Slappy Cakes, Belmont
12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many diners describe Slappy Cakes as fun, since you cook your own pancakes on tableside griddles and can pick from different add-ins and toppings. Several diners say it works well for kids, but some diners call the pancakes good while a couple of others call the place mediocre or the pancakes not good. Price and waits also come up, with a couple of diners calling it pricey for what you get and a couple more mentioning long waits for a table. Overall, people recommend it as a fun, hands-on outing, though opinions on the food and price are split.
Address
Slappy Cakes, 4246 SE Belmont St Ste 2, Portland, OR 97215
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Build your own pancakes cooked on a table griddle
- Best for
- Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/rhitmrb in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Floats Slappy Cakes as a suggestion for the kid's birthday breakfast or brunch.
- Recommendsu/indigojaw in r/askportland · Jun 2024ambience
Recommends Slappy Cakes as fun, with guests cooking their own pancakes on griddle tables.
- Recommendsu/Hungry_Music_2665 in r/askportland · Aug 2024variety
Suggests this spot on Belmont as a self-serve pancake option with varied toppings.
- Mixedu/DrNogoodNewman in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Recalls a fun experience with add-ins; pancakes were good but not quite as good as the Original Pancake House.
- Caveatu/Free_Solid9833 in r/askportland · Aug 2024price
Calls the spot pricey and mediocre, disagreeing with the suggestion.
- Recommendsu/jeremec in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Says kids like Slappy Cakes and shares a link to the restaurant.
- Recommendsu/JerseyCityCatMom in r/askportland · Aug 2024ambience
Suggests this DIY pancake place as a fun, if different, option.
- Recommendsu/Superb_Animator1289 in r/askportland · Jun 2024ambience
Seconds the Slappy Cakes suggestion as great fun for both kids and adults.
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- Recommendsu/Mindless-Act1887 in r/askportland · Jun 2024variety
Says it has options for every taste; takes visitors there, and tableside pancake making is enjoyable.
- Mixedu/fusciamcgoo in r/askportland · Jun 2024wait time
Tip for families: during a common long weekend wait, walk to the nearby library; the waiting becomes fun.
- Mixedu/malledtodeath in r/askportland · Dec 2023taste
Says the pancakes are not good, though the place is a fun activity.
- Recommendsu/derpinpdx in r/askportland · Feb 2026ambience
Strongly backs the Slappy Cakes idea as very kid-friendly and playful with food.
- Recommendsu/Shortys2023 in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Agrees with Slappy Cakes as the sole pick, offering no alternatives.
- Caveatu/thanatossassin in r/askportland · Jan 2025price
Found it pricey for the pancakes received, especially given the self-serve setup.
- Recommendsu/Appropriate-City-591 in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Simply agrees with the earlier Slappy Cakes suggestion and adds no further detail.
- Mixedu/bythevolcano in r/askportland · Dec 2023wait time
Likes the add-ins and drinks, but says the table wait is the main downside.
- Recommendsu/ItsWetInWestOregon in r/askportland · Dec 2023taste
Enjoys this place's pancakes, the only kind they like, though they have not visited in years.
- Recommendsu/GB715 in r/askportland · Jan 2025variety
Suggests it for making your own pancakes at the table.
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