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The Original Pancake House

4.2 (1.8k reviews)
Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
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THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Arlene S.

It's a good solid breakfast place. The pancakes are good, but not my favorite. The eggs benedict were delicious! Both the original and the country fried! The service was good. We got seated right next to the kitchen door so that part wasn't the best experience with the servers constantly slamming the door open

German Pancake
Michelle L.

This place never disappoints, the food portions are huge and tasty. The line is a bit long even with the yelp waitlist, expect to wait for at least an hour on the weekend if not work. The parking lot is always full so be prepared. The service is good and inside has a good amount of tables. If you enjoy breakfast food, I was give this place a try. The German pancake is interesting a bit sweet and a bit sour because of the lemon. The Swedish pancake is like a thin crepe with butter and lioness berries

Apple pancake
Jenny N.

Breakfast perfection at The Original Pancake House in Whittier! From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and efficient -- the kind of attentive service that makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. The space has that classic, cozy diner feel with a lively buzz that says "this is where the good stuff happens." Now for the food -- absolutely worth the hype. The Apple Pancake is a showstopper: warm, fluffy, and caramelized to perfection, like a cross between a pancake and an apple pie. The German Pancake was equally impressive -- light, airy, and buttery with the perfect lemony sweetness. The Chorizo Omelette was loaded with flavor, hearty and perfectly balanced without being greasy. And the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs? Comfort food gold -- crisp edges, tender beef, and cooked just right. Coffee kept flowing, plates came out hot, and everything tasted freshly made with care. Between the service, the food, and that timeless breakfast-house charm, this spot absolutely delivers. Already planning my next visit -- and yes, I'll be dreaming about that Apple Pancake until then!

Menu 4/26
Tiera A.

The service is great, the atmosphere is great, but honestly I had better pancakes elsewhere. They weren't anything to rave about. Just that they offer different types that you might not be able to get anywhere else. But for regular buttermilk pancakes, I'd rather go down the street to Scotties.

Spanish Omelet
Josh H.

I ordered a pumpkin Belgian waffle, Spanish omelette, strawberry crepe, and 2 Eggs + Hashbrowns Keynotes: - check in on yelp! - Easy parking - Amazing food The Pumpkin Belgian Waffle was amazing, it had great flavor and loved the whipped cream that came with it. I would highly recommend to try this while in season. The Spanish omelet was a great size, the sauce went well with the omelet. The Eggs and Hashbrowns were both cooked to perfection, best Hashbrowns I've had from a brunch place so far. Overall if you're looking for a good brunch spot and don't mind the wait then I would recommend to come here. Even though getting a table takes a bit, the food came out quick. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is casual.

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Nancy C.

We really enjoy this cute breakfast place by our home. As soon as you walk in it gives you that cozy, homestyle breakfast/ brunch place. Everyone is so nice & attentive to anything you might need. We've gone to eat here & even orders take out & always has been very very good! The food is sooo delicious. & the coffee cups are so cute, my husband even bought a brand new cup! We've ate their waffles, pancakes, omelet, breakfast potatoes

Apple pancake
Denise V.

Stopped by during the week with no waiting/line. Ordered the apple pancake -- that takes a little longer, but well worth it! Our server, Diana, was excellent! She should have warned us how huge the pancake was, but it was so yummy, and we got to take some home for later!

Cinnamon roll waffle
Ana J.

Met some friends here to catch up. The wait can be up to an hour at brunch time on Sunday. There is a parking lot for the restaurant right behind. Although the servers and hostesses are super busy, the service doesn't get impacted by it. Very friendly team members. The food was good, too. We stayed a bit after we were done eating and they didn't rush us out. I'll definitely be back.

Big cuts of ham  when we ask to remove the ham and replace it with bacon.
Joseph L.

I've always loved this place and have been eating the same stuff for years. So when a waitress tells me something is bacon when it's ham I can't help but to say something. The pancakes are amazing but the fact that the waitress lied to our face was extremely disappointing.

Bacon pancakes
Michael S.

