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The Original Pancake House
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
4 reviews for The Original Pancake House
Went to this outlet with my BFF for brunch, though I could have done without the abundance of ugly seas of orange and blue. Go Noles!
The wait staff is a 9/10 on the eye candy scale which made this first-time visit pleasurable. The space isn't too big, but al fresco dining is an option with many tables.
Fortunately for my BFF and me, there was no wait for a party of two so we were seated immediately. An especially nice treat was all staff were dressed in Halloween costumes.
Our waiter, Christian, was attentive and prompt, ensuring no glasses went empty, that our food was up to our satisfaction and that we receive all necessary accoutrement for our meal.
I ordered the Eggs Benedict with home fries and a triple stack of pancackes. The home fries were a hit and the pancakes were just of average quality, but that may be because they weren't the specialty pancakes.
The Eggs Benedict looked like the beginnings of a flawless brunch (could have been better had Bloody Mary or Mimosa been a menu item); however, the English muffin was stale and lukewarm at best. When Christian came to check on our meal, I explained the English muffin was cold and stale and he asked if I wanted only a fresh English muffin or if I preferred a new dish.
+1 for providing the option.
In no more than 5 minutes, a piping hot replacement arrived with Christian and it was exactly what I had wanted. The English muffin had a slight crunch, was definitely hot and not microwaved. The Hollandaise was rich, yet managed to achieve a delicate flavor. The eggs were cooked as expected and the ham was tender and anchored the dish.
All the patrons, from single gay men, to families, to couples, to college students, all appeared to be in good spirits and satiated by the generous portions of gut-busting food.
Stop by whether it's crowded or not. A rare find to find impeccable service.
And for $23 excluding tip for a party of two, the price is just right.
I respectfully disagree with my fellow yelpers, as my experience was definitely sub-par.
When i arrived I waited for five minutes before I was recognized and finaly seated. The hostess grabbed me a cup of joe, which can be best described as burnt folgers in your cup...blah. When my server finally made it to me to take my order I had already replied to my emails from the night before. My server recommended crepes were a heaping portions, but lacked any unique flavor.
Overall if you are looking for something similar to a Denny's, this is your place.
My daughter and I stopped for brunch before our shopping trip to the St. John's Towne Center. The place was packed, but our wait was only about 10 minutes.
The blueberry pancakes were excellant, blueberries in the pancakes, lots of fresh blueberries scattered on top and a side of blueberry compote. There were enough berries to give me my antioxidants for the day.
The waiter was pleasant and kept our coffee mugs filled. I'll definately be back....a great breakfast place.
This is one of my favorite spots at the St. John's Town Center. My favorite dish to get is the one that takes really long to make -- the Apple Baby ($8.99), which is a small version of their huge apple pancake. It is kind of like having an apple pie cobbler for breakfast. Delicious!
I went there again last week but the apple baby tasted a bit differently that day. It seemed to have more sugar than usual on the top. :: shrug :: My son had the Mini Waffles ($3.65) with powdered sugar on top.
Anyway, a few months ago, I ordered some kind of dish with fresh fruits on top -- blueberries, raspberries, bananas, and strawberries, and it was very fresh tasting and I felt good and healthy afterwards. I really don't remember now if it was a special or what. But it was Soooo good.
Other dishes which I have enjoyed here include the potato pancakes and dutch baby.