Elmer's Restaurant (Grants Pass, OR)

In 1960, Walt and Dorothy Elmer opened breakfast focused Elmer’s Colonial Pancake House in Portland, OR. Truly a family owned and operated labor of love, Walt, Dorothy, and their three sons poured their hearts into serving the local community. It was an immediate success thanks to their commitment to bringing people together for home-style cooking, using only the finest ingredients.

Built on the foundation of Walt Elmer’s famous buttermilk pancakes, the original recipe for pancake batter was purchased for $1,000 and rumor has it that Walt kept it locked in his safe. We still use Walt’s original recipe today!

Over the years, the menu was expanded with lunch and dinner items and the restaurant became Elmer’s Pancake & Steakhouse. In 1966, Elmer’s began franchising and continues to grow to this day.

Including the newest addition, Egg N’ Joe, there are now 29 Elmer's locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California and Arizona.

Best restaurant breakfast I have ever had. The waitress, Teresa was wonderful and went above and beyond. She knew we were sharing the two dishes we ordered and so she had both meals separated on two plates each without being asked. Everything was delicious and had amazing flavor. Would highly recommend their stuffed hash browns and anything with their gravy on it. Highly recommend this restaurant, wish I could give it more stars.

We went on a holiday during rush hour and still got a table within 15 minutes! We then were able to order and got our food quickly too and the portions and quality were superb! This was my and my wife's first time here and so we were pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. We'll be definitely coming back 😊

Stopped in for breakfast while traveling. Best decision ever!
Food was awesome and service was amazing!
I ordered the Cinnamon roll pancakes! Yum yum!
My wife ordered the German pancake.....it was outstanding!
Highly recommend this location!
Clean inside and out as well as restrooms!!