As I sit on the back patio in the shade on a lovely summer day, I feel the need to share the delights of Tom's Pancake House. The Dutch baby German pancake. Chef's kiss. You can get them all over North Dakota and Minnesota, but I haven't found them very often here in Oregon. They don't just have orange juice, they have the good orange juice. Fresh and sweet and full of orange bits. Their coffee, unfortunately, is terrible. They only have brewed, no espresso. But you put enough cream and sugar in it and it's just fine. read more

Tom's Pancake House - Dutch Baby: DELICIOUS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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It's been at least ten years since I've been to Thom's, and now I realize why. When I walked in and stood there while the host just looked around and never made eye contact, I knew I should have left, but I really wanted some blueberry pancakes. He finally notices me after I wave at him and he seats me and touches the prongs of the fork as he puts it on the table. He at least got me a cup of coffee. Server takes my order rather hurriedly, food comes at a reasonable a time, but I'm hunting for blueberries and the cakes are fairly raw in the center. But I know I'll never see my server again as she threw the food down and walked away, even though my coffee cup was empty. The cakes were so bitter and metallic tasting, and I tried three of the four. They all tasted horrible. I go to pay, leaving everything on my table, and I tell the host the food was horrible. Crickets. Again, I say, the food was horrible. No response, just a blank stare. What a waste of time and money. read more

We came here for the first time ever this morning, waiter was super sweet and sat us as soon as possible! Food came out super quick and it was delicious! Our coffee was hot and fresh, our breakfast was incredibly well seasoned. Personally I'm not a breakfast person, my partner is and today, I was very impressed and genuinely enjoyed having breakfast today! I ordered their country fried chicken platter and my partner ordered pancakes and he said it was the closest we can get some homemade pancakes! Greg, made sure we were full when left and made sure we'll be welcome back very soon everyone who worked today was on par and super diligent with their work! thank you so much Greg the team!! read more

First, my deepest apologies to our server, she was outstanding and I wanted to give her a shout out, I even asked her her name, and I forgot it. This place is everything you would want in a breakfast place. Set up in the style of a diner, the look, the food and service were top notch. Eggs cooked perfectly. Delicious hash, great pancakes and coffee overflowing. I will most definitely want to visit again. read more

Dont mess around, it's exactly how you would want to do breakfast. Staff and food are 100% hey even "no "cap" lol

Incredible restaurant pancake choices. Not to mention a huge array of menu items from home made chili, Chinese Chicken Salad, burgers, German pancakes etc! In business for 60 years! read more

Finished our entire meal and I forgot to take pictures beforehand because it was so good and we were so hungry. We went on a saturday morning at 10 and it took about 10 minutes to get our seat. I got the crepes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream and it was good. and my sister got the corned beef hash which is a winner. We really like that corned beef, it is fresh and seasoned well. read more

Tom's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Big mixed feelings about this place. It is cute, welcoming, nicely located, but the service and food quality is so highly inconsistent, that the last two times I had to either send the food back or complain about the service (which I don't to lightly). On the right day, with the right waiter, you can have a great time at Tom's. On an off day, you will regret having spent the higher cost this place has compared to other brunch places. It is very nice that they offer gluten-free pancakes, but they are ultimately not that great. Some of their omelet are pretty good. Their steak-based option is an absolute no. Their coffee is good! (But getting a refill will often require chasing down their staff.) Overall a good option. But I would not say great! read more

Food was magnificent, service was amazing, everyone was chatting with a loved one or just having conversation. It's a great environment for kids and babies read more

I drove in excess of 40 miles this morning for breakfast at Tom's and have no regrets. Wouldn't want to make the drive everyday, but really enjoyed breakfast here. The environment is very warm and welcoming. Staff members were friendly. Our server, Laila, went above and beyond to provide us with an excellent experience. She kept my coffee full, and came by at perfect intervals to ensure we had all that we needed. She also made excellent recommendations from the menu. I had the Dutch German pancake, a.k.a. the Dutch baby, and it was everything I had hoped it would be. A very eggy treat with a lovely, crispy finish. Once I added butter, lemon juice from fresh wedges, and powdered sugar, it was perfection. My dining companion had the carb free breakfast with sausage and bacon, but she added onions, bell peppers, and broccoli ($1.25 each) to create what she described as "the perfect omelette", and added that her bacon was prepared delightfully. I am a coffee snob, so often do not order coffee from cafés and such, but went ahead and gave them a try having read a review about their coffee being good. It is. It's very good. Restroom was as clean and well-stocked as it could be. There is ample parking in front and on the side, and I can't think of any reason you would not want to have a breakfast lunch or dinner at this place. Excellent in every way. read more

