Original Pancake House

Made-to-order breakfasts---including over a dozen unique flapjacks---stack the odds in this restaurant's favor.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Founded in Oregon circa 1953, this simply-furnished spot owes its success to its creative menu and fresh ingredients. Batters are made on the premises; a special "sourdough starter" keeps treats from tasting overly sweet. Patrons choose from eggs, waffles, crepes and oven-baked omelets, as well as signature plates like blueberry pancakes (served with or without compote), giant cinnamon-glazed apple pancakes, thin and chewy "49-ers" and the air-filled, lemon-and-sugar-topped "Dutch Baby."

06/04/06

User review by chibelle

by chibelle at Citysearch

terrible food.. was a complete waste of money, Sevice was non-existent..took 10 minutes for waitress to bring syrup after pancakes arrived and 2 requests. Don't know how they stay in business...tables all around us were complaining about service.

• Cons: very slow service, terrible food

05/17/06

Gross!

by jbs4310 at Citysearch

I have *tried* eating here two times and both times were disgusting. No one at our 8 person table was happy with the food, service, value or ambience. Save your money!

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Gross Food, Horrible Service

07/01/05

Decient Decision

by parisntraining at Citysearch

I live in Elmwood Park and go to this famous breakfast stop on the weekends. The only reason I continue to visit this place is because the food is good. The service is the worst part about the place. They are rude, slow, and as we all make mistakes, it is hard to forgive them when every waiter/waitress I have had has made about twenty every time. I also do not like that the menu and substitutions are so limited. Want bacon and sausage links? well, don't think twice. On a plate, you get one or the other...you cannot have one of each. The hot chocolate with whipped cream is to die for, and so are the skillets!!!

• Pros: good location, hot chocolate, skillets
• Cons: service, crowded/busy, small space

06/27/02

Go for the Panckakes

by jallington at Citysearch

I take my family here just about every other weekend for breakfast. The sourdough pancakes are amazing. In fact, all the pancakes are great. Their omlettes and other dishes are not so strong. Great family place.

• Pros: pancakes, value, for kids
• Cons: lines, omlettes