Great spot. Even tho it's more mainstream than your local diner was still delicious and had the authentic small town feel. Service was just ok. Our waitress seemed annoyed / upset in the beginning and i think she could tell we were stand offish because of that. After we got our food she almost became too much, check in on us / asked how we were no joke 5+ times. Would be back! read more

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New location yelp. Now its housed in a shopping plaza on the edge of UT campus. Parking is in the back of the plaza. There is plenty of it however this may be a problem for less abled body persons. Most of the folks that come here during the week have been coming for years and years so are not as young as they used to be. Not really anywhere to drop them off. When I came in there was no one at the front entrance so I proceeded to the please seat me sign. I literally stood there longer than it took my food to come out. There were maybe 10 tables. Still work to be done here. Smaller than the old location with tables and booths all within view as you stand there. I was ready to order by the time the server made it to my table to take my drink order and I'm one to waffle over my orde for a bit. Friendly server and efficient once she got started. Got pancakes sausage eggs n potatoes. All came hot and tasty. And you know what? When i put the butter on top it actually melted. Yum. They bring the credit card machine to your table and the server does it all leading to that uncomfortable moment of do you want to leave a tip? Suggest you bring cash for the tip so you can leave what you would like without awkwardness. Give it a few months to get up to speed and drop your less able folks as you enter the lot. Close as you will get. Its a bit of a hike read more

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The best breakfast place I've ever been to, hands down. The entire menu is great with excellent pancakes and great savory dishes. Incredible service. read more

Pancakes and potatoes were both really good, staff was friendly but unfortunately the service was super slow! read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - Chocolate chip pancakes and uncle John's potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I've been an Uncle John's fan for many years, a Toledo tradition. So when they moved I thought one more landmark was gone. I finally went to their new location today for breakfast. We were settled immediately and our waitress came over and introduced herself and took our drink order. When our drinks came we placed our order. Food came in an orderly manner (hot) and was prepared very well. The ambiance was just like I remembered. A lot of the same items, even the boat hanging from the ceiling in the side room. For those who remember it there's still a lot of the same old but a lot of the new. The wait staff all seemed happy to be there but a special shout-out to our waitress Anyssa. GREAT JOB! One drawback, plenty of parking but a little bit of a walk. I'll diffinally well be back. read more

We had a rather large party of 25, our experience was amazing! Superb customer service and the food was delicious. Thank you so much for being so accommodating! read more

It was a long trek from the parking lot for us senior citizens, did not know this when coming for the first time. Our table was sticky all over with pancake syrup. We each ordered coffee, one decafe and one regular. The decafe was SO strong my husband could not drink it. My regular was also strong but I use cream so thought it would be OK. As soon as I poured in the cream it was floating on top in clumps...soured. I sniffed the other tiny cups on table and all were spoiled so we ate without coffee. The food was pretty good, waitress was nice but we will not return. She took our credit card and headed to the front door out of site. We learned upon leaving that is where she ran the card. Kind of unnerving experience. read more

The decor in the restaurant was nostalgic to look at while dining. The food was okay when you consider the prices were really cheap. I had the pecan waffle, I was really hoping for them to be cooked in the waffle but unfortunately they were not. My hubby had the waffle with bananas on top, which was okay. My daughter had the chocolate chip pancakes which she enjoyed. They had different syrups that we didn't try. We used the regular original version. The waitress was extremely nice. read more

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Man has this place truly changed over the years. Back when I first started going to the old location 15 years ago it was easily one of my favorite breakfast spots in town. Went to the new location a couple weeks back and it's nice looking but that's about it. Food was blah at best. Eggs tasted odd and everything else was lackluster. Bring back the old Uncle John's. I'll stick to some of the other countless great breakfast spots in town. read more

We will never go there again! My Uncle and I stood @ the front waiting to be seated, no one greeted us for close to 5 mins. One waitress walked right by us to cash out a customer leaving , she never said anything to us, she did say hi to the couple cashing out. The other waitress stopped by her table she was waiting on and started playing with a child @ that table. When she came up to us finally, I asked if we could have one of the 2 booths in the corner, she was reaching for the menu's @ the that time, she looks up @ me and says I have to get the menu's first. I said forget it and we walked out!! Then we went to the Sunrise on Reynolds Road and they were very nice! Word of mouth is the greatest advertising, I will let all of my customers know where to go for a great Breakfast in toledo and where not to go! read more

I especially love the German pancake. Anything you have on the menu though I love it. It's always top-notch quality really good food very satisfying very welcoming atmosphere and the waitress was great. read more

We had an amazing breakfast here today and the owner Rachel was so sweet. The food tasted so good and was very nicely priced. Get the hot chocolate!!! read more

Last visited in 2010, but dozens of times prior, Uncle John's Pancake House is the only remaining independently-owned Restaurant on the Secor strip from the 70s, their popularity firmly cemented and still generating a crowd daily. Outliving "Cinema 1,2, and 3" and Allied Records, frequent stops before or after, 2022 finds little changed at Uncle John's save the sign, check-in at the hostess' podium forever pleasant and tchotchkes plus old photos making the experience more homey. Anything but fancy, paper menus and heavy plates anchoring Diner favorites, service is no less gracious than a Michelin starred Restaurant while springy a German Crepe for $4.99 and Pancakes with all the fixins for $3.99 are underpriced yet flawless. read more

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Second visit to the new location and both times greeted in a friendly manner. Waitresses and our tables dishes were really excellent. The new building is very clean and nicely decorated. Uncle John's is worth going to and we'll be back for sure read more

Ambiance was great, service was very good (Paris was our waitress) and food came out quick. That being said they food was average or maybe below average. Eggs Benedict was just meh. Disappointed that they don't offer real maple syrup (just that fake high fructose corn syrup crap) and the fruit bowl was terrible, the strawberries tasted like they came out of a can with syrup... I might give it one more try and order different food. read more

Cute place. They had plenty of workers but our service was bad. I got my bacon but not my potatoes which is all I was getting. We had to hail down people to get refills and napkins. Toast was burnt. I'm not sure how they work together but it felt like once she got our order she was done with us which is why we had to hail down other people. They get that worked out and it will be a nice place to go. read more

While the food and service are completely unmemorable, the atmosphere is always guaranteed to be strange. A time-capsule from a 1980's movie you didn't know you were looking for, there is no question you're either going to love this place or be completely indifferent to it, and I'm the latter. The food is average at best and plated with no concern for the eye, but the prices are fine and as long as there is not a line out the front door, the service is usually pretty quick. Regardless if it is actually clean, the dark walls and dim lighting give a sense that the restaurant is pretty dingy, and the pop culture references on the walls are so out of date, your great uncle will really be happy if you take him for some pancakes. But do yourself a favor, if you're not going to order the snoopy peanut butter omelet, and take your business and your great uncle next door to the Original Pancake House. Also a time capsule, but in a much better way. read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - it's just ok - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

A real old school breakfast place with a homey vibe. Service was good but my eggs Benedict was better. read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Amazing atmosphere, I love the old movie posters and the canoes, the lighting was a bit dark but overall a great feeling.8/10 Very affordable overall, only paid $25 including tip for both meals, will definitely be coming back. 9/10 I got the Denver Omelette with Uncle John's Potatoes and sourdough bread. Omelette was superb but could have used some some more green peppers inside, extremely fluffy and barely runny. 8/10 The Potatoes were surprisingly delicious and just the right amount of toppings, they were burned so I will have to doc some points. 7/10 Bread was great, just right amount of crispy and fluffy but not enough butter on them (should've put more on myself) 7/10 My girlfriend got the 2 eggs with Pancakes deal with hash browns. The eggs were super fluffy and not runny at all. 9/10 The meal came with 3 pancakes which were very manageable, not the size of the entire plate and easy to eat. Incredibly fluffy. 9/10 The hash browns were super crispy and very greasy, couldn't finish them all. 6/10 read more

Amazing restaurant all around!!!! I'm glad we left the rude service at The Original Pancake house to go here!!! We were greeted so warmly when we entered and the kindness never stopped the entire time we were there. Leanne was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the entire menu. The food was delicious, especially the buttermilk pancakes, and the prices were reasonable. Totally recommend read more

First time at the new location and it was great! Love the decor and the fact that they were able to incorporate the items from the previous location. The service was excellent and friendly. The food was delicious! Parking is NOT a problem and the lot is much easier to access from Secor than the original location. So what if it is a slight walk - a chance to walk off a pancake breakfast! read more