Wow what an experience. First of all if you go on a weekend you should use Yelp wait list. It saved us a lot of time because they were super busy. It is a normal atmosphere as with many greasy spoons, but it was clean and up update. The wait staff was outstanding Yessi kept.a.good eye on us even though she had many other tables. My coffee cup never went dry. And then there was the food. I had the bacon pancakes with eggs and bacon. My wife had the corn pa cakes with eggs and hash browns. We had not a single complaint. Eggs were cooked as ordered, bacon was thick and flavorful, hash browns were cooked in butter and perfectly done. Then the pancakes, bacon pancakes were great and if you like corn bread then you will like the corn pancakes. The place is super busy on the weekends so if your ok with crowds and people walking around you will love it. We did

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Lorraine B.

I finally got to try The Original Pancake House! Every attempt I've made in the past, the wait was too long, and my tummy wasn't willing to be patient. My daughter ordered original buttermilk pancakes, they were good! I had their apple waffle and side of biscuits and gravy. The waffle was good, I enjoyed the diced apples on top and the apple syrup. The biscuits and gravy were also very good! Tons of flavor! The service was a little slow, and our server never came back to refill our coffee. Other than that, it was a good experience.

German Pancake
Eric T.

BE PREPARED TO WAIT! Sign up on their yelp wait list ASAP before coming down on a weekend. Fast service and the food was good though. This is a cozy diner that has tons of people coming and going. Swedish Pancakes - 4/5 These are soft crepes that can be rolled up. They are lighter on the stomach compared to eating thick dense pancakes. Jam was delicious German Pancakes - 4/5 Interesting concept on an eggy thick "pancake" The concept includes fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar along with the eggy pancake to create a fresh tasting lemon pastry/custard. Eggs and Hashbrowns - 3/5 eggs were cooked well, hashbrowns are not crispy and contains 50% grease. Just wait till you look at your plate. Spanish Omelet with Cottage Cheese Pancakes - 4/5 A 4 egg omelet is huge! I am a big eater and the portion was huge. The Spanish sauce complements the mushroom omelet perfectly. If you don't like adding ketchup to omelets, the sauce is what you're looking for. Pancakes were most, but feels raw.

Hearty thick bacon,,, so good.
Leanne V.

Got on the waiting list via Yelp last Saturday morning. The process was quick and easy. We arrived at our time and we were quickly seated. The place was very busy but service was excellent, and server was amazing at giving us suggestions as it was our first time there. I had the egg & bacon combo and tried the pumpkin pancakes that were so delicious. My daughter had the blueberry pancakes. Unfortunately we were enjoying the pancakes so much that I didn't take a picture but the bacon..,, the bacon is thick, hearty and tasty! Good portions too. I will definitely be back when in the area. This place gets crowded on the weekends so I definitely recommend Yelp wait list. Overall great restaurant for breakfast.

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Food was excellent, the service was excellent, prices are reasonable, and the staff are very friendly.

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My favorite breakfast spot! Love their crepes and butter pancakes. It's soo delicious!

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Are they open on New Year's Day?

Does this pancake house offer egg whites?

I believe it is in their menu

Does this location has a wheelchair access?

Yes

Open on Christmas Day?

No, they are not open on Christmas day.

Do you guys have bottomless mimosas?

Sorry, We do not sell liquor

Hello,What drinks are free refill?

coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and soft drinks!

Are pets allowed in the outdoor seating area?

The last time I went there I was sitting outside. I looked over my shoulder and lo and behold...I sad the cutes dog sitting under the table. Yes, they allow dogs in the patio.

I have actual 9 family members, the max to choose on waiting list is 6. How do I let you know I need another table?

When you add your name onto the waitlist, you can put it on there for a party of 6 then in the comments write that it will be for a party of 9. The hosts should be able to take it from there.

Can I call in to put my name on wait list?

Yelp waitlist will be the quickest and easiest to put your name on the waitlist. Yelp will keep you informed as to where you are on the waitlist and how many people are in front of you. It is updated realtime and makes it so easy to know how much… Read more

What are the vegan options?

Hash Browns, maybe. Coffee as well. Other than that, I don't think the cater too much to veganism.

Is there turkey bacon/ sausage available?

Sadly, no. But the food is still delicious!

Do you have gluten free pancakes?

We have many different types of gluten friendly cakes. I especially love the gluten friendly buttermilk.

Do you have any dairy free pancakes?

I’m sorry to say all pancakes have dairy. We can prepare egg dishes without butter if specifically requested as well as meat items or oatmeal.

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