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I met my Son here at 7:30 AM a few days and Tom's was already hopping with a largely blue collar crowd and a mostly full parking lot. I chose it because it was close to the Hyatt House and David's apartment, and had a cool and distinct "Road Food" Vibe. Tom's also has lots of room, so getting seated was no problem. Service was fast and efficient throughout our stay. I had 2 poached eggs, sausage, and pancakes. All were delicious, although I only got through half of the 3 pancake stack. My Son went for the toast for his well-received combination, which perhaps was more manageable. Tom's Pancake House is open daily from 6 AM - 8 PM, and also for to-go orders, curbside service, and delivery. There's a separate Lunch/Dinner menu, but I'd be tempted to do breakfast here anytime. Or to get together regularly with friends over Tom's wide variety of comfort food. read more

Pulling into the parking lot, you would expect this to be an amazing local treasure. I hesitate to write negative reviews about any business because I know it may affect their patronage, but I would be doing a disservice to fellow yelpers if I didn't write my truth. I came here with my partner as part of their welcome to Beaverton promotion which gave us $20 off our bill (very much appreciated) and that got us to try a place that we would normally not bother with. Even though there were large groups of people waiting for tables, the turnover was pretty fast and we were seated within 5 minutes. I ordered medium rare steak and over easy eggs with hash. The entire dish was disappointing as the steak looked and tasted like a quickly charred boiled steak. Absolutely no seasoning on anything, not the eggs, not the hash, not the steak. I had to drench my entire meal in A1 sauce and salt and pepper to get any flavour out of it. I was hoping the coffee would at least be a redeeming quality but for $3.50 for a poured pot that tasted like day old watered down coffee, it was another disappointment. My partner ordered the blueberry crepes which were just ok but it tastes like they use mass produced buckets of sugared preserved fruit instead of making fresh blueberry toppings. All in all, I could have made the same food for cheaper at home that tasted 5x better. I will say that the staff are super friendly and the service was quick which is why it's not a 1 star. I'm truly sorry for having to put this negative review but this is one that Oregonians should skip. read more

The food was decent but the service lacks. There were less than five other groups seated with probably more than 30 vacant tables and they seated us in a tiny corner just off the front entrance. My husband was so upset he wanted to leave. I asked the waitress if we could move to another table and her response was odd... "Why? Where do you want to sit?" With an air of attitude. I gently explained my husband preferred not to be in this tiny corner and she allowed us to move. We should have just left! read more

Tom's Pancake House - Why fill this table if you have a whole restaurant full of empty tables?! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

We always like this place. Service is super friendly, food is delicious, and portions are huge. Ambience is good and waitresses are extremely helpful. read more

My Dad and I come in often when he's craving breakfast this is the only place he wants to go. Food is always so good and the service is amazing! Kristen and Nicole are always the most friendly, efficient and attentive waitresses. We go back not only for the food but for the great service! read more

Went there yesturday morning. I had a small stack of pancakes. Recieved 3 pancakes with 1 small syrup. I asked for more syrup and you would of thought i asked for a free.meal. the look I got from the waitress. She never gave me thebsyrup until I had to trackball down and ask for it. She then arrived with my syrup and kind of threw it on the table. Now I love pancakes but these did not taste good at all, and it's a pancake house! The syrup did not taste good and the pancakes didn't taste good either. I had a few bites and was done. After we left, my coworker asked why I didn't eat the pancakes and I must not have been hungry. I told him I love pancakes but those were not great and I have had better. I don't know what kind of syrup they use, it was a dark syrup that lacked taste. Sorry Tom. When I go back to Beaverton, I won't be going there. read more

Stoped in early, the front of the house staff were friendly. I ordered the country fried steak with hash browns and eggs over easy, as well as black coffee. The eggs came out perfectly cooked. The hash browns, while out of a box, were nicely browned with just the right amount of crispiness. They lacked seasoning but were still good. The country fried steak came out either a golden crust. The steak was a real hand pounded and hand breaded steak. The breading had the addition of semolina or fine corn meal giving it some additional texture. There was also a hint of onion and garlic powder in the breading, which was well seasoned as well. The gravy was silky smooth and flavorsome. I'll admit that at first I was disappointed with the quantity of gravy compared to the generous size of the steak. Then I found that most of the gravy was put down on the plate first, then the steak - cleaver! All in all a very good value and terrific meal. read more

