We came to Catalina Island for the day, and Pancake Cottage was our first stop for breakfast. There was a long line when we arrived, but the wait was only about 30-40 minutes and moved surprisingly fast. Our server was very friendly and took the time to explain the menu before we ordered. The chilaquiles were authentic and delicious, especially paired with the fresh side of beans. The pancakes were fluffy, buttery, and cooked perfectly. The restaurant was clean, the staff was welcoming, and we enjoyed a nice view of the island while dining. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend stopping by for breakfast. The only downside was the waiting area. There was quite a bit of luggage from other guests, so you need to watch your step to avoid tripping over straps or bags. Other than that, it was a great visit and a place worth checking out when you're in Catalina. read more

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Food: I ordered the Country Squire Combo, which comes with eggs, sausage/bacon, hash and pancakes. The sausage was nicely flavored and cooked. The hash was OK--would have liked more of a crisp to it and seasoning. And the pancakes... the texture threw me off a bit. It was kind of bread-y and not as fluffy as you'd expect. My partner ordered the Chorizo Sizzler, which, as the name suggests, came out of the kitchen smoking on a sizzling plate. As the heart of the dish, the chorizo actually had a nice flavor to it--it was just drowned in a sea of thickly cut potato wedges. Service: No complaints. Ambiance: While there was a sprinkle of decor throughout, I couldn't tell what the vibe was from this place--rustic? However, it felt lively at breakfast--all tables were filled, both inside and out. read more

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Very slow service and barely acknowledged when we got in or took our order. Not the cleanest bathroom and food was not worth that wait - almost one hour including 15m to be seated. Despite the name seems more like a place for drinks than for food. read more

I honestly genuinely enjoyed the banana chocolate chip pancakes and the sausages that came on the side. The eggs were a little bland but the apple juice was very tasty (preferred it over the OJ) . Our server was very attentive and kept checking in on us making sure everything was okey! I would say they just need to work a little bit more on their atmosphere to make the place feel a little more warmer. read more

really cute spot! one of the first restaurants you'll see when walking towards the main area. we had a pretty big group, but they were able to accommodate all of us. got the tuna sandwich, and it was good 8/10! i would prefer mine with less sprouts. family said they very much enjoyed their chicken and waffles. servers were nice and helpful. they only serve bottled water ($2 per), so do keep this in mind! would definitely come back :) read more

Pancake Cottage - tuna sandwich (no tomatoes) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

If you're a tourist, definitely come here for breakfast! Very nice restaurant. We got sat down immediately after checking with the hostess. A lot of tables. Gets very packed within the first hour of opening. The food came out really fast for being busy. It was delicious! We got the French Toast Combo and Denver Omelette. Our server was nice and service was pretty good. Keep in mind, the restaurant does not serve tap water, only bottled. The cups are also smaller compared to the taller glasses, so ration! read more

Pancake Cottage - French Toast Combo and Denver Omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

Absolute trash. The eggs taste like they are from a continental breakfast and are watery with zero seasoning. I asked for crispy hash browns and they arrived raw. The lox bennie was disgusting slop salmon. Save your wallet and stomach and do not come here. They also take forever to serve up this mush, not sure what they are doing back there but it certainly isn't cracking fresh eggs or crisping up hashbrowns. read more

Amazing Bloody Mary and pancakes! Perfect place to stop before or after the ferry as it's just steps away. They also have bar seating which is great when there's a long wait! The chilaquiles are also super tasty. read more

Pancake Cottage - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

This was my second visit here. It's the closest breakfast spot to the boat terminal. It's right next to the second golf cart rental place. I arrived just past 7 am (when they open) and made a run here because the placed filled up within minutes after I arrived. At first they were short staffed, but more staff quickly arrived. Still, there were waits to order and especially for the food to arrive. There was one waiter who was hustling more than the others. I was told to put my luggage by the host stand, unwatched. Later I moved it to my table without incident or obstruction for security reasons. I ordered the Country Squire combo--pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns and bacon or sausage. The pancakes were okay but the cup of syrup was inadequately small. The hashbrowns and bacon could have been crispier. Note that this restaurant, like all the restaurants in Avalon, does not serve free tap water, you must buy a bottle. This has been an unwritten rule here for years; I always bring my own water bottle. An okay meal, but my first choice for breakfast in Avalon is the Lobster Trap, which now also opens at 7 am. I would choose Pancake Cottage over Original Jack's, however. read more

Seemed good - packed for sure. Bustling with a brunch crowd. A lot of good things on the menu, so took me a while to decide. Opted for breakfast since they were a breakfast place. Took a while. Then bf's eggs were cold, told the guy and before you could say quick like a catalina fox, he had another plate of hot eggs on the table. I had a tiny bit of shell in my eggs, but at least they were warm. Everything was ok. Not great, but it's a good location, and we enjoyed our time and food. read more

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Make sure to arrive early because I believe there is always a wait here. We put our names down for a table around 11a and our table was ready a little before 12p! Service was very direct, we came on a holiday (Valentine's day) so it's understandable Chilaquiles came with beans, rice, and avocado. Great portion. Nothing much to say about it because it was just alright. It wasn't spicy or outstanding. Chicken fried steak was same; there are better out there. It came with a side of hashbrowns which were a little hard, not soft and crispy as one would expect. Everything was just alright. Nice coastal view here. Overpriced but it is an island so keep that in mind - it is a couple dollars for bottled water read more

Pancake Cottage - Chilaquiles Chicken fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

On 06/30/26, I spent time on Catalina Island and had breakfast at the "Pancake Cottage" on Crescent Ave. I have eaten at this restaurant since 1989 and it is delicious every time. It's one of the first restaurants you see on the boardwalk. If you are looking for a delicious & hearty breakfast, try the Pancake Cottage. It never disappoints. The customer service is good. Back in the day it was nice to see the owners working at their old age. Always professional. The restaurant always has a line waiting but it seems to move pretty quick. I highly recommend this restaurant. After eating there you will definitely need some movement. There are plenty of activities to do on the island. Take a nice stroll while walking alongside the ocean. The Pancake Cottage is only open for breakfast and lunch which gives you plenty of time for a nice stroll or shop for some unique items in the island stores. If you are looking for a challenge, try Miniature Golf. It's a fun way to burn some calories while having fun. read more

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Came here on a sunday and it was pretty busy but luckily the restaurant had 2 sides so the wait went by faster than the quoted time. I ordered the california bennie and it was okay. There wasn't anything special about it, the hollandaise sauce didn't stick out to me and required hot sauce to aid the flavors. Unfortunately they were having issues with their fryer and couldn't make some items on their menu such as the fried chicken. But I also requested for my hashbrowns to be well down and they said that wasn't possible either. FYI, water is not free on the island, so they will change you at the restaurant if you request it. If I'm back on the island, I'll probably try a different spot but nonetheless this was a good experience. read more

Pancake Cottage - Menu 9/2025 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

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Breakfast spot located in downtown Avalon. It is about a 10th of a mile from the tender pier when you get off the cruise ship. We came here at about 9:30 AM on a Tuesday morning. It was not crowded, but quickly filled up. The waitstaff was very nice and accommodating. I have the pecan waffle for my meal. It was delicious. My spouse had the country gravy chicken and said his meal was OK. The restaurant offers beautiful views of the water. read more

Pancake Cottage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

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One of the best eateries here at Catalina Island is Pancake Cottage Breakfast & Lunch. We ate here for breakfast 9am on a Sunday. We didn't wait long about 5 minutes before our party of 11 was seated. Pancake Cottage Breakfast & Lunch serves delicious breakfast and also provided excellent customer service. Not to mention perfect scenery and ambiance. You're looking at the ocean and the Main Street feeling the breeze while eating breakfast and drinking their Kona coffee. Our order consists of everything from their Signature Dishes, Combos, Omelets and Scrams as well as Bennies. We ordered Lox N' Bagel, Country Squire Combo, Breakfast Burrito, California Bennie, Chicken N' Waffles and Florentine Bennie. All our meals were prepared fresh, hot and delicious. All our food was delivered within 20 minutes of ordering. They brought our order out all at the same time. We can't wait to go back here in December. read more

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After a hike we stopped here for breakfast as we were craving pancakes. We got the blueberry pancakes and french toast. Oddly both didn't have much flavor. Was a bummer since we had worked up an appetite. We were seated quickly and our order was taken quickly, but wanted these to taste good. Also bottled waters were $2 each. read more

Eggs Benedict was terrible. Terrible service, my breakfast arrived when my five guests were almost finished. Never going there again.

Arrived to Avalon for our wedding anniversary on a Sunday morning and jumped right into this restaurant. There was seating available at the bar so we sat quickly by the window and ordered immediately. Great start to the day. Of course we had to have mimosas on our special day (something we would do on sundays before baby boy came around). Unfortunately, but to be expected at an island restaurant, the food took some time to prepare. I would say about 30 min or so, but we were in no rush. Our bartender made the whole experience so pleasant! Shout out to Sergei (hope I spelled that right) for the fun conversation and the fun mimosa mix. We ordered pretty basic breakfast items.. but I have to say the bacon was my favorite. Cooked to perfection and not super salty. Sometimes it's just the simple things done right. read more

Pancake Cottage - Belgian waffle combo w/ scrambled eggs and cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

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The staff is absolutely so lovely as always and welcoming. Times have changed here on the island, though that's for sure. It's missing that old school dining experience. It feels a little sterile and not warm and cozy. We miss the good all days. The food was tasty. They even have gluten-free options. Had the pancakes-they tasted a little greasy, maybe cooked on an overused grill. It had a meat and oil flavor But overall an amazing experience we try to get here every time we come over to the Avalon. Looking forward to some of the new places that are opening around the corner with same staff.. See ya soon read more

Pancake Cottage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

We stopped in for breakfast after getting tired of cruise buffet food, and the friendly staff seated us quickly. One thing to know about this location: if it's cold outside, bring a jacket. It was freezing inside, and even the staff were bundled up. At this price point, I'd expect the restaurant to keep the dining room comfortably heated. The food itself was good, though not exceptional enough to make this a must-visit spot. The Bloody Marys were decent, but not everyone in our group received their drink orders, which was disappointing. We had a large party, and between the mix-ups and how cold it was inside, we were eager to finish eating and head back outside just to warm up. read more

0stars would be better, for starters, customer service from the guys was horrible they act like they didn't want to be here, food took 20 minutes to get to my table for some raw eggs and one piece of bacon. Prices are extremely high, food was mid at best, and they had the audacity to add there own tips to our check! read more

Pancake Cottage - Added a tip for themselves - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

This place was recommended to us by our taxi driver and it didn't disappoint. As soon as we arrive without reservations, we receded on a Saturday morning no sooner did we order our food. It was coming to our table. The place is small, but quaint, clean and ran like a well oiled machine . The food was delicious. I got the country fried steak, scrambled eggs and potatoes and my boyfriend got the chicken and waffles w/pecans omg so delicious. The food was so good. We ordered in from this restaurant the next day and enjoyed it in our room. We ordered the exact same thing.. a must try if you're on Catalina Island read more

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Visiting Catalina for a long weekend and of the three breakfast places that we tried this was our favorite of the three. It has a beautiful location right across from Avalon Bay so you have a great view of the water while dining. It was quite busy when we arrived for our 9:30 Friday morning breakfast but we didn't have to wait very long. They have a pretty large menu filled with a lot of great options and the other diners around us seemed like they were enjoying their meal as well. Pricing is fair and our server was very polite. The restaurant is actually larger on the inside than it looks on the outside so there are plenty of seating options. The food was pretty good, not quite as good as the breakfast you will get over in the mainland, but for a little island breakfast spot it was really enjoyable. For my meal I ordered the Chorizo Sizzler and enjoyed it. I wish there would have been more chorizo and a little bit less onions but still overall it was a really nice meal. I also got a coffee and thought it was strong and tasty. I would recommend to anyone visiting the island and I would stop in again next time I visit Catalina. read more

Pancake Cottage - Chorizo Sizzler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

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Loved coming here. The food was amazing, the service was quick and nice. We got sat very quick as well , everything was extremely reasonably and it's located so quick to the boats so it's not far from anything. Over all 10/10 and I can't wait to come again soon. read more

Pancake Cottage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

I picked up breakfast at the Pancake Cottage on Catalina Island, and overall, it was a pretty good experience. The breakfast was reasonably priced, although I wish they had a better selection of omelets and allowed you to build your own with at least three vegetables without charging for each additional item. On the positive side, they do stuff their omelets with lots of meat, which I really enjoyed. I got full, the food tasted good, and that was great. However, they took a little longer than I would have liked to bring the check, and we had to ask them for it. Other than that, it was a good experience and one of the tastier meals on the island. read more

Pancake Cottage - Omelet was tasty. Build your own! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

The pancakes taste like if they had been put in the microwave and are not even fluffy they taste very doughy and it doesn't seem like it's cooked all the way through hostly did not like the pancakes read more

I really wanted to like this place, especially since it was our first time visiting Catalina Island, but unfortunately our experience didn't reflect the reputation. We came in with family and asked if we could be accommodated at a larger table since my partner is very tall and we wanted him to be more comfortable. The staff refused, and THE HOST assisting our server, Violeta, responded with "bruh" and gave us a dismissive look, which immediately made things feel uncomfortable. While the service itself was fast, the overall atmosphere didn't feel welcoming. The food looked great when it arrived, but sadly it lacked flavor. We chose to stay and give it a fair chance instead of walking out, but the experience never improved. This was meant to be a special visit for us, and it ended up being disappointing. I hope management takes this as constructive feedback and works on improving both customer service and quality. read more

Pancake Cottage - Chilaquiles (only have red) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

OK, it's vacation. But only once. SERVICE = 5 stars LOCATION = 5 stars Nice to be close to the water and super early in the morning. Outside seating is great early before the crowds come in. PANCAKES = 2 stars GLUTEN FREE!! The one thing they have going for them is a gluten free option. And the pancake mix (seems similar to King Arthur) REGULAR FLOUR PANCAKES. This morning were not great. Gummy and undercooked. Seemed like the batter didn't have much of a chance before going on the heat. FRUIT really nice selection of seasonal fruit. Orange juice concentrate. Pass. Industrial maple flavored syrup. (But my daughter says on separate occasions their chilaquiles have been tasty) PRICE Expensive. Not worth a second time, but it's a full vacation breakfast if you know what you're in for. read more

For the long line it had today, we got in pretty quick; it took about 10-15 min so that was very lovely also considering it was super hot today. The food was delicious! And the orange juice hit the spot in the AM read more

Pancake Cottage - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

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Definitely a very open and cute place to grab a very filling and satisfying breakfast. I love how warm and soft the French toast was. read more

Pancake Cottage - French toast combo & eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

Best sit down breakfast spot we tried. Food was delicious! We had a table in the window which was very nice. We are vegetarian and had make-your-own omelettes, a Florentine Benedict, as well as sharing a fresh hot stack of pancakes at the end (best I've had in awhile). read more

Super close to the ferry. Got a table at 730am and it was already pretty packed! Sat immediately. Fast service and everything comes out quickly. Everything tastes really healthy which is great! However they kind of need a little more salt or seasoning! Basic American food when it came to taste but lots of kudos for healthiness. Got the fit omelette and it filled me up. They keep your table really clean by bussing as much as possible. Which is good cos tables are kind of small and crammed. read more

Pancake cottage worst food and worst service. You're just a number and they know you're not gonna be back. Do not waste your time.

The food was fresh, flavorful and the service was great! Jose was our server and we had a party of 7 people and he was very attentive. I am a server myself so I am very picky with the level of service when I am out to restaurants and Jose met all my expectations!! We stayed on the island for almost a week. We tried another breakfast place and it was HORRIBLE!!! The food tasted old. When on the island, the Pancake Cottage is a must try! Also try the pancake breakfast shot, it was amazing!! read more

Pancake Cottage - Pancake breakfast shot! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

Delicious breakfasts with big portions. I had the biscuits and gravy combo, which came with eggs (I had scrambled eggs), potatoes, and bacon or sausage. It was a nice satisfying breakfast. I also tried the chicken fried steak and chorizo. Both were great as well. Service was wonderful! read more

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So good! The waffles were the best, but the French toast and pancakes were also very good. The sausage, bacon, and scrambled eggs were tasty. The fried chicken batter was well seasoned. The service was fast and thorough. The door near our table was open which was a bit chilly. read more

Breakfast really is the start of your day and Pancake cottage is a perfect way to go! There was a small wait but once you're seated every thing else comes super fast. We had a really good time and the outdoor seating in July was perfect. read more

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Service was quick and the food was delicious! Large portions and everyone loved their orders. Pancakes, the chicken and waffles, and the breakfast burrito were enjoyed. read more

The pancakes and mimosas did not disappoint! We arrived around 930 and there was no wait! The service was good and we actually took some pics of the decor so we can make a sign for home. read more

Pancake Cottage - Waiting on chocolate and banana pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Avalon, California

Breakfast options in Avalon are slightly limited compared to lunch and dinner. Aside from two cafés, this and one other spot seemed to be the only sit down breakfast restaurants that were open early daily. We chose to come here because the recent reviews were slightly better than the other restaurant. They had a good sized menu that offered a variety of classic diner breakfast foods. I was torn between the belgian waffle and the eggs benedict, but ended up going with the benedict because I was craving hash browns. The benedict itself was good, the eggs cooked perfectly and the bacon and avocado plentiful. The hollandaise could've used a little more flavor, but overall it was pretty good. The hash browns unfortunately were pretty bland and very burnt tasting. They did a good job hiding that they were burnt by putting that side down on the plate, but wow was that all you could taste. Similar to most restaurants on the island, they did not have tap water, but you could purchase bottled water. Luckily we had learned our lesson and brought our waters with us. I saw some negative reviews about the service, but didn't have that experience at all. Everyone was polite and friendly. If this were a spot back home I'd probably give it 3 stars, but for the limited offerings on the island this is a good breakfast option if you want a more substantial sit down breakfast. read more

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