I now live in CA but grew up in Toledo. Every time I visit family in CA I stop at Uncle John's. Love the new location while keeping the memorabilia! read more

Worst coffee I've ever had, Cold potatoes....sent back Hash.....sent back (From a can - not from scratch like waitress told me) Scrambled Eggs.....sent back Sausage cooked on one side only Poached Eggs....almost hard boiled For a restaurant that is named Pancakes House the pancakes were marginal at best. Out of six pancakes my wife ate one, I ate two Waited over 15mins for a waitress to even acknowledge us. Never again! read more

The new location is super cute! It's busy since it has just opened at its new location and was on the news this week- so grab some patience and kindness to your servers! The food was delicious- always op for the Johns potatoes. I had the florentine eggs Benedict- it was great! It'll be fun to see the college kids mixing with the older crowd. read more

Today we say GOODBYE to what used to be our "FAVORITE" Breakfast place! This morning We arrived at 9:38 was seated rite away.. 10 minutes went by and a waitress finally came and took our drink order.. Then after a few minutes we put In our FIRST food order. I ordered the portobello mushroom Benedict eggs poached HARD. Fiancé ordered The hungries breakfast it comes with two eggs he added a "third" and ordered extra crispy John's. Food came out.. My eggs were RUNNY far from poached HARD.. He received 2 eggs not 3 his potatoes looked like mashed potatoes instead of John's potato cooked extra crispy. So our waitress comes over we explain this issue she comes back with the "owner" she says she is going to go in the kitchen and get everything squared away.. At this point my fiancé says he will just do the Same meal as mine only difference is he will take his eggs poached soft instead of hard. The "owner" says she is going to the kitchen and going to talk to the kitchen and make sure it comes out correctly... So we wait another 20 minutes. The waitress along with table busters are apologizing at this point while we are waiting asking if we need anything because we have been there so long and everything is going wrong. Our food comes out a 2nd time My eggs we're not perfect but I was just going to roll with the punches and not be picky until I looked over at my fiancés plate and realize he's got a long dark hair mixed in the sauce before he even touched his plate.. At this point It's been a hour and we are really trying to give them the benefit of the doubt because things do happen.. So after the waitress takes the plate with the hair on it to the "owner", we sit for 10 minutes waiting to see what she says.. The "owner" walks up and says I been busy there's a lot going on proceeds to look at me and asks me did I even try my food....? My fiancé explains the hair in the food situation and that my eggs are wrong again and even if my food was ok we shouldn't have to eat at different times because of their mistakes. So she Says ok what can I do to make this situation better for you.. We said we know things happen and we will order our food again, because we normally do not have problems and have been loyal customers since the original location, so she went to the kitchen.. and after another 20/25 minutes we get our food for the 3rd time. Not only are my eggs wrong AGAIN, My fiancé has ANOTHER hair in his food this time it is a short black hair. We ask for the owner once again she comes to the table with the nastiest attitude and my fiancé explains there is yet another hair in a "new" plate after we have sat here over a hr and a half. She replies we aren't going to be able to serve you today....? I'm absolutely flabbergasted this is really how you handle your establishment. You keep making mistakes and we are trying to work with you and tell you we understand things happen and all you can say after almost 2 hours of a extra terrible experience is that "we can't serve You" I managed in food for almost 10 years so I totally get things happen but you should be ashamed of yourself. After the second time you should have taken control went to the kitchen and made it your self to make sure it didn't happen again but instead you as the "owner" let the same thing happen a THIRD time and want to bring your nasty attitude back to the table and say you can't serve us? Absolutely mind blowing. You should be ashamed to tell anyone you are the owner of any establishment the way you handled things this morning. I highly recommend you seek help with some Customer service classes because you are definitely lacking serious skills. McDonald's has better service than what we received this morning. Very sad and disappointing. We will not be back. read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - Who doesn't want a Hair with breakfast? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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First time back since the reopen and we had a great breakfast. We were seated quickly even though it was a wait. All the food was hot and delicious. The hostesses and the waitresses were all super nice. Great customer service. The kids have already asked to go back this coming weekend. read more

The new location is smaller with poor parking and a small waiting area. The portions have gotten smaller I believe. I ordered Johns potato's which I never got and the waitress took my syrup before I was finished with my pancakes to give to another table. Can you believe that! A pancake house with not enough syrup to go around... read more

We love Uncle Johns, it's been our go to breakfast place ever since I was little! The restaurant itself is a bit small, but it's always jam packed with goodness. I usually get the strawberry crepes with a side of bacon and though they may not be authentic French crepes, they're to die for! The waitresses are usually super prompt and come by multiple times to make sure you don't need a refill on coffee or some more creamer. The only qualm I had about my last visit was that the hostess was very rude and short with our party. I understand that we had four people and that the wait was 30 minutes, but we weren't complaining! I know the amount of people that come in must be frustrating during the rush, but she shouldn't be taking it out on the customers. Pro-Tip: Get here early in the morning when they open or around 1:30 to avoid the rush! read more

On the way home, searching on yelp's. Find that lovely local restaurant in town . Eggs and pancakes look yummy. Thanks uncle John . read more

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The atmosphere was great. Very cozy , down to earth . Lots of pictures on the wall with signatures on them. Antique rowing boats on the ceilings. The food was great!!! Service was great!!! We're definitely recommend it.There are two breakfast restaurants beside each other. We first went to the one next-door 30 minutes before they closed and they told us that we would have to order something that was easy to cook they were not very friendly. So we left and went next-door to this place Uncle Johns they were closing in 30 minutes also and they had no problem serving us with what ever we wanted to eat!! read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

How extremely disappointing!!! Not handicap friendly. Parking lot too far from business. No back door, you must go around to the front. Very small inside. Just not big enough for the business they used to have. Probably won't be back.... Used to come here once a month with a group but that can't happen in this building. Soooooooo heartbroken! read more

Food was cold for many of my group. Food was average and omelet was tasteless. It took 45 minutes to deliver food. Large space and nicely set up inside. Kitchen may be too small for size of the space. Not what I remembered from the old location. Not likely to return. Waitress was very pleasant. They need separate people bussing food to tables. Waitresses doing both orders and delivery. read more

Incredible end to a great weekend. Fabulous food, freubfly people. Parking is a bit sketchy in that you can easily get blocked in by the line at the car wash next door. read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Recently did breakfast takeout from this establishment. I was given a pancake with what looks like a sad attempt at splattering blueberry bits on top. Was the kitchen lazy or is dropping blueberries in the battery on the flat top too complicated, come on now. If you're going to call yourself a pancake house, at least make authentic blueberry pancakes. read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - "Blueberry pancake" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Just had breakfast with my mom. My breakfast was good but I found what I believe was a green bean in my Uncle John potatoes. The waitress had no personality. She was rushing rushing when the place was not that busy. Unfriendly. And to me my service means a lot, that just affected your tip. And the guy at the register made excuses for her rudness. I will go back but I will make sure she is not my server. You don't like your job don't take it out on your customers find another. read more

Been here a few times and generally like the food! I wish they had more options but I do like the hash browns and the French toast for the most part. Everything is relatively cheap. I wish it was more flavorful but it's a nice place in Toledo to have some brunch for sure! read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Nice environment. Staff is super friendly. We had potatoes pancakes, strawberry crepes, fried apples and corned beef hash. Food was good! read more

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Bad brown water: they called it coffee. Bad cold crepes: filled pancakes with cold filling and topped with cold strawberry jam. The Original Pancake House is certainly what you want if you're after good crepes. This northern food is nothing like down south. I won't go back to this Uncle John's place, although I honestly expected good food, simply since the parking lot was full. read more

OK, This place has been around forever in Toledo. You would think they would be able to get it right. Food was below the quality I expected here. I ordered 2 eggs and got a strip of yellow stuff that was the width of a strip of bacon. The waitress was not concerned about taking care of us. She was cold and condescending. In lieu of how average the food was, this just made the experience here way below average. One thing I did enjoy is the decor, antiques, trains, pictures, and odds-n-ends on the walls. read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - Breakfast with my friends. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Great menu. Tons of pancake options. Great coffee. Pancakes can almost be eaten without syrup they are so good. Also friendly staff. They were super busy on a Saturday morning and was still quick with service. read more