I love this place. It's a back-in -the-good-ol'-days kind of restaurant! The staff is friendly and efficient. Complete meals at a reasonable price with large portions. I wouldn't call it fancy. They've been in business for over 60 years. They must be doing something right. The owner treats his staff and customers with respect and a little humor. Very enjoyable man! It's a place worth trying! read more

Delicious breakfast!! Had a veggie omelet, wow it didn't disappoint. Veggies were fresh! My daughter had the waffle and it was huge!!! Everything tasted amazing...the service was above average. David took great care of our party... whenever I'm back in town I'll make sure to stop by again!! read more

Stopped in between coffee and the first Farmers Market of the year. Despite being busy, we were sat really fast and the overall restaurant noise wasn't too bad. The food came out quickly and was hot and tasty. I had been here once before in like 2002 and remembered the food being stale and old-tasting. Not the same experience and a little sad I haven't been more in the intervening years. The cat pictures are great. read more

Tom's Pancake House is your typical diner with some of the weirdest (yet coolest) artwork on the walls. This place always looks packed and busy but we were seated rather quickly. The food was just okay (pancakes were dry but the hash browns were actually pretty good). Despite the mediocrity of the food, the customer service was really great. Our server was friendly and so on top of it. Since someone else took our drink order, our real server double-checked what drinks we ordered so she knew what drinks she had to refill. She even helped with our food order to make sure we weren't going to be overcharged. Stuff like that really goes a long way with me so I'm grateful she was extremely helpful. Because of the stellar customer service and the fact that they serve Coca-Cola products (win!), I'm giving this place 3 solid stars. read more

The food was ok, could use a bit more flavor - but the ambience and service were both great. Overall, pleasant experience, though I probably won't be back. read more

Tom's Pancake House - Banana nut pancakes and beef omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

I've ordered from this restaurant quite a few times. Its menu is like the original pancake house although not quite as good. Everything I've gotten has been good and I can recommend this restaurant. read more

First off, the waitress was awful! We weren't ready to order and politely asked her to give us a couple of minutes. She didn't come back for probably 10 minutes. Our food took a long time, other tables were served before us ,even though we were there before them. My food was cold, my husband's pancakes were on the verge of being burnt. I saw someone else's pancakes, were perfect. Maybe if you got rid of the waitress The waitress never came back, except to throw our bill on the table. No words, nothing read more

If you've ever wanted to feel like you're in a hostage negotiation with a coupon, this is the place for you. We came in with a perfectly clear deal - or so we thought. Our waiter assured us the coupon meant one thing, but when the bill came, surprise! It actually meant something else entirely. Like a spiritual riddle straight out of their "Jesus books for sale" corner, you just have to have "faith" that the math makes sense. Spoiler: it doesn't. They even have a whole section of Jesus books for sale, but apparently the "Thou shalt not lie" part didn't make it into the business model. And if you're into religious merch and novelty beans, you'll love their front counter selection -- just don't expect the coupons to jump the same way. End result: a $20 "free" meal and the kind of confusion that makes you wonder if the staff is trained in customer service or in improv comedy. read more

Idk what happened to Tom's it used to be awesome today not so much Looovvvved our waitress We have given toms enough chances we won't be going back $42.00 and we had water with our meal read more

This place does not pick up their phone, so there's no way to call ahead to see if it's an hour long wait. Their seating system is outdated, you take a ticket and wait for your number to be called out since they don't do any digital waiting system, so you either wait in your car or cram yourself into the lobby seating if there's a spot. I really love the food, service is great, but there's a lot of issues just getting a table. I would love to continue supporting this business but they need to have an online waiting system and at the LEAST let us call the restaurant! read more

Serving staff is excellent.However, I first went in, I sat down and I didn't get it, took me forever to get seated.So I figured next time I come in, I'll just sit down myself.So I did that the second time I went in.I sat down and I got bitched at for sitting at a big table.I looked for a side that says.Please wait to be served.And I didn't see one, and the hostess said, we don't need a sign why say you do you need a sinus, says.Please wait to be seated at the entrance read more

This is a popular place but don't be put off by the line. The wait was short (they predicted 15 minutes and it was 7 minutes). The service never faltered. The atmosphere is pure diner--bustling, productive, and a bit loud. It's clean and well organized and maintained. I liked the vibe. The food was the only stumble. It was just okay. The coffee was bitter and the omelette was blah. The pancakes were fluffy but lacked flavor. We didn't finish our food (there was a lot of it, but it wasn't tasty). I can see why people like this place but it wasn't for us. read more

