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    Astronomical Pancake House

    3.5 (542 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    2 Eggs with Meat and Toast
    Mary T.

    The place is packed and we had to wait to be seated which is fine so long as the food is good. I got the eggs over easy with toast, home fries, and corned beef hash. The eggs were overcooked but the home fries had lots of flavor. Nothing much for me to say about the corned beef hash...I'm pretty sure it's from the can. What shines here are the pancakes. They are huge and delicious and come with REAL maple syrup...none of that other stuff that is fake. Hubby loved the blueberry pancakes. They come on top and inside the pancakes. My friend had the peach pancakes and they were tasteless. If you're coming here, get the pancakes over any of the egg dishes....both of ours were meh. Also they don't have ANY non-dairy milks for coffee which is a big pet peeve of mine. With all the allergic reactions to cows milk, how is it possible for a breakfast place not to have a little container of nondairy milk. It boggles my mind...it would cost a few dollars a week to keep it in the fridge. With the price tag....$80 for four people, it's the least they can do.

    Alexis M.

    I came across this restaurant from the Visit Williamsburg Instagram and knew that it was a must-visit. We waited around 30 minutes for a table, which was to be expected on Black Friday. Our server was friendly and extremely helpful with the menu and gave heads ups when needed about portion sizes, though she was forgetful after we received our meals. The restaurant was busy but still kept everything clean quickly in between tables. At our table, we ordered regular pancakes, pumpkin cinnamon swirl pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, grits, and home fries. Everything was delicious! Portions are definitely enough to share - everyone left with leftovers and I ate my pancake in three separate meals. Highly recommend, only deducting a star due to limited waiting area seating (it was 35° and we had to wait outside until there was room inside), price of some items ($7 for side of ham) and sever attentiveness.

    YeNa C.

    they must be hella understaffed. We waited around 40 minutes to get seated and then probably waited another hour to get our food. Honestly the food was good so i was less pissed but I would've wanted like an explanation why it took so long... as someone who doesn't get pancakes often, i think it was a little too sweet for my taste buds but the pancakes were huge (recommend just one) and the swirl on the side. portion size was very bigg. Overall good food but make sure you have no plans bc you will be waiting foreverrrr

    Menghai T.

    I got the berrilicious pancake ($17) and it took about 20 minutes to come out. Unfortunately I saw a hair in the fruit that was on the pancake. They offered to remake it, but I didn't want to since it already took a long time to initially come out. I did ask to get a side of fruit which they were able to get for me. After eating a few of the berries I saw yet another hair within the bowl. Quite shocking to have two separate hair incident in just my food alone. Incident aside pancake was quite mid. The only positive I feel like I got from this was the portion size. Overall I was very disappointed with how the food turned out and the multiple hair incident. it definitely ruined the entire vibe and meal for me.

    Chocolate Insanity Pancakes
    nathan h.

    This place was great as always. Service was great. The diner feel is great and the pancakes are amazing. The ice cream ones are a little excessive but good nonetheless. The French toast was amazing and recommended trying it.

    Alex C.

    Great pancakes!!! A must stop for breakfast in VA. The service was excellent constantly stopping by for refills and so courteous.

    Kids Grilled Cheese
    Elle S.

    Always a pleasure dining here. The grits are my GoTo. Hungry Man's Breakfast always a hit. The service never disappoints and the atmosphere feels like home. I'm always welcomed with a smile and open arms.

    Apple Caramel Pancakes
    Jody M.

    Amazing pancakes and waffles. The service is quick and the food is good. It's fun to get the fancy waffles and pancakes. The coffee is meh.

    Regular 1 Pancake
    Michael C.

    This is as good as it gets for lots of unhealthy calories and a very happy tummy. I came here after hearing all the hype of how great this place is and how big the pancakes are. This place does get packed on the weekends. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes on a Sunday morning before the Williamsburg bowling tournament. The food is great. I got the Hungry Man breakfast and it was a flawless victory for my tummy. Nothing left on either plate. Highly recommended to come here on empty stomach. 5 stars!!!

    Pancake

    My first time here. Will not be coming back. For a pancake house, one would expect the pancakes to be the star of the show. Mine was tough enough to have been a steak. I told my server Sarah. She said " oh I'm sorry, how was everything else?" She did not bother to resolve the problem, replace it or take it off my bill. I still gave here a good tip because I know that tips are her bread and butter, but I will go to a different pancake house next time.

    Got the pumpkin pancake! So yummy!
    Caroline J.

    This is still our favorite pancake house here in Williamsburg! It's our go-to when we want the best omelette or pancakes in town! We also always have the nicest servers! It could use a remodel but I think it's part of the charm. It's clean inside so that is what matters to me! Coffee is always refilled and tastes great. They recently changed their cube home fries to a thin potato wedge with great seasoning! Like them better than before! There can be a wait but that is expected on a weekend morning in Williamsburg.

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    Becky H.

    I was really torn between 4-5 stars. Service: 5+ and everything else but ambiance, solid 4s. We came on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, around 10 a.m. The place was packed but with no wait so we were seated in a far corner right away. I didn't get our server's name, sadly, but she was awesome. So that's 5 stars for her! DGD had been here a couple of years ago with her dad, and every time we return to the area, she searches for it and was so delighted to find it again. She raved about the Chocolate Insanity and ordered that. I was astonished to see that she ate very little of it! She did eat some bacon but mostly was "stealing" Mom's grits. Funny girl. DD got a basic 2-egg breakfast with corned beef hash and the grits. I think she was the only disappointed one among us, but she really doesn't love basic breakfast and prefers more exotic fare. She did say the food was excellent, just not her first choice. Forewarned about the size of the pancakes, DGS only got one - it covers the entire plate - but after one bite declared, "This is the best pancake I've had in my entire life!" He is 15 and his favorite till now has been IHOP, just for reference. He ate almost the whole thing, which is rare for him. We shared some sausage links and patties. I like their sausage! It tasted like old-fashioned country sausage, not the usual restaurant fare. My two eggs over medium were just right. I did try a couple of bites of his pancake and it was very tasty. For the first time ever, he didn't finish his chocolate milk, and DGS's pink lemonade was huge so she didn't finish it. I didn't pay so I'm not positive, but I think DD said it was around $75. Parking is free; their own area is small, but you can park in the motel lot at the back, which is also free. I didn't like how close the tables are to each other, and the noise level was at the edge of discomfort for me. I should mention that as we left, there were a lot of people waiting for tables, so we just barely beat the rush. I wouldn't go much past 10!

    Red Velvet Waffle
    Jessica M.

    Their red velvet waffle is amazing!!! This restaurant gets pretty busy but the food is so good. The staff are all friendly and accommodating! Would go back again!

    Side of Home Fries, large Fruit Bowl

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    Cute diner with good food and great service. Convenient location as boutique shopping was close.

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    Miles killed it as our server. Food was good. Place is chill. The pancakes are huge. So keep that in mind.

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    I love eating my breakfast here. The food is great and my kids love it. I make sure to tell anyone I know to come eat here.

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    The food was awesome! Very large portions , great service. Highly recommended . Will definitely come again

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    Awesome staff, great food, many options. You will not leave hungry, the portions are generous and you will feel like family.

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    Column 15 - Inside / Interior peek from HUGE lounging area (2 whole sections!) into the ordering counter area

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    Inside / Interior peek from HUGE lounging area (2 whole sections!) into the ordering counter area

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