Slappy Cakes
10 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many diners call Slappy Cakes a fun, hands-on outing, where you make pancakes yourself on a griddle at your table and pick from add-ins. Several say it works well for kids, but a few find it pricey for what you get, and several find the food only mediocre or disappointing. A couple of diners mention waiting for seats, one noting that weekend waits are common, and another says the menu has become more basic since some favorite items were dropped. Overall, more people recommend it than warn against it.
Address
Slappy Cakes, 4246 SE Belmont St Ste 2, Portland, OR 97215
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Pancakes
- Best for
- Breakfast, Family, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/indigojaw in r/askportland · Jun 2024ambience
Suggests Slappy Cakes because guests cook their own pancakes on table griddles, which is fun.
- Mixedu/DrNogoodNewman in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Remembers it as fun for add-in experimenting; pancakes were good but not as good as OPH's.
- Recommendsu/beastofwordin in r/askportland · Feb 2024ambience
Calls it lots of fun and well suited to young kids, and says it is local to the asker.
- Caveatu/Gr0uchy_Bandic00t_64 in r/PortlandOR · Apr 2025
Says it sounds promising but was a disappointing experience.
- Recommendsu/anonymity76 in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025
Includes it in a short list of breakfast picks.
- Mixedu/Free_Solid9833 in r/askportland · Aug 2024price
Took a child there regularly and enjoyed the outing, but felt the food was only okay and pricey.
- Recommendsu/JerseyCityCatMom in r/askportland · Aug 2024ambience
Describes Slappy Cakes as a DIY griddle place that feels kind of fun.
- Recommendsu/Superb_Animator1289 in r/askportland · Jun 2024ambience
Agrees Slappy Cakes is entertaining for both children and grown-ups.
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- Recommendsu/Mindless-Act1887 in r/askportland · Jun 2024variety
Takes visitors to Slappy Cakes often; likes the food choices for everyone, the bar, and pancakes made at the table.
- Recommendsu/fusciamcgoo in r/askportland · Jun 2024wait time
Says a nearby library makes Slappy Cakes' typical weekend wait enjoyable with little kids.
- Mixedu/cheeseslut619 in r/askportland · Jan 2025variety
Says the menu has become more basic and favorite items are gone, though a good seasonal batter would be a great pick.
- Caveatu/Hungry_Music_2665 in r/askportland · Aug 2024price
Agrees with the criticism that the place is overpriced and mediocre.
- Mixedu/malledtodeath in r/askportland · Dec 2023taste
Says the pancakes are not good, though it is a fun activity.
- Caveatu/thanatossassin in r/askportland · Jan 2025price
Found it pricey for the pancakes received, especially since they cooked their own.
- Caveatu/CheeesyGiraffe in r/askportland · Aug 2024price
Agrees it is overpriced and says they cook pancakes at home on their own griddle instead.
- Recommendsu/Shandd in r/askportland · May 2026
Suggests trying it as a morning meal with the kids; reports seeing children be amazed by it.
- Recommendsu/ItsWetInWestOregon in r/askportland · Dec 2023taste
Enjoys only the vegan pancakes here, but has not been in years and is unsure they are still the same.
- Mixedu/bythevolcano in r/askportland · Dec 2023variety
Praises the add-ins and drinks, but says the seating wait is the main drawback.
- Recommendsu/GB715 in r/askportland · Jan 2025ambience
Suggests Slappy cakes, where diners cook their own pancakes at the table.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.