The Original Pancake House – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this bustling morning landmark, where the comforting aroma of bubbling maple syrup and sizzling griddled batter invites guests to linger over steaming mugs of coffee. The kitchen excels in theatrical breakfast classics, from the airy, oven-puffed Dutch Baby dusted with lemon and sugar to the legendary Apple Pancake glazed in a rich, caramelized cinnamon sauté. Hearty helpings of savory comfort, like crispy chicken fried steak and velvety biscuits smothered in gravy, round out an experience that feels like a warm, nostalgic embrace to start the day.
4685, Portland Road Northeast, Salem, OR, 97305 https://ophsalem.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Original Pancake House
Dairy-Free at The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House in Salem has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Links and Eggs, Homemade cubed style Hash Browns and Sausage and Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House in Salem has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Links and Eggs, Sausage and Eggs and Bacon and Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House in Salem has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Two by Four, French Crepes and Buttermilk Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House in Salem has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Canadian Bacon and Eggs and Thick Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House in Salem has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon and Eggs and Sausage and Cheese Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House in Salem has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Omelette, Bacon and Eggs and Sausage and Cheese Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House in Salem has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bacon and Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House in Salem has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Homemade cubed style Hash Browns. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Original Pancake House
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Cured Hickory Smoked Ham | 19.6 g | 44.6 g |
| French Toast Breakfast | 19.8 g | 43.9 g |
| Mushroom Omelette | 76.1 g | 31.5 g |
| Ham & Eggs | 65.7 g | 30 g |
| Thick Bacon | 3 g | 25.2 g |
| Dutch Baby | 106.8 g | 24.1 g |
| Canadian Bacon and Eggs | 7.3 g | 22.9 g |
| Minced Ham & Scrambled Eggs | 77.8 g | 17.6 g |
| Corned Beef Hash and Eggs | 26 g | 16.7 g |
| Sausage and Eggs | 70.3 g | 16 g |
| Apple Pancake | 67.7 g | 15.9 g |
| Irish Omelette | 31.3 g | 15.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Menu
Specialty Items
- Apple Pancake: Oven Baked with Fresh Granny Smith Apples and Cinnamon Glaze. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dutch Baby: Oven baked. Served with lemon and powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Fried Steak: Angus beef cube steak, breaded, grilled, served with homemade sausage gravy, two eggs any style and choice of cubed style hash browns, 3 buttermilk pancakes, or toast. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Ever Popular "Joe": A medley of ground special recipe sausage, onion and fresh chopped spinach scrambled with farm fresh eggs, served with three buttermilk pancakes. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Mushroom, Swiss Omelette: Fluffy, soufflé style oven baked omelette, filled with bacon, mushroom & swiss cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Joe Omelette: Fluffy, soufflé style oven baked omelette, filled with special recipe sausage, onion, spinach & pepper jack cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash and Eggs: Freshly ground corned beef brisket, onion and potatoes served with two eggs any style and three buttermilk pancakes or toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict: Toasted English muffin topped with grilled Canadian bacon, 2 basted eggs & Hollandaise sauce dusted with paprika. Served with choice of hashbrowns, 3 buttermilk pancakes or toast. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Biscuits & Gravy: Two homemade biscuits topped with special recipe sausage gravy. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pumpkin Pancakes: Fluffy pancakes with ginger, cloves and nutmeg, topped with fresh whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Egg Specialties
- Ham & Eggs: Sugar cured hickory smoked ham and two large fresh eggs. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon and Eggs: Thick sliced bacon and two large fresh eggs. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Canadian Bacon and Eggs: Four slices of sugar cured hickory smoked Canadian bacon and two large fresh eggs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Links and Eggs: Special recipe link sausage and two large fresh eggs. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Minced Ham & Scrambled Eggs: Four eggs lightly scrambled with diced sugar cured hickory smoked ham. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage and Eggs: Special recipe patty sausage and two large fresh eggs. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelettes
- Fresh Vegetarian Omelette: Broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms and aged swiss cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Green Chili Sauce with Pork Omelette: Pepper jack cheese smothered with spicy green chili sauce with pork. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Irish Omelette: Corned beef hash, fresh spinach and pepper jack cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham and Cheese Omelette: Diced sugar cured hickory smoked ham and aged cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Omelette: Aged cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham Omelette: Diced sugar cured hickory smoked ham. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage and Cheese Omelette: Special recipe sausage and choice of swiss, cheddar or pepper jack cheese. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Omelette: Fresh mushrooms topped with a rich mushroom sherry sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg White Omelette: Choice of omelette made with only egg whites. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pancakes
- Gluten-Friendly Pancakes: Served with butter and hot syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes: Served with butter and hot syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buckwheat Pancakes: Served with whipped butter and hot syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sourdough Flap Jacks: Lightly sugared with whipped butter and hot syrup. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 49'er Flap Jacks: Plate sized, chewy, and tender. Served with whipped butter and hot syrup. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dollar Pancakes: Ten silver dollar pancakes served with whipped butter and hot syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Two by Four: 2 eggs, any style, and 4 buttermilk pancakes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Three Little Pigs in Blankets: Link sausages wrapped in buttermilk pancakes, dusted with powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Swedish Pancakes: Lacy Swedish pancakes served with lingonberries and whipped butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Potato Pancakes: Served with sour cream or cinnamon applesauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Waffles
- Plain Waffle: Golden brown waffle served with whipped butter and hot syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apple Waffle: Baked with fresh Granny Smith apples and cinnamon sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Waffle: Baked with real bits of bacon. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Waffle: Ghiradelli chocolate chips melted in the center, served with whipped cream or butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Crepes
- French Crepes: Three crepes filled with strawberry preserves, topped with tropical syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cherry Kijafa Crepes: Three crepes filled and topped with cherries simmered in Kijafa sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mandarin Crepes: Three crepes filled and topped with Mandarin orange segments and tropical syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Kids Menu
- French Toast Breakfast: One slice sourdough french toast, one egg, and choice of link sausage or bacon. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kids Combo: Five silver dollar pancakes with one egg or one link sausage or one slice of bacon. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Dollar Pancakes: Five silver dollar pancakes with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- One Egg: Any style. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade cubed style Hash Browns Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sugar Cured Hickory Smoked Ham Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Thick Bacon: Center Cut, Hickory Smoked, Sugar Cured 1/4" Thick. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Old Fashioned Oatmeal: Served with pouring cream or 2%. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Coffee: Brewed with special blend.
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- Hot Chocolate: Served with homemade whipped cream.
- Milk: Option of 2%.
- Pepsi Products Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Original Pancake House
- Is The Original Pancake House dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Original Pancake House has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Links and Eggs, Homemade cubed style Hash Browns and Sausage and Eggs.
- What can I eat at The Original Pancake House on a dairy-free diet?
- Links and Eggs, Homemade cubed style Hash Browns and Sausage and Eggs carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Original Pancake House have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Homemade cubed style Hash Browns.
- Is The Original Pancake House gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Original Pancake House?
- Sugar Cured Hickory Smoked Ham, at roughly 44.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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