Taken here for the first time ever on my birthday! It was amazing. I really like old diners with an authentic ambiance that is only earned by being around forever. Said it's 67 years old so that means it's 21 years older than I am! Sorry this is turning into one of those recipe blog articles that never gets to the recipe. Food was consistently excellent across the board. Hashbrowns were golden n crunchy- the bacon was perfect, and the ability to order a little of almost all the pancakes was a great way to get to know the menu. We decided to split and the staff was right on top of it with sharing plates. I guess it's pretty busy on the weekends but this was on a weekday morning around 9:30 so it was nice n quiet. I will definitely want to come here again! read more

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Place is delicious and very cute, and there were many options available for our group to eat (and our group had some allergies, so that was nice that they were very fine with it). This is my second time here, and I maintain that the major issue with it is parking. It's so crazy popular here that we waited nearly an hour to be seated, but it also took 15 minutes just to park in the area. I'd definitely recommend carpooling if you can, or walking several blocks after street parking. (I think maybe next time I'll try to go to a different spot; having this much trouble with parking in Bellevue is crazy to me.) read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Pancake Corral has been a staple to Bellevue residents for many years. Growing up, my friends always talked about going, but weirdly enough I had never tried it. On my last visit to Bellevue, my friend said he wanted to grab lunch here so I enjoyed the food for the first time and I see why the locals frequent this spot. The restaurant is nice and cozy with staff that makes you feel at home. I ordered the Eggs Nicole, which is biscuits topped with sauce, egg, and covered with gravy. As a big fan of Biscuits and Gravy, its a no brainer that I loved this dish. I also ordered sides of Hash Browns and Bacon. The bacon is thick cut and crispy. Some of the best Ive had at a diner. They also had special seasonal pancakes. My friend ordered the Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes and loved them. Definitely going to be coming back on my next visit. read more

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The food was mediocre for the price range. The vibes were fun though and it was pretty crowded on a weekend morning. Chace's Pancake Corral has an old-fashioned diner vibe which was very homey. The staff were friendly and there is a variety of food on the menu. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Wrap It Up (top), Vic's Favorite (bottom) - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Fantastic pancakes and great service. I really loved the hot syrup as well. It's a little Smokey in the restaurant so we left our jackets in our cars. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Established in 1958, Chace's Pancake Corral is the oldest restaurant in Bellevue, WA, serving up the original menu breakfast offerings. The current owner is the daughter of the eponymous founder. My wife and I (along with my daughter/son-in-law's dog) made it a destination for our Saturday morning walk, and it ended up being a good place for a patio breakfast. We let the host know that we needed an outdoor table for two with a dog, and we were set-up within 5 minutes. The outside dining area is a bit make-shift, right next to the parking lot (quite a few cars passed by our table close enough to take a drive-thru order, it seemed like). But it's really nice that they have that seating for parties with dogs, and there are sun umbrellas ready to go, in the rare event when it is needed. Our hostess brought out a freshly baked dog biscuit during our meal, letting us decide when to give it. Coffee ($3.50) was brought out immediately, and my wife said it was good mainly because it was fresh. It's a simple, two page menu and there were a lot of breakfast items I wanted to try (which isn't always the case). I ended up really enjoying the food, especially since Chace's offers some sampler platters. Greatest Hits ($16) - a small hash brown omelet (hbo), 2 link sausage (wife subbed it for thick cut bacon), and any one pancake (she chose buttermilk). All of it was solid, with the hbo coming with a bit of salsa (pretty sure it was Pace brand....not sure why more restaurants don't use this brand...I love it with my omelets). I got to sample the hbo, and it was really good...egg binding good hash browns, topped with melted american cheese. Joe Adams Assortment ($14.90) - four small sizes of their favorite pancakes: buttermilk, buckwheat, potato, and strawberry (more of a crepe). I loved the potato pancakes, with the buckwheat confirming that it's not my favorite. Service was very friendly, but a bit hit-or-miss (thinking because we were out in the patio). The check is brought out to you (hand written in that old diner style), and you can pay inside. We ended up really enjoying the food, especially since Chace's offers some sampler platters to try smaller samples of different things. We definitely know what to focus on next time (for me, the potato pancakes and the hbo). read more

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Local breakfast and lunch place institution with friendly folks, welcoming atmosphere, and although the food came out quickly, a place to loiter a bit for that coffee refill. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Joe Adams Assortment - one each of the available pancakes - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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First time at Chace's, my friend said he grew up going here and it's one of his favorite places. My friend and I split the potato pancakes and the banana pancakes. Can't believe this was my first time! They even brought a small pancake for my dog shaped as a bone! read more

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If you're driving too fast, you'll probably miss it. This cute little place has a cozy diner vibe with quality customers service. The bacon was amazing! Small parking lot, carpool. Great prices. I would definitely come back. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Super inconspicuous but such a staple in Bellevue! Came in on a weekend and our group of 3 were seated immediately. Service is friendly and attentive but they do seem a bit short staffed. I had the Swedish pancakes with a side of hash browns, and really enjoyed both. The coffee was kind of a miss but I think the atmosphere of the small local diner experience makes up for it. Their pancakes are definitely one of a kind! read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Swedish Pancakes - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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The waitress and waiter were both really nice. Cute little breakfast spot. Unfortunately the food was lacking and super over priced for the quality as well. I got a chicken fried steak with hash browns and a kids waffles (frozen ego) Black coffee Total was $41 before tip I honestly wish I would have just went through Starbucks. The biscuit was nice and crispy but other than that was dennys breakfast. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral has been in Bellevue longer than most of the buildings that have taken over downtown Bellevue, making this old school joint an automatic win. There's something really charming about a place that has still remained and has not changed its façade even as Bellevue grows. I like that about Chace's and more. I can't believe I haven't been here before since it has been in Bellevue for several years along Bellevue Way. I've passed by it numerous times but just never made my way to this small establishment until recently when my colleagues wanted to celebrate National Pancake Day and I was like, I'm down! We came here for lunch on a Friday and the place was still bustling post-breakfast hours. The parking lot is small, so if it gets busy, it can be a little challenging. But once you're inside, it just reminds you of a classic diner that has all your breakfast favorites, with a variety of pancakes. For the six of us, we were able to be seated within five minutes. Our server was awesome; I wish I remembered her name. She was super friendly and my colleague mentioned that he came here one morning for breakfast right as it opened and she still had the same upbeat, positive attitude even when the sun hadn't risen yet. I love that. We told her that it was one of our colleagues' birthday the day we visited and she brought out a stack of mini pancakes with whipped cream, funfetti and a candle where the staff sang happy birthday. Best ambiance ever! I ordered the toasted coconut pancakes, but instead of flour, I asked for the buckwheat version, which they were able to substitute. The buckwheat pancakes were good on its own that you don't even need extra flavor like the toasted coconut flakes that came with and the coconut syrup. Stick with the classics for the buckwheat pancakes. But everyone enjoyed their stack of pancakes and what a fun way to celebrate National Pancake Day! I had a fun time here. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Toasted Coconut Buckwheat Pancakes - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Chase's has been around for longer than anybody and I can't refute their legacy, but I can refute their scrambled eggs, the coffee, and the buckwheat pancakes. Look, I like Chases's vibe and the people who work there are nice enough, but I can't justify the price for the quality of the breakfast. With almost a century of history my 2 star review won't save the eggs, but maybe I can save YOU -- if you read this, save yourself the 80 bucks for your family of 4. read more

Small place; parking is a challenge. Isle space is close at the back tables. Be prepared to be neighborly. Coffee was poured quickly upon seating but we sat for as much time as it took to drink 1/2 cup of hot coffee before the waiter came to the table. One-half of the menu is pancakes of various flavors and thy do not have any omelets-bummer. The black coffee tasted fresh and had a good flavor. I'd come back if a guest or family wanted to try this place but I would never be a regular or go out of my way to come here. Food was fresh and tasted good but not plentiful nor was the menu diverse in choice--sure 10 kinds of pancakes, French toast but NO omelettes. Choice of scrambled eggs or scrambled with cheese. $7.00 for two coffees is outrageous. Two 10 ounce mugs should cost no more than $2.50 each. The bill was $39 with one dish being simple pancakes for $10. Sure wish we had searched for a Denny's read more

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Update! They now offer a Greatest Hits combo that comes with a small hash brown omelette, two sausage links and a pancake of your choice. It's a little pricey like everything there but definitely a great option if you want to sample a few things. read more

Really great retro diner that's been around for decades. The HBO (Hash brown omelette) is a must-have. The crowd is eclectic Bellevue. Retirees, Seahawks players, Sounders players and folks who have been meeting with friends and sitting at the same table for years and years. Good quick service. Don't expect the French Laundry. Expect Waffle House. read more

Went here with friends for a casual brunch a bit ago and had an okay experience. The ambiance is very outdated and diner-like, which actually is part of its charm and rare to find now in Bellevue. The service was a little slow and awkward, not great, but not terrible. The food was decent. I had the blueberry pancake and it was fine, maybe a little dry. The hash browns were decent, but the sausage was super juicy and yummy! My friends thought their banana pancakes and strawberry pancake/crepe were decent. The crepe serving was a little small. I much prefer Waffle House than this breakfast to be honest. Overall: okay breakfast place in Bellevue which is unique for its old diner vibe but you could definitely get better brunch elsewhere. read more

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Great dining for simple, classic breakfast! Tons of pancakes choices, with french toast, crepes and classic eggs, sausage and bacon. Quant, historic Bellevue restaurant with attentive service and old school vibe. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Picture of the ambiance - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

They have changed the hash brown omelette recipe, and I'm disappointed. Let me start by saying I've been going to Chace's since I was little. It's a community institution. I've always shared a HBO and French toast with my dad, and I used to love it as a kid. I've gone here all the time until a year ago, when I moved away. I was back in town and really wanted an hbo. When I got it I was confused, since it was the same size as the side portion of hbo used to be. I asked the waiter and she said it was the regular HBO, not the side portion. Not only was it about a third the size it used to be, but it also didn't have nearly as much egg or cheese. It was essentially a normal hash brown with 3 pieces of cheese on top. Now, it may have been a different/new chef so I will come back eventually to try it again, give them a second chance, but for now I am severely disappointed and saddened that my favorite breakfast item in Washington is gone. read more

The location is perfect to walk/ hike around the Mercer slough trails before/ after. It is 5 minutes from the educational center nearby. The diner has an old school cozy vibe and is known for its pancakes. The staff was very accommodating and got their outdoor seating ready for us to sit with our dog. What we tried: 1. The strawberry pancake: these are crepes that come with their house made strawberry compote and whipped cream. A popular item and it is delicious! 2. Hashbrown omlette: thin crust of hashbrown crust, very flaky with an omelette in between and slightly melted American cheese slices on top. Comes with salsa, sour cream and a buttered English muffin. Very tasty! My husband also ordered their German sausage on the side and liked it. 3. Sourdough pancakes (not pictured): a medium stack of 3. Comes with maple syrup and a salty white whipped butter (so good!). I got the house made lingonberry compote with it. I had the pancakes with the compote and the salted white whipped butter - soo good! Sweet and tangy ( compote) and tiny bit salty with the butter. Enjoyed the combo! Bonus: they got doggy bone shaped pancakes for our dog! She gobbled it up before I could take a photo!! We sat outdoors and it was a mix of sunny and pleasant (with a jacket). Made for a perfect brunch for us! Excellent service read more

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I have been to this cafe before. Overall a pretty good spot for breakfast. I have an impression that they do pancakes better than other breakfast items. Their dollar pancakes are light and delicious. I also tried the hash brown omelette. Umm I think it was okayish. Not super impressed. Maybe I was expecting something else. This is one of the few places where I like hot chocolate. Very fast service and the places being always crowded explains its popularity. read more

