Needed a hearty breakfast before hitting the road. Glad I wasn't driving because I would have fallen asleep. Had the Colonial Breakfast for a higher protein breakfast. All of it was wonderful. OJ tasted fresh squeezed. Staff was fast in bringing out my food. read more

Great breakfast spot right in the heart of Williamsburg! The pancakes were delicious and the service was fantastic from start to finish. Super convenient location and close to all the main Williamsburg attractions, which made it an easy stop before heading out for the day. Only thing to keep in mind is they do add an additional Williamsburg restaurant tax on top of the regular tax, so the bill may be a little higher than expected. Overall though, definitely worth checking out for a great breakfast experience! read more

Colonial Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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I haven't eaten here in many years, until today. We used to, however, eat here on a regulars basis - usually Sundays, after church. Breakfast today was great - large portions, eggs cooked correctly, service was fantastic. We'll be back. It's still a great place to eat with good food, good value, and good service. N.B., I noticed the Sailor sandwich is no longer on the menu. It was a post-church staple for me, back when Jim Seu owned the place. I'm sure the Reuben is still just as good though. Next time....! read more

I considered the colonial Williamsburg pancake House to be a must stop every time we visit the area but after our visit this morning I don't think we will return. The staff is friendly but after our food came out we never saw the waitress again to get re-fills for the kids drinks. The manager brought us the check and when I inquired about a refill he informed me it would be an additional charge. After waiting for 30min for the check we didn't feel as if it was worth it and left. The food was ok but lacked seasoning and my son couldn't finish his pancakes because he was waiting for a refill on his drink. For the prices I would expect more, they did have a few larger tables that were taking away from the staffs ability to keep up. Plenty of other places in Williamsburg to try. read more

Colonial Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

My little brother and I came here because we recently heard that Williamsburg was the pancake capital of the world, and this place was the highest rated. It's super quaint inside, and it was packed out for a Tuesday morning when we went. We had to wait about 30 minutes of a table. I got the "Two, Two, and Two" combo with sausage, scrambled eggs with cheese and the "Very Berry" pancakes with strawberries and blueberries. While the service was friendly and the food wasn't horrible, I think all the hype had me had me feeling like this breakfast was going to be better than it was. Titles like "Pancake Capital of the World" and all the amazing Yelp and Google reviews had my expectations too high. I would definitely come here again and try something else on their menu. Their efficiency and friendliness is enough to draw me back in. read more

Colonial Pancake House - "Two, Two, and Two" combo with two eggs, two sausages, and two "Very Berry" pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Coffee is great, food was great, I had eggs, sunny side up sunny, not runny & shockingly they came out sunny, not runny, which doesn't happen often. Or in my case ever. I wish the bacon was a little crispier, but that's a personal issue. I also wish the home fries didn't have onions in them. That again is a personal issue. But I do wish they came out hotter. My daughter loved her half of a waffle The waitress Aleyna was GREAT. read more

Colonial Pancake House - Kids 1/2 of Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We had pancakes, omelet, BLT sandwich which were all average. The Caesar salad was inedible strange tasting. Overall would not return if we lived close by. read more

There's nothing like waking up to delicious breakfast food. Our hotel breakfast was pretty weak so we came on a Sunday morning but were still seated relatively quickly. Their food is that classic breakfast food which really hit the spot. I got the 2 eggs with home fries and a biscuit and my fiance got the omelet. We also got one pancake each - he got the chocolate chip and I got the apple pie pancake. I absolutely loved that you can get just one pancake, so many places make you get 3 so we don't bother but this was a perfect way to try them out without needing to commit. The food was delicious and the pancake were just right. Our server was very friendly and this place has a nice homey vibe. This was a great way to finish up our Williamsburg trip. read more

Colonial Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

With a touch of Americana and a very, very friendly staff. It does seem to be in the middle of nowhere - but don't let that stop you. Worth the trip. It has its own charm (without the hokey stuff) with a nice, relaxing vibe. I had the simple Two, Two, and Two : pancakes eggs and bacon which was perfectly prepared. The Chocolate Chip pancakes were richly flavored. We both loved the fluffy and tasty pancakes. Perfect for families visiting the area. read more

