I can't believe this place isn't more highly rated on here. Easily the best breakfast joint I've ever been to. Unbelievable ham. Seriously. I'm not much of a ham guy but the waitress insisted I get it when I told her it was my first time there and I've gotten the ham ever since. Swedish pancakes were delicious. Bacon is great. Eggs are awesome. Chicken fried steak was amazing. Hash browns are bomb. Such a friendly, warm, cozy, small-town atmosphere. Only negative would be visibility. Even though it's right off Bellevue Way, it's tough to see regardless of which direction you're coming. read more

Everything was fine. Food is on par with ihop. Servers were nice, but several of them were dropping lots of not-so-subtle hints that they wanted us to leave the second we were done eating. My friend and I wanted to sit and finish our coffee and they continued to drop hints. They were nice but we felt super rushed. I understand they're busy but I've been to lots of restaurants that are busier than that and they didn't do that. Wasn't a dealbreaker just kinda annoying. read more

My wife and I are in town for a wedding and thought we would try eating somewhere other than the hotel restaurant (which looked really good), so I found this place on yelp and the reviews made it sound pretty good. I don't really understand why this place has so many good reviews. The food selection is horrible (I think the only vegetable on the menu was in a salad), no scrambles, no veggie sausage. The pancakes and french toast were mediocre. I was afraid to try the coconut syrup... it was YELLOW?? The wait staff was very attentive though. I would not eat here again. read more

The tiny building was unadorned brown. The parking lot had barely enough room for 10 cars. Who knew this would be a hidden jewel of the Northwest? As soon as we walked in the smell of pancakes and warm syrup greeted us. There was a wait of almost 30 minutes to get a table but that aroma told us the wait would be worth it. We were not disappointed. I must address the issue of "bad" service. This little place has a little kitchen and everything is made fresh to order. Yes, our order took longer to get to us then some other places, but we were able to see the kitchen from our table so we saw the care that went into preparing each dish, and the cook staff was certainly hustling. No heat lamps here. The food came up and was whisked off to the diners, served hot. So while the food took a while to get to us, the service was actually excellent. Plus while waiting and all during our meal our glasses were never empty and servers passing by stopped frequently to see if we needed anything. Now, the reason the fight for parking, the wait for a seat, and the wait for our order was worthwhile -- the food! The pancakes were melt-in-your-mouth light. The warm syrup almost seemed unnecessary and, in fact, my son ate his Pigs in a Blanket plain with much delight. I ordered the Cashew Eggs because it sounded so unusual and came with a side of those heavenly pancakes. I never would have thought to put eggs and nuts together but it was really delicious! The buttery cashews gave a pleasant crunch to the texture of perfectly cooked velvety scrambled eggs. The portions were generous but not ridiculous. We each left pleasantly full, no leftovers, and no regrets! We can't wait to return and try the rest of the menu! read more

Great smiling service and yummy food. Had the biscuits and gravy and it was something to write Meemaw in Alabama all about. It's a local sit and chat breakfast and coffee place so come early and be patient it's worth the wait. A place I will come back and enjoy again! read more

Your run of the mill family ran breakfast joint which has been Bellevue institution since 1950-something. The waitresses remember you. I love the fact that my favorite one can tell when I've had, uh, a long night. No judgment, she just delivers up the good with a sympathetic smile. You'll be able to tell the regulars... they stumble in straight out of bed, the under 25 crowd in pj's or sweats. read more

Pros: 1. the food was good, but now "Wow" this is good .. But good. I got pancakes, eggs and bacon and all were really good. 2. Service was excellent, fast and attentive. Never left hanging for a refill. I love places where the waitresses are older and call you "sweetie"! Cons: 1. Saturday morning wait is long and the waiting area is really small. 2. Parking is a limited. 3. Pricey! 4. Place itself is small. My guess is larger parties of 6 or more will be a struggle I would definitely go back and will let others know that Chaces is a great place read more

The pictures of the food are wonderful. Definitely want to compliment the photographer. However things go downhill from there. Took a friend who is a foodie here, we went right after stopping at the blueberry farm down the street, Height of the season $1.50/lb for fresh blueberries. For $12 you might expect actual blueberries in or on the pancakes, right? Nope, here the blueberry pancakes were smothered in an overly sweet high fructose corn syrup, with little blue lumps. Perhaps those were actual blueberries at some point back when Microsoft moved to Redmond Egg dish too was disappointing. Not sure how long you leave eggs under a heat lamp such that they remain warm and rubbery yet the plate itself is hot. The chicken fried steak was neither, it was more like soft hamburger and I couldnt quite tell where the hamburger stopped and the mushy breading began All in all, we had two bites of each dish. An excellent place to go if dieting. I'm giving them two stars since the waitress was friendly, but this place gives gastro-emporiums like IHOP a run for their money (but at Bellevue prices) read more

