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    Colonial Pancake House

    4.4 (382 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:45 pm

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    COLONIAL PANCAKE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cheeseburger Lunch
    Matthew M.

    Amazing atmosphere. The service was as expected, awesome. The food came out fast and was delish!

    Barrie P.

    We stopped here on our way home for breakfast. The food and service is great. It gets busy so the earlier you get there the better. They offer amazing local cold brew coffee. I had their eggs, pancakes and ham breakfast. their pancakes were really great. I enjoyed the ham and eggs as well.

    Patrick P.

    I considered the colonial Williamsburg pancake House to be a must stop every time we visit the area but after our visit this morning I don't think we will return. The staff is friendly but after our food came out we never saw the waitress again to get re-fills for the kids drinks. The manager brought us the check and when I inquired about a refill he informed me it would be an additional charge. After waiting for 30min for the check we didn't feel as if it was worth it and left. The food was ok but lacked seasoning and my son couldn't finish his pancakes because he was waiting for a refill on his drink. For the prices I would expect more, they did have a few larger tables that were taking away from the staffs ability to keep up. Plenty of other places in Williamsburg to try.

    Nikki P.

    Great breakfast spot right in the heart of Williamsburg! The pancakes were delicious and the service was fantastic from start to finish. Super convenient location and close to all the main Williamsburg attractions, which made it an easy stop before heading out for the day. Only thing to keep in mind is they do add an additional Williamsburg restaurant tax on top of the regular tax, so the bill may be a little higher than expected. Overall though, definitely worth checking out for a great breakfast experience!

    "Two, Two, and Two" combo with two eggs, two sausages, and two "Very Berry" pancakes.
    Jordan B.

    My little brother and I came here because we recently heard that Williamsburg was the pancake capital of the world, and this place was the highest rated. It's super quaint inside, and it was packed out for a Tuesday morning when we went. We had to wait about 30 minutes of a table. I got the "Two, Two, and Two" combo with sausage, scrambled eggs with cheese and the "Very Berry" pancakes with strawberries and blueberries. While the service was friendly and the food wasn't horrible, I think all the hype had me had me feeling like this breakfast was going to be better than it was. Titles like "Pancake Capital of the World" and all the amazing Yelp and Google reviews had my expectations too high. I would definitely come here again and try something else on their menu. Their efficiency and friendliness is enough to draw me back in.

    Nameeta M.

    There's nothing like waking up to delicious breakfast food. Our hotel breakfast was pretty weak so we came on a Sunday morning but were still seated relatively quickly. Their food is that classic breakfast food which really hit the spot. I got the 2 eggs with home fries and a biscuit and my fiance got the omelet. We also got one pancake each - he got the chocolate chip and I got the apple pie pancake. I absolutely loved that you can get just one pancake, so many places make you get 3 so we don't bother but this was a perfect way to try them out without needing to commit. The food was delicious and the pancake were just right. Our server was very friendly and this place has a nice homey vibe. This was a great way to finish up our Williamsburg trip.

    Gary G.

    With a touch of Americana and a very, very friendly staff. It does seem to be in the middle of nowhere - but don't let that stop you. Worth the trip. It has its own charm (without the hokey stuff) with a nice, relaxing vibe. I had the simple Two, Two, and Two : pancakes eggs and bacon which was perfectly prepared. The Chocolate Chip pancakes were richly flavored. We both loved the fluffy and tasty pancakes. Perfect for families visiting the area.

    Kids 1/2 of Waffle
    John M.

    Coffee is great, food was great, I had eggs, sunny side up sunny, not runny & shockingly they came out sunny, not runny, which doesn't happen often. Or in my case ever. I wish the bacon was a little crispier, but that's a personal issue. I also wish the home fries didn't have onions in them. That again is a personal issue. But I do wish they came out hotter. My daughter loved her half of a waffle The waitress Aleyna was GREAT.

    Two and Two with a Waffle, French toast with a side of ham, orange juice and Columbian Blend Coffee
    Abby S.

    We love Colonial Pancake House! We are annual pass members to Colonial Williamsburg and eat here every time we visit! The food is delicious and comes out quick. It's reasonably priced and the atmosphere is like being at grandmas house!

    2 pancakes,2 eggs with VA ham upgrade 2 eggs, grits & VA ham
    Ginger W.

    We did our comparisons using 2 different sites for reviews & drum roll please...the winner was Colonial! Parking is ample just past the building across the street. We arrived just after 8 am & were seated promptly. The host area is very small so you may want your large group to wait in the air conditioned car as I'm not sure whether they accept reservations. The menu offers so much more than just pancakes. The owner was friendly, helping where needed. Our server was nice & attentive but they have to move expeditiously to keep this fast paced restaurant moving. The coffee is wonderful. Our food came very fast. The blueberry pancakes are the best with lots of blueberries inside & out! Homemade taste not just a standard mix. The eggs were cooked perfectly. I ordered the Virginia ham & it has a lightly sweet taste. Hubby had the eggs "sunny side up" which could have been less lacy but they were good. The grits were darker than we've seen but were coarse ground and flavorful. They placed the coffee pot tableside for ease in refilling with hot coffee. Enjoyed our visit!

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    Erin K.

    We had the egg and bacon breakfast with a side of pancakes, also apple pie pancakes and a carafe of fresh coffee. It was absolutely delicious! The service was amazing, everyone was so kind and even they said 35 min wait, we were seated in 20 which we really appreciated. Our order came out hot and quickly and couldn't be more pleased at how wonderful it was. We will be coming again to this lovely, homey and wonderful pancake house!

    Sausage Gravy Over Homemade Biscuits

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    Fast delicious friendly the blueberries pancakes were amazing!!! Bacon had a smoky flavor and was not greasy

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    We found this place by accident and it turned out to be such an awesome restaurant! It's not at all…read morepretentious and we loved it for many reasons. Our server Cherice was delightful. She made recommendations and was so attentive and funny. Hubby was between 3 different meals but went with the Hanger steak special. It came with a potato knish, perfectly cooked asparagus, in a burblanque sauce. He said it was one of the best meals he ever had and it was cooked medium rare as he requested. He also had a perfect manhattan. I wasn't super hungry, so I went for the salmon poor boy. It was crunchy and delicious and the sauce was perfect. I had a Saint Germain spritzer which was light and refreshing. We couldn't leave without ordering beignets. They came with a chocolate and a vanilla sauces. Hubby got a coffee that came in a fun cup. The decor in the restaurant was so fun and made people feel welcome.

    I had high expectations for this restaurant given my positive experiences with others in Colonial…read moreWilliamsburg (to include Fat Canary). Starting with the service, the staff were attentive and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. While portion sizes were reasonable, several dishes lacked the creativity and seasoning needed to stand out. The mussels and French onion soup were highlights, but the escargot and rotisserie chicken were only average. For dessert, the Gateau Breton is fantastic and a standout! However, I would skip the beignets if you are expecting the traditional version. These are smaller with the consistency of a donut hole, and lack the light, pillowy texture typically associated with classic beignets.

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    We've been coming here for many years, and never disappointed…read more Yesterday, we drove down from Lewes, Delaware. We came here first before going to our hotel because we couldn't wait. Long lines, which you expect at a really good restaurant but we found seats at the bar. My husband had the "Blue Plate" with shrimp, oysters Rockefeller, and a crab cake with mashed potatoes. I had the gluten free crab cakes which were huge, puffy, and perfect. As always, awesome service and compared to our beach town, an absolute bargain.

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