Cancel

Open app

Search

Pancake Cafe

2.7 (70 reviews)

Pancake Cafe Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Pancake Cafe

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Heather N.

We really felt like going out for breakfast this morning, so we went where we knew they had a lot of space to distance their tables. They do a great job of spacing it out in there. They had 3 hosts and lots of servers. However, we sat for almost 10 minutes before seeing anyone about drinks. We waited a LONG time for our food too. But the main issues I have with the Pancake Cafe now are the prices. For what you get, the prices are ridiculous. My 10-year-old ordered an orange juice, and when the bill came, it was a $6 OJ! I mean, seriously?! I know they make fresh OJ, but she is a child. Then we asked if it'd be possible to add chocolate chips, but the $3 up charge to add 6 chocolate chips is insane, on an already $10 meal. If you have more than 3 people in your family, I don't know how you could afford to take them here. I could've bought her a steak for what her meal and Oj cost ($19!). I think for our budget's sake, we will try somewhere else next time.

Was suppose to be turkey melt

Terrible food. Waited over 40 mins after ordering food and when it arrived it was awful. My turkey melt had one slice of cheese and one slice of meat. Screwed up a few orders too. Fries were barely done.

Cinnamon Roll
Brittany G.

This picture says it all ! Every time I have breakfast here it NEVER disappoints. Drew the owner goes above and beyond for his customers taking cleanliness of his restaurant to another level. Food is always delivered in a speedy yet amazing presentation. My daughter comes for the cinnamon rolls and pancakes and I am a huge fan of the omelette cooked to perfection! What an amazing friendly staff who has the best personalities ! Best breakfast around !

Sam N.

Service 1/5 stars. Waitress forgot to put in one order leaving person at table without food while others ate. Waitress had to be asked two times for syrup to go with waffles and pancakes. Food was marginal. Steak was over cooked (ordered medium rare and received well). Pancakes were over cooked and tasted of charred oil. However, Pecan waffle was very good.

a salad in a styrofoam container

This was my first time ordering from this place. I ordered a salad and it was disgusting. The chicken was hard like if it wasn't fully cooked. I paid $18 tip was included and I have to say I was very disappointed.

Spicy chicken sandwich

See all

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of T S.
0
236
1

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Kaelyn A.
109
19
0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

6 years ago

Absolutely a Fabulous place! Friendly staff and owner. Oh and the food is FANTASTIC!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dave J.
8
388
4

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

The friendliest owner you will ever meet. The food is bomb (great) and it comes quick. Come and support them!!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Alison L.
33
26
10

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Eric M.
4
24
21

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Emma H.
20
5
44

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of L H.
0
4
0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Great food and service!! Pancakes with bacon in them were very good. I would definitely eat here again.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Liz J.
80
2
0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of K A.
0
2
0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 2 of 2

Ask the Community - Pancake Cafe

You might also consider

Wendigo - A Norway Restaurant

Wendigo

4.3(178 reviews)
1.6 mi
•$$

I REALLY ENJOY their Phorench Dip sandwich. It's like an American roast beef with some key…read moreexceptional upgrades: 1) soft but firm and chewy bread holds up to the dip 2) the dip is based on Pho, a Vietnamese flavorful sauce starring star anise, cilantro and MANY other flavors. I won't claim it's authentic, because I have no idea. I can only claim delicious and it's surprisingly accurate to sauces I've eaten in NORTHERN China, which might tell you something. Suggest replacing jalapeno with any of the common Asian peppers. 3) love the quaint place. There's a small stage in back, which may or may not get good use (I hope it does). Service is friendly and professional. It's OK to dine alone. I'm no expert on Poutine but it's also good comfort food. They have house made cocktails which seem appealing and from what I can tell, people enjoy. Best times to visit: Saturday afternoon, or before a show.

Came here for the bridge day between my mom and I's birthday with our spouses and my siblings. Cool…read moreplace with industrial modern. But we weren't a fan of the double-eyed artwork. Made me feel dizzy everywhere I looked. We love the large cheese curds here! And we had the sweet potato tots, which were amazing! I really enjoyed the new food menu. We all loved our dishes. Drink menu is.... Ehhh. Especially the Too Buku martini. It was supposed to have green chiles and cilantro. But all I tasted was sweet, pretty tasteless lychee. Restaurant was pretty slow, only 2 other couples in the entire place. But server wasn't around very much until the check came.

Photos
Wendigo - Craft beer available

Craft beer available

Wendigo - Norway meatball

Norway meatball

Wendigo - Burger

See all

Burger

The Norwegian - Forage dish on specials menu

The Norwegian

4.6(238 reviews)
44.5 mi
•$$

We finally tried The Norwegian for brunch and really enjoyed our experience! There was a short wait…read morewhen we arrived, but it wasn't bad at all, and the service was good throughout our visit. We ordered a few different things so we could try a little bit of everything, including the breakfast sandwich, æbleskiver, an egg dish with potatoes, and some drinks. The æbleskiver were definitely fun to try and came with dipping sauces, and everything was beautifully presented. The breakfast sandwich was decent and filling, and the potatoes were really good too. We also tried a drink flight along with a Bloody Mary, which was a fun way to sample a few different flavors instead of committing to just one drink. Everything looked just as good as it tasted. The atmosphere is cute and cozy and definitely has more character than your typical brunch spot. I also liked that the menu has items you don't see everywhere else in Rockford. Overall, we had a great brunch experience. Good food, good service, and a unique menu. We would definitely come back to try more!

We drove to Rockford from Madison to eat here specifically and tagged on going to the Anderson…read moregardens. We were not disappointed! Fantastic food and service! The place is really adorable too. We just happened to swing by here once after a flight delay and they were booked, so we knew it must be good. If you're up for some excellent Scandinavian fusion cooking with some adorable ambiance you found your place! Just be sure to have a reservation on the weekend. This was absolutely worth the wait and the drive!

Photos
The Norwegian - Cute items for sale - homemade soaps!

Cute items for sale - homemade soaps!

The Norwegian
The Norwegian

See all

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro - Prime Rib Hash

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

4.3(135 reviews)
13.8 mi
•$$

An Exceptional Dining Experience!…read more During a two-day getaway to Paoli, my sister and I discovered Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, located in a beautifully restored schoolhouse dating back to 1854. Coming from Chicago, where we're fortunate to have outstanding restaurants, we were thoroughly impressed! We wanted a special evening together, and this restaurant exceeded our expectations. I enjoyed the Beef Wellington and Caesar salad, while my sister ordered the filet. Everything was delicious and both steaks were cooked to perfection. The candlelit dining room was lovely, with live jazz guitar drifting in from the adjoining room. Equally impressive was the exceptional service. Our server, who appeared to also have a management role, was warm, personable, and genuinely interested in our visit. He checked on us throughout dinner, making us feel valued despite a busy restaurant. Everything flowed seamlessly. Outstanding food, beautiful ambiance, and gracious hospitality made this a truly memorable evening. We would happily return!

I really enjoy going to the schoolhouse for dinner. More upscale experience, excellent service and…read morefarm to table food! I had the lamb ragu which was delicious and had in house prepared pasta. Overall, excellent dinner and would recommend the short drive from Madison (Paoli is hopping on the weekends so be prepared to arrive early for parking). Enjoy!

Photos
Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro - Making Bloody Mary's.

Making Bloody Mary's.

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro - French Toast

French Toast

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro - Smoked Bourbon Old Fashioned

See all

Smoked Bourbon Old Fashioned

Short Stack Eatery - Bloody Mary

Short Stack Eatery

4.1(646 reviews)
12.8 mi•Capitol
•$$

Came at 8 am on a Sunday. Had to wait a few minutes to get inside but it was definitely worth the…read morewait. You have to order at the counter first and then your party gets sat at your designated table. I ordered the blind, which is a chef's choice. You're able to ask if the dish is savory or sweet and that's it. You can ask what the dish is but then the price will go from 10$ to 15$. They do ask if you have any allergies in case they do need to alter the dish. Not gonna disclose what the dish was, but it tasted great! It's really unfortunate that the business is closing in May, so I definitely recommend to go while they're still open!

Every time I'm in Madison, I make it a point to stop here. I'm usually just passing through so I…read moreget here right when it opens, which is one of the best times. It's quiet and it feels like the world slows down for a minute. It's comfortable and also very eclectic, a get your own coffee place. Condiments, water, etc. along the back wall. Order at the counter, they'll give you a number, and then bring your meal out. The menu has a great selection of offerings, but I always get my usual. The pancakes are unreal, so delicious. You will also find adult beverages here as well for those who need a morning/mid-afternoon pick me up. It gets packed so plan well ahead or be prepared to wait a while. Great service. Great place.

Photos
Short Stack Eatery - Cajun biscuits and gravy + sweet potato pancakes + mimosa + bloody mary = heaven

Cajun biscuits and gravy + sweet potato pancakes + mimosa + bloody mary = heaven

Short Stack Eatery - Mmm bloodys!

Mmm bloodys!

Short Stack Eatery

See all

Pancake Cafe - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...