Yum! Came in after the color vibe race and the wait was rather long. Figured that was probably a good thing. Luckily, the sun was out so we waited out side while soaking up some vitamin D. This is your typical old-country style breakfast joint. The waitstaff are very friendly and engaging and restaurant is filled with lots of history on the walls. I ordered their chicken fried steak special complete with biscuits and gravy and a side of hashbrowns to boot. It was very tasty! Portions weren't too large so I was able to scarf it all down without feeling guilty. I'd come back. Until next time! read more

Old school Bellevue nostalgia. As Bellevue continues to change into something I don't recognize anymore, this place stays the same. It's like a time machine to a place you remember when you were young. You're not going to find organic/farm fresh whatever. What you will find is good food done they way you remembered with friendly service from people who've worked there for years. I usually go for and egg combo with pancakes. There's a good reason there's a line out the door everyday. read more

This is a good dinner spot for breakfast. I've only been here on the weekends and have had at least a 45 minute wait each time. They say they won't take reservations, but I find it ridiculous that they won't even put my name down if I call them while I'm on the way to the restaurant?! That's not a reservation, hunny. There is one tiny bench to sit at and wait, and it's not fun to just sit squished next to strangers while you watch other people eat breakfast. Once you're seated, the waitresses are all really nice but the food comes out pretty slow. There's really not one healthy thing on the menu, so you're gonna need a nap after this...especially since breakfast took 2 hours between waiting for a table and then waiting for your food! There's gotta be other diners in Bellevue besides this, I just haven't found one yet. But I think based on the couple times I've been here I will probably be looking elsewhere for plain pancakes and eggs. read more

Best gluten free pancakes in town. Wait times are not the best, but the food and service are worth the wait

Old School Americana still alive - we loved it. Agree with the comments, limited parking, limited seating, simple short menu - come early or expect to wait. Decent stack of pancakes, done to perfection - takes pride in the kitchen to have it on display to the house. Genuinely bottomless coffee, great attention, perfect homely food that hit the mark. 8:30am Tuesday morning and the place was packed. Weren't hurried out of our seats when we were done tho'. Awesome! read more

My family visited Chace's this morning for breakfast. After being seated, some members of our party didn't realize that they had to access the menu from their phones, so they didn't immediately start deciding what to order. When the waitress checked in a couple minutes after seating us, we told her we weren't ready yet. When she checked in again a minute later and we told her we needed just another minute, she walked away and muttered "Jesus" in an irritated tone. This made everyone uncomfortable, and although the waitress was very pleasant after this (probably because she realized that we overheard her), I don't think we'll be returning. read more

Chace's is the classic greasy spoon diner, down to the waitresses calling me "honey". I had the Swedish pancakes, ham steak, and eggs over medium (but were served over easy). My partner in crime had the strawberry pancakes, ham steak, hashbrowns, and scrambled eggs. Everything was good. I wouldn't say they'd win any culinary awards, but if you're looking to get exactly what is printed on the menu, with no frills but maybe a little grease, this place hits the mark. read more

I could not say it any better so I reposted John D's as well. $10 for Eggs Benedict and the eggs are cold, the hollandaise is already drying on top and wafer thing slice of ham.... McDonalds is a wiser choice.... "Do yourself a favor and go to McDonalds for breakfast instead of this place. McDonalds has the same quality of food, but your pocket book won't get hit hard and you will actually leave full. This establishment is way overpriced, and the quality of the food sucks. If I spend $10 on breakfast I expect to be full. Shame on you pancake corral. I am confused as to all of the positive reviews... have these people never eaten out for breakfast before?" read more

We stopped in and the service was quick. Food was good. Very small town feel atmosphere which we like. only thing I can say remotely bad is the parking lot is small but we had no issue finding a spot. read more

If you want McDonald's quality eggs and pancakes head to Chace's. Way too expensive for the quality. Service was great, too bad they're serving s**t. read more

I've been hearing about how great this place was for awhile now so I decided to give it a shot. We got there and a big line with a wait... This had to have meant the place was worth the wait right? Absolutely not! The wait staff was so impersonal they just wanted to get you in collect your money and get you out. I ordered the chicken fried steak and I can honestly say it was the worst I've ever had. It was super flat and really hard. It tasted more like "chicken fried jerkey". Myself and the person we were with both said we could have gotten a better meal and Denny's. read more

