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Pancake Boy

4.1 (1.3k reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Must order breakfast sandwich
Anvita S.

Sometimes I think brunch is all the same no matter where I go but then I came across pancake boy - and it just absolutely a cut above the rest. Loved the breakfast sandwich and will definitely be back for it

Ube Pancakes
Yoona K.

I rarely go out for brunch but I was in the area with friends and decided to stop by for some food on a Saturday around 1pm. We got seated quickly but after 10-15 minutes, the place filled up. Our table wanted to try the pancakes so we ordered the Ube Pancakes to share. I was pleasantly surprised at how good these were. Even without the ube syrup, the batter itself has a distinct ube flavor (not artificial tasting). For my main dish, I ordered the Dungeness Crab Scramble which I was very happy with. This was pricey but they actually pack in a lot of crab so the price was justified imo. The side of home fries that it came with was probably the crispiest I've ever had. The only thing I did not enjoy was my OJ Mimosa. I know that some people prefer a stronger Mimosa but mine literally came out with a drop of OJ. I'm pretty sure they use cheap champagne so I'd rather have my drink be flavored with some juice and asked the server to put more juice in (it was still not good after). I would not order this if I came back. Other than the mimosa, the food was actually very good and I would recommend the Pancakes and Crab Scramble!

PB's Plate (Banana mascarpone, patty, and scrambled eggs)
Paulina T.

This place had a line when we got here but they were so fast about seating us which we were happy about and to receive our food was fast. Ambiance was that of a typical cute diner. Cozy but not to the point where it felt too tight. I got the PB's plate and everything was delicious and just the right amount of everything because I was pretty satisfied by the end of it! It was my first time having a soufflé pancake and it being topped with what seemed like caramelized bananas, was such a good first time for it! The pancakes were extremely fluffy and I look forward to coming back again

Orange you glad they have the purple yam sauce
Juan V.

They say breakfast is the most important meal and sets the tone of the day. There is a place which has many different dishes available for breakfast. Some of the dishes are sweet and cheesy like the Lemon Ricotta Pancake and the savory King Salmon Tartine and also their Grits With Sausage & Shrimp. They also have lots of good variety of food and drinks at this place at this Noe Valley establishment. It's called Pancake Boy. On a Winter breakfast stroll down 24th street in Noe Valley I went to Pancake Boy which specializes in different types of pancakes. I had to try their red velvet pancakes. It was delicious with the syrup and it was not too sweet. I then I got their purple yam pancakes also known as the Ube pancakes . These pancakes had berries on top and had a purple Ube sauce on the side. These Ube pancakes were savory and a bit sweet with the purple sauce. Overall Pancake Boy is a great place to get different variety of pancakes like their Ube pancakes the breakfast of champions. There is a place to "enjoy" and jump for" joy " for red velvet pancakes which I like to search and "destroy" in SF at " Pancake Boy" "Awake" to a place for breakfast where they "make" Ube the purple "pancake" and Coconut Brown Rice Pancake in SF which has "coconut flake"

Dungeness crab scramble
Annabelle R.

Omg, so much good stuff on their menu! The lobster scramble was especially tempting. We ended up getting the dungeness crab scramble and pancake boy's plate with a housemade pork sausage patty, scrambled eggs, and buttermilk pancakes (other options included banana mascarpone/lemon ricotta), as well as an english breakfast tea. No sugar free syrup here, but I enjoyed my yummy pancakes with extra butter on the side. The pancakes themselves had a nice buttery flavor and the perfect texture. And that savory sausage had good seasoning, with a hint of sweetness to it. The dungeness crab scramble was also very tasty, with soft scrambled eggs and a generous amount of crab and melted cheese. And if you like avocado, there was plenty on top too. Even the salad and fruit that came on the side with our dishes were fresh and delicious. It took 10 minutes to be seated around 1:00pm, an hour before closing time. We opted for outside (covered parklet with patio heaters in winter), as it would have taken longer for indoor seating. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive during our entire visit. We also didn't feel rushed in the end when preparing to pay our bill. Everything about our experience makes me want to return.

Pistachio Latte
Manit D.

This is a great place for pancakes, small restaurant and has lines usually but we only waited about 15 minutes. I was really conflicted on which pancakes to get (ube vs lemon vs banana), ended up getting Banana Mascarpone Pancakes which had 3 Soufleé Pancakes. I loved them as they were fluffy soft and so tasty. Each element was cooked very nicely and the mascarpone complimented the pancakes so well! We also got the chicken French toast and I absolutely HATE it when places keep the bones in fried chicken because it's hard to eat especially when it's French toast, you should be able to cut through it easily. French toast definitely should've come with extra maple syrup on the side as it seemed a bit dry with the chicken addition. Do yourself a favor and skip the drinks (we got pistachio latte and red velvet latte) here as well as they are overpriced and watered down. Definitely coming back here to try the other types of pancakes.

Lemon Ricotta Panckaes and Ube Pancakes
Khonesavanh D.

Really enjoyed the food! My friend was able to get there at the perfect time (a little after 11am) so we barely waited to get seated. Keep in mind that there is no reservation so you'll need to line up when you get there. We were seated outside which we liked because it was quieter than being inside. We ordered the red velvet latte, lemon ricotta pancakes, and ube pancakes. I thought the red velvet latte was fine. I thought that the lemon ricotta pancakes were really fluffy and good, but I think something would be really elevate them would be the use of lemon curd instead of lemon extract. I really liked the ube pancakes too since they weren't overly starchy. I think I would recommend getting pancakes to share with the table and then getting a savory dish too :) I would definitely come again.

Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancake, Crab Cake Benedict
Kelsey G.

Loved the variety for the classical brunch options! Food-wise I loved the crab cakes, the potatoes were perfectly airy and crispy, and I loved that the pancakes had ricotta filling making them more fun and different than your average pancake. Service was super efficient. The only nitpicks are I wish the pancakes had more of the zesty lemon flavor and that the latte was just ok (kind of tasted like the automatic latte machine from an office building, idk). Overall I definitely want to come back to try more menu items!

Diane L.

It's called pancake boy so the obvious choice is to get pancakes! I got the banana mascarpone pancakes and they were delightful and yummy! Generous portion too. Was also craving a Benedict so I got the dungeness crab + shrimp Benedict with a side of potatoes. The dungeness crab tasted really mushy to me and wasn't that flavorful and after one bite I didn't really want more, but had to force myself to eat the rest. The bread they use underneath it all was getting really soaked up too. Prefer if they used an english muffin. Other than that, the potatoes were really good and crispy, but just disappointed about the benedict. Restaurant and decor seems a bit dated would recommend sprucing up the place aka get new chairs and tables and use actual glassware too.

Inside
Jolens V.

Tried the PB Favorite, love it . Be back for the Corned Beef. Great service even if it's a busy Saturday. Great outside service too. Clean , bright and spacious.

Kids Butter Milk Pancake
Amani S.

First time here and had a great experience! They don't sell individual pancakes so I opted for the kids silver dollar pancakes, side of scrambled eggs and side salad. Very random but the eggs were soo good, I ate them so fast! The salad was bigger than I was expecting and good. And the pancakes were fluffy and soaked up the syrup perfectly. This place reminded me of the pancake cafes I would go to in Tokyo with great staff, decor and food presentation.

Lemon Ricotta Souffle Pancake
Sophia W.

This place was delish! We ordered the lemon ricotta soufflé pancakes with a side of bacon. Everything was delicious and the service was very prompt. Size portions were very big so consider sharing if you get the pancakes! We sat outside on a rare sunny SF day - only compliant is the street is pretty busy so it can be very noisy if you want to have a conversation.

Chipotle Pulled Pork Scramble
Julia K.

I was in the area and decided to stop by Pancake Boy for an early breakfast after seeing the good reviews. I had actually been here over 10 years ago, and since I was nearby I figured I'd give it another shot to see if anything had changed. Unfortunately, the experience ended up being pretty disappointing. My husband and I both ordered omelets and pancakes. I had the SF omelet, which was decent but very basic, nothing particularly memorable or that stood out. It was fine, just not something I'd rave about. My husband ordered the chipotle pulled pork scramble, and unfortunately it was extremely greasy, with oil pooling on the plate. He's someone who loves a good breakfast scramble and almost always finishes his meals, but this one was just too greasy for him to continue eating. The most disappointing part, though, was the pancakes. Considering the restaurant is called Pancake Boy, we expected them to be the highlight. Once we poured the syrup over them and took a bite, we both immediately noticed a very bitter taste. We're not sure if something was off with the batter or the syrup, but it definitely didn't taste right and we ended up sending the pancakes back. Coming back after more than a decade, the experience felt very similar to what I remembered, and unfortunately not in a positive way. Based on this visit, I don't see myself returning again.

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Is there a clear vegetarian/vegan option menu? Or are guests expected to request changes to menu items?

I didn't see a vegetarian/vegan option menu when i went!

Do they offer unlimited mimosas?

No, but the "bottle" is a pretty good deal.

How long is the wait on a Sunday around 12pm?

For a party of 2, maybe 45 mins to an hour. More people = longer wait. It gets really crowded on weekends.

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