Best pancakes in the Sacramento region. This place was packed from the second my dad and I walked in until we left. Patrons didn't stop. Yet that didn't cause our order to be delayed. Had to go with the flapjacks aka pancakes and they did a swell job on them. Fluffy and crisp edges. Lots of flavor compared to the typical flour taste from other pancake houses. Huge menu with lots of options. They also serve mimosas and some bottle beers. Located inside of a shopping center this was my first visit but I already want to return with my lady and son to get some more Flapjacks. read more

Flapjacks - Farmer Jack's Skillet with flapjacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

update: time to patronize and review local diners. We have been here many times and decided to offer an updated review. This establishment has been here for years and is always filled with patrons everyday. So what did we order. 1) basic breakfast: homemade sausage patty, 2 eggs, pancakes. The sausage patty was large had a nice flavor. Two eggs were a little too runny. Pancakes were good; fuffy, sweet, and nice size. 2) Bacon cheeseburger: very tasty juicy burger that came with all the appropriate fixins. the entire burger was covered with crispy bacon. it also arrived with a ton of hot fries. 3) Monday special: Homemade chicken enchiladas. this entree comes with two shredded chicken enchiladas covered in a mild sauce, basic refried beans, and seasoned spanish rice. Not the best but decent. 4) spinach salad: this entree looked fresh and inviting. fresh spinach leaves, covered with fresh strawberries, pieces of cold chicken, avocados slices, and real crispy bacon bits. dressing arrived on the side. very nice salad even with the cold chicken. 5) garden omelette: filled with veggies(spinach, bell peppers, onions, zucchini). my only complaint: slightly overcooked which makes a fuffy omelette into a somewhat tough scrambled egg omelette. This dish also comes with 2 large pