Had an amazing experience at The Original Pancake House! The food, service, and ambience were all excellent. Everything we ordered was fresh, delicious, and came out perfectly. The portions were great, and you can definitely tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The service was just as impressive--our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for breakfast or brunch with family and friends. Great food, great service, and an overall awesome experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Unfortunately, this place just wasn't a hit for me. We came in on a weekday morning, and while it was somewhat busy, the food took much longer than I expected. When it finally arrived, several of the things I had requested were missing. My toast was completely burnt. Why would they serve me that toast? Our waitress seemed off and wasn't very attentive throughout the meal. I ordered an omelette, and it was okay nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. I was also surprised that it didn't come with any traditional breakfast sides. The only options were pancakes or toast, and for the price, I expected a choice of potatoes or something similar. You cannot make your own omelette either. Overall, It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't anything that would make me want to come back. read more

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Excellent, you deserve the potato cakes served with sour cream and applesauce. You MUST try at least one 49er large crepe pancake. Make sure to ask for a side of powdered sugar to sprinkle on. Half orders are available at a reduced price. ALWAYS excellent service every time I go there . Nice atmosphere clean organized. Indeed a wonderful spot ! read more

Absolutely Horrendous serivce!, I went here last Wednesday and I was seated but I wasn't asked about drinks or coffee, when I looked at the people working in there they just shrugged and ignored me, I waited 40 minutes and still 0 service no food orders, no drink orders, absolutely nothing, I left after that. This place is just a joke I would never go here again read more

My husband and I came in for breakfast on a Monday, it was not busy at all and we waiting about an hour for our food. When the food finally came it was cold. We sent the order back and when I received my food my pancakes were so tough I could not cut them soaked in syrup with my fork. My husbands order was in correct so it was sent back for the 3rd time. I received new pancakes that tasted like flour and baking soda. Overall experience was a nightmare. My husband spoke with the manager who did not seem to care. Definitely would not return or recommend. read more

After viewing the online menu and photos, we chose to visit. First attempt the wait was out the door so we choose to visit the next morning early. Service was extremely slow considering only a few customers. The food was sub par compared to the menu photos posted on line. I'm thinking they had a shortage on the hash browns due to the small portions served. Pancakes were just small non very visually appealing. Eggs were overcooked. Waiter was very nice but slow to serve. Kind of disappointed and probably not worth a second visit. read more

Eh. Second time visiting since moving out to Riverside County and definitely my last. Not all chain restaurants are created equal. This place had a really "cold" vibe. The service was not memorable. Host was not inviting, server had no energy. My pancakes had raw batter and my eggs could've been cooked a tad longer. Just not a great meal. Way too many other breakfast spots in the area to go to next time. read more

The Original Pancake House - pictures can be deceiving - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

Service was really good and friendly. Ambiance was a regular diner vibe. Food was delicious. I highly recommend the German pancake. Get it to share. I would definitely revisit for breakfast. I wish I took pictures of the food but I guess I was too hungry. read more

The Original Pancake House - Celebrating momma's Bday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

Was warmly greeted as we walked in. Seating was wide open as it was well after breakfast but starting lunch time. Had a nice seat by the window. Ordered a couple different items as well as a German Pancake to share. Individual items were the Turkey/ avocado/ bacon & cheese omelette, Flaming Fiesta Omelette and The Ever Popular "Joe"! Omelettes were amazing! Fluffy and flavorful! The Joe had a good mix of sausage, spinach and came with a side of potato pancakes. Each item had its own unique flavor and was equally delicious. Service was spot on. Rigo had a keen eye for what our needs were. Will definitely be back to try more menu options! Keep on Yelp'n! read more

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I came in for the German pancake but ended up ordering the Flaming Fiesta Omelette, and I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely massive, served piping hot, and packed with flavor. The gooey cheese, jalapeño peppers, and fresh veggies made every bite delicious. We also tried a few other dishes: the ever-popular Joe with a side of crispy potato pancakes, and the turkey, avocado, bacon, and cheese omelette. Every single item was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We ended up ordering German pancake too because can't come to The Original Pancake House and not have it. . . was as big and impressive as promised, definitely one to share unless you come really hungry! If you're in the mood for a solid, satisfying breakfast, this is definitely the place to go. I highly recommend it, and I'll absolutely be coming back! Yelp ya later! read more

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Good food good service the ambience is ok your just going to have some breakfast so I thinks it's great. The food is great and comes out fast and hot. Everything we got taste amazing plus they got some great coffee with the thick vanilla creamer fire read more

