History
The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953 by Les Highet & Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field and their extensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes, they were able to offer, without compromise, this unique and original menus which has gained national acclaim. The Original Pancake House is a second and third generation family business, which takes great pride in maintaining the high standards that make our food so outstanding. There are now over one hundred franchises from coast to coast which have won local and national acclaim. Our recipes demand only the very finest of ingredients such as 93 score butter, pure 36% whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard white unbleached, and our own recipe sourdough starter. Our batters and sauces are made fresh in each restaurant's kitchen.