The Original Pancake House is a Birmingham classic, and for good reason! Their food is predictable, delicious, and well-priced. In addition to this, the staff is friendly and pretty flexible on accommodations. I visited on a Wednesday morning, and there were about 7 other tables filled. In the past, when I went on a weekend, I usually had to wait around 15-20 minutes for a table, so if you are able to, I recommend visiting on a weekday. Today I got the vegan sausage, eggs, and pancake combination. It came with two eggs, two pieces of sausage, and three pancakes, which was plenty of food. I ended up bringing home my leftover pancakes, and they heated up quite nicely in the microwave when I ate them later. They also provide ramekins for different sauces and syrups if you want to bring any home, which was very nice. Our server was very kind and proactive at refilling water, checking on us, and getting the check to us quickly, especially because he knew that we had to leave relatively quickly. I also love the ambiance of The Original Pancake House. The seating, artwork, and general atmosphere provide a sense of hominess and southern charm. The seating can be a bit cramped, and I think it's better to have party sizes less than eight, otherwise you may get turned away or have to sit at separate tables. Overall, I highly recommend The Original Pancake House, especially if you are taking someone who has never been to Birmingham before; it's a classic for a reason! read more

The Original Pancake House - pancakes, eggs, vegan sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I hadn't been to The Original Pancake House in years, mainly because Birmingham now has so many great breakfast options. But I was craving their pancakes and breakfast potatoes, and they did not disappoint. Everything was just as delicious as I remembered. There was about a 20-minute wait to be seated because they were busy, but to me, that's a good sign, it clearly means people enjoy the food. I waited patiently, and it was worth it. My waiter was very accommodating and kept my coffee cup filled, which I always appreciate. I definitely won't wait so long to return next time. I'll be back soon! read more

The Original Pancake House - Silver Dollar Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I'm still sitting at the table writing this because it is that good! We were road tripping through Birmingham and decided to hit up a local spot for breakfast. The pancakes live up to the hype! I got just a basic breakfast plate of eggs, ham (delicious) and the buttermilk pancakes. Yummmmm! The price was $12 but it was fixed fast and hot. If I ever come back to the city I'm definitely stopping by. read more

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It's like your Waffle House experience but better! Of the two pancakes we ordered, we loved the blueberry pancakes the most. We also ordered eggs and bacon with our meal. Despite the busy crowd, our server was attentive, which really shows why this place is such a well-loved Birmingham staple. read more

The Original Pancake House - Blueberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Came here twice in one weekend. I know I know super greedy right!! Wait time for seating was not long. Our server was pretty fast with getting to us and answering any questions that we had about it the menu. I tried the peaches and cream pancakes with the I believe meat lovers omelette. Both were great. I didn't finish the omelette, it was pretty huge. My friend had the bacon pancakes, grits and some scrambled eggs. He tore it up you all ! Safe to say, we shall be back for some other options. read more

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- [ ] The Original Pancake House 1931 11th Ave (Trisha) Sunday morning - it was busy! We only had a 5 min wait - because staff here kept things organized and moving. Received friendly pleasant greeting and service from the host team. Trisha was our server and she charmed with her southern drawl and kept our coffee vibes flowing. The food was very good and reasonably priced. Just wanted something light to keep me going but not make me so full and sleepy. Went for the biscuit breakfast sandwich with egg, bacon & cheese, and it was a perfect size. Also got the Swedish pancakes but I couldn't finish all of it. Would come back in a heartbeat. read more

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Everything was amazing here great food great service and overall well ambience. Would I recommend going here yes I would!

This is the 2nd or 3rd time I've had a piece of hair in my food. No, it's not mine and no I didn't tell management. I probably should have. They should make their employees wear hair nets because obviously they do not. I'm usually always here on someone else's cravings, so I suffer through it. My food is usually good though and so is the service. But finishing my plate only to find hair at the bottom and underneath the food turns me off. read more

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Went here have recently moving to the area and heard it was a staple here in Bham so decided to try it. Overall great experience, I went during the week later in the morning so it wasn't too busy and the service was fast. I got a pretty basic breakfast but it was all really good. I did think the pancakes were a little over hyped but I may have just gotten the wrong kind. Cool location and feels like an old school diner almost. read more

The Original Pancake House - Chocolate chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Lies, oh the lies...we came here on Veterans Day, under the belief that they had a menu for veterans and offering something for free like other place. We didn't just assume this, it was announced on the internet. Only after we were seated were we told that they do not and never have offered anything for veterans. Restaurant decor was bland and dated. The menu just thrown together. It took too long to get what we ordered and the price isn't worth it. However, the service was excellent. read more

The Original Pancake House - Announcing free veterans meal. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Service was awesome, friendly efficient Buckwheat pancake were the nostalgic taste I was yearning for Eggs scrambled just as ordered Bacon hearty and flavorful Coffee was sturdy and truck stop grade ( harsh and strong) Restaurant is well worn and a bit grubby, restrooms as well. Time for a spruce up and deep clean, IMO read more

Service was quicker and my server was kind. I did not enjoy the eggs as much as the bacon and pancakes. The bacon was cooked to perfection and the pancakes tasted delicious with the strawberries. I went during lunch time on a Tuesday and it wasn't crowded. I was in and out within 20 minutes read more

The Original Pancake House - Strawberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Had an early appointment so I left early to beat rush hour traffic! They open early so I got to sit and enjoy breakfast near my Dr's office. My service was ok since someone called in and they were short staff. My server did his best but he had many tables, including some regulars. My pancake was as I remembered and my dog enjoy Her's when I got home! read more

This location is in such a beautiful part of historical Birmingham. Every time that I've been there, it's always been busy. The staff are hard-working and provide great service. Our server this time was name Chris. He did an amazing job and made sure that we had a great breakfast service. The prices are a little bit higher than some of your breakfast places, but it's well worth it! Everybody's food was delicious and served hot. I hope to come back to this location and try lots of their great selections! read more

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Walking in you're greeted with an older style diner. Nostalgic if you're from an era where these types were common. Once seated the staff was quick and friendly. Coffee and heavy cream to start. A very full menu and generous portions. I opted for the meat omelet with pancakes. It was huge! Comes with 3 pancakes but I only wanted one. I could only eat half, well chose to only eat half as not to over eat! If you are in the Birmingham five points area and want a wonderful breakfast, THIS IS THE PLACE! Will definitely be back when in the area! 10/10 would highly recommended! read more

The Original Pancake House - 3meat omelette and pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I'm a little biased because this place is one of my favorite breakfast spots. I love how fast I can get in and out even if they're really busy. The service is always amazing. When I visited today, we were seated shortly after we walked in. I ordered coffee to drink and the sausage and eggs which comes with pancakes. I'm always nervous that my order will be messed up because I'm a substitution queen, but everything came out just how I ordered it. I swapped the buttermilk pancakes for sourdough because it's significantly less calories for more food. I also swapped the pork sausage out for turkey sausage, and I ordered my eggs scrambled well. Everything came out perfectly. The sausage and eggs come with 2 eggs, two pieces of sausage and three buttermilk pancakes. Because I swapped for sourdough, I got five pancakes instead of three. Of course I couldn't eat it all, but that just means more for later. Unfortunately, I attacked my food before I remembered that I needed to photograph it, but I was able to take pictures after I'd already dug in. read more

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Delicious and they have gluten free options. It's hard to find good gluten free options for breakfast.

You have to pay those crooks at Municipal Parking to get a space anywhere near there. Add minimum $20 to your meal, because if you underestimate the wait (which is long here) the fine is $115. While I think the food and service are good, there is just no way I'd ever eat here again. There are lots of great restaurants in town that you can park near for free. read more

The Original Pancake House - Parking fine for the extra 27 minutes. This was after paying $10 to park for an hour. Never again. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Some friends and I came here on a Saturday morning. Post workout so we were ready to do some damage!!! All of your party must be present before they will seat you. I added my name to a short list and we were seated shortly after my friends arrived. The hostess was pleasant and appeared to genuinely enjoy her job. Loved this! Our server, Tamikia was great and very efficient. She really did a good job taking care of our party of 3. She also offered a few recommendations. Everything on the menu looked good!!! Every.thing!!!! After much thought , I finally settled on the corn beef and hash with egg and instead of rye toast, I got pancakes. Excellent choice and no regrets! My friends enjoyed their meals as well. They had pecan pancakes, egg & sausage. Omelette and pancakes. (See pics) I did NOT enjoy the coffee. It fell totally flat and was a real disappointment. Other than this minor dissatisfaction, I really enjoyed my first trip here! I will definitely be back here soon.. Real soon!!!! The Original Pancake House is the OG! read more

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Yesterday, my boyfriend and I went to The Original Pancake House with his parents for a family breakfast. We arrived at the restaurant at around 10 AM and were seated immediately since there was barely any customers at the restaurant just yet. We were all given water with ice, as well as a few minutes to decide what we wanted to eat. I chose to get the two by four special that included scrambled eggs with cheese and a half order of pecan pancakes with a glass of orange juice. This order is always my go to order whenever I come to the restaurant. The eggs are always hot and fresh when served, and the pecan pancakes are always sweet and warm. The server we had was very nice and very accommodating with my in law's service dog. He was always checking on us to make sure we were enjoying our meal! The length of the wait time was about twenty minutes but the food was worth the wait. The utensils and plates used were reusable, but the to go boxes and straws were not eco friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant was pretty calm which allowed me to enjoy my meal whilst being in conversation with my boyfriend and his family. Overall, my experience at The Original Pancake House was great and enjoyable. read more

I went to the Original Pancake house in Five Points this past week. The place definitely had a very classic feel to it that I really enjoyed. I got the strawberry waffle because strawberries are one of my favorite fruits. The compote was fresh and the waffles were golden brown and fluffy. Definitely worth coming back for. I got a side of the thick cut bacon and a side of grits. The place was great I guess my only complaint was that the servers were a little non-attentive but it really was not all that bad. Not bad enough to not come back. I highly recommend this place for an after church breakfast spot or just a nice weekend breakfast spot in general. They got us seated fast as well despite the breakfast/lunch rush which I can not say about a lot of pancake places like i-hop and the place was very clean and organized. read more

I use to live in Birmingham and loved eating hear. So, I was visiting and had a taste for their pancakes. But while there I experienced a problem with parking. I reached out to OPH and Laura answered and after explaining my issue, she offered to help me locate my receipt. She didn't have to do this but she did. Kudos to Laura and OPH. I think she deserves a raise :-) #greatpancakesandomlettes read more

When I say bring your appetite, BRING YOUR APPETITE! The omelettes are on another level; when you see it you'll know what I mean. Those jokers are three fingers in depth and 10" long, all stuffed with some variation of goodness. Oh, and you get three pancakes with it! I mean, what in the .... The service on a busy day, like when I visited was, to put nicely...organized chaos. Their front door doesn't stop opening and closing and with relatively small seating capacity those servers there are stretched. It didn't bother us much because we had nothing but time. Not much more to say other than the breakfast here is bananas...you weeble in and wobble out, just the way I like. Give this place a try, they'll appreciate you stopping by! read more

The food is delicious. Very fresh. However the food is the only thing I enjoyed. The wait staff was rude, took 30 minutes to get our food and then my order was wrong. I asked for one scrambled egg with cheese and a strawberry waffle. I was giving pancakes and an egg with no cheese. The eggs were cold when we got our food. When they brought out our food they just slammed it down. Waiter was a real ass hat. I don't know why they have 4.5 stars with the crappy service you receive. It's super crowded and poorly designed. Also the wipe down the table as you are sitting with dirty rags that smell like bleach and vinegar. Seriously the food is amazing so do a pick up order. Seriously save yourself being bump into while trying to enjoy your meal. Seriously please listen to me on this. read more

The Original Pancake House - No space and table on top of each other. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

You get what you get. It's basically a diner. Your table might be dirty, but the food comes out hot. Decent portions and prices. Great for hangovers or unhealthy splurges. read more

The best place for pancakes (my favorite is the sourdough pancakes)! It has been in Birmingham for many years, and the food has always been great! The location is always clean and a great place for families. The service is always very fast and on-point. While it can be hard finding parking, they usually validate parking in a lot behind the restaurant. read more

The Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

5 stars! The service, food and atmosphere was fantastic! The food is delicious and affordable and the staff was amazing! If you are looking for a good breakfast, this is your place read more

Got here at 9:30 on Tuesday and this place is hopping! It is a full house but I was able to get in pretty quickly. There are a lot of options including eggs and crepes, but I went for the best selling pancake, the sour dough pancake. They didn't disappoint. Slightly tangy and fabulously fluffy with a sprinkle of confectionery sugar. Coffee was nice and smooth. Service was good and restaurant had an old fashioned diner feel. read more

The Original Pancake House - Sourdough pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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If I could give zero stars I would!!! Just tried to eat here and kept getting skipped on the waitlist. We were a party of 3, and when I told the host up front we were leaving because we keep getting skipped he tried to give me some BS excuse about us being a party of 3 and he was sitting 2 tops which was false because we were just skipped for a party of 4. read more

My Dutch baby was raw, My wife got the apple pancake, hers had no lift either Last time we were here there were no apples. 2 strikes, they're out! read more

Stopped in on the way out of Birmingham after a weekend trip. It was great. Our server was awesome. The food was so good. The prices were great as well. 36 bucks for a full family of 4! The outside was a bit.. rough. But it didn't bother me. The kids loved the pancakes. read more

The Original Pancake House - Buttermilk Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Wow!! I haven't been since I was a kid. Let's just start by saying, I always order my eggs over medium and they aren't usually prepared correctly. But today they were perfect. The tropical syrup is the perfect blend of citrus and sweetness. It's a definite must try!! The pancakes were light and fluffy topped with house made whipped butter. Just a great breakfast spot to stop into. read more

The Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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OPH is so underrated for breakfast/brunch. Unlike the city's preference for fine dining, this restaurant has more small diner or local hole-in-the-wall vibes. With that being said, the service is inconsistent. Sometimes, your waiter will be amazing, but other times, you may be waiting to flag someone down. My favorite thing is their expansive menu, especially for people who cannot decide between sweet or savory breakfast. The portions are HUGE. I got a vegetable omelette, and it was probably bigger than my forearm, and it came with a side stack of pancakes. OPH is definitely worth your money, and a homey spot to get breakfast. read more

One of my favorites brunch options! The place is spacious and super clean. Location is... five points, which is not five stars! Service is always top notch. All wait staff is professional waiters. No seasonal students. Food is very consistent, and I love it. Plenty of options for kids and adults. I love their veggie omelette. My daughter is gluten intolerant, and this is one of the few spots in Birmingham that offer GF pancakes. And they are delicious! Price is well below the average. Despite quality is well aligned and above the average. One of my favorites read more

When I tell you that you need to eat here I mean it. I love a great breakfast / brunch and the original Pancake House delivers. It is in historic downtown Bham and is a great original location to eat breakfast. The diner is always busy but the staff is always hustling and great at getting people seated and served. Everything on the menu is delicious. I had the meat lover's omelette which seemed to be as big as my head! It comes with a side of pancakes which were cooked perfectly (crispy on the edges and soft in the middle). The coffee is hot and the service is outstanding. Do yourself a favor and eat at the original Pancake House. read more

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My husband and I went here before he went into work this morning. I'm super picky about breakfast spots but I really enjoyed my meal here! It's a cute restaurant with really fantastic, friendly, speedy service! I got the pigs in a blanket which I thought was a very creative dish and just the right size for breakfast. I would definitely recommend what I ate and the restaurant as a whole! read more

The Original Pancake House - Three Little Pigs In Blankets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Your taste buds have been waiting hours for a sweet or savory delight, and The Original Pancake House covers it all. Most people in Birmingham I know refer to the restaurant as OHOP. However, the official acronym is TOPH, but if you're near Five Points South, ask someone "Where is OHOP?" and you'll be provided with specific directions. And if you're one of the early risers who has an early morning workout, this is your place! I'm a structured person, so I typically stay with what works for me and it is the Buckwheat pancakes, two eggs over easy, bacon, and regular coffee no cream, no sugar. Just so you know, the pancakes are almost the same size as the plates, and if you're trying to reach a breakfast comatose state, go ahead and order one of their omelettes... TITANICALLY in size AND weight! But for me, three light and fluffy cakes covered in syrup...it's game time! I and three other co-workers went there for lunch, but breakfast was on our minds, plus it was within walking distance. This place can get packed on the weekends, but during lunch hours you can easily walk in and be seated rather quickly. The staff at OHOP is always pleasant and relatively attentive, plus the food doesn't take long to come out piping hot. I'd venture to say that I am surprised that OHOP survived the COVID-19 pandemic because the seating area, although decent in size, is significantly closer than most restaurants; so socially distancing yourselves would have been almost impossible unless the seating was limited. But then again, this may have also driven a larger demand as well. I've never had an issue with unclean silverware or plateware at OHOP so, no complaints there. It's a win-win situation at The Original House of Pancakes... the only thing that would kick this place up a notch is if they served mimosas. But I see why they don't; the staff would kick us out, 'Sir you've had 8 mimosas, 9 pancakes, and 7 eggs, aren't you full yet?' LOL!!! Shout out to the Les Highet and Erma Hueneke descendants who have kept this restaurant chain rocking and rolling since 1953. read more

I got the corn beef hash with fried egg and the side of home fries. Everything was perfect true professional breakfast chef must've prepared this feast. The surface was very prompt and friendly. I made sure I left a healthy tip. I always love when the hostess are happy to give you to go orders with a smile.. There were plenty of people dining in, and it was a clean well lit atmosphere read more

The Original Pancake House is a stable in the South. The pancakes were so good and fluffy and hot. The omelette was perfect and made so good with ham, bacon and sausage. This omelette was everything. Really good southern style breakfast. My Best friend had the steak and eggs and stated it was really good. Until next review Kisses read more

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Friend recommended me this place, so we went at 11 am and it was already packed. They had us seated for 10 minutes. We ordered bunch of foods, chocolate chip cookies, omelette, french toast and berry crepes. Average food like you would get at denny or Ihop, service kinda slow and place kinda dirty tbh. Overall, Not too good not too bad. You can come if you wanna try once but I wouldnt go back. Foods 6/10 Service 6/10 Place 5/10 Price 6/10 read more

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