to take their kid before school and found the place pretty bad; went mainly for the atmosphere.