It does get busy, though--especially on weekends--so if you want a quieter experience, I recommend going a little earlier or avoiding peak meal times. This time, I ordered the half-size banana pancakes and the spinach omelet with toast and hash browns. The pancakes were fluffy and light, and the spinach omelet was simple but satisfying. Adding the hash browns was a good choice--they were nicely cooked and crispy. It was a great start to my day, and I'll definitely be back when the breakfast cravings hit again. read more

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On a recently visit to Portland My son suggested Tom's Pancake House. On a Saturday morning it was busy but they got us in rather quickly. Our server was really nice and was sweet towards our outside 1 month old granddaughter. Our food was really good, I had the Spanish omelette that came with pancakes. This was a lot of food and I almost finished it all. Coffee was excellent and our server left is a pot for the table so at no point was I worried about getting my cup refilled. The prices were reasonable $19 a person and that was including tip. My new granddaughter will keep us coming back to Portland and our pleasant experience will bring us back to Toms Pancake House. read more

Food, parking, service fantastic brunch. Price is excellent. My daughter and I go whenever we are near by!

When we went in to the restaurant the vibes were great, servers instantly sat us down and complimented us. The experience was 5 stars until they gave us water and there was LIPSTICK on the cup. We replaced it and continued ordering food, and when we got the food it looked great, but the taste was honestly disappointing, the fruits were way too bitter, and the coffee was mediocre. The only good food was the hash browns but we ate them all quick. Overall 6/10 would not eat again. read more

We placed an order through a delivery app for pickup. The food was "ready" as per the app, but we ended up having to wait about 40 minutes after the pickup time for our food. The employees were apologetic, but it was still a bummer. Some of the order was wrong/missing, most of it was bland. Chicken was not crispy (probably because it sat for so long, I don't know.) But for the price, I wasn't too upset about the taste- just the wrong or missing items & having to wait so long that it wasn't even breakfast time anymore. The only wow-worthy food was the pancakes. I guess that's why it's got it in the name. The pancakes were absolutely phenomenal. read more

Tom's Pancake House - Country Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Tom's has been a landmark restaurant for years. It's our go-to for breakfast and lunch. When entering the parking lot one can see how popular it is. Don't be discouraged if the parking lot is almost full. There are more seats open in the restaurant. Service is prompt and friendly. The food is always excellent with big portions. The Old Fashioned burger at lunch is, in my opinion, the best burger in town. read more

I generally never write reviews after only having one dish, but this was so good that 8 hours later, I'm still telling people on Instagram about it. I ordered the Dutch Baby pancake, which was the most amazing, and probably best pancake I've ever had in my entire life. Oven baked to perfection, I had it with powdered sugar and a generous dose of fresh lemon juice. Unfortunately, they didn't have any real maple syrup, and I've never really liked fake syrup. Good decision, because it was SO good with just those too condiments, that I didn't offer my boss a single bite. Nah. Screw that. This was MINE, and MINE ALONE. You never forget your first kiss.... or at least your first GOOD kiss. This was the first pancake that kissed back, and I look forward to many more visits to revisit that first pancake kiss. LOVE! read more

Tom's Pancake House - Dutch baby pancake. AMAZEBALLS! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

While the service is friendly it can be hard to get anyone's attention for more water or coffee. The quality of food is hit or miss. During consecutive visits I ordered the Minced Ham and Scrambled Eggs. The first time was good scrambled eggs with ok pancakes. The second time the "scrambled eggs " were more like fried eggs that had been chopped up - dry, hard, tasteless overcooked eggs scraped off the grill. I couldn't eat them. It spoils a meal with friends when the meal is inedible whether you complain (to a missing server) or suffer in silence. The potato pancakes are not normal potato pancakes nor do they even taste like potatoes. read more

Best restaurant!!!!! The food is so delicious, the people who work so hard are always smiling and friendly which makes you feel like warm and welcome. read more

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Very good visit to Tom's as usual. The server Ceci, was again quite friendly, efficient, and timely. I especially want to comment that Angel, the server assistant, was excellent. He brought the water, initial cup of coffee, and refills and different jam options. The ham and cheese omelet was terrific also, and the biscuits were a perfect accompaniment. The only two negatives in the experience was the initial seating by the hostess who has zero personality, and just placed the menus down on the table ahead of us. Also, the hash browns were not evenly cooked. The bottom of the potatoes were over done and they needed to be cut by a knife. I will continue to come to Tom's for breakfast, but just could not give it a 5 today. read more

Banana pancakes were underdone. German pancake was pretty good. Ambiance was fine. Server was excellent.