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    Stacks Pancake House

    3.9 (2k reviews)
    Open • 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kids tenders
    Maheen K.

    I have been here a couple of times now and have left feeling disappointed each time. This last time around, I went in on a random Monday around 10am. They were definitely constantly busy. The servers can use some serious training on customer service. I mean I ever smiled at one while waiting for my daughter to use the restroom, but instead got an uncomfortable glare. The hot chocolate that we ordered came to the table cold. My mom took one sip and told them. They had two servers come hold the cup and give us dirty looks and be like what do you want us to do. Finally taking it back and bringing another one. The attitude of multiple servers sucked! Not to mention their food was bland. My dish needed everything more. I was hungry so ate what I could, but honestly it was sub par. My daughter's chicken was half on the burnt side. We ended up taking the breading off to give her the bland chicken inside. This place is always packed and I have yet to discover why. Food is mediocre at best and service is subpar.

    Eggs & Portuguese Sausage with pancakes
    Jamee S.

    Great food. Huge servings. The menu is Hawaiian/Filipino-inspired breakfast flavors like ube, guava, spam and Portuguese sausage. They have a small indoor seating area but lots of tables outside. I am very impressed with how clean the outside is. There were always 2-3 people bussing and wiping tables. Amazing! These ladies need a raise! Ordering is easy. They have a giant menu on the wall so if you're not up at the counter yet, you can decide while browsing the breakfast and lunch choices. By the time I finished ordering, a long line had formed around 10AM. Food came out fairly quickly. We ordered: * 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon with pancakes * 2 eggs, Portuguese sausage with pancakes * Loco Moco with spam Everything was delicious and filling! This is the type of place you want to keep returning to so you can try all the different Belgian waffles, pancakes, crepes, fried rice, etc. I really wanted a Belgian waffle but I was so full from my Loco Moco! Next time. :)

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    N H.

    I've eaten here twice now and the food and service are exceptional! Food: pancakes , waffles and ribeye delicious ! Highly recommended Service : friendly and helpful Tip: get there early on the weekends very busy

    Kalbi a d eggs and ube pancakes.
    Harry B.

    Was great! It reminded me of Hawaii. I really enjoy good Ube and they did Ube right. I tried their cow and eggs and the cow beef was spot on. And I had a side of the Ube pancakes and they were decadent. I would recommend for anybody to try them. The service was welcoming. It was friendly and definitely inspired me to want to go back. Thanks for the great breakfast. Look forward to the next visit.

    Loco Moco
    Linh N.

    It was pretty crowded on a Saturday morning but line moves fairly fast! Service was great ans they have many tables inside and outside. 1. Loco moco (3/5): the gravy was on the sweeter side to my liking and the meat was a big dry. Not sure if I'll get this again 2. Egg benefit pork (4/5): this one was good but on this day the eggs were not running. They overcooked it a little so I was abit sad about that. The pork was also a bit drier for some reason. Potatoes were good tho!

    Left - Ice Iced Latte + Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs + Iced Dino Milo + Loco Moco
    Hannah N.

    Sunday brunch and we came at the perfect time no line and we got seated right away. I suggested this spot to my boyfriend while we were doing some Trader Joe's shopping nearby, and it didn't disappoint. He loved the food and said he'd definitely come back to try more items. This place is an OG spot for me growing up in OC, especially around Irvine. We ordered the chicken fried steak and loco moco with drinks iced Milo Dino and an iced latte. Everything was about an 8.5/10. Servers were very nice ! We sat outside and it was a good timing to be seated outside was a perfect weather

    Guava Toffee French Toast
    Caitlin V.

    Sadly, I was really disappointed with my food this time around. My Guava Toffee French Toast was just okay. I didn't care for the sauce. What was really disappointing was the Spam Musubi. There was way too rice compared to the small slice of spam and piece of seaweed you get. And I could barely taste the sauce, so mine was really dry.

    Prime Rib Loco Moco
    Brittany E.

    Stacks Pancake House is a great casual brunch spot with a relaxed, welcoming vibe. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and the setup is simple and efficient--you order at the front counter and take a number if you're dining in, or wait for your food if you're doing takeout. You can also order online for takeout. We ordered the Captain Crunch Nut French Toast, and it definitely stood out to us --perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and just the right amount of sweetness when paired with the syrup. My husband ordered the Prime Rib Loco Moco for $28, a weekend-only special, and it was absolutely worth it. The portion was generous, with a full 12 oz of prime rib served with egg and rice. The food came out quickly, and the service was friendly and efficient. Even my husband, who doesn't usually crave brunch, said we should come back more often. Overall, a solid brunch spot with great food and smooth service. Definitely worth checking out!

    Ed L.

    Stacks Pancake House reminded me of Aloha Stacks I visited at Mission Viejo and RSM. Similar menu, similar style of ordering and serving. The Culver location has many tables outdoors shared by eateries nearby. I enjoyed the CBH omelette I ordered. It came with a small serving of salsa which is pretty tasty. I had a bite of Portuguese sausage which is good too. There is only one size of coffee available but you can get free refill if you want to take the time to see the cashier at the counter. The ordering line could be long depending on when you arrive. Fortunately it moves pretty fast. We were able to grab a couple of adjacent tables for our large party. Overall it was a good breakfast experience.

    Stacks Irvine location
    Chad T.

    The food is amazing! Service, ambience are amazing. The service is prompt! Our food was hot and delicious. This was our first time at this establishment. We will be back!!! Spread the word about this great place!

    Big metal piece in the burrito

    I'm sad to leave this 1-star review. We have been ordering delivery from the Irvine location for about 6 years. We enjoy the food and our kid loves their French toast. However, we had an issue with a breakfast burrito a few weeks ago that had a big metal piece in it. I almost broke my tooth... It looked like a commercial food bag tied (shown on the picture) fell into the food during prep. I've reached out to the restaurant via their "info" and their Instagram page. I sent follow up email and a message. I waited longer than I probably should have. They didn't bother to respond. It was a simple customer service issue with very simple resolution - reply to the email, recognize the issue and offer a resolution. Instead, here we are... We might or might not order from Stacks Pancake House again, but we feel our patronage wasn't appreciated at all. This is a privately owned business, and we are disappointed in their customer service or the luck there of...

    Our mother's day brunch.
    Kenny B.

    This place is clean and has plenty of seating. Also to mention if inside the restaurant is full there's plenty of seating outside too and the servers will being the food to your table as they give you a number locater to put on your table. The food was so ono (delicious)!!! It came out hot and fresh. The Kalua pork had good flavor with the perfect hint of saltyness to it, as what Kalua Pork should be. The mac salad was on point with the right balance of mayonnaise. The omlette also had good flavor the only downside of the omlette was that it seemed thin. We're used to getting omlettes that are fluffy, but overall the flavor of the Kalua Pork was what made our meal good. The Spam Musubi had great flavor with the Teriyaki sauce glazed on it and the Spam with fried perfectly. We will definitely be back to try out some of the other onolicious looking items on the menu.

    Amarah E.

    The food was good, but kind of overpriced. The waffles were not crunchy at all, which was a little disappointing. Service is ok, not great. The line to order was pretty long, but there was plenty of seating.

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    I had the breakfast burrito and it was delicious.I couldn't eat the other half is so big.I'm definitely coming back

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    Ask the Community - Stacks Pancake House

    Does this location serve Coke from its fountain? Our location switched to Pepsi.

    Do they Take reservations?

    No, it's a fast casual restaurant so first come first seat; there are indoor and outdoor dining.

    Are the Ube pancakes available here?

    Yes they are

    Did you change the coconut syrup? The consistency and flavor have not been right the last two times we were there. Embarrassing because we rave about the coconut syrup and took friends. It was really NOT GOOD.

    I have noticed it also being more "watered down" but haven't tried it since.

    Is breakfast served all day?

    Yes, as long as they are open.

    Anyone try their musubi and if so, what are your honest thoughts?

    Funny you should ask....less than a month ago I ordered the Misubi. It had MAPLE SYRUP on no not teriyaki. I called and spoke with Patty. "Ok come back and I will leave a note, we will give you another one" So thats what I did I came back when I… 

    Does this business do curbside orders? Will they deliver takeout to your car?

    I'm not 100 percent but I am sure if you call them they will bring it to your car, they have friendly staff and mindsets. Just remember to tip for the extra service!

    Are the waffles and pancakes vegan? What other vegan options do they have?

    Is this place open for dine in yet?

    Not as of 7/18 per governors orders for California. However outdoor seating is available.

    Do they take phone orders? I saw someone ask this same question and someone answered "yes," but also that they don't answer the phone, so wondering if this has changed. Or do…

    I'm not sure if they take phone orders but they do take online orders.

    Are they open 4th of July?

    Yes...😀

    Is this location closed? Friends say they aren't answering the phone? I called myself several times and same issue. Thanks!

    It's open. They just don't answer the phone.

    Are you dog friendly/accommodating?

    There's outside seating for dogs :)

    Are the pancakes and waffles dairy free?

    I don't believe they are. Many choices so that may be an option.

    I'm getting dragged here tomorrow. Any vegan options?

    The waffles are not vegan. The menu online states "egg battered". #veganforLIFE ?? I am headed ti Stacks right now and will probably end up drinking a glass of OJ and a side of fruit. ???????

    Are there any gluten free breakfast places around Anaheim CA, that servers gf pancakes and such? Tired of fruit.

    Flappy Jack's Pancake House in Orange has a ton of gluten free pancakes AND waffles. They are amazing!

    Do they sell alcohol?

    No

    Any gluten free items?

    Yes. Gluten free pancakes and waffles (dietary only).

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