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Ordered the chicken and waffles. The waffles were hot, fresh, crispy. Not soggy at all. The fried chicken was bone in which was different. Very good fried chicken. Hot and juicy, cooked perfectly. They served it with a syrup, honey, jalapeño, orange medley and it worked very well. They were super busy but the food came out quickly. Inside was clean, all the workers were friendly. Reasonably priced for the quality of food. read more

The Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

Mirla and Tyrone did an amazing job today! My boyfriend and I ordered orange juice, vanilla coffee, the 49ers flapjack, pancakes, sticky eggs, and the country fried steak. We were the first customers in that morning, and it was such a great experience. The food was delicious, the service was wonderful, and the overall ambiance was great. Definitely a fantastic start to the day! read more

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Came in for breakfast and the place was packed! We waited about 15 minutes and then we were seated! Our waitress was super friendly. We ordered an omelet which was MASSIVE but also delicious! The pancakes were decent!! And we got the potato pancakes which we normally love.. today they had a different flavor that we did not love. Place was clean and super busy. read more

Food was very mediocre, but the service was the bigger issue. There appeared to be only one server for the entire restaurant, which led to long waits to place our order and receive our food. When our pancakes arrived, they came without butter or syrup. The server said he would bring them, but never returned. By the time we were able to ask another employee, our pancakes and French toast were already getting cold. That employee also said they would get what we needed, but instead began cleaning tables and never came back. I understand restaurants can be understaffed, but overall the service was slow, inattentive, and frustrating. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing enough that we won't be returning. read more

I used to love this place. Went back to show some out of town friends this place and sadly the health rating scared my friends away :/ If owner can get this fixxed i'll revisit and promptly update my review until now i can only give 3 stars read more

The Original Pancake House - B rating :( - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

First time here. Wanted to try some of the local restaurants. Didn't realize the restaurant was rated B before this, but it just aligns with the overall service and taste of food. We had to wait 10 mins to get seated. At first we thought it was a good sign that there were a lot of people there...we went inside and the place was small. Crowded seating. We were sat next to the emergency door, which I guess is a best care scenario if it's crazy. It took another 10 mins to get ordered. Sat for the next 45 mins and watched people who ordered after us, get their food before us. When we got our order, they brought out the wrong order. The pancakes were dry, practically cornbread with syrup on it. My husband ordered an omelette and they brought him a cheese souffle. My kids were literally saying "ew" to the pancakes and rubber bacon. That says alot coming from kids who eat McDonald's pancakes happily. I had to actually season my own hash browns because they were just so bland. We saw our server the most when it was time to leave. The only impression he made on me was how little he wanted to do is his job. Posting a pic of the cheese souffle #omlette. read more

The Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

Ok YUM! Ended up stopping at the pancake house for Mother's Day brunch and it was delicious. Such a cute hidden gem in Temecula. From the host to the server we had the friendliest service. Made my day super special read more

The Original Pancake House - Pumpkin Pancakes, omelet, Nutella Crepes and Dutch Baby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

This is my favorite place for breakfast because they have German pancakes. Great locations as well.... read more

The Original Pancake House - A typical table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

Very disappointing to write this review as this restaurant chain is usually very efficient, attentive, and friendly. However our first time at this location checked none of those boxes. Our server took awhile to take our order and after nearly 35mins after it did come it was incorrect. No apology and lack of urgency to fix it. Not to mention, the only times he would check on us is when we would call him over. Unfortunate to say we will not visit this location in the future. read more

Rigo was our server and he was pleasant. Restaurant was not busy and clean. Food was okay, nothing that stood out that was extra special, and service was fast. read more

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This review is for the service & not the food. I went in for a German pancake... that was all. It's one of my favorites & is consistently good. I knew what I wanted when I walked in & didn't even need to look at the menu. Upon entering this half empty restaurant, I was not greeted by the greeter at the door. Instead, a server came from the back of the restaurant, asked how many & seated me. I asked for water & OJ as the server walked away from seating me. The server walked back & forth delivering beverages to other tables. I ended up waiting 25-minutes for the server to return to take my order. They said they thought I was waiting for another party. I was finally able to put my pancake order in & waited patiently for it to be prepared (as I know they take some time). After I finished as much as I could, I waited another 10-mins for my server to come over. I needed a box & my check. The rude greeter dropped them on the table without saying a word. When I left, no one said goodbye or thank you. I would recommend some very easy training for the staff to acknowledge, greet & say goodbye/thank you to every guest group that comes & goes to the restaurant. It would make a huge difference for the guests & would create a more cheerful environment for the staff. read more

