Stopped by for breakfast since I was in the area. This place has that old-school charm--nothing fancy, just a classic spot that's been around since 1959 and is a local neighborhood favorite in Millbrae. I ordered the fried chicken and waffle special with coffee. The interior is a bit dated with dim lighting, but that seems to be part of its character. It was surprisingly busy for a Monday morning, so clearly it still draws a crowd. I hadn't been here in a long time, and it was a nostalgic return overall. read more

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Millbrae Pancake House is definitely up there with the best breakfast spots. I grew up local to the area but this one place I could never outgrow. If you have to wait for a seat, you'll get a number. So stay close to hear your number called. But once seated, the menu is big but simple. They highlight the pancakes but don't skip over the waffles and their other special items. My go-to is always the chicken fried steak. It's steak, battered and fried like chicken. The eggs are cooked to your preference. I have to say the potato hash are my least favorite. Only the outside is crunchy, the inside is just soft, mushy potatoes. But when you eat it all together, it's still pretty good. Instead of toast, I opt in for 2 buttermilk pancakes so I get best of both worlds. My waitress was on top of filing my coffee to make sure I had a hot cup. The waffles in my opinion are one of my favorite, buttery, fluffy but also gave a nice crunch. Definitely one of my favorite breakfast spots. Not just in the bay area, but everywhere. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs / chicken and waffles - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

​Checked out Millbrae Pancake House around 12 PM on a Saturday. The line outside looked intimidating, but don't let it scare you off: I was told it would only be a 15-minute wait and it was maybe a 20 minute wait. ​I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and the Swedish Pancakes. The portions are very generous, so come hungry! The Swedish pancakes were delicious, though they weren't exactly what I had imagined them to be. Still, the meal was solid comfort food. ​The restaurant has a great old-timey vibe that feels very nostalgic. Even with the Saturday rush, the service was fast and the servers were incredibly nice. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Swedish Pancakes - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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This place is always popular and always a crowd outside the door. you will likely wait a while. it is good american breakfast. homey and traditional feel. they have their own parking lot but it gets full so try street parking in the neighorhood. solid place to bring friends read more

Millbrae Pancake House has been a solid breakfast spot for me. I've tried multiple items on the menu and it's always consistently good. It's not one of those trendy, over-the-top breakfast places, but it's dependable and well executed. Today I tried the chicken fried steak and, like the other breakfast items I've had before, it delivered. The steak was crispy and the gravy was flavorful. I'm also a big fan of the Swedish pancakes with the lingonberry butter. They're light and really delicious. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

Living in San Francisco I have been fortunate to trying different cusines from around the world. I have enjoyed anything from the curated fancy rare cuisine to the hole in the wall place which serves international food and became a Michelin Guide restaurant. One thing I do enjoy is an All American breafast. The best All American breakfast places are usually found outside of San Francisco and are most likely in the middle of nowhere in the heart of America . There is a place has been serving one of the best all American breakfasts within a TMZ ( Twenty Mile Zone) of San Francisco. Here you will find classics like the Hawaiian waffle, The banana waffle, and the blueberry waffle which all comes with whip like some in SF. They also serve savory omelettes like the mushroom and cheese along with the chili and cheese omelette. They also serve breakfast all day. It is located in Millbrae and it is called the Millbrae Pancake House. Although Millbrae is known more for its great Asian cuisine you will find this American classic restaurant on El Camino Real.The Millbrae Pancake House has been serving great American breakfast since 1959. I ordered the half/half &eggs which came with hash brown, sausage and bacon. I also ordered a side biscuits and gravy which were savory and delicious. I then I had a short stack of buttermilk pancakes which were tasty and dripped in syrup and not too sweet. Lastly I had the strawberry waffle which was berry good and the waffle was flakey like some in SF. Come to the Millbrae Pancake House for a taste of America. Went to the Millbrae Pancake House and didn't have a long "wait"to get a table and ordered the half/half & egg "plate"came here for the buttermilk pancakes and that's what I also "ate" and the Millbrae Pancake House food had so much flavor it makes America taste so "great" So come on a stroll out of San Francisco and plan a "trip"to go to Millbrae where the pancakes are like Benson Boone made to "flip"and watch the pancake topped with melted butter and watch it get "whip" like some in SF and watch the syrup drop and "drip" read more

