I stumbled into The Original Hotcake House on SE Powell Boulevard in Portland, Oregon at 2 a.m. after a concert, hungry and half-asleep, and what I found changed how I think about diners forever.
Hidden along this busy Portland street sits a glowing beacon of breakfast food and warmth that never closes its doors, no matter what hour the clock strikes.
This isn’t just another restaurant—it’s a time capsule, a gathering spot, and honestly, one of the most authentic slices of Portland you’ll ever experience.
Where Portland’s Nights Never End
Most restaurants flip their signs to closed and send everyone home, but not this place. When midnight rolls around and your stomach starts growling, you’ll find the doors wide open and the griddles still sizzling…