Made-to-order breakfasts---including over a dozen unique flapjacks---stack the odds in this restaurant's favor.

by Contributor

In Short
Founded in Oregon circa 1953, this simply-furnished spot owes its success to its creative menu and fresh ingredients. Batters are made on the premises; a special "sourdough starter" keeps treats from tasting overly sweet. Patrons choose from eggs, waffles, crepes and oven-baked omelets, as well as signature plates like blueberry pancakes (served with or without compote), giant cinnamon-glazed apple pancakes, thin and chewy "49-ers" and the air-filled, lemon-and-sugar-topped "Dutch Baby."

07/12/06

The French toast is heavenly

by psmith14821

If you are looking for breakfast this is the place to go. You get more than one can eat and for the price it is great. I had the french toast and sausage. The french toast had amaretto cream and it just made you close your eyes and let the taste just take you to another place. I looked at the plates around me and noticed that everyones plate was filled to capacity. These are huge plates I tell you. I saw an omelette that could fit in the Genius Book Of World Records. Well I may be over dramatizing a little, but you get the picture. When in Birmingham as I was I would truly recommend you go to this place.

• Pros: You get you moneys worth, food is excellent, no bad choices
• Cons: parking if you are not familiar with area

01/31/05

Great Food - Great Folks!

by timsuggs

The food is GREAT, the people are GREAT, and the decor is simply 5 Pts. South. With original artwork by "Buttermilk J", you not only get a lesson in Southern manners, but Birmingham Landmarks and the ONLY place in town you can dine beneath the portrait of "Buttermilk Elvis"! And they have a killer ham and cheese sandwich for lunch too.

• Pros: Employees, Location, Food
• Cons: Closes @ 2:PM, Not open for dinner