I thought I posted this already but I can't find it... the food was ok but the service was awful. I ordered the #C off the menu which comes with a meat and cost $6.75 When I received my order, it was without the meat. When shared this information with young man who servicing my table, he went to resolve the issue, however a young lady came to our table asking for the receipt, to see if I actually order it. The person pur in D instead of C, that the cashier's mistake. Due to C & D being the same price, no one caught the mistake until I got my food. Instead of the young lady recognizing the mistake the cashier made and offering to bring me what I ordered, she wanted me to for a other order. I just said forget it... the food was not that good and the service was worse read more

5/5! I love this place. After looking at all the positive reviews, I had to give this place a try for breakfast. There was a little wait when arriving, but the lines move fairly quickly. There isn't an option to make a reservation or put a name down on a list, just first come, first serve. However, it does give you plenty of time to browse the menu, as there are a ton of options. When it's your turn in line, you grab a tray, drinks and then give your order and pay. The Food: I went with the Western Omelet with smothered Hashbrowns and a side of strawberry pancakes. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. The Omelet was had tons of filling and the hashbrowns were crisp. Nothing was overcooked at all. The pancakes were fluffy and the strawberries were fresh as well. The Service: Despite the long lines, you'll get through it fairly quickly as they try to keep the food coming out as fast as possible. There's plenty of seating, and they bring your food out to you when you paid for your order. The staff here are very friendly and welcoming as well. The food got to our table in a timely manner as well, even with the high traffic. Overall, a very good experience here. I'd highly recommend giving this breakfast spot a try. I'll definitely be back again! read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Strawberry Pancakes - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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I wouldn't say diner, but I wouldn't say it's a pinkies up kinda breakfast place. It's a Good Ol' 'Merican Breakfast at its best- for seriously. Here's the playbook: you get in, grab a tray and drinks, and peruse the menu. You order at the end of the line with the cashier and sit down and from there it's full service (so please do everyone a big favor and tip generously at the cashier because everyone here is fantastic and attentive). Food portions and pricing were so reasonable. Our little ones wanted chocolate chips with strawberries on their pancakes and waffles and they did not skimp on the toppings whatsoever (with huge bits of chocolate Inside the pancake and waffles and on top). My Monster Biscuit Sandwich was def sizable with flaky biscuit and perfectly seasoned hash on the side. We love how quickly we were served (super plus for families with little ones) and how attentive they are. The staff even had a high chair and color book set up before we sat down. Highly highly recommend this place guys. Note: you may spend longer waiting to order and eat than actually eating. We happened to get in before the breakfast rush and ordered and ate right away, but the rest of our group went around 9:30 and they waited an hour just to order. read more

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Absolutely a top breakfast choice for a reason! Service was so friendly and helpful, from the counter ordering to the staff checking on the tables to the manager walking around making sure guests were satisfied! Menu was large and customizable. We had pancakes to share and one huge homemade biscuit! Hubs had an omelet and cheese grits while I had eggs over medium with sausage. We were beyond full, the biscuit came home with us! A casual breakfast joint with a hometown feel in a beach town is everything you hope for. Would love to return someday! read more

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Stopped by for breakfast on Saturday morning. It was about a 20 minute wait to sit down but worth it! I had the berry crunch pancakes with sausage links, my husband had the monstrous country ham, egg and cheese sandwich with a side of gravy for dipping and we split a western omelet with fresh cut potato hash browns and toast just to try multiple things. The pancakes were light and fluffy and just perfectly cooked. The biscuit was truly monstrous in size. But the omelet was our favorite! We love omelets and this one was one of the best we've had. Definitely should be on everyone's breakfast list!! read more

Great food. I had waffles and they were just great ambiance. Service very prompt and professional

