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    Original Pancake House

    4.0 (483 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Hashbrowns
    April M.

    theeeeee BEST breakfast place on planet Earth! There's almost always a line, and for very good reason. Prices are very very reasonable, especially for the generous portions you receive. Their chocolate chip pancakes are heavenly- I got full eating them and when I took them to eat for my breakfast the next morning, the chocolate chips were still ooey gooey. Their orange juice is fresh, and their omelets are large and fluffy too. The staff has always been so courteous and your food comes out so quickly despite how busy the place is. The interior is cozy, old-style. Very family friendly too!

    Dave W.

    I was actually shocked to see that I had never written a review of this place after years of going here, but it's been quite a while since I've visited, so maybe it shouldn't be such a surprise. I have to start by saying that I've never really bought into the hype about this place. They have a couple of signature items that people always talk about, but I feel like their fame is based on their obnoxiously large portions sizes as opposed to actually being tasty.Beyond that, it is your basic breakfast menu. The decor of the place hasn't changed a bit in 30 years, but the service is always friendly and efficient. I have found that the best way to eat here without getting an excessive amount of food is to order sides - I got two scrambled eggs, a side of sausage and an English muffin. They were fine, but pretty average overall. My wife went for the junior blueberry pancakes, which translates to normal sized pancakes. I'm sure we'll be back because the place is a Birmingham institution, but there are definitely better breakfast places in the area.

    Buttermilk Pancakes
    Kari A.

    This is the perfect no frills breakfast spot! If you're looking for some fancy meal, this is probably not the place for you. BUT, if you're in the mood for a tasty savory omelette, or a perfectly sweet plate of pancakes, this is the spot for you! Service is kind and quick, and even though we went during peak hours, our wait was only 15 minutes (party of 2). Our waitress was so kind and whether we asked for extra straws or napkins, she was so quick to help! I will definitely be coming back!

    Buttermilk Pancakes

    The food was delicious. The buttermilk pancakes are so sweet and soft. And the restaurant is adorable with their vintage items on display like old ovens and TVs. And my server was very helpful and so nice. The freshly squeezed OJ was wonderful. Lots of pulp but I love pulp.

    My "Apple" waffle, just filled with dried out Apple and no filling. Sort of disappointed by the result
    Jack T.

    A little overrrated. Wait time is too long for the quality of food you actually receive. A glorified Coney Island with a smaller menu. Service is regular and the nostalgia vibe/trinkets in the restaurant are what differentiate it. No alcohol. Good for brunch and groups of 4-8 people.

    Santa Fe omelet
    Michael T.

    Had the Santa Fe Omelet. It was probably one of the better omelettesI've had. It is made with 3 eggs and packed with ingredients such as onion and green pepper. It comes with 3 buttermilk pancakes which I found satisfied the craving without having to order their specialty pancakes (and it was not overly sweet, which is a plus). If you are not craving sweets, but more nutritious and savory, would say skip the "specialty" baked pancakes and go for an omelette of your liking. They are huge and worth it. We got seated right away unlike what some have said that they've had to wait in line. However it took a good 20-25 minutes for the food to arrive after we've ordered. It was about lunch time on a weekday and it was packed but no line outside. Ambiance was Christmas-y both the environment and the staff - fun! Our server was nice but did have a lot of customers to serve and was running around a lot. She basically handed our dish and immediately left, filled our water and immediately left. Just did her job, and quickly. I would come back to try their other omelettes or other breakfast items.

    Undercooked. I want French toast, not egg and bread.

    THIS LOCATION NEVER gets my order right. Things come undercooked frequently. Bacon - nearly raw. I add notes and nobody reads or follow them. I'm done with this location. Better off going to McDonald's.

    The 2 by Four - scrambled eggs and pecan pancakes
    Zainab M.

    Recently visited during for weekend brunch, and to no surprise everyone left very happy! As always, it was very busy when we went but the staff had everything under control so we only ended up waiting roughly 35 minutes for 4! Service is always top tier, and the food is always delicious! Generous portion sizes amongst everything. We usually end up going for either the 2x4 or one of the belgian waffles! The pancakes are always soft and fluffy, and the waffle is perfectly crisp on the outside while fluffy on the inside. The Santa Fe omelette is also a family favorite! Can't recommend enough!

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    Pancakes are just..... Service is solid and I love that feeling going there! Love it. :)

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    Always amazing food and service. The model of all businesses. Quality, kindness, and consistency always brings me back.

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    Old faithful...they never let me down! The food is very flavorful and comes out quick. Definitely a top breakfast restaurant.

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    220 Merrill

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    0.7 miDowntown Birmingham
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    We went to 220 Merrill for the first time for a wedding rehearsal dinner. We were in the back of…read morethe restaurant where they had high top standing tables for cocktails, and long banquet style tables for dinner. Multiple servers came around to take drink orders. I inquired about a drink another guest had, and the server said it was a mocktail that had white peach, strawberry, and coconut. I was disappointed because I have a coconut allergy, but the server immediately offered to bring me one without coconut. Appetizers were set on the banquet tables, and we could help ourselves. The shrimp were MASSIVE and they also had raw oysters served with them. They offered multiple sauces on the side for them. They also had dishes with cured meats, cubed cheese, and grape on the table. The dinner was served buffet style. All of the food was hot in the serving dishes. I was able to sample each of the offerings: Mediterranean crunch salad, sweet and spicy calamari, roasted vegetables, roasted potatoes, vodka rigatoni, Alfredo rigatoni, grilled chicken, salmon, and filet mignon. I am not personally a big fan of pasta or red sauce, but the spicy vodka rigatoni was AMAZING. the Alfredo rigatoni and roasted potatoes were also great. I do think that the roasted vegetables would have benefited from some seasonings, and the salmon could have used a sauce or additional seasonings. The grilled chicken was personallyt favorite protein. The filet mignon did have some pink in the middle, but it was still a bit on the dry side. During dessert they brought out trays of mini desserts to each table. At this time the server who had taken my drink order hours early came to my table and brought me a giant portion of mango sorbet. He told me that he didn't know if I could eat any of the desserts, so he verified that the mango sorbet did not have any coconut in it and brought some for me. It was so nice!!! He remembered a comment I had made hours earlier, and unprompted brought my own allergy free dessert. I wish I had gotten his name! It really made my night. I will definitely be back in the future! The lighting was intimate , the service was spectacular, and the spicy rigatoni was great.

    I've been wanting to try 220 for quite some time and finally got around to having it for carryout…read morelunch. I liked the packaging with foil to help insulate the food. I ordered the 220 burger that came with fries. Price was about $20 which I was totally fine with. The food was very good. Lots of flavor on the burger. The various toppings worked quite well. My one knock would be the bun; it wasn't toasted so the burger lacked some structural integrity. That and the onion jam which seemed more like cooked onions than an actual jam. Overall, an A rating for a burger (2nd best tier). The fries were plentiful and had nice crisp. A little more salt could have boosted them even higher, but I was pleased with them. Overall, really solid burger and fries.

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    Madam

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    It was fabulous to return to Madam! Excellent experience. Thank you to Michael for exceptional…read moreservice! He was very attentive, kind, and helpful. I really enjoyed my French onion soup and Caesar salad. The salad was very crisp and fresh. We had the Burrata as our starter and it was beautiful. My friend enjoyed her lobster benedict. They offer a variety of lovely coffee and espresso drinks. I very much liked my hazelnut latte and a cardamom latte too. The atmosphere is lovely! I love all the art and modern decor. It's a bright space with lots of natural light. Relaxed vibes and we didn't feel rushed. Easy free parking on Sundays. There is a parking garage right around the corner.

    We attended Easter Brunch, every person that worked here that we encountered was extremely friendly…read more& pleasant. Brunch was fantastic, with a large plethora of options! The place is beautiful, and well maintained. They had the Easter bunny there, and caricatures available. There was a mix up with our bill, due to lack of communication on our servers end. We ended up being charged for a child's meal (we have a 6 1/2mo baby, under 2 is free) and gave an extra tip. We were not told there was automatic gratuity on the bill added already. (I've also never heard of auto gratuity on a bill for only two people.) However the manager Elaine handled the situation very graciously and corrected the issues without hesitation. We would return in the future based off how the situation was resolved!

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    This cute breakfast/brunch spot hits every time. The Chicken Greek Wrap is phenomenal (yummy…read moremarinated chicken, fancy feta, fresh veggies, homemade dressing), and everything else I've ever ordered here has been fab (blueberry shortcake biscuits, berry bliss pancakes, elevator sandwich). The staff is sweet too. It's a dependable fave.

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    Zalman's On Woodward - Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich. Cheddar Chive Biscuit, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage instead of Bacon and Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

    Zalman's On Woodward

    3.9(162 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    We tried Zalman's last weekend during a staycation at the Kingsley. The food was great but I wanted…read moreto recognize and compliment the service. Mya was our server and she went above and beyond. One of our kids ordered french toast, and somehow we missed that it was topped with a fruit compote. When Mya stopped by the table she immediately saw that my daughter was not happy and asked if she should put a new order in. We declined because we wanted our daughter to try it before she made up her mind, and learn from the experience. Mya came back again and could tell that there was no way this kid was going to eat the french toast. She insisted on putting another order in, saying "I just want her to be happy", and it was clear that she truly meant it. Thank you for a wonderful breakfast - we will be back frequently!

    I arrived at Zalman's alone for breakfast which is located within the Kingsley Hotel on iconic…read moreWoodward Avenue (highway #1!) and was greeted promptly by hostess, Sydney. I was a little disappointed initially to be seated at the short bar as it makes me feel like I'm in elementary school due to the height, but this was a busy Saturday morning so I understood as it seems there are limited 2-tops, etc and this visit was at peak hours. It was nice to see the daylight coming through the windows which also made this a relaxing venue. While I was sitting there I was able to observe a lot as the short bar is next to the case displaying many delicious treats. I really laughed to myself as I noticed a couple of future Yelper's (one was 2-year toddler and his probably 4-5 year old sister (possibly celebrating a birthday) make a prompt trip to checkout the dessert offerings first! They were obviously "regulars". I was greeted by one of the wait staff, Mya, who was friendly, served me a coffee and indicated my server would be with me soon. I appreciated seeing the teamwork among the staff. I was eventually served by Owen who was helpful and I ordered an egg white frittata which came with a side of mixed fresh fruit. While I was waiting on my food, I had a vantage point where I could see several entrees come out. I also witnessed one of the two Chefs smiling as he was looking at and preparing the orders which I found interesting. The frittata included spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, apple chicken sausage, and was delicious. I was still a little hungry, so I realized the future Yelpers mentioned earlier had it right, and I ordered a carrot cake cupcake which Owen mentioned was a good choice. The frosting was delicious and the moist carrot cake was tasty as well. The overall restaurant was hustling and bustling on this morning, I had my coffee cup refilled multiple times and even noticed additional children observing the case with the desserts. I enjoyed the overall experience and did not feel rushed at all, but more like a customer!

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