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Went here after flying into SFO early in the morning. We got seated quickly and the food came out very quick too. Food was just ok, nothing much really stood out. Omelettes and hash browns were decent, but the Swedish pancake (crepes) were meh. I was hoping for more flavor from the lingonberry butter but was disappointed (looks just like somebody threw lingonberries into the butter but it wasn't really blended or anything like that). read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Waffle - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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I have heard of this place and people hyping it up and decided to go. When going, if there is a line they will give you a ticket and call out the numbers for when your table is ready. The restaurant is spacious. The food was eh. I ordered pancakes that had bananas and added chocolate chips. The pancakes themselves were dry and just not what I expected. I ordered a side of sausage and they were cold.... Service was ok, could've been better. So no, this place is not it, but of course every person has their own judgement! read more

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A neighborhood classic! Perfect for a morning when you're craving traditional breakfast food and don't want to make it yourself. The inside is cozy and was packed with people. I always get a scramble but wanted to try their Eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was delicious, although I would've preferred the muffins itself to not be soggy by the time I get it. The pancakes were a hit, of course, and warms the soul every time. Our party was seated in less than 30 mins on a busy Saturday morning. Parking was tough in the lot but there's plenty of street parking by the park. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

Haven't been here in a few years, but everything still looks the same. Has a real old school diner feel. Service and food were great. Came on a Tuesday morning once it opened up at 7 and there was already a line of folks waiting as well. Got the supreme omelette which comes With your choice of toast or pancake I decided tog eat the butter milk pancakes. Also comes with hash browns which were very crispy. Pancakes were good, but the omelette was really good. Great spot for breakfast. Be careful coming early in the morning because it was freezing inside the diner. read more

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Classic Millbrae establishment. The wait was about 10 minutes on a rainy Monday President's Day at 9:15pm. We had 2x California omelettes $18 each, supreme omelette $18 and coffee $4. The food came out reasonably quick. It tasted fine. It is cool how pancakes are included or toast if you order the omelettes. Service was lacking. Our waiter disappeared for half an hour. Luckily another waiter was able to helped us with coffee and water refills. But since our waiter wasn't around, we had to wait at least 15 minutes for the check so that we could pay. It is ridiculous to disappear for half an hour. read more

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Came here while a family member was having surgery at Mills. When I got there this place was packed. Hard to find parking. When I entered it was crowded but it's a quick turn and burn. Staff is very friendly. I didn't wait long to be seated. Was greeted by a friendly waiter. He answered questions that I had. I placed my order and food arrived quickly. Food was hit and very delicious. I absolutely enjoyed my food. I will be back read more

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Went here on Easter Sunday with my girlfriend and her dad. It was my first time here and I enjoyed it a lot! It was very busy with the whole place filled up, but we were seated within 5 minutes and got a nice spot in a booth. Servers were very nice and checked in on us a lot. I got the Louisiana hot links with eggs, hash browns, and pancakes. The pancakes were nice and fluffy, as were the hash browns brings golden & crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Eggs were over easy and perfectly done, and the hot links were great and the perfect amount of spice. Would definitely go here again! Would want to try something new because their menu had a lot of great options. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Louisiana Hot Links, over easy eggs, hash browns, and buttermilk pancakes - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

Nostalgic neighborhood diner that many of us have been going all their lives. Their expertise is their breakfast as it comes with a generous amount of hashbrowns and a side of pancakes. The Swedish pancakes with lingonberry butter was so unique back then, and still hold their own to this day. Chicken fried steak - 4/5 - Doused with flavorful breakfast gravy, with the steak itself being warm, still crispy, with a KFC-esque seasoning flavor (in a good way). My only gripe is that I wish it was bigger. Service is always prompt. Ambience stays old school but clean. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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If you're this popular, with over 3.5K reviews on Yelp, I think it's fair to hold you to a higher standard. They drive a lot of traffic. I came with a couple friend who loves this place for the pancakes. I'll admit, I like the Swedish pancakes too. They're thin, almost crepe like, and much lighter than traditional buttermilk. I haven't had them like this in my memory. You don't find that style everywhere. That said, the rest of the meal didn't land. My hot link sausages were oily and overwhelmingly spicy, without much other flavor coming through. My eggs were closer to medium than over easy, and one of my friend's plates had one yolk runny and the other fully firm. I expect myself to cook eggs like this not a chef. The hash browns on both plates were very overcooked and dry, very tough to get through, unenjoyable. Other friend described her omelet as bland, and after trying a bite, I agreed. A bit more seasoning would go a long way. I say this hoping it encourages more consistent quality control. With the volume they handle, it feels like there should be a tighter check to prevent these kinds of slips. How about every 30 plates pushed out have a chef inspect the product. It was Valentine's Day, which I wasn't thinking about but had a wait. We checked in at 12:08 and were seated at 12:55. Once seated, though, the food came quickly at 1:04, so the kitchen did move fast. read more

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We've been coming here for decades. The Swedish pancakes are awesome! It's always super busy. We came here on a Sunday morning about 930am, and luckily we were seated very quickly. I've had quite a few different items on their menu. I really only have 2 negative comments. 1. The coffee is a bit weak. 2. I generally stay away from the "Specials" on their menu (My wife got the #1 in the picture). $14.75 seems pricey for what you get. The specials are: #1 - 2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage, choice of toast, buttermilk or Swedish pancakes - if you choose the Swedish, that's probably your best value (NO HASH BROWNS) #2 - 2 eggs, hash browns, choice of toast, buttermilk or Swedish pancakes (NO MEAT) #3 - Waffle, 2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage (To me, this is the only one worth ordering...but no hash browns). Technically, they should just get rid of this option and add waffle as one of the choices for #1 #4 - Cup of fruit, 2 eggs, choice of buttermilk or Swedish pancakes (NO MEAT OR HASH BROWNS) And as you can see in the picture (taken before the toast came), when the plates come to you, the #1 doesn't look very hearty. My first thought was "$15 for THIS?!) In the end, it's nostalgic (and a nice treat) to come here once in a while. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - #1 (minus the toast) and the Mushroom & Cheese Omelet w/Swedish pancakes - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Service is always kind and attentive! They took the time to gather all servers to sing happy birthday early morning to our family member :) plus with ice cream and candle. All food options are a classic to try. Swedish pancakes is a must always. Place has plenty of seating and is greatly decorated. read more

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Got to SFO early for a flight and decided to grab some breakfast on a weekday morning at Millbrae Pancake House. I noticed they replaced the long order sheets with handheld computers like everyone else. We went with the mushroom omelette with hash browns and pancakes and the corned beef has benedict with has browns. Both were great! this place still brings them in and is always reliable. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Mushroom omelette - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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We discovered Millbrae Pancake House on our way home from the airport after a vacation, and it was our first time there. Parking was definitely tough--street parking saved us--but once we walked in, we were surprised by how big it actually is inside. Nearly every table was full, which is always a good sign. The place has this warm, nostalgic feel, like you can tell it's been around since the 1950s. The service was fantastic, and the food came out incredibly fast. Their pancake menu is amazing (as expected!). I ordered the Swedish pancakes and they were delicious--light, flavorful, and exactly what I was craving. Just a heads-up: the portions are huge. You can order an omelette and still add pancakes and hashbrowns. There's no way I could eat all that--I stuck with just the Swedish pancakes and they were more than filling. Great food, great service, great value. Highly recommend this classic spot! read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Swedish Pancakes - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Love coming here, I'm glad this time I was able to share this spot with my little one as she is always in school and never gotten the chance to try the ever so famous lingonberry butter with swedish pancakes. My little one fell in love with the swedish pancakes. If you get the sourdough french toast make sure to eat it with the jam and butter it helps it to taste much better. Food was fresh as always. Service is fast and staff is friendly. Will be coming back again. read more

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This is always a winning location. Great ambience, great location, and amazing food choices. From the pancakes, to meat choices, to bev's, this place is special. Very vintage old school hotcake house feel. You won't be mad at all. You will be quite pleased. Get there early or be prepared for a wait. read more

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The BEST in the business! Long time jewel of the Peninsula and for good reason. The service and attention you get is above and beyond! So much so that you have staff "fighting" over who's going to take your order and that is rare to see in other restaurants. Everyone always has a smile on their face and it's always great to see them joking all in good fun with their regulars. It is always buzzing with large groups and birthdays. The food....WOW! Seriously, every dish is delicious and as others have noted, it comes to your table IN RECORD TIME! I think our order took less than 5 minutes to get to us. HOT off the press! And they don't disturb your first bite, they wait a few minutes and then come check on you if you are in need of anything else. Overall a fantastic experience! read more

Millbrae Pancake House - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

One of my favorite places for breakfast in the Bay Area. This place not only serves delicious pancakes, but has great portions and prices. Also try their Chicken Fried Steak! While their buttermilk pancakes are what they're known for, they are on the thicker side, so I prefer their swedish pancakes. For drinks, their hot chocolate comes with a nice dollop of whipped cream, so would highly recommend that! It has a small parking lot, but there's plenty of free parking in the neighborhood. Get here early to avoid the long wait time on weekends! It has a homey, classic vibe. read more

One of the best brunch spots growing up. I love the chicken and waffles, strawberry crepe with whip. My son loves the fluffy pancakes from this spot. The service is fast depending on the day or if you come on the weekend it's pretty packed. The old fashion diner is family oriented still from what I remember growing up as a kid. I think this place is still in one of my favorites places to enjoy. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Strawberry waffles, bacon, waffles and egg and sausages. - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

We got the chicken fried steak and eggs and the fried chicken and waffles. The steak and eggs were pretty good, the hashbrowns were nice and pretty crispy but still soft. The fried chicken from the chicken was nicely crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. There wasnt a lot of flavor but the textures were great to pear with the waffle. I was impressed they served a whole half chicken with the waffle. We sat outside so I worried the food would get cold but the waffle and chicken held up pretty nicely. The waffle also had a nice crispiness to it. The steak and eggs came with buttermilk pancakes, and those were so beautifully fluffy. They just absorbed the syrup! Those are definitely a must-try! Overall good sizes and food, I'd love to come back to try their pancake stack dishes. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Chicken and waffle and steak and eggs - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

Best breakfast place in Millbrae. Definitely feeling the history just driving into the parking lot and looking at the building. When u step inside, you definitely went back in time, service is excellent- there is always a long line, everyone knows wassup. Quality has not changed, I've eaten here a couple of times, and every time their pancakes is amazing. I've tried their French toast, biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, their omelettes- everything is good! Portions are really good for sharing. Our waitress was amazing, she gave us suggestions to have the pancakes as a side, and I got to try their chicken and waffles. We will be back! read more

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The wait can be long during peak hours on the weekend, but I came early on a weekday when they opened due to jet lag. The food came out fast and was delicious! The chicken fried steak and hash browns were crispy. And the omelette had a nice salsa on top. My partner always gets the Swedish pancakes, which are hard to find in the Bay Area. This place is a staple in the peninsula and will always come back for their delicious breakfast! read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Supreme omelette - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Prices going up and quality of food is going down. Such a bummer because this used to be a great place.

I love the interior of this place! It feels nice and cozy and the service is great. The coffee is good too but the food was just ok. You can get your standard pancakes and eggs! read more

Millbrae Pancake House - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Consistently good food! This time I had fried chicken with waffle and the poached eggs special dish. Both tasty, balanced and well presented. Service was prompt and actually even more attentive than my numerous other visit. I will keep supporting this business that, even during difficult times, keeps the portions decent and doesn't inflate the price! read more

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Great food and pancakes. Gross coffee. Get a better coffee and it would be amazing.

Julie our waitress was amazing. She gave us a complimentary swedish pancake! The food was so delicious on a rainy day. The eggs benedict was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Everything meshed so well together and practically melted in my mouth. The buttermilk pancakes are solid and goes so well with the lingonberry butter and maple syrup. Finally, I was pleasantly surprised by the louisiana hot links. They were nicely grilled and had a little snap- super addictive. The hash browns were crispy on the outside. We also got the hot chocolate which was a generously sized cup. Everything was chef's kiss! The service was attentive, like we are at home. It didn't take more than 20 minutes to be seated. Food came fast. Only con is the place can get pretty loud. read more

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Love this place! Always a solid meal, happy and helpful staff, and cozy atmosphere. Hashbrowns are especially delish. Parking is usually breezy too. A staple for regular breakfasts for sure! read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Scrambled eggs w/ spinach, hashbrowns, rye toast and iced tea - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

I am not really into dining out for breakfast food, but Millbrae Pancake House changed me. The quality and service of this breakfast/brunch place totally hits the spot! The restaurant is very spacious, perfect for large groups. I ordered the chicken fried steak and it was delicious. The gravy was so flavorful and the chicken stayed very crunchy despite being drenched in the gravy. Pancakes were also decent. If you're in the area, I totally recommend this spot! Parking is just along the street, and you may find yourself parking a block or two away from the restaurant. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Pancakes, Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

This place seems to always have a line out the door and it is a big place and packed! Never tried it before bc the lines and parking seem daunting! Well, we decided to try it one day. When the parking lot is full go across the street and there often is parking. The actual wait went fairly quickly so that was good! It must be very good since it is always packed I thought! They have a little gift shop in front. The service is efficient despite being busy. I had egg Benedict which was delicious and they offer big portions of food. All foods were solid and good old American cooking! I think it is home style type of cooking and better than IHOP or Denny's type of breakfasts. It deserves 5 stars! read more

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Fun trick. Place your order and time how long it takes to get to you. The longest I have waited on record? 4 minutes, 36 seconds. Amazing. The food is also great but I wish the banana was cooked into the pancake. The servers are wonderful too!! read more

Millbrae Pancake House - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

Came here for breakfast. There was no wait around 8:45am. Classic diner vibe. We ordered Linguica & Eggs. Linguica was overcooked. My first time trying Swedish pancake and it was good. Portion was huge. Overall taste was good. They do have small parking lot but with limited spots. Street parking is available. read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Linguica & Eggs - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

This is a solid choice for a speedy weekend brunch. I appreciated being seated straight away at about 12:30pm on a Sunday (party of 2). Parking is very limited - we had to park down the street, but don't let that deter you. The prices are very reasonable and service was wonderful, although the vibe is a bit hectic/hurried. Secretly I think the buttermilk pancakes might be better at IHOP but my husband disagrees so take that with a grain of salt. I did love the the linguica and the 50s style inside. I'll be back to try the swedish pancakes! read more

Millbrae Pancake House - Bacon and cheese omelette, hash brown and buttermilk pancakes - American Near Me - Millbrae, California

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This is my 2nd time around at Millbrae and this time I took my family. I still loved the food. The chicken and waffle are delicious. The chicken is not dry and the waffle was flavorful. My son finished his Swedish pancake. We could have ordered the regular Swedish pancakes. We really like our server, he was so nice. He was efficient and got our order as quickly as he could. It was a busy brunch day. There are plenty of tables. The restaurant itself is pretty big. Parking is a problem here though. You might need to wait for spot to open. read more

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Played hookie and went here on a Monday around 10:30am! Small Parking lot was full but was lucky, 1 spot was available. We were seated right away for 2. A guy came to take our drink order and we asked about the menu. He quickly stated he was not our server and to kindly wait. We ordered with our waitress and food came out fairly fast! About 10 mins! We did the chicken and waffles (8/10) waffle was kinda cold but still good, chicken was yummy! 1 large pieces and 3 small ones. Sky got the chicken fried steak and eggs with Swedish pancakes. He said it was so good and he finished his whole plate. He would skip the Swedish pancake and opt for buttermilk pancakes next time! read more

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