My favorite breakfast in the Outer Banks! We came at the peak time and waited an hour, but it was worth it! The crunchy monkey pancakes were amazing and had pecans and bananas added to the batter as well as on top. My husband got biscuits and gravy, which came with a side of hashbrowns. He ordered them loaded them loaded with cheese and bacon, and that's the way to go! So delicious! This is the second time I've visited and I've been so impressed with the staff! They are all so friendly! read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Crunch monkey pancakes, biscuits and gravy with loaded hashbrowns - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Me and my boyfriend came in the middle of October and had an absolutely AMAZING meal. The set up is a little strange by having you stand in line to order but we honestly loved being able to see the kitchen as we waited. I also wanted to commend the man taking our order. He was a goofy guy and you could tell he was trying to make every order personal and tried to make it an experience as well as he checked on us while we were eating(: I cant for the life of me remember his name but I think he said he put his kids through school while working there. If he sees this comment we were the couple who asked if the coconut was extra! (: Food is really really good!! Definitely would come again if we're in the area(: read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - French toast with strawberries, blueberries and coconut. Eggs and Bacon - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Food: gotta live a place that caters to large crowds but still makes their food cooked to order. Food is very good, presentation is excellent, pancakes topped with a dollop of butter is irresistible. Ambiance: lots of tables for all sorts of seatings, parties of 2 to 15 can enjoy a nice breakfast. Staff is super friendly at this location. From the moment we walked inside to the free coffee refills. Coming back to enjoy this place soon. read more

Our family did a brief overnight trip to the OBX and found this gem of a breakfast place. You get your drinks in a kind of buffet style, the order your food at the register and your given a table. Your food is then delivered to your table, drinks are refilled and whatnot by a waitress. Our family got a bit of everything, mushroom & cheese omelet, pancakes, french toast, hash browns, sausage and bacon and we all left with happy full tummies! Everything was full of flavor and definitely made fresh to order. Their coffee is local OBX coffee and it was great. The service was amazing! The waitresses were very attentive and the owner was working the register and had a great sense of humor. The ambiance was clean and cozy. read more

First morning in the OBX landed me here. Due to the name, I of course had to try the pancakes, which were tastefully salty and sweet with a spongey texture that dissolves on the tongue like cake. However, I would only imbibe in pancakes if real maple syrup was available... which I was happy to see it was, even if at $2 for 2oz (which I gladly pay... but if you're bothered by gas prices... go tap some maple trees and sell it here!) The sausage links were on the fattier side and wrinkled like an old man coming out of the cold ocean, but I'm not picky about sausage or old shriveled men. (Are you laughing yet or insulted? ;-) The omelette was the kind made by a thin layer of egg cooked up first with fillings thrown in after and rolled up like a burrito. The hasbrowns are a fresh potato flavor and chop with skins on, partially boiled then grilled and rested on the grill for a few crunchy bits. The sourdough is so close to white bread in flavor that it's hard to tell the difference, but thankfully the packaged jam containers are real fruit rather than high fructose with flavoring. Table servers kept our coffee and waters full and even gladly helped with some special requests. read more

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Stopped here for breakfast and the food was great! My dining companion and I both ordered the pancakes and really enjoyed them. The only odd thing is the cafeteria-style setup, which involves waiting in line (even though, in our case, we could see plenty of available tables), getting your drink and paying at the register. It seemed a little inefficient but if you're not in a hurry, then I'm sure it's no problem. Would recommend to anyone looking for a full breakfast experience! read more

Wow...What a warm welcome from the women who opened the door at 7a and there was a line of people waiting. Great way to start our experience. Caught a little off guard as it starts off as a cafeteria experience, so start reading the menu board above as when you get to the end you have to order. The cafeteria line is for drinks; juice, coffee or soft drinks. Once you order and pay, you sit with number. A waitress comes around refilling your coffee and asking if you want water. Food was delicious! Both our omelette a were very tasty. My wife got an egg white omelette with tomato & cheese and I got a sausage & cheese omelette. Both came with hash browns and toast. If we come back to OBX we will definitely come back. Highly recommend! read more

