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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.
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.
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.
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.
- [ ] 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.
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.
Great little breakfast spot and affordable for the area. We were visiting from out of town and found this spot. Delicious breakfast, bacon and eggs cooked perfectly. Loved the pancakes and grits too. We had a nice server who made sure we had all we needed. We would definitely recommend this place.
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.
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
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!
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!
got the potato pancakes and it was great! the portions are huge and if we weren't traveling all day, i would have taken them to go. pancakes are also very good!
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!
It has been years since we visited The Original Pancake House. We used to go with our kids way back, and it was one of our favorites places, but it was difficult to get into because the lines were out the door. For a bit of nostalgia, we decided to go back, and we forgot what we were missing. This time there was no line, yay, and we got a table immediately! The portions were a nice size and the price was good. Alot better than other breakfast places around. I ordered the banana pancakes with the tropical syrup and a side of bacon and scrambled eggs. Food was really good, and the service was excellent! read more
4 days ago
The service was amazing the server was very good and accommodating. My hubby had the Santa Fe Omelet which was amazing! I had the grilled chicken it had a good taste but was overcooked, and they didn't fry my egg hard like I asked. The pancakes were very good. read more
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
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
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
11 months ago
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
9 days ago
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 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
2 months ago
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
4 months ago
Great little breakfast spot and affordable for the area. We were visiting from out of town and found this spot. Delicious breakfast, bacon and eggs cooked perfectly. Loved the pancakes and grits too. We had a nice server who made sure we had all we needed. We would definitely recommend this place. read more
11 months ago
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
1 year ago
1 year ago
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
8 months ago
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
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
5 months ago
got the potato pancakes and it was great! the portions are huge and if we weren't traveling all day, i would have taken them to go. pancakes are also very good! read more
5 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
4 months ago
2 years ago
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
9 months ago
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 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
1 year ago
1 year ago
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
7 months ago
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2 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
8 months ago
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
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