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Looks great just like an old-fashioned 50's diner, service efficient, but the food? we got almost cold potatoes, omelet was smallish though not bad and everything tasted rather blah. Coffee was diner weak too, we didn't get the high rating from most people. Won't return. read more

We had the egg and bacon breakfast with a side of pancakes, also apple pie pancakes and a carafe of fresh coffee. It was absolutely delicious! The service was amazing, everyone was so kind and even they said 35 min wait, we were seated in 20 which we really appreciated. Our order came out hot and quickly and couldn't be more pleased at how wonderful it was. We will be coming again to this lovely, homey and wonderful pancake house! read more

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Adorable establishment. Very family oriented. Wonderful customer service and care. You feel so welcomed as soon as you walk in. The coffee is good, fresh and hot. The waitstaff is attentive without hovering. Very clean. The food was prepped and delivered to our table in just minutes. I had the pancake combo. I ordered it with scrambled eggs and cheese, bacon and chocolate chip pancakes. Everything was hot and well cooked. The pancakes were delicious!! The flavor of the pancake itself was so yummy and the chocolate chips were inside and out. Highly recommend. read more

My wife and I eat out for breakfast a lot, and quite frankly, there usually isn't much that distinguishes one breakfast spot from another. That's what makes Colonial Pancake House so remarkable. I have no idea what they do with their pancake batter, but it's clearly a one-of-a-kind recipe! Be sure to order the basic buttermilk stack--that's where the uniqueness really shines. But it doesn't stop there! The omelets are also standouts, both in texture and flavor. You can tell that whoever's behind the grill knows what they're doing. Whenever we're traveling through Virginia, we'll make a point to stop at Colonial Pancake House again. A true hidden gem for breakfast lovers! read more

We really, really liked it! Food was good. Atmosphere was very good. Service was slow and inattentive. Maybe we hit it on a bad day? read more

Best breakfast in town! High quality food, big portions, service excellence all at a fair price point. What more could you ask for? Yes there will be a wait, yes it's worth it! read more

We came here for breakfast before Busch gardens and it was perfect. The service was friendly and quick, we were able to get a table immediately (around 8am on a Saturday), and the food was great! We ordered the biscuit and gravy, very berry pancakes, and the apple pie pancakes. The biscuits and gravy gave us the "made at your grandmas house" vibe, and it was everything my wife was craving. Our son had the apple pie pancakes with ice cream and he said they were very good, but he would share them next time because they were very sweet. I had the very berry pancakes and a bit of each of theirs--perfect combo! We will be back! read more

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A year ago, Sophia and I drove to the 'Burg for breakfast at a long standing spot. The food was really good and we went back sometime in the Spring as well. So for the Thanksgiving weekend, we decided to make the drive here once again to see how things were. Upon walking inside, you can see the specials written on their board. Just like a year ago, country fried steak was the special. And that's we both ordered again. I had mine with home fries, scrambled eggs and buttered toast and Sophia had hers with home fries, fried hard eggs and buttered toast along with coffee and water. And like before, both of us enjoyed our meal. Our meals came out in a timely manner cooked very well. Like before, I added salt and pepper to the eggs for a bit more seasoning (each restaurant does their food differently), but the both of us were filled up nicely for the morning drive. Well, that was our experience. Great service from the staff, a good crowd on hand for a post-Thanksgiving meal and a great vibe all around. I don't think we could've asked for anything more. Till next time :) read more

Colonial Pancake House - Country fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Our favorite pancake house! Cozy, good vibes, and best bang for your buck. Our server was so nice and helpful! Will be back again and again! read more

Excellent breakfast. In a town that has more than its fair share of pancake houses, Colonial stands out for really great fluffy pancakes, generous omelettes, and terrific service. Casual dress is the rule of the day, as there are families eating before headed to the amusement park or water park, college students, and couples just taking some time to sit and enjoy a hot breakfast. Parking behind the restaurant can be tight. There appears to be parking across the street but I wasn't sure that this was for the restaurant. It's not "destination dining" but it IS a great way to start the day. read more

Delicious traditional Southern breakfast with excellent staff. Casual family-friendly atmosphere.