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I came here cuz of the reviews I was so excited to bring my family here. This place isn't even mid. The customer service was not good. Hostess dropped the menu on the ground and still used it without cleaning. Then server dropped the creamers and put them on the dish and handed them to me. After leaving her the creamers to the side she said "I didn't realize I dropped them" then put the back to be used again. The food was beyond bland, we even over heard the surrounding table talking about struggling to finish their bland food. I do not recommend this place. $80 for tiny bland portions with no life is crazy. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - $17 for this was crazy. It was so bland, no flavor in sight. - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Family owned business with consistently good food and service. You will love it They have so many different types of pancakes that are really good, including gluten-free. They have what seems to be a basic breakfast menu but they make it all so flavorful somehow! Anything you order will be good! I love the scramble The staff is always consistent and really good. Super friendly and wanting to make sure you have a good experience. Because of the above, you will most likely have a wait so just be prepared for that. After we went the first time, we were addicted (and loved supporting this small family business), and found ourselves there every weekend for many many months. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!! read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Just inside - the open grill area. - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

First time in this place for a few years now. Left very disappointed with the food. Portion size very small. Had the chicken fried steak and it was just so so. Did not even come with hash browns The muffin was covered with the chicken fried steak creamy sauce. Not sure what they were thinking. Will not return! read more

Love me a traditional diner! Met up with a friend for a quick breakfast here and managed to visit just as they were starting their fall flavors. That means pumpkin pancakes! I love pumpkin pies so I figured I'd like pumpkin pancakes and I wasn't wrong. Had the pancakes with some eggs and hash. The waitress walks around with what is essentially a bottomless canteen of coffee that she endlessly poured for us. Made for a great start to the day. read more

Cozy place that they pack with tables. Had to wait about 5 minutes on a Sunday morning around 9 (no reservations, so we were happy to not wait long given the popularity of this spot for breakfast). Staff were super friendly, but our waiter was personable and helped us out together pancakes and other items from the menu tonight what we weee hungry for. This is much closer to a small town diner with respect to vibe, decor, and staff attention/friendliness; very different from chain diners and such. We had the blueberry pancakes (excellent) and their pumpkin pancakes special (also great). We added on a veggie scramble that was full of fresh vegetables and tasted very "real," like what you might make at home if you had all the ingredients and time. We also added hash-browns (cuz why not? they are your standard Denny's style and execution which is what we expected), bacon, 2 scrambled eggs, and a fruit cups. The fruit cup was great, with golden watermelon, grapes, strawberry, sort of ripe cantaloupe, and honeydew. Keep in mind this is a diner when setting expectations; we loved what we were served and they pump food out fast (we waited less than 5 mins for all our items to come out). The coffee situation is worth noting: at no point did we reach half a cup left due to our waiter and two others coming by to top us off. It's not amazing coffee but it fits with the experience and food perfectly. I highly recommend Chace's if you're looking for a traditional diner experience for breakfast and want to get in and out. read more

A small but good restaurant. Very good service from the start and all the way to the end even though they were busy. The food was great but the portions are smaller than average in my opinion but enough for me since I don't typically eat that much. I've been here a few times already and will come back again for the food and great service. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Tony's Choice - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Very bland. The most flavor my dish had was the English muffin in my eggs Benedict. But that is because it was burnt :/ A lot of the food came out cold. Maybe will try again on a less busy day. The Inside is cute and fun. We really did like the waffle though! read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Your typical hole in the wall local American breakfast joint. Something I crave every now and then. This is my first time coming to this establishment. The breakfast I ordered was good but filling. My servicer was a very nice guy who spoke a limited amount of English but took great care of me. I ordered the blueberry pancakes and they were good, not great. The texture was fluffy and a bit dry to taste. However, it was a pleasure to taste the blueberries inside the pancake and the blueberry spread that came with them. Of course I had to ask for some syrup which helped moisturize up the pancakes. The bacon and eggs were fine. The egg was perfect being over easily and the bacon was also good. The bacon was a bit on the salty side but the texture was slightly crispy and meaty which I enjoyed very much. Overall a good experience at this breakfast place. The server also recommended that I should try their Swedish Pancakes, which I plan to do next time around. Enjoy! read more

I ordered Swedish pancakes. They were on the border of poor to very poor. Eggs were fine. This was my first visit and for the Eastside the atmosphere was well below average. read more

It's a tradition in my family to go here once every few weeks for breakfast. The staff couldn't be kinder and the ambiance is so relaxing in a city that seems to be moving faster by the day. read more

I love supporting local businesses, but I'm sad everything is so expensive. I know they have to raise prices to survive the current inflation, especially as a small business in Bellevue. We paid $51 for 2 eggs Benedict, 2 coffees, and a small stack of 2 pancakes. The building is small and parking is limited, but the food is delicious and customers service is great. Highlight is the hot pancake syrup, yes it comes HOT! The eggs Benedict's were perfect in every way. Amazing flavor. The hash browns were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The coffee is plain drip coffee, but delicious as well with some cream and sugar. This was the perfect brunch. I can't afford it often due to steep prices, but I understand 100% why they need to charge more. Everything is so expensive these days, especially the cost of food in general. Thank you for a delicious brunch on this rainy Tuesday afternoon! read more

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The place was packed! Ordered the eggs, biscuits and gravy and a waffle. The portion size left a lot to be desired and the food itself was... just okay. Mediocre at best, really. The gravy was pretty plain, and the waffle (singular) was thin and crispy which admittedly was not what I was looking for. I did like the blackberry syrup though! read more

Food is great and service is superb! Friendly servers. They have excellent gluten free options

High hopes but ended in disappointment. It has the look I want and the blintzes were good. But everything else was a letdown. French toast was bland. The potato pancakes seemed to have little actual potato. The buckwheat pancakes weren't available and no one told me when my order included them. Coffee was good. I wanted this to be the dinner that I grew up with and the prices and look hit that out of the park. The food sank this place fast so low I might not return. Please raise the prices by a few dollars and have better food. read more

Food was ok - corned beef way too salty; hash brown good enough; egg pretty diluted. Service was good as long as no expectations. Place was clean, very ordinary atmosphere. No regrets trying, but won't go there again. read more

The charm of this place is undeniable and I personally think the pancakes are amazing and always have been after coming here for a decade. Their coffee is also surprisingly pretty good. There is a wait usually and there are some teenagers who might be manning the door but don't quite have customer service skills yet (we were told that we just had to "keep waiting, because we can't make people get up from their seat" after we let them know 15 min predicted wait had turned into 30 mins), but having kids presumably from around the neighborhood working there is also kind of charming in a neighborhood-ey kind of way. It seems like stories abound from the pics on the wall. It's a gem in Bellevue and I hope it sticks around for a long time. read more

Old fashioned pancake house and breakfast spot. Don't come here looking for organic free-range vegan soy skinny lattes but dig into yummy pancakes and good drip coffee. Service was super quick, friendly sassy grandma with feisty attitude, wonderful to see that still exists! The pancake sampler was delicious, eggs were perfect and the drip coffee boiling hot and fresh. And for Bellevue the final bill was downright cheap, yeah! Take your time checking out some of the ancient photos on the wall, very cool stuff. We hope this place will stay around for many years to come! read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - Pancake sampler, fluffy, yummy, delicious, gone!! - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Cute mom and pop shop. Great for those pancake and breakfast cravings. If you like simple plates with pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, all that good stuff this place will satisfy ya. Service is good everyone is friendly. The only troubles I had was parking in the small lot. There's some spaces in the back and some near the front by the other shops. read more

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I will start by saying the people are very very berry friendly. We went on a Saturday morning and the place was PACKED. Not like a "sardines in a can" type of packed. More like "ants all over a lollipop left on the ground" type of packed. The food was very delicious and the venue was homey and inviting. However, I didn't like their clientele. It's Bellevue so what do you expect. There was a white woman almost yelling at the waitress for how long the wait would be. You see how many people there are outside and in line waiting to get helped right? You're not the only one waiting to eat. Sit down, Karen. The food gets a 10, the staff gets a 10. However their clientele gets a 1 and their parking gets a 4, because it was pretty packed and finding parking was a hassle. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - The Teenager's Plate with sausage links instead of sausage patties - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington