My nine year old son and I visited this location in search of the famous pancakes. He rates the eggs (and I agree) as 10/10 the best we've had at any restaurant (and he also wants me to add better than mine). He was also very impressed with the generous whipped cream and I like the thick cut bacon. Service was excellent- I didn't catch the name of the young man who served us, but when he share he was contemplating attending IU we were both surprised that he was still in high school- his level of patience and professionalism led us to believe he was much older. Hot chocolate refill, samples of the "dutch baby" and a great family style breakfast ambiance rounded out our positive impression. The manager also came around to chat with us and was very friendly. We recommend! read more

This has been a go-to breakfast stop for me and I would always get the Sunrise Feature (even without looking at the menu) which is 3 pancakes, eggs any style, and a meat choice selection. It no longer exist so you have to build this entree choice. The service was a little different, I think there is new management because there are new menu choices, but they kept core menu items like the Dutch Baby Pancake, and Apple Pancake. The servers were nice and attentive to my party. There's a bright neon pancake man sign when you come in the door. The decor is decent, the booth seating kind of moves near the front window section of the restuarant. The buttermilk pancakes are a staple and they were delicious but the bacon that is normally a fan favorite was so fatty. It was not the best. Also the scrambled eggs were a little runny, which was disappointing. I asked for scrambled hard eggs and did not get that from the kitchen. I would visit again, but hopefully the next visit will be better. read more

The Original Pancake House - Am I the only one that drinks hot chocolate during the summer....I dont care. I enjoy a good cup of hot chocolate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We were hoping for lunch, but The Original Pancake House only serves breakfast items. I should have figured that put from the name. This is an old school pancake house where they refresh your coffee when you're halfway through. Oh, the coffee is free for seniors that purchase an entree. My husband had free coffee (and he had about 4 cups). He said the coffee is good. They have their own labelled roasted coffee. So, it's either eggs or pancakes or both. My husband had the Morning Plate with pancakes, bacon and an egg. The thick sliced bacon is awesome with a ton of flavor and certainly memorable. He devoured the pancakes after drowning them in a cup of syrup. He enjoyed his breakfast lunch. I had the Veggie Bowl that included hash browns, topped with a nice mix of vegetables (spinach, pepper, broccoli, onions), and avocado smothered in cheese and topped with two eggs. I felt like the huge bowl was mostly healthy. I took half home, there was a lot of food. Daniel, our server, and all the other servers were super sweet and helpful. My water stayed full. My husband's coffee stayed full. The dining room is filled with booths that are comfortable for the most part. There is a 90's country vibe inside with stained glass and lots of green. I imagine people come in to drink coffee and gab. The only thing that I will call out was the host, who unwelcoming and definitely board with his job. I usually don't single out bad service, but this guy really sets a bad tone for the place. The restrooms are nice and clean. There's plenty of parking in the shared strip mall lot. The lot is a little dangerous as you half to walk across traffic to get into the restaurant. read more

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Our foodie group came to The Original Pancake House-Indianpolis for Devour Indy Brunch one Sunday. I was very impressed with the food and the Devour Indy menu. I was able to get meat and eggs with potatoes and a side of pancakes and a beverage for $18. The food was excellent and well worth the price. The ambiance was nice and traditional for a pancake house, and the outdoor patio was very nice, so I was impressed with the patio. The service, however, was a different story. From the get go, our server was distracted and stressed out, and we could tell from her appearance that she was frustrated. The restaurant was packed and busy, so she did have her hands full with tables, but when we gave our orders to her, she did not smile and she was not professional. When she filled our water glasses, she left the water pitcher on our table and walked away, and did not retrieve it. When checking out, we had to operate the hand held electric device on our own to pay our bills because she did not come back to check on us and say good bye to us or thank us for coming into today for breakfast. I understand we all have bad days and being a former server myself, I know how overwhelming it can be on a busy weekend. It still does not excuse her not smiling and not showing professional courtesy towards us as customers. Other than that, my experience was good at The Original Pancake House-Indianpolis and reminded me how much l loved it since I first came here when I moved to Indy nine years ago. This is a great place for breakfast, but depending on your server, you may not get the best customer service. I would still recommend The Original Pancake House-Indianpolis to anyone looking for breakfast on a weekend with family or friends. The Devour Indy menu was definitely worth the time and price. read more

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Yes I am slow on this trend, but I finally went and had breakfast here. Greeted with a smile and my group wa seated very quick. We had our coffee before we had time to think and it was Amazing coffee. The mug is so cute (make sure you look into their mug deal if you plan on coming alot) and it was kept full by a team of smiling staff. The menu is broad variety of items yet they were over the top creations. I am a huge crepe fan, but I like savory crepes not the super sweet kinds, so I went with Swedish pancakes instead. I also tried the chicken apple sausage, it was not what I expected, ground chicken with light seasoning in a rough patty shape. The Swedish pancakes where good and a huge portion. I tasted the traditional pancakes and they are very good ,with the addition of their syrup it was dynamite . The decor is vintage 90s and I was there for it, even the locks and handles in the bathroom were adorable. Overall it was a good meal, bit pricey for breakfast food in my opinion but I would go back and share a meal. read more

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Two stars only because the service was very good. Otherwise, one star. Potatoes were served neatly raw. Even after the second time they were barely cooked. The bacon was hard and not tasty at all. Eggs and toast, coffee just fine. Again, the only redeeming factor was the very good service! read more

My go to menu item is always the cherry crepes; however, today I noticed they were offering a fresh fruit crepe on their summer menu and decided to try it. The crepe itself is that same papery thin and buttery they regularly serve but filled with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries inside and on top along with whipped cream inside. There was a fruit syrup on the side but it was almost not even needed. I left wondering if I just had dessert for breakfast or the other way around. In any case it was a very savory satisfying meal. I hope this seasonal entree becomes permanent. read more

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An old original favorite that never goes out of style. Not a lot of fluff, but I love the consistency of the food and prices. Service is fast and always a good experience. read more

The Original Pancake House - Buttermilk Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Came in here for breakfast today the lady seating the door was so unfriendly that I just turned around and left if she truly doesn't like her job that bad and then just please tell her to get another one. She didn't even say one word to me the entire time she took me to the table. I greeted her so I decided to go somewhere else. read more

The food was very huge portions and filling and hot. The waiter was very friendly, a little slow on some items but we were happy. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere warm and friendly. read more

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I can never recommend this place enough. It has a good home vibe with fast and friendly service. The food is great and won't disappoint but believe me. Try it! read more

The Original Pancake House - Eggs Florentine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Great service except for one server . The rest of the staff is excellent. The food is great and the serving size is enormous!! Been eating there since 2019 ! read more

Came in and ordered takeout. Nothing too complicated. Waited almost 40 minutes. I asked what was taking so long and they said it was the veggie bowl I ordered. Anyway there was no sorry. No apology. Nothing. Terrible Service. read more

One of our favorite brunch stops. We appreciate the new tables and freshened decor. Worn bench booth seats with uncomfortable springs need to be next. As always, the food & service are great though it's among the priciest breakfasts locally. Tami's usual Kajifa Cherry Crepes were great. I tried one of the seasonal breakfast burritos (Irish) and it was just okay. The crepes and the upbeat servers will keep us coming. read more

Prices are almost double in the restaurant as compared to this site. Average breakfast was $18 or more. Omelet with potatoes was 18.29. Coffee is free for seniors, but otherwise $4.29. Toast was $3 something! Bacon and potatoes were very good, pancakes were tiny, omelet was way overcooked and dry. Service was pleasant but low considering the place was almost empty. Not sure we'll be back to an old favorite! read more

They did a wonderful job of hosting our alumni gathering. I gave them the details of what I was looking for and Daniel and Candace came through at a very affordable price. I will be back. Thank you! read more

I absolutely LOVED feasting at this restaurant! I live all the way out in Fishers and it was 100% worth the drive. This specific Original Pancake House is my mom and her husband's "go-to breakfast spot", and I completely understand why! The location and ambiance were great. My partner, mama, and grandpa visited on a Sunday morning. There was plenty of room for all of us to park and no wait to be seated. The inside was very family friendly and reminiscent of a classic pancake house type of restaurant/diner. The service was impressive. Our waitress was very skilled, pleasant, and had a great memory. She even informed us that if I went up to pay for our table's bill that we would get 20% off because I was wearing a Pacers shirt (YES 'CERS!). Also, the food came out fairly quick. The Food- I would rate the food a 9.8 out of 10. My food was amazing. The menu had so many tasty sounding and looking options that I can't wait to try during my future visits. I ordered pancakes, chicken sausage patties, and scrambled eggs. The pancakes were some of the best pancakes that I've ever had at a restaurant. I've been dreaming about them ever since. My chicken sausage patties were alright, and I didn't care for my eggs at all. I wouldn't order the scrambled eggs again. Now... I don't usually eat pork except on occasion. My mom had talked about the bacon before, but when her and my partner's orders came out!?... I was in awe. Rarely do you see such gorgeous bacon being served. I HAD TO TRY IT! It was so fulfilling. Perfect, even. I loved it so much that I will be ordering some every time I go. Period. I loved everything about this place. So, if you're thinking about going... run don't walk! read more

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OPH never disappoints. I've been going here for years and the service plus food are always top notch. The cherry crepes, chocolate pancakes, and diced eggs and ham are my rotating go-to orders that I can't recommend enough! read more

What a nice surprise finding this place! Not your run of the mill pancake place. Everything is fresh and definitely homemade. Growing up in Kentucky, I know what biscuits and gravy are supposed to taste like and this place has the real deal! Our server was nothing short of excellent. She tensed to our every need and anticipated our need for to go boxes and blueberry syrup to take home. Wish I had taken pictures but we were starving and the last thing on my mind. We will definitely go back after the amazing breakfast we had there! Go there! You won't be disappointed! read more

I have not written a yelp review in years and I am arising from the ashes to let you all know that this is my new favorite breakfast spot. I have not stepped foot in this restaurant, only ordered on DoorDash, but it is now going to be a Sunday morning staple. The pancakes? Ethereal. The bacon? Thick. The eggs? Made to order. I'm not sure there is a pancake house in Indianapolis that can top it. read more

Wonderful restaurant for breakfast. The pancakes are awesome, portions plentiful and the wait staff does a great job. The ambiance is very nice quiet enough for small convos and also large enough for big families. Plus great outdoor seating read more

The Original Pancake House - Outdoor seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place has been open since 1953. I have been coming here since the 80's. I love that they have fresh-squeezed orange juice. I tried their Danish Kinafa cherry crepes which were delicious. They coffee is good but it doesn't stay hot very long but their cups are neat. read more

The Original Pancake House - Cherry crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The real issue was the service. When we sat down another table was disputing their bill and that should have been a red flag for us. Idk if it was everyone's first day or if they passed out edibles at the start of the shift. We were asked 4 times if we ordered a Dutch baby which we did not. Finally we laughingly asked to just have the one they made for the table and we would pay for it. They then acted like we must have ordered it even though we hadn't and were trying to help out the server. We also received a chocolate milk, bowl of strawberries, and 4 cups of ketchup all unordered. When the check came we weren't given a receipt but rather had ours bills tallied out of sight and our cards charged. All of our bills were suspiciously high. read more

The original pancake house is a chain but great options and super unique with the apple pancake and German pancake. The apple pancake is almost like an apple pie - super rich, huge, sugary. You must share it or else def go home with leftovers. Like most diners, good service and quick to get food and pay to leave. read more

The Original Pancake House - Apple Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We went there today. It used to be our favorite restaurant. It was horrible and very expensive. Such a disappointment! Bad food;high prices. read more

Had a lovely breakfast with my gran at the original pancake house. I tried the corn beef hash (st patty's day is right around the corner) and it was good but not a standout. The pancakes were superb and will make a great second meal at home. Service was really great for a busy Sunday morning but I did feel really rushed to leave. Vibe is your moms kitchen in the early 2000s - delicious but dated. read more

The Original Pancake House - Corned Beef Hash &Two Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

While in town for work, our group was looking for a breakfast spot on the way to our hotel. Pulled up a map and found this restaurant. We were promptly sat. Tables felt a little cramped in between booths. I was happy to see gluten-free pancakes on the menu, and they were probably the fluffiest gf pancakes I had! (There is a slight upcharge to change to with the combos) Service was slightly slow, but they were pretty busy. They were able to separate our checks. Decent amount of parking as well. read more

This has been our go-to breakfast spot for years. I've got coworkers, friends and family who can all place their orders without need to look at the menu. It's not a foodie spot, but it's a solid breakfast spot. This week our group had a mix of kids meals with pancakes and bacon and I splurged on the Dutch Baby pancake. The Dutch Baby was on point and I had a hard time keeping my kids away from my plate. The problem was amplified by their pancakes being delayed with some sort of mistake in the order, delaying their food. Our server did bring a free plate of bacon to "hold them off" which was much appreciated. It's not the fanciest spot for breakfast near us but has the familiarity of old slippers. I've never liked the coffee but I keep ordering it anyway. Needless to say, we'll be back. read more

This place is a classic! Have loved coming here since college up at the University of Toledo and have now gone to five other locations in greater Chicagoland (downtown Lake Forest), Toledo (at Central & Secor on the Westside), greater Indy (Fishers, Noblesville & W86th) and Portland, OR. Great family-owned chain with consistent service, great food, really good diner-style coffee, and an efficient but friendly vibe & service. I always get the Cornbeef Hash and Potato Pancakes, but everything is good! Been a customer for over 35 years! Find a location near you on their website! read more

Brunch with friends is the best kind of brunch no matter where you go. We live in this area but haven't been to this pancake house in quite a number of years. Portions were large. I got the Apple Pancake and cut it in half and shared it. It was really good. Friend said the Bacon Pancakes were great. No complaints about the Sausage Omolette or Fried Eggs and French Toast. Our server did a great job keeping drinks filled. The company made the meal just that much better. read more

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Cute place not too crowded on a late Saturday morning. Do NOT go by prices on Yelp. They are from 6 years ago. Most items are $13-$18, not $7. No sweet tea. $3.79 for an 8oz glass of tea so get your refills! My server was great with the refill, brought it before I asked! Food was good! Pancakes were fluffy, sausage tasty. Nice family atmosphere. read more

The Original Pancake House - Drinks are small. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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It had been years since I had been to The Original Pancake House. A friend suggested we meet there for breakfast on Saturday, and I was SOLD! Their pancakes are amazing!!! Service was also great. The only drawback is the small area to wait in line at this location in Nora. I talked my son and daughter-in-law into driving from Plainfield to meet for brunch another weekend. Since there were 6 of us, we had to wait a while for a table. Our food was wonderful! You can't go wrong with any of their pancakes. They have the fruit cooked in the pancakes instead of being just dumped on top. Their thick bacon is very good, and we had excellent service. I highly recommend any location of The Original Pancake House. You'll love it! read more

Have many wonderful memories of eating at the Original Pancake House especially when we resided nearby. Rarely visit now because of distance but when my wife had a visit to St Vincent's thought why not. My wife loved the apple pancake and it was as good as her memory; however, service was anything but steady and prices have definitely had a spike. Still enjoy the setting. read more

So disappointing! I live south of 38th and stop by here whenever I'm near 86th. I absolutely adored the seafood crepes. As they are no longer on the menu, I have no reason to come here anymore. I tried the breakfast tacos..$16.79 for TACOS??? They came with COLD fried potatoes. Yep..last time I'll be here! read more

Service is always wonderful and food was apparently wonderful because the gnats were all over it. I had to keep waving them away. I finally just left. Won't be back unless they can figure out pest control. read more

Hate to post this review. I've loved Original Pancake House for decades. We come here every weekend. It was a family tradition. Food was DELICIOUS and just tasted like "grandma" made it. Just recently they changed the entire menu. Classic dishes we've had for decades, gone! The coffee is still good, but everything else is no longer the same. It's now "Original House of Pancakes" in name only. If you've loved this place, Be warned!!! And if management or corporate (if it was bought out) is listening: bring back the "ORIGINAL" menu back. read more

The Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It has been awhile since I've dined at the Original Pancake house. I was craving a German Dutch Baby Pancake so we made the drive Saturday morning to West 86th Street. The restaurant has a parking lot directly in front of the store with strip center parking around the corner. The lobby area holds around 10 adults and it looks packed when it's full. The line moved quickly today and we were number ten in line. Our total wait time was approximately 15 minutes. We were taken to a booth along the front window. Our server promptly brought us water and asked for our drink order. A few minutes later she returned with two coffees and cream plus we gave her our order. Know that the German Dutch Baby Pancakes takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare so we had time to drink coffee and chat. Our server was great keeping our cups refilled until we left. Our food arrived hot and the server had dropped off the syrups and the German Dutch Pancake toppings earlier during a pass through. My German Pancake was excellent and I added butter on the bottom, then lemon juice, bananas and last topped with powdered sugar. I ordered a 1/2 order (2 slices) of bacon and it was prepared as I requested. My husband said his banana pancakes were good but they didn't have any banana flavor except for the banana toppings. He was disappointed with the flavor but wanted to try something different than his go-to of ham and eggs. Our server was efficient, friendly and professional plus our breakfast order arrived quickly and hot. She even offered us a to-go cup of coffee before we left. I love the menu with all the options of numerous pancakes, waffles, crepes, several oven baked omelettes, egg specialities, fruit and several healthy options. I'll not wait this long to return for my German Pancake. Always worth the drive. read more

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Visited this restaurant around Christmas time for lunch. It was quick and the food was delicious! This is my favorite type of breakfast and looking at my picture is making me crave it! Can't wait to visit again! read more

The Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I hadn't been to the Original Pancake House for the better part of a decade when I stopped in last weekend for a brunch-o-clock late morning breakfast last Saturday. The decor and service are fairly standard pancake house stuff. Where Original Pancake House shines has always been the food. They don't just make pancakes. They make confectionary works of breakfast food art. I ordered the Maple Pecan French Toast, which put the Quebec in French Toast and absolutely tickled my taste buds with caramelized pecan goodness. My friend ordered the Pumpkin pancakes. Coupled with some cups of coffee, we were in Fall themed breakfast food bliss. read more

The Original Pancake House - Maple Pecan French Toast. For when you prefer your French Canadian. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Family friendly environment. It's not too expensive but I don't think I'll be back. I didn't care for the original pancakes. They weren't light and fluffy with crispy edges like I like. read more

The Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana