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    The Original Pancake House

    3.3 (384 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Advertised special they won't honor.

    Be warned, won't honor advertised specials. Came just for this special. They claimed it ends at 9am. We are here at 9:15. Disingenuous.

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    Heidy W.

    The pancakes here are fantastic, and the eggs Benedict is great, however the table service is basically always slow, the friendliness is hit or miss, and even when wait staff put in details of a customization for a dish, you're not guaranteed that your final plate will reflect it. The ambiance is casual and they have hand-thrown ceramic coffee mugs for sale placed all over as decor, I also recommend reservations as they fill up fast and take several minutes to turn over tables.

    Swedish Pancakes 10/10
    Ash G.

    Well this couldn't have gone worse I'm usually ok with waits, for whatever reason our area doesn't have a ton of breakfast places but my goodness this was atrocious We waited for a table, waited to order, waited to get our to go order that they lost, refilled up only one of cups of coffee, didn't get our to go order in until we've been waiting forever for our waitress to come back Essentially is was a pathetic experience, yes staff shortages is a thing and I'm absolutely empathetic with servers, restaurant owner etc but when there is 0 care and mistake after mistake after mistake. Yeah no I have no more sympathies to give here. A few months back I came and I loved everything about this place, servers were great and attentive and their turn around was quick and food was on point. Wow what a difference a month or two makes. Let's talk food Chocolate chip pancakes: 10/10 OMG it hits so good every time. Anytime I'm in the mood for really good pancakes this is what comes to mind. Fluffy tasty and the perfect amount of mini chocolate chips Swedish pancakes: 10/10 generous portion of this golden flaky thin pancakes with a helping of lingonberry jam very well balanced Chicken sausage: 10/10 probably the best place for a decent chicken sausage *Just be aware that they use heavy cream as their creamer for coffee Disappointed and not coming back to this branch

    Earnie G.

    The Kirkland location of this restaurant used to be super popular, and I was never sure why. It was always so busy, that I never bothered waiting to try it. I was in the area near this location, so I decided to give this one a try. It's okay. Kind of IHOP crossed with Denny's. The problem with this location is it is next door to a senior citizen living community. There were also two senior citizens' buses that arrived with more people while I was there. Nothing wrong with senior citizens, unless you want to overhear conversations about how much they like Dave Ramsey but don't keep their money in envelopes, how bad Jay Inslee and Joe Biden are, how Trump is sure to win in 2024, and all the latest gossip and goings-on with everyone's illnesses, etc. Food is typical mediocre IHOP or Denny's. It's also pretty pricey for what it is. I ask for just a few bananas, like half a banana, for my pancakes. That was an extra almost 5 dollars. I won't be returning to this or any other location of this chain.

    Who don't love Pancakes for breakfast? I love it! The Original Pancake House was in my radar for a long time. Finally decided to take my extended family there for a breakfast! Warm welcome from the Staffs over there. We were helped by Christine that day! It's a classy place. Well decored. The interior is so appealing. The table arrangement, I found it's unique with round tables present. It's a very clean and tidy place as well. Pancakes, a lot of varieties and specialties, waffles, meat & eggs, crepes, breakfast bowls, sides and beverages. Their menu is absolutely terrific! We picked up the buttermilk pancakes, Swedish pancakes, Fresh vegetarian Omelettes, Waffles and coffees. Wait time was hardly 5-6 minutes; and Christine started bringing the order one by one. Swedish pancake - never tried this before - and it came out as a big surprise. Very delicious, soft and melted in the mouth. A lot of veggies in the omelette - very delightful. The pancakes and the waffles truly lived up to our expectations. Christine was amazing. Really enjoyed her hospitality. She was always around, kept on come around to check us. This is a great place to enjoy a nice breakfast with your loved ones or friends. Great customer service. Amazing food! Highly recommend!

    Strawberry crepes

    The food and service are excellent. Pretty delicious. Homy atmosphere, quiet, calm, cozy and not crowded.

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    Inside is more modern than the outside. All fresh, well cooked, very tasty. Coffee is good too. Nice staff - I went for Sunday brunch

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    Update. That server is no longer at the restaurant. I visited several times since my last review. Excellent experience.

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    Ask the Community - The Original Pancake House

    Do they have the seafood crepe like the original pancake House in Centerville, OH?

    Sorry Chad. Unfortunately we do not offer the Seafood Crepe. Ken Naito - Owner

    What holiday's are they closed versus open?

    They are closed Christmas eve

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    My sister and I flew in from Oahu to take my daughter, her boyfriend, and his siblings out for…read morelunch on Sunday, August 16th--10 of us in total. The food and ambiance were wonderful, and our server was absolutely amazing! Unfortunately, our experience took a disappointing turn when my daughter accidentally told the hostess we were a party of eight instead of ten. When we were called to be seated, the woman very rudely pointed out that we were actually a party of ten and told us we would be moved to the bottom of the list and have to wait all over again. I've worked at a resort in Wailea for over 30 years and understand the challenges that come with accommodating larger parties. However, the way we were spoken to was, in my experience, one of the rudest and most unprofessional interactions I've ever encountered. It's unfortunate because the food, atmosphere, and our server were wonderful. However, the way we were treated by the hostess left a lasting impression, and unfortunately, we'll be choosing another restaurant in the future.

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