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    Original Pancake House

    4.4 (304 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Chicken  club for me. Very good.
    Mike J.

    Early Sunday breakfast. Daughter called to take me to breakfast. Never refuse her when she offers to treat. This place is always crowded. And you have to expect that when you come here. Everything on the menu is so good. Can not explain it any other way. The staff that I have had have always been attentive and friendly. Only strike against them is they do not allow you to call and get take out. You literally have to sit down at a table or the bar. Order and they bring everything on plates and then they can bring you to go containers. Crazy but that's how it is. I will always recommend this place.

    Lindsay S.

    I would not consider myself a breakfast person however, this is a spot that I'll keep coming back to. Food is always delicious, coffee keeps flowing and all of their different syrups are to die for. The restaurant is decorated beautifully however I will say this place is pretty consistently packed when we go on Saturday or Sunday mornings. I will say the service here is often times pretty slow and I do believe that's due to the sheer amount of people that they're serving however, all the items on this menu make any sort of wait well worth it.

    Alex C.

    Never disappointed every time we come here! This spot has become one of our favorite breakfast places and it always hits the mark. I ordered the 4x2 -- four delicious pancakes paired with two perfectly cooked over-easy eggs. The pancakes were fluffy, buttery, and incredibly satisfying. I also added a side of home fries with peppers and onions that were cooked just right with great flavor in every bite. And the thick-cut bacon... OMG! Crispy, smoky, and absolutely delicious. We also tried the corned beef hash with eggs and mini pancakes, which was another winner. Everything came out hot, fresh, and generously portioned. A special shoutout to our server Monica, who made the experience even better. She was so friendly, attentive, and constantly stopping by to refill the Kona coffee -- one of my favorites ever since visiting Hawaii. Great service really makes a difference and Monica was fantastic. Highly recommended if you're looking for an amazing breakfast spot with great food, generous portions, and top-notch service. Stop in and ask for Monica!

    Nati P.

    I've been here a few times and the food is consistently delicious. The wait can be a bit long in the mornings especially on the weekends but it is worth it if you decide to stick around. My aunt wanted to go here for her birthday and our wait ended up being around an hour and 20min on a Saturday around 10am. You also can't sit until the entire party is there. Our server was attentive despite the busy morning and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Parking can also be tricky but it looks like they're expanding their parking lot!

    Strawberry Orange Juice
    Nicole W.

    When I say I never had pancakes taste like this before I MEAN IT. I love iHOP but this has NOTHING on it. The pancakes tasted fresh and home made, the eggs were AMAZING like fresh eggs and everything was well made. The Orange Strawberry I could drink 17 of them SOOO GOOD! The service was great with getting the food in a decent time. The place feels like a country side home with groups big and small being catered too. It was such an amazing experience and I would go there again without a doubt.

    Stephanie G.

    All the Original Pancake Houses have impressed me, but this one feels very modern and cool inside. There's a good-sized parking lot and the employees are very friendly. The menu has a lot of options, and the pictures help sell some of their items, as it tempted me to get the California omelet. The server warned me it was like 4-5 eggs and baked so it would take some time, so oh man, was it a sizeable bundle of eggs and toppings. It's egg-filled and topped with avocado, bacon, tomato, and sour cream. It is enough to hold you over past lunch and then some. And it comes with an adorable tiny stack of pancakes which were not needed but much appreciated. The Dutch Baby is also a pretty special dish. It's pancake-like, but thin and bowl-shaped, but the powered sugar, butter, and a squeeze of lemon is all the topping you need (syrup would be too much.) The medium roast coffee is pretty robust, and the booths are spacious. It's more upscale than a diner, but it's still good dishes at reasonable prices.

    Eggs Benedict
    Damiano D.

    I went here again and it didn't disappoint me. Another bday, another brunch. Eden was great, she was attentive and friendly. The place is big, very crowded but comfortable. I ll be back soon . The food is great for a brunch.

    Tatiana H.

    Food was very tasty and with a great presentation, the staff was very friendly and the ambiance was very nice , the place is so inviting and with a beautiful and fun deco!!

    Eggs Benedict  Home Fries  Banana Pancakes
    Jason P.

    If you want to try this spot, be prepared to wait for more than an hour especially on a weekend. But it's worth the wait. All their menu items and drinks are made freshly. I was impressed with their orange juice as they make fresh batches every morning and you can taste the pulp and freshness. All their jams, syrups and toppings are also made onsite. Our waitress, Marisa, was outstanding and walked us through our first experience at this location. Highly recommend visiting if you're in the mood for some authentic breakfast. I have to compliment whoever was on aux because the music was on point and made the space feel much more comfortable.

    fresh fruit pancakes
    Dakiesh C.

    This was actually the best pancakes I ever had! We came here after my 2 nieces graduation. They have a lot of parking in their area. We were reserved for seating but eventually they moved us to another area due to a bigger party. As we get in(my other family were eating), we get seated and immediately are greeted for drinks and appetizers. I decided to go with the Fresh Fruit Short-stack. This was absolutely delicious. I did not use any syrup, the whipping was placed perfectly over the fresh fruit which melted every slice i cut. The pancake was perfectly made. I didn't even use the strawberry purée. The fluffiness of the pancake set the tone and was completely satisfying. I also ordered the strawberry orange juice . As the restaurant was busy the waitress was a bit overwhelmed causing dissatisfaction towards the group. I would like to go back again with smaller group or just me. The ambiance was inviting and i loved the set up inside.

    Coconut pancakes - so delicious
    Brittany M.

    Had to shout out the service really quick. For both visits I had amazing waitresses. This past visit, our waitress gave us to go cups of the drinks we were drinking! I have never experienced that north of PA, and as someone who loves her beverages, this won a lot of points with me. The coconut pancakes are delicious and my mom's favorite. I am more of a savory lover and the ham and scram burrito really does it for me, I want to try other things on the menu but I enjoy this one so much!

    Suzette S.

    Birthday breakfast at the Original Pancake House! Love Dutch Baby pancake with lemon! Latte was yum!!

    Luckens L.

    My absolute favorite breakfast restaurant in New Jersey. Every item is made perfectly delicious. They provide great service from every waiter whether you are at the bar or seated at a table. You will definitely leave satisfied regardless of what you order. Perfect setting and decorations to coordinate with the season and holidays. Highly recommend for breakfast dates.

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    My experience there was really good and I personally think there pancakes are amazing and you should go try it for yourself!

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    23 days ago

    "Always a 10/10 experience! Excellent food and spectacular service every single time. I highly recommend this place to everyone! "

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    They have some good food. I'm good things some good service and some good people who know how to cook well.

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