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We really liked this place. This was Donnie and I's first time in OBX and first breakfast spot and we were delighted. Now the first time we attempted to eat here we were deterred by the long line outside. The time, we arrived early. About 8ish. Don't let that deter you! Their business model is a little different. They do not seat you as soon as you arrive. It's sorta cafeteria style. The line is to collect your tray, utensils, drinks and place your order. Once you place your order, you are then seated. At no time during our ordering, being seated, or eating did we see the dining room full. As you are in line placing your order people are cycling out. The line moves pretty steadily. Plus we had Macy to talk to and remind Donnie to stop being Bossy. The staff were very friendly! Everyone seemed to enjoy their jobs and working there. You can see the kitchen as you prepare to place your order. It's very clean and orderly. Donnie says the food was "prepared with love". The menu is a pretty reasonable with an obvious focus on pancakes. (Hence the business name.) The pancakes were delicious. If you like crêpes, you'll love these. They are light and fluffy. Just perfect. If you like thick cut bacon... you may be a little disappointed. The bacon is thin but cooked nice and crispy. We alls had the eggs and grits. Donnie really enjoyed the eggs and would like to try the omelette next time. Prices are also very reasonable. The owner was there while we were there. You could see the pride he had in the restaurant as he oversaw his smooth running operations and worked alongside his staff read more

Love Love Love this place. We came here twice for a week's stay at OBX. You enter and stand in a line to get grab drinks and order at the cash register. It is kinda like a hotel resort. Then the waiter brings food over to the table. The service is great and very friendly. This place made my day. I had a Belgian waffle with chocolate chip and fresh strawberry. WOW It was so soft and very tasty. It was the best Belgian waffle that I have ever had. Highly recommended this place. read more

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The best biscuits with sausage gravy I ever had. We loved it so much that we went here twice during our OBX vacation. The staff were very friendly and they worked hard. The restaurant was very busy both times we went. There were a long line but it was worth it. read more

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First time at Stack em. The wait time was real good for Saturday am breakfast. The food was really amazeballs. I had french toast, bacon and side of taters. Excellent. The wife had biscuit, grits and hash browns. Excellent. Our daughter had banana choc chip pancakes. Excellent. A friend had the waffle and it was very good. The reduction on a star, a chef using bare hands to touch "all" food he had come in contact with during our visit. All other cooks and food handlers had gloves and/or used tongs. Service was impeccable! Thank You read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - French toast, hash browns, bacon and pancakes. - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Not what I expected... Once you walk in, you grab a tray. We're talking high school lunch style! You pick any drinks you want - juice out of the coolers, pour your own coffee, soda fountain. Then you grab silverware and order your meal at the register. They assign you a table to sit at based on how many are in your party, so you take your tray and number to that table. The food was DELICIOUS! I understand why we had to wait in a line out the door all the way into the parking lot. The wait was long, but the food was worth it! I highly recommend the Biscuits & Gravy. I wasn't a fan of the camp-style eating, but it was still a good experience! FYI, parking is atrocious! Get there early, or I recommend parking in a different lot and walking over. read more

From the moment my girlfriend and I walked in, we were loving the whole vibe of this spot. We were greeted by a lady, and she gave us a thorough rundown of how everything worked there. When we moved down the line, the gentleman at the register was super efficient & kind. I'm sure he runs into a lot of people, both local and out of towners, and he was fun to talk to also! Now on to the food- I got the Spanish Omelet, and boy, oh boy, was it everything I'd ever wanted! I got the potatoes with it and had them do it extra crispy. My girlfriend got the egg breakfast and also loved it a lot. I can't wait to go back and visit, although I'm sure during the summer there has to be a long wait. Worth it, in my opinion! read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Dementia friendly establishment (so sweet!!) - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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For a pancake place, I give this place 5 stars. You wait in line, then place your order, find your table, then they promptly bring your food out. There are so many staffers roaming around making sure that you have everything you need and also clearing dirty dishes out of the way. The food was very fresh and the pancakes and French toast are equally good. The hash browns seemed a little mushy to me so I didn't enjoy those but that didn't take from the meal overall. read more

