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    Original Pancake House

    3.7 (309 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Strawberry Pancakes
    Nichole X.

    After so many years, the portion is still HUGE! The place is relatively empty as it's a Friday lunch. We ordered a variety of things - dutch treat, strawberry pancake, biscuit and gravy, egg Benedict, and some meat sides. Food is average, but again portion is huge. The bottom layer in Dutch treat is surprisingly eggy. Not sure if I am going back any time soon though.

    The place, nice outside
    Shawn P.

    This place is my go-to for breakfast in Chicago. The place is clean, service is fast, and who doesn't like pancakes and eggs? This last time I got the Swedish pancakes, amazing! I like that they are all pancake flavor without the heaviness of a stack, get them! When the pumpkin pancakes are in season, they are an absolute must! Decadent and filling. And don't forget the coffee, it's lovely .

    Pumpkin Pancakes
    Dan D.

    Had breakfast on a rainy Saturday morning. Food was Ok, service was fast & friendly during the breakfast rush. Restaurant is bright and clean. All-in-all Ok, this would be a good spot if you have your younger kids along.

    Buttermilk Pancakes (after i ate some of it lol)
    Katherine Y.

    the prices were alright and the food came out quickly! it was a sunday late morning and it was pretty full which made sense. despite that, our server, joy,was very attentive and very friendly and joyous, to her name. the pancakes weren't the best i've ever had, but they were still pretty good. the homemade corned beef hash was delicious. this was a good casual spot for a sunday morning brunch after a late night.

    Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    Maddie V.

    A true classic. You want pancakes? They have the best. I ordered the chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon and both were absolutely delicious and the service was great. The ambience of this location is the bottom of my list however, it is a true staple to Lakeview

    Corned beef hash and eggs
    Annette D.

    The first clue that we were in for a less than great experience, was that it was a Sunday morning and the restaurant was not crowded. We sat at a booth and immediately put in an order for their famous apple pancake. It came out mushy, not like the fluffy pancake I've had at other locations. Corned beef hash and eggs were so dry. Omelettes were ok. Service was mediocre. I had to wipe down table with hand wipes. Water glasses were never refilled even after we requested. (It was not at all busy). No coffee refills offered.

    Dutch Treat
    Michaela K.

    Fun breakfast spot!! They have all the good classics as well as some really fun options you don't see very often like oven baked omelettes, Dutch pancakes, and Swedish pancakes. A lot of meals come with a side of pancakes and you can pay a little extra for chocolate chip pancakes (or other fun pancakes). Highly recommend. Good service and cute modern diner vibe with a nice outdoor seating area. They don't take reservations, we went on a Sunday at noon with three people and were able to be seated right away.

    Santa Fe Omelette
    Ernie H.

    I'm here just before thanksgiving, meaning indoors. I'm here for the food because the decor as I said before banal. Summer outdoor seating is much preferred. Food is excellent. See previous review. P.S the strawberry compote with the Dutch Baby was out of this world!

    Apple Pancake Pigs in a Blanket
    Michael B.

    Lakeview location was clean and brightly lit. Service was quick but parking is brutal. Got the corned beef hash with over easy eggs and a side of pancakes. Could not finish in one sitting but everything was as expected and the coffee was solid. My wife really enjoyed her pigs in a blanket. Again huge portion.

    Crepes
    anna ..

    Our waitress was so sweet. 11/10 potatoes. Would come back from the potatoes alone. Crepes were amazing (strawberry crepes with a side of Nutella) and eggs Benedict was great as always. Outside seating is nice.

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    Great breakfast spot. All the servers are very good and extremely friendly. Try the flapjacks!

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    Clean, well staffed, quick, great food and so many choices! Our go to every time when visiting from out of state.

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    This place was fast and efficient, the food was excellent and staff was also friendly. We were able to walk in for a table.

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    Delicious and excellent service. In close proximity to where we were staying. This isn't just a pancake house.

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    Cafe Deko - Iced vanilla latte

    Cafe Deko

    4.4(175 reviews)
    0.2 miLakeview
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    Fun spot to grab coffee with a friend or date!! The decor is so cute, love the gold and green and…read moretile theme they got going on. They really went all out!! There's a fair amount of seating considering the size of the place. Wasn't able to get a spot today unfortunately, but we did go at a busy time on a Sunday morning. I got the honey and lavender specialty latte with soy milk. I get mixed feelings about lavender - sometimes it tastes pretty soapy to me. I thought this was delicious! I'd definitely order again and recommend it. Overall, definitely recommend this spot especially if you're able to get a couch or table to enjoy the space!

    I went here with a friend the other day and we ended up spending a good deal of the afternoon just…read morerelaxing and catching up. Even though we were seated at a regular table, the place had a comfortable vibe and it was easy to settle into. The counter women were efficient, nice, and filled our orders promptly. They did give my friend the wrong size coffee at first, but corrected it quickly and without any problem. One thing I didn't love: my cappuccino was served in a Styrofoam cup while we were staying there. If you're drinking in, it really should come on a ceramic cup and saucer. Save the Styrofoam for takeout! The best part was that we stayed for a couple of hours and no one hovered over us, or made us feel like we had to leave. As for the coffee itself, it was just okay. Not bad, but not memorable either. That's a shame too, because the space is so comfy. Still, there are plenty of other coffee spots on the North Side - and this just gives me a reason to explore others in the neighborhood.

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    Osmium Coffee Bar

    4.4(346 reviews)
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    Dark Matter Coffee is great - the Agave Latte is by far my favorite compared to their other lattes…read moreand mochas that I've tried. It's creamy, sweet but not too sweet, and overall a great flavor profile. It seems like a great place to study or work as well. You can often find many people working diligently (and relatively quietly) so the ambiance is great. I don't often write such low of a review but the one star is for the staff. On most occasions I've only encountered the friendliest of people - in fact the first time I visited and had a hard time choosing a drink, the individual at the register was so kind and helped me make a choice based on what I typically enjoy at other coffee shops. However today I had the absolute WORST experience where the barista was so rude to me after they took my order wrong. All I wanted was the coffee I ordered and calmly explained how there must have been a mix up. In return I was basically shamed multiple times for asking for the right coffee instead of the one they tried to give me and I was just baffled by how passive aggressive the staff member was. My family and I will not be returning to this location again. Go for the coffee and the vibes but just be extra careful to triple check your order is taken correctly at the register.

    Pretty standard coffee place. Homemade syrups! Don't taste sage much though. Slightly spicy because…read moreof the black pepper which was interesting. Overall, a good spot to get a coffee if you're in the area. Hipster vibe environment which was cool, very artistic with friendly staff.

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