If there is one thing you get at Chace's, it's consistency. We've been here a few times over the past decade and it's the same great taste each time. This place is popular, so plan on 15-30 min wait. The interior is in a time bubble from 30 years ago - don't expect fancy tables & place settings. Buttermilk, Banana and Real Potato pancakes are our favorites! The hash brown omelette and chocolate waffles are also great. read more

I would have rated this place with one star, but the service was friendly and fast. The food is really bad. My husband and I looked at each other, wondering how loveless the food was arranged on the plates. Everything was greasy and tasteless. But the worst was the dirty bathroom (we have been there at 9 AM on a Thursday). If I would have seen it before I got the food, I would not have been able to eat a bite. I really wonder how a restaurant can get the rating "excellent" with a "smiley face" with only one restroom for men and women!! Every honey bucket is better than this! read more

Love this place. Homey and inviting. Fresh food and amazing breakfast treats. Friendly service and endless coffee. A local institution and for good reason. Waffles, eggs, hash...you name it. Get there early and enjoy the place to yourself for a few minutes. Small inside so expect a wait if you stroll in later than 8:30 for breakfast. Look at the artwork and soak in the feeling of being at home. read more

Chace's Pancake Corral - View of the front. - American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

As my traveling companion said," if you don't come here when you're in Seattle" we both agree that you just missed out on an amazing breakfast experience of a lifetime! The smell outside is the first thing to get you, but, it doesn't end there! The food is just simply amazing! Everything cooked to perfection! The service is great as well. It was so nice we did it twice! On 2 different days of course. What can I say? It's the best experience for breakfast that I've had in many many many years! read more

One of the best breakfast places in Bellevue. Definitely a diamond in thr rough. Love the food and great service!

I love this place, there is always a wait, because it's good. It's not fancy, the coffee cups are thick (resulting in small portions and regular refills), the food is consistent and just the right amount. I never leave hungry and I feel like I had exactly what I wanted for breakfast. read more

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

Service? Awesome. Food? Above average, aside from the buckwheat pancakes which are heavenly! Wait time? Eternity. Ha. Just kidding. I have the least patience waiting for breakfast, but it really is worth it. For your own sake, try to avoid the peak hours. I took my nephews here and they got a huge kick out of the children's menu, especially the teddy bear-shaped pancake with the whipped cream for eyes and stuff. They even asked to come back to this place the next time they were in town. Very family-friendly, hell, everyone-friendly place. Seriously. The buckwheat pancakes. SERIOUSLY. read more

Wow - this place is a blast from the past. Really awesome breakfast place, oozing with charm and nostalgia. The coffee keeps coming, the eggs are flying and the pancakes are fluffy. This place serves up all the classics (and a few curveball pancake options) in a setting that has been remodeled in a while (sort of an understatement) and could easily be cast as a set on some soon to be shot movie. The staff is attentive, friendly, and efficient. And man, did my coffee arrive quickly which is important at 6:30am. Happy to come back next time I'm in town. read more

Crazy busy with a wait both times I've gone. Service is nice, but not enough servers for as busy as they get. The sausage patties are EXCELLENT. Stick with the buttermilk pancakes. They're pretty good. This morning I made an experimental choice with the sourdough pancakes. They were awful. I couldn't finish them. Issaquah Cafe is better if you're looking for a good straight up breakfast place, and the area is chock full of restaurants serving much better food for brunch. read more

"Oh, come on!" and "For heaven's sake..." are not the thoughts you want to have come to mind while you are eating at a homey and comfortable breakfast place. My issue was a misbehaving employee and a manager that should have intervened but didn't. She slammed a high chair into the back of my chair as she stacked it and when I jumped and turned, she did it again with the next one. Ouch! Then she slammed ever y dish into the dish pan as she was clearing the tables behind me. This was not the typical clatter of dishes but a physical assault on them. No I didn't complain. This place is too small for that behavior to go unnoticed. And no, I don't have a clue what I did to merit this if it was even directed at me. Also, I can't believe it's not butter! It's salty, but not sweet and it doesn't melt like butter. It's not butter. Now I should qualify this. The blackberry syrup was MARVELOUS!!!! Thick, tart, fruity and richly flavored and the French toast was light and crisp. The sausage was perfectly done and nicely flavored. Our waitress was good. She was pleasant and polite. She gave the right amount of time to review the menu, since we were obviously newbies. She got the order right and brought the right condiments. Once asked to refill the drinks, she kept them full. We gave her a good tip and thanked her as we left. Unfortunately our quest for a good breakfast place on the Eastside isn't over though. Too bad. As I said, the place was clean, homey and comfortable. The food was good, better than chain breakfast places for sure. As they say, your results may vary. read more

We were on our weekend Seattle adventure and needed to fill our tummies before we went to do more tourist stuff and we ended up at the Pancake Corral. I mean, really, a place that has "corral" should bring 'em all in--including me. Being the indecisive person that I am, I ordered the pancake sampler which had one of each of their pancakes from their menu. Genius, I tell you, genius! I enjoyed having a little of everything from the buckwheat, to the Swedish, to the potato pancakes. I wish more folks would do this, case I'd order it every time. Service was really quite good, and the folks were very hospitable. This seemed like the place to go, because even on Friday morning there was still a wait. Not too much paved parking, but plenty of parking in the adjacent gravel lot. If you're in Bellevue, this is the place to go! read more

I'm lost in Microsoft world.. and what I need breakfast! Feels like I'm on the set of Twin Peaks. And if you remember that then you are showing your age.. tsk tsk tsk lulz Seriously, this place is a solid breakfast spot... though it is sort of off putting to be surrounded by so many computer folks both young and old. I'm not even here for anything of the sort.. purely vacation. At least I am... my partner in crime not so much. I guess that makes me an accomplice and by the very definition not on vacation. At least she fed me. Got the sampler of the different pancakes. Had a handful of different pancakes: a potato, buttermilk, wheat and I forget what else. And I think she had something to do with german sausages... lulz Our server was great and very informative and took great care of us. And she kept the coffee coming.. and man did I need it. It's cold out there! ;D read more

It's your regular old school breakfast place found just minutes from downtown Bellevue. Nothing fancy, just good breakfast like pancakes, biscuits, etc. There is a wait usually but I've never had to wait too long and there are some benches to sit on to wait (though if the line is really long you might have to stand in the cold cold corridor). It's a little on the expensive side but I like that it's pretty close if I'm craving some homemade breakfast food. read more

Great little breakfast spot, although I was glad to go early enough to avoid the crowds. Unfortunately, the coffee is not that great black, so I had to load it up with sugar and cream. My husband ordered the pancake sampler, and he loved the buckwheat pancakes, while I thought the regular buttermilk pancakes were the best I've ever tasted. I ordered the country fried steak, and although the biscuits were just ok, the gravy was absolutely delicious. read more

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

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Amazing breakfast, great place to get a fantastic meal. Good for families and friends. Definitely a stop you should make!

Great family owned restaurant with friendly employees and great food. Service was very prompt and fast!

Came here early yesterday before my sister, mom and I head out for some after Christmas shopping. There was no wait. We got there around 8:30am. We were greeted and seated right away. Service was good. Pricing was affordable. Food was alright. The portion was great for us. My sister ordered links and eggs with buttermilk pancakes. I ordered the same with buckwheat pancakes. My mom got the bill's senior choice which had french toast. They had a number of other speciality pancakes as well. I really liked the buckwheat. You have to be a fan of wheaty tasting things to enjoy it. My sister tried it and hated it. I loved it. It was so light and fluffy. The buttermilk was equally as good. I didn't get a chance to taste my mom's french toasts because she ate it all before I get a chance and I was too distracted by the buckwheat pancakes. I must try the blueberry pancakes next time around... read more

I've been frequenting this place since I discovered it. MMMMMMmmmm...pancakes. In past review I said the parking wasn't plentiful. At that time, I didn't know there was a huge gravel lot right next to it. Derp. Gets pretty packed, and they won't seat you till the whole party arrives. Fave. read more

It was ok. Seating was a little disorganized - stay near the hostess if you don't want to miss your turn (even though you told the hostess you'd be waiting outside...like the poor saps we watched miss their turn). We actually had to come back on a separate occassion as their 10 min wait estimate turned into 25 min... and they even seated 4 groups that came after us. boo. We were even waiting right by the hostess. How frustrating! We returned back, hoping this place lived up to the hype. The food was a solid 3 stars. Just get a coffee and take a PASS on the $4 diluted orange juice - YUCK. We had the swedish pancakes and the french toast meal. All our plates went back empty! Was the food THAT good? Maybe. OR was it my appetite build after the wait?!? read more

This was my first time ordering from this restaurant during Covid and I had a great experience! My omelette was great and I was able to substitute gluten free toast which was a big plus for me! My daughter enjoyed her pancakes and even my husband who usually complains about food that's delivered kept quiet (which is a compliment in itself). I will definitely order from Chace's Pancake Corral again! read more

I usually don't like to downvote small establishments. However I was stunned by the lack of a vegetarian omelette at this place. The owner did make me one and said that these days people prefer vegetables more (and sounded kind of unhappy about it?). Its ok to not have a veggie omelette but what she said and the way she said sounded like she wasnt too happy with my choice if a veggie omelette. read more