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I'm normally not much of a breakfast person, but we stopped here one morning as my partner was in the mood for some French Toast. One of the nice things is that they also have multiple notices about food allergies and take precautions where possible, which is nice. --Food: I ended up getting a bacon and cheddar omelette with hash browns and gluten free toast. The grill was cleaned prior to toasting and the staff was familiar with Celiac. The actual omelette was super tasty and filled with plenty of bacon. I don't usually love hash browns but these were light and tasty. My partner got French toast with chocolate chips and pecans, with a side of bacon. She thought it was really great as well. --Cost: Pretty affordable. About $10 per plate, depending what you get, but everything was very tasty. --Atmosphere: It's a really cute / homey feeling establishment. The tables are pretty close to each other, so if that kind of thing bothers you, you might want it to go. This general area of OBX has some pretty hot spots, and this place is one of them. --Service: Fantastic! Staff was knowledgeable about Celiac (gluten autoimmune disease) and they bring your breakfast to you right at the table. Staff was also incredibly nice despite it being busy. (And busy it was!) Overall: If you want somewhere that's fancy with bells and whistles, this isn't the place for you. If you want somewhere with a good classic breakfast offering in a homey environment, definitely check them out. One of the better experiences we had in our OBX visit and we'll be back again! read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Bacon Cheddar Omelette. Did not skimp on the bacon, very tasty! [GF] - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Cannot wait till they open back up I will definitely be there! Old school cool great breakfast! Service was Top Notch very friendly staff and excellent food! read more

Should be 4.5 stars, but Yelp doesn't let you do that. This is a great breakfast place. The food was really good and the staff was very friendly. We had their granola and fruit bowl, scrambled eggs and the monster biscuit egg sandwich. The granola had a good flavor and was crunchy and crumbly. It held up to the yogurt and fruit. The monster biscuit egg sandwich was something else. It was a big biscuit with the egg and cheese folded in it. I added the country ham. It was so good. Beware that the biscuit doesn't hold up to eating as a sandwich. This is a good thing. The biscuit was fluffy and crumbly, but grilled a bit. The whole thing ends up as quite a mess, but a really good breakfast "sandwich". And don't forget the cheese grits - super good! Very much worth repeat visits. read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Monster biscuit egg sandwich, granola bowl and scrambled eggs with cheese grits (so good!). - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Family owned and extremely well managed. Very friendly with great food. Reasonably priced.

Owner is rude, not professional at all. I thought it was expensive for what you got. Have to go outside and back in if you need to use rest room. Six of us ordered but only five meals came out. Owner told us it was our fault but waitstaff said they been having trouble with computer. It happens that it was for my 83 year old father, like the five of us including my mom would order food but not him or for him. Owner never offered an apology or drink or kiss my foot. Just that we didn't order it. Anyway, my review is I won't go back nor would I recommend. read more

We had a large group of ladies. I had the western omelette that was covered in cheese and vegetables. I got a side of gravy with a huge biscuit. The gravy was perfectly peppered. We will come back! read more

This is a super casual, cafeteria-style place that's always jumping. The line outside moved really fast, and we were only waiting for about ten minutes. The food is good, fast, and the servers milling about keep refilling drinks and checking in on you. They get five stars for their sincere friendliness. I got the yogurt and granola bowl. It was nice, and they made it for me with unsweetened yogurt. read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Yogurt and granola bowl - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Very courteous staff and fast service and the food was delicious and filling. One location was a bit more popular than the other. P

We were here for vacation and decided to go out for breakfast. It was a very busy restaurant but the wait in the line was not too bad. I would say between 10-15 minutes. Recommend you show up a little after 7, when they open. But, we had ample time to decide what we wanted to order before getting to the cashier. So, you get a tray for your drinks and silverware then order/pay for your drinks/food. The food came out fairly quickly. The wait staff was very attentive and made sure our drinks were filled. All in all, very good experience. I had a veggie omelet with lots of vegetables. My husband had the biscuits and gravy. Great flavor and the biscuits were large and fluffy. We would come back when we visit the area again! read more

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Listen!!! This place is like being at grandma's house on the weekend waking up to breakfast!! Not only is the food good but the service is quick. I love the way that it is set up. You come in, grab a tray (per family or per check), grab a drink and tell them your order at the register. From there, they will bring you your order and you will have a full wait service. I ordered the short stack breakfast which consisted of 3 pancakes, eggs and bacon. I ordered my son the eggs and bacon breakfast which consisted of eggs, bacon, grits and an English muffin. We shared my pancakes. Both of us were greatly satisfied. Well I should say he 3 of us since I am 8 months pregnant, lol. The food was beyond delicious. When I got back to Florida, I was little upset that there was no Stack'em High here. Not sure when I'll be back but I definitely plan to come here again if I do. If you're in the area whether passing through or staying in one of the beach houses, please visit this place. You will not be sorry! read more

Never disappoints! Always great food awesome staff and service. Our favorite stop when we arrive at OBX and always fit in 2-3 visits. The pancakes and omelets were awesome this morning! read more

Have driven by this on several trips, but never stopped. So this year we tried it. Food was fabulous, presentation was delightful. Will definitely go again next time we're here. read more

We had the BEST experience & the food was phenomenal. The staff was so kind and attentive. We felt like we were a part of a family! 10/10 recommend and we will absolutely be back! Also the place was very clean and the staff was constantly cleaning. read more

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Wasn't expecting the self ordering system they had, but I understand why they do it! You walk in and grab a tray, your drinks, order food, & pay. Then when you seat everything will be brought to you and they provide refills as needed. Absolutely phenomenal with children. 3 different employees gave my 1 year old son attention to keep him happy in the restaurant setting! Pancakes are obviously to die for. I enjoyed their biscuits and gravy as well. Overall, we recommend & will be back in the future! read more

10/10, not a single thing that we ordered disappointed ! Family owned business All staffing was great ! Very organized in how they work :) read more

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This place is amazing! Food is great! People are very friendly and accommodating! This place has a system down and it runs like a well oiled machine! read more

Service was great. Everyone was so kind and attentive. Food was good. The hash browns were really tasty. I'd suggest the eggs. Sausage gravy was ok read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Biscuit and gravy with hash browns - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Hands down one of my favorite all-time breakfast spots. Excellent service and food. Highly recommend. ***** Everything is fresh and delicious. read more

I wish I could give this place more stars. From the service to the food it was one of our best meals the entire week. Our only regret is we didn't eat here everyday! It was a fast paced restaurant but watching the employees all work together like a well oiled machine was a sight to see! The hustle was all part of the experience but the food was amazing, best pancakes I've had in quite some time and those hashbrowns 10 outta 10 gotta get them when you eat here! read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Short stack with chocolate chips and strawberries. Smothered hashbrowns in the corner. - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

My first visit in years. And my first visit without my wife, who passed on in January. We made a habit of visiting the KDH location starting with our honeymoon 30 years ago. My wife, who was Greek, loved Stack 'Em High as much as I did and still do. My last visit was so long ago the owner Nick was at the grill while his folks handled the front of the house. Now, Nick and his wife handle the front of the house with a great team handling everything like a well oiled machine. Nothing has changed. Except, maybe, some "and so forth's",and, of course, pricing. Timeless proverbs still grace the beams. My son and I both ordered high stacks with two eggs and Bacon. I added a side of sausage and my son had blueberries and bananas baked into his hotcakes. Food made it quickly to the table the owner selected for us ( great crowd management). Food was excellent! Amazingly the cakes were steaming hot throughout consumption and when my son placed his in a to-go container. Tons of memories with my bride made this visit a little emotional. Stack 'Em High will again be among my OBX traditions moving forward. read more

Stack'em High Pancakes & So Forth - Breakfast! - Pancakes Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina