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    John's Pancake House

    2.7 (370 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Two eggs, home fries and dry rye toast
    Amanda K R.

    My birthday breakfast- attempted to get here last year but despite it being the off season- perhaps many folks taking advantage of lower rates and the same views. This visit - signs up that cash only- no credit cards. Dated decor, greasy spoon feel, weird tasting water and wasn't able to eat my breakfast. All tasted the same. Bleccck. Seems to be a popular spot for the locals and autographed photos of various celebrities line the walls. Eclectic menu boasting various items from A-Z. No parking lot- street parking if you can find. Sadly- just a "meh" revue.

    California blt
    Heather C.

    We came in to grab a bite on Saturday around 1pm. We were seated right away and provided menus. The place was clean. There were only a few people in the restaurant. We had water to drink. My friend ordered the breakfast combo and was allowed to substitute bacon for sausage patties. I ordered the special California BLT sandwich. It came out in a decent amount of time. The staff were preparing to close but chatting loudly by the bar which was distracting. I enjoyed the BLT it was flavorful. My friend enjoyed her breakfast and the pancakes were fluffy. Thankfully we had cash. Not sure if I would return as the food seemed basic for the price but it was affordable considering the area.

    Eggs Benedict
    Emilia R.

    My mother and I had read that jerry Seinfeld claimed this spot to be THE breakfast restaurant so we knew we had to eat here! We were quickly seated in the middle of the restaurant, looked over the menu and when we're ready to order, we were ignored while other tables that came in after us were placing their orders. Finally, a waitress came to take our drink order. About ten minutes go by and we want to put our food order in, but our waitress was outside talking to friends and too busy to take our order apparently, so the hostess came and took our order. Mind you, several tables that sat after us had their food already. We put our food order in and they do make it rather quickly. The eggs Benedict was very good but the Canadian bacon was so small. The crepes, were less than satisfying. Apparently this is their most famous food item, but the filling tasted like high fructose corn syrup trying to pass as sugar with a mix of fresh strawberries and canned ones inside of the crepes. Would I come here again? Most likely not. I would also like to make note that this is a cash only establishment. For our food and drinks, this was about $35.

    Ant R.

    This is a very strong breakfast option in downtown Montauk. Service is quick, coffee is REAL GOOD, and the pancakes are legit. I wasn't too happy about the bathroom situation. There is one small bathroom in the back that isn't well kept at all. Cash only, but there is an ATM.

    Crepes doused in sugar and corn syrup filling.

    Perfect Place if you're wanting to start your day off on the wrong foot. Beginning with the food. I opted for the crepes after tasting the artificial corn syrup that is passed off as maple syrup. The crepes were served with an unhealthy dusting of powdered sugar. More corn syrup in the filling. I was only willing and able to eat half of one crepe. The server never returned to check. Four servers were too busy on their phones and chatting behind the counter. The two other ls I was with ate some of their food. After waiting for a return we had to wave down another server for our check. Looking at my plate I was offered a box. I explained that I was unable to eat the food due to the amount of sugar. I was offered to order something else, no thank you after spending 30 minutes in a place that had four tables inside and one outside. As someone who works in the industry I suggested to the server that she might consider checking back on her tables.

    The food was so good I forgot to take a picture of it, but it was delicious! The burgers were excellent!

    Cannoli
    Lindsay K.

    This place is a classic for a reason. The restaurant is no frills but we were seated right away and our food came out very quickly. We got an omelette, cannoli pancakes and chocolate chip pancakes. The eggs and potatoes were good. Pretty standard. The cannoli pancakes were beautiful and fun. A little too sweet for me but still delicious. Would definitely come back!

    Johns original place
    Tracy K.

    Everyone knows to stop into Johns when in Montauk for breakfast. It could be an hour wait in July on a weekend morning or a fast table midweek or off season. Mr. Johns Pancake House is centrally located on Main Street in Montauk Village. Benches outside make it easy to wait if need be. But for now in January no need to wait! Cooks deliver your order super fast even though a good number of people this Sunday morning. They are the fastest most professional at serving up eggs and pancakes. They list themselves now on their menu as a pancake and steakhouse (likely by night)but I doubt anyone is looking for that in a breakfast place atmosphere. But who knows. Alert: NO BOOTH for 2 warning. I've eaten at booths here for decades.. but now... Booths all remained empty as paranoid hosts feared groups of 3 or more would need them. So couples were all at lined up tables.. saving the booths for the crowds which never got to use any of them during our visit. Weirdos. Lol But all in all the quality is up and as always I'll happily be back.

    Steak & eggs
    Nicole C.

    Pretty dang good breakfast! Pretty pricey too but it was delicious. Steak and eggs & Benedict on point!

    Sierra U.

    I am so sad to see that this place has so many negative reviews. I was here in off-season and seriously had the best time. Helen, the hostess was so sweet and one of the kindest souls. Food came out quick and was tasty. My friend got the banana pancakes and I had a few bites because they were so yummy! It's your typical small town breakfast with loyal charm.

    Suzette Crepes
    Janet P.

    Seat yourself type of atmosphere. Staff are all Very friendly! Food is fresh and cooked to order! A must try the Suzette Crepes ~ so good!

    Fried jumbo shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and potato pancakes
    Kathy X.

    This place is known for their breakfast, but I cannot speak to that since my friend and I came here for lunch. Breakfast was still being served; I just decided to order lunch instead, which was probably a mistake. I would recommend sticking to breakfast items. Another thing to note is that this establishment only accepts cash, which seemed to be the case for most Montauk eateries. The interior was spacious and bustling. It felt quite warm inside, and my skin stuck uncomfortably against the booth seating, even though it wasn't THAT hot outside. There were also misquitos swarming around disgustingly. I think the restaurant across the street would have been a better choice, but since we were already seated, we stayed and tried to make the best of it. I ordered the jumbo fried shrimp with cheesy crabmeat filling, which came with french fries or potato pancakes. I chose the potato pancakes and there was sour cream and apple sauce to put on it. The shrimp stuffed with crabmeat was absolutely delicious. The fried shrimp had a nice, well seasoned breading and the crabmeat and melted cheese inside was delightfully flavorful and fresh. There were only 4 pieces though... For the price, it should have been more than that. The potato pancakes were just okay. They weren't the kind I was used to and were quite dense and dry. The addition of sour cream and apple sauce made it much better. The service was pretty bad throughout our time, from when we first came in, to being seated, to ordering and finally, to paying. The lady in the front was rude to the group of ladies blocking the entrance then let us know we were free to sit wherever, without trying to help us whatsoever. The waitress was not welcoming at all and when I tried to ask questions about the menu, she didn't offer up a lot of information. Later, our check came and we were not sure if we could leave our money on the table or needed to get up and pay in front. I tried to request change, but that was not given so we went to the front but no one was there. Finally, one of the servers noticed we were waiting, but took her time to come over and assist us. The service was so horrible that my friend thought we were overpaying them tipwise. I would definitely never return and will be more discerning about where to eat if I visit Montauk again.

    grilled cheese with tomato and avocado...mmmmmm good

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    Good food and service. The manager was very friendly and the portions were perfect. Would eat here again.

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