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    The Pancake House

    3.2 (303 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Wynesha K.

    Service was good. Greeted upon entering with a smile. About three waiters waiting tables and self seated immediately. The ambiance is like a country hometown feel. The menu is massive & I got analysis paralysis from looking at it all. It was hard to make a decision which most of the time is good but this was crazy huge including the inside of menu and back. Below is what we ordered. They definitely give more than enough portions for the price. I would suggest that a little more care go into the preparation of eye presentation. We were bummed they don't offe any other breakfast meat options like turkey bacon or turkey sausage. I ordered the Philly omelette and omelette wasn't quit folded over but two pieces of cheese slapped on top to cover the apparent eye sore of a mess of an omelette. They give more than enough hash brown wish it was browned more and less oil used. I mean if you're gonna use that much oil, then fry that baby on up! Hash is not white!! Hence the word "hash brown" lol The pancakes that came with the meal were definitely buttermilk but the pancake batter was on the really salty side. I thought it was the butter but it wasn't for sure. All the family agreed. One son had the Philly steak sandwich. He said it was alright with a head and shoulder shrug but states that it was safe but the fries were good. My other son ordered the traditional breakfast 3 pancakes, 2 eggs, and hash and stated the pancakes were definitely salty. My spouse order the steak and egg meal and said the steak was nothing to talk about as it lack flavor it was just salted. The mile high hash, eggs, softened the blow. He also stated the pancakes were on the salty side as well. I think when places like this are established for a good length of time over many many years, the staff and cooks tend to over look the importance of why people would want to feel like "care " was put into the service as well as the food. It makes all the difference in the world, & why people would want to come back & support local diners. I think this place could definitely use some improvement in the kitchen and instead of having a massive menu to take some things off and perfect the craft of taste and presentation. The reason I gave this two stars the staff waiters were really nice & waited on us attentively. I cannot say I will be back. 58 years celebrating as seen on menu should definitely be better.

    Waffle yum
    Shirley F.

    Great hamburgers and fries for lunch on a cold day. Coffee is good too. Service always with a smile and some friendly conversation. Ambience is diner style.

    Strawberry pecan pancakes
    Gwyn C.

    I think the secret is to come at the end of the day. We went Saturday night around 5:30 and it was practically empty. Having said that I'm sure they must get packed for breakfast! Candace was our server and was very pleasant. The place is huge and has a true old fashioned feel. With a little update it could feel like a real fun retro location. I wonder if it ties in with the car show?! Mom had the strawberry pecan pancakes and honestly I don't think I've seen her it that much in a very long time! She practically finished her plate of 3 gigantic pancakes. We'll definitely bring her back! Dad had the short stack buttermilk pancakes and he enjoyed them(but for some crazy reason prefers iHOP - I'm thinking it's because of habbit and not food). I has the border inlet which came with hash browns and pancakes. The inlet had meat cheese and avocado. Perfect size, not grease and not too dry, just right. Added Tabasco for some flavor. I had asked for well done extra crispy hash browns, they were average, not quite as expected. No room for the pancakes but had to try them and was very pleasantly surprised. They tasted like real homemade pancakes like mom used to make - not at all like IHOP! Much much better. Do for a dinner/breakfast place, this place scored for us. We'll be back

    Sampler Platter
    Ivan C.

    Ordered the Sampler Platter with over-easy eggs, and it was exactly what I needed. You get a little of everything--bacon, sausage, ham, potatoes, and three fluffy buttermilk pancakes. The eggs were cooked perfectly with a nice, runny yolk, and the pancakes were soft and buttery. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the portions were generous for the price. The service was fast and attentive. Solid breakfast spot with a cozy, retro ambiance, good food, and great value. Will definitely be coming back.

    Cheese Blintz with Fresh Strawberries, whip cream & sour cream

    I had been craving Cheese Blintz after seeing it on a commercial. Last week I went to IHOP one morning & Original Pancake House the next morning. Though what I ordered was delicious it wasn't what I wanted. Today I went to The Pancake House. I received friendly greetings and was seated right away. My server, Gayle, is a great conversationalist and is well known by the customers. I opened the menu and saw Cheese Blintz at the top and shed a tear of joy. Ordered it as suggested by Gayle: fresh strawberries, whip cream and sour cream. It was a generous serving, beautifully presented, and so delicious!! I love the restaurant set-up and just listening to the happy conversations around me. I will be bringing my family back soon! Thank you, Gayle & Pancake House Crew for making my MLK week!

    The Round Up Favorite Breakfast
    Larry P.

    No waffles after 2 o'clock. I was going to have breakfast so I wanted a tomato juice. The waitress said well we only have small glasses if you want a big one I'll have to charge you twice, but what I didn't know was that it was four dollars for each small ones so eight dollar glass of tomato juice. You know prices are ridiculous nowadays but that's Nuts. Karen really had a taste for some waffles today and so we went to the pancake house which serves waffles, only to find out that waffles are not served after 2 PM. I wish we'd gone to IHOP instead. We had a simple breakfast, but after eight dollars for a tomato juice and seven dollars for 2 cups of coffee, the bill was $50, plus a $10 tip. The whole world's gone crazy with these prices.

    Omar S.

    Today, a very nice woman served me a mediocre breakfast at The Pancake House. The experience wasn't terrible, but, except that the waitress reminded my of my favorite aunt, who I miss very much, there's no reason for me to return to the place. The Pancake House is set in a large, clean space that's past its prime. When I sat down at 8:45 a.m., the restaurant was nearly empty; when I left, more than half of its numerous tables were occupied by working-class diners and retirees. While many of my fellow customers seemed to know one another, I'd bet that those folks have only ever met there, over coffee and eggs. It seems The Pancake House, like many such eateries, serves a secondary purpose as a community gathering place. My breakfast, chosen from an extensive menu, consisted of: - Bacon and ham, both of which were overcooked, which rendered them overly salty; - Over-medium eggs, cooked just right; - "Country" potatoes, sliced thin, dotted with bits of white onion and nicely crisped on a flat-top; - "Country" gravy - a very peppery and glutinous white sauce laced with bits of yesterday's sausage links and bacon; and - Three 4-" buttermilk pancakes, properly prepared, but served with some sort of butter substitute and a sugary syrup that might have included maple flavoring, but that had certainly never been near a maple tree. An order of coffee delivered a cup and an entire pitcher of coffee for the table, a labor-saving measure, of course, but a nice touch, nonetheless. If I lived nearby and wanted occasionally to fuel up on familiar foods (and didn't care much about their quality), and wanted to be treated kindly by staff and my fellow diners, then The Pancake House might be my default breakfast spot. But, as nice as the nice parts were, the restaurant is a bit of a hike from my house, so I doubt I'll dine there again.

    The Hungry Jack Favorite Breakfast
    Albert G.

    Absolutely amazing!!!! Great food and even greater service. Pancakes are perfect. Try the boysenberry syrup!! You will not be disappointed.(pour the syrup slow. It comes out fast) Pricing is pretty good compared to other diners I've been to. Been here a few times and it's our new weekly spot!

    New York Steak & eggs with pancakes meal.

    Food is great.. specially the Pancakes.. The New York steak & eggs with pancakes meal is delicious.

    Chocolate Chip Pancakes Breakfast
    Emmy M.

    So yummy! Affordable prices, good location, cute vibes!! The service was quick and good and overall I loved this place! The food was amazing, I will definitely be back. No frills, just good vibes and good food.

    Swedish pancakes with lingonberry
    Nanci M.

    We were on a trip up to meet some friends and a local recommended this place. Very unassuming on the outside and probably a place I would have just drove by. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the nicest staff who got our large party a table fairly quickly. The food: everything on our table looked fantastic and got rave reviews. They give very large portions of food which most of us couldn't finish. I had the German pancakes with a berry infused butter. It was cooked to perfection and was so delicious. This place rates up there with all the best of pancake houses!

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    I love to go there. Like going to an old fashioned diner. The food is good and the staff is friendly.

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    The food was fantastic and the service was really great. Overall, my experience here was fantastic.

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    Great service love the food here!! Help ur local business love this place!! Food hot and always with best flavor....

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    When to have breakfast at 6:30. Place was dark no one was there. If you changed your hours post them. You owe a breakfast

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    Love this place. Everyone is always so nice and inviting. Servers are quick and funny!

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