Kim's service was great so I had to write a review. It was family's first time dining at The Original Pancake House. She was so accommodating and helpful in guiding us through the menu. More than that, she was so kind. She really made the experience memorable with her warmth and kindness. Especially towards our young son! Thanks, Kim!! read more

I know, we went to the pancake house and did not get pancakes. I get biscuits & gravy everywhere I go and my lady gets French toast. I will say it was average at best for both meals. The French toast was almost had too much cinnamon. We also prefer a fluffier French toast. So it's preference at that point. As for the biscuits, they were also okay. Don't stand out but also didn't disappoint. The only reason we will go back is to see if the pancakes are that good. Pricing was good Service was good as well. read more

The Original Pancake House - Biscuits & Gravy and Western Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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We loved the cozy feel of the restaurant. We ordered chilaquiles, egg omelet, country potatoes, strawberry and banana crepes... The service was great and the food was chefs ‍ definately recommend!!! read more

The Original Pancake House - Here is the crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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Talk about nostalgia! I remember going to one of these institutions when I was little. While the place is not trendy or Instagram worthy it is definitely a feel good breakfast joint with fabulous pancakes! I have tried a few different dishes and come to the conclusion that if you stick with the pancakes, waffles, or crepes you are in the zone. The omelettes look fabulous, they also look like they can feed a family of four, but alas I actually haven't tried one yet. I did however try the California Eggs Benny and it was good but didn't feel like it would leave a memorable impression on me like the Eggs Sardu at this little joint in South Pasadena. The pancakes however is obviously what they are known for. You can't go wrong, it is all good. Be hungry though. Portions are generous here so be ready or take the leftovers home. The service is impeccable and everyone is kind and friendly. You don't feel rushed and everyone seems very genuine. We absolutely loved the Easter Pancakes they served up today! read more

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Love love love it here!!! It was my first time & I was not disappointed with anything we got! The food was delicious & fresh! The one downside was the coconut pancakes. We were so sad to know after receiving them that they stopped serving it with tropical syrup hoping they can figure out a way to get a good coconut syrup with it or maybe even a pineapple syrup or compote rather than maple. My absolute favorite thing was the Dutch pancake! Never had it before but now it definitely won't be my last. Our waitress was so friendly and kind! We told her we were celebrating a birthday and she brought us some berries and cream since they don't do cakes. We thought that was so kind of her! I do feel bad that I forgot her name ): Nice place to have breakfast with family and friends. Good seating and big area! Can't wait to visit again read more

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One of my favorite breakfast spots in Temecula. Their menu is quite large, but you are sure to find something that will satisfy any craving you might have for breakfast! I usually get the waffles or the crepes and they are always made to perfection! The wait times on the weekend can be quite long, so be sure to get there early. The servers and the staff are always super accommodating & super sweet :) read more

Great food breakfasts large enough to split/ coffee great, great service try. The omletes

Kim is truly the best server I've ever had! From the moment we were seated, she was so warm, welcoming, and attentive. She has such an amazing personality and made us feel genuinely taken care of the entire time. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, checked in at just the right times, and made the whole experience feel personal and special. You can tell she really cares about what she does, and it made such a difference in our visit. Because of Kim, this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I will absolutely be coming back and highly recommend this restaurant--10/10 just for the incredible service alone! read more

Service was great, seating is a little close, my omelet was huge, the outer edge was a little dry,pancakes were super my wife's plate was good to, presentation was nice. read more

The Original Pancake House - My huge omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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I've grown up eating OPH with family since I was little. It was always a treat for family to spend money on breakfast. I didn't get the value of money back then but now as an adult, well, yeah. I've visited alot of locations and the food/service has mostly been consistent (Poway is the best). The location here seems to be in a mall. It was a bit hard to find as I'm not from the area. The restaurant didn't appear full or busy but there was about 25+ min wait. Service wasn't really there. Maybe she was too busy but we already knew what we wanted to order. We tried: Coffee $3.25 - good coffee and heavy cream just like all the other locations Cappuccino $3.35 - it was served in a to go cup which was odd since we were dining in Western Omelette $15.25 - dry and over baked. The cheese wasn't beautifully oozy but instead stiff Strawberry Crepes $13.90 - my mom thought the crepes were ok but the fresh strawberries on top appeared old and brown Apple pancake $14.35 - you could tell this was freshly made as it came out piping hot and hadn't deflated. It was the best dish of the meal and I don't usually like baked apples in much Baja 500 burrito $12.95 - meh. There wasn't much to this breakfast burrito as it was plain . The total before tax and tip was around $71 or so. It's a nice convenient location for this area but I've visited better OPH around San Diego. read more

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Rigo was amazing and so friendly !! Never had an empty cup of coffee!! My husband said his Corned Beef Hash and Eggs were amazing and I had the Baja 500!! 10 out of 10!! read more

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Used to go here. Seems to have lost its attraction. Longer wait than expected with only half the tables occupied. Food came out lukewarm. With other breakfast places, they need to be over the top to keep us. Most likely this place is off the list. read more

Today we had the pleasure of having breakfast at The Original Pancake House. We were served by a lovely hostess Paola. She was very kind and provided the best service. This was our first time eating a German Pancake! It was delicious! Everything was made fresh and service was great. Come visit and try the German Pancake...it is a must try! read more

Not a bad place for breakfast. A little overpriced for pancakes but they were really good. I do recommend trying it out for yourself. The service is good and the ambiance is really trendy. read more

Food was delicious!! Arrived very fast. The menu options are fantastic, as there is something for everyone. The service was great. Our server very friendly always checking if we wanted more coffee. I totally recommend the Steak and Eggs with pancakes and Strawberry crepes. I had to asked the name of our server because He was very helpful and kind his name is Rigo. read more

The Original Pancake House - Delicious Pancakes!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

Various variations of pancakes nothing was boring the fried potatoes by themselves were perfect bacon was overpriced but the food portions were great definitely going back to try other foods / only negative was the seating but the building is odd shaped but you got the breakfast dinner vibe relaxing and clean environment , the server was cool but I don't expect people to wait on me hand and food . Definitely going to try again for lunch read more

NICE STAFF Just outside Promenade Mall, near Margarita Road is Original Pancake House (OPH). OPH Hostess and wait staff were efficient, cheery, and helpful with our order. Wait staff provided utensils, syrups, sugars, and whatever else was naturally available in-store, for our To Go order. Unfortunately, their service area screamed truck stop dining. DÉCOR SAYS - EAT SOMEWHERE ELSE The dining décor, seating, and floors were outdated. I got that "Sticky Menu and Table" vibe. I think this location's health score confirms my observations. NEED TO INVEST MORE IN THEIR HEALTH SCORE Hazel Analytics does Health Department Analytics, which gave a 92 out of 100. Ask yourself, is 92% enough compliance for the $80.00 I paid? From 2018 - 2022, this location went from 2 to 9 routine violations. Overall, here's a short list of violations featured on Yelp! * Equipment, utensils, and storage * Floors, walls, and ceilings * Food contact surfaces were cleaned and sanitized * Food handler certification is not current or complete * Food safety certification * Proper Hot & Cold Holding Temperatures Now, my food review will make more sense.   FOOD REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LOCATION, DÉCOR, AND SCORE (NOT) BUTTERMILK PANCAKES If your business is called Original Pancakes, OPH should set the pancake pace. Nothing is further from the truth about the OPH pancakes! OPH Pancakes look appealing (Fluffy, golden brown, and the like), but tasted like: * Burnt griddle oil * Bitter cornmeal notes * No butter notes * Tasted like flour, oil, leavening, and water drove the look and killed the taste. Traditionally, a buttermilk pancake has: * Premium or cake-baking flour (Ex. King Arthurs) * Buttermilk (Ex. Whole milk with vinegar/other curdling agents) * Whole Eggs * A pinch of salt * 2 - 3 teaspoons of sugar * Leavening (Ex. Baking powder, not Soda) * 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract OPH had nothing in common with the standard ingredient breakdown above. And the Baja Eggs were another miss. BAJA EGGS It has potential, but I feel the chef rushed the dish. The chef gave me a fried egg pizza. * CRUST: The fried hard eggs had peppers, but very little black pepper or salt. It had no true flavor on its own. No special herbs like thyme, rosemary, and the like. * TOPPINGS: The spicy chorizo/sausage, white cheese, and possibly salsa? I would expect the chef to scramble everything together, then cook it. I'm sorry, but this tasted like a half-baked, Franken-Fritta. ARNOLD SCHWARTZENNEGAR RATING I WON'T BE BACK. I felt over-charged, under-whelmed, and hopeful that OPH pivots and becomes great again. read more

The Original Pancake House - Baja Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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A solid breakfast diner. They have all the staples, the food came out quickly, and the service was great. We arrived around 9am on Saturday which was perfect timing because when we left around 10am, the place was packed and there were people waiting outside for tables. We had the shells (lemon crepes) and biscuits and gravy. Both were great and I'd order them again except for the fact that I want to try other things on the menu. read more