We had blueberry pancakes and they were very good with lots of blueberries inside and on top. The server brought them out very timely. Coffee was served in a carafe so we could fill as needed. Nice atmosphere for breakfast. Would definitely go again when in Williamsburg, Va. read more

Service was excellent and the staff was friendly. The food was very good and the portions were a great value. It was clean and a very pleasant atmosphere. Would highly recommend. read more

OMG! Love it so much and the service is awesome and the food and amazing and always freshly made and the menu is awesome fun and lots of choices and the restaurant is very clean and sanitary and the staff are so friendly kind caring and wonderful and and the restaurant is so clean and sanitary and the restaurant is so beautiful and big and very wonderful environment and for all ages and families and come have some food and make sure you tip the waitresses and waiters very well and they deserve it and work so hard and make amazing fresh food and it is my first time coming here with my family and love it so much and definitely coming back here again and the service is fast and plus give them lots of tips they need it and deserve it and work so hard and they deserve to be appreciated and please be nice friendly and respectful kind to the staff thank you so much. From lauren read more

What an incredible establishment! Food was splendid and the portion size was absolutely INSANE. The food that came out was exceptional quality to boot. Exactly what an old fashioned dining experience should be like. Wait staff was kind and efficient. Constantly checking up on us and refilling coffee as needed. Location was great with ample parking near a podunk hotel that was a little sketchy not gonna lie. Ambiance felt like you were thrown back a decade while also embracing its environment in historic Virginia. If you're staying in Williamsburg or visiting Busch Gardens/Water Country I could not recommend this place highly enough. read more

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There are so many pancake places in the area it is kind of hard to choose. This is a nice homestyle feel restaurant. The waiter was very nice a polite. He checked on us numerous times in our 45 mins there. The pancakes are pancakes. Nothing too crazy. The apple pie pancakes are very sweet so be prepared. The pigs in a blanket were exactly what the name says. And the 2 cakes and bacon were "delicious" as my 9 yr old put it. But everything was cooked great and met expectations. The decor was a little old school but it works for the area. Parking is around back and you walk to the front. It's on a busy road so be careful. read more

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Hands down the best pancakes ever! Good service and great food you will not be disappointed!

There were not that many options at Colonial Williamsburg so we drove just a few blocks and found this cute breakfast location. Parking was easy and we got there right on time around 8 am as 30 minutes later it was packed and a waiting line. The restaurant is super cute all blue with decor of chickens, hens and other historic photos. The menu has many options. We order two items. The big breakfast comes wit pancakes which is what we wanted. The blueberry pancakes were really good. All items tasted good and were fresh. No options for coffee, only one option. A great place to start the day. read more

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Tried for the first time and was a nice breakfast place with a-lot of pancake options and various other breakfast options. Service was fair. Thank You read more

We were seated fast. They were quite busy. The waitress was very nice and gave great service! The gluten free pancake tasted undercooked and I was unable to finish it. It was such a shame because it sounded so good! The waitress was nice enough to refund the pancake, we did not expect for the gluten free pancake to be taken off the bill. Loved the interior. It felt like going to grandma's house. Very old time feel! read more

Pancake houses are a tourist town staple in the south, and this one does not disappoint. Friendly service and lots of options for an American breakfast make this a great choice. It's your basic traditional diner. I got the gluten-free pancakes with cherries. The cherries were pie-filling style with lots of good goo. The pancakes themselves were a disappointment. They were a cornbread-tasting mix, and they got really gummy when I ate them. It was uneatable, honestly. Paying extra and getting unappetizing products is the curse of the allergy diner. Parking is easy in the off-street lot. read more

Colonial Pancake House - Gluten-Free Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Food was delicious and came up quick. Service was excellent. The decor was pleasant, although at times it felt crowded. The waitresses and waiters were blocking the path to the bathrooms while delivering food, which was not ideal, but definitely not a game changer. Cost was on par with what you would expect from a breakfast joint, though we went above and beyond wanting to try lots of things. As busy as they were, the two of us were taken right in. I would definitely recommend. read more

Colonial Pancake House - Two Eggs 2, 2 and 2 French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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I got the 2x2x2 with 2 pancakes, 2 eggs over easy, and two strips of bacon along with adding a side of the fried potatoes. The food was very delicious!! The service was superb with our waitress being very attentive and making sure we had everything we needed including a very quick turnaround on getting the food out. The ambience is very causal and welcoming with a fire going on this chilly morning. I'll definitely be back! read more

We are great believers that while "on holiday", to stay up as late was we like......sleep till we wake....have a coffee....the LOOK for breakfast. Which for some, probably most is lunch. We ate here twice and had a pancake for her, a waffle for me and then egg and meat sausage, bacon or ham..... We liked it as we came back in the week we were there. It was good, but I can't say there was anything that made it stand out as exceptional. so the review isn't negative but then not really strong. The pancakes and waffles were cooked as we asked. The meat was ok, not plentiful or unusual. The service which can make or break a meal out was good, the waitress was there when we needed something. I gave it a '3' rating because the site says this is average, which it was. An insight for us breakfast is seldom something we search out for something extraordinary it needs to be good food, ready coffee and service that meets our expectations which are not as much as for a dinner. I would refer to it as "don't screw it up". Which happens...... read more

Pretty standard waffles with fresh fruit and side of scramble eggs and sausage! It was very busy and we had to wait 15 minutes to get seated without a reservation. The staff are very nice and helped us very quickly. It was a nice cozy diner experience. read more

Colonial Pancake House - Two Two and Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Great food and awesome customer service! I left an important Christmas gift behind and they held onto it for me behind the cash register! We'll definitely be coming back next time we're in Williamsburg! read more

Know that prices have risen well beyond what is shown. We spent Disneyland rates for small portions of average food (such as a single Belgian waffle on a plate with no accompaniments for $10.99) and left hungry. The servers were friendly and kind but we struggled to hide our disappointment. The place is cute and we saw a few locals there. Just know what you're in for! IHOP would be a better bet. read more

Colonial Pancake House is a diner-style restaurant that opened in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1997. It was founded by husband and wife George and Rita Prassas. The establishment specializes in breakfast and lunch dishes, but they are most well-known for their pancakes. In addition to their top seller, the breakfast menu items include waffles, French toast, breakfast sandwiches, eggs & omelets, and all the fixings. Lunch menu items include sandwiches, subs, burgers, salads and various sides. Colonial Pancake House is very popular among students attending the nearby College of William & Mary as well as visitors to Colonial Williamsburg. My family and I recently visited Colonial Pancake House while we were visiting Williamsburg. We learned right away that Williamsburg has no shortage of pancake houses. In fact, it has the highest per capita ratio of pancake and waffle houses in the world. After doing a little research, it sounded like the most popular one was Colonial. We stopped in for breakfast on our second day in town. The interior has a cute, charming, and cozy country feel. The whole place is adorned with all sorts of chicken statues and the walls are covered with cast-iron skillets. After looking over the menu, I ordered "The Colonial Breakfast" (two eggs, two pancakes, two bacon strips, two sausages, VA ham, and choice of home fries or grits [I opted for the latter]), my wife ordered the "Blueberry Pancakes" (with bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs), our older son ordered the "Chocolate Chip Pancakes" (with bacon), and our younger son had the "Kids Pancakes" (with strawberries, whipped cream, and blueberries). Everything was excellent; we couldn't remember the last time we had pancakes this good. We also liked the presentation of our younger son's pancakes; it reminded us of the American flag. We had a great experience at the Colonial Pancake House and we give them our seal of approval! read more

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Great All Around Breakfast My favorite breakfast place in Williamsburg. I have been several times when we have been in town on business and vacation. At this most recent trip we ordered the colonial breakfast, 2+2+waffle x2 and 2+2+ French toast, a plate of biscuits and drinks. To be honest I have never ordered anything we didn't like. The blueberry pancakes are excellent as are the grits, biscuits and scrambled eggs and cheese. The bacon had a very good flavor but was too floppy. My wife and kids liked the French toast and waffles. Coffee was solid. Wait staff was friendly and food came out quick. Our bill before tip was $92. Overall if you want to take the family out for breakfast this place gets my highest recommendation. read more

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Lots of food for little money. Good gluten free choices. Pancakes are nothing special but ok. you can't mess up eggs, VA ham, bacon... so all in all good value and not that bad. No special decors but quiet and friendly read more

I had the Reuben sandwich with French fries both were good and the French fries were crispy. Service was quick and overall I had a good experience. read more

Colonial Pancake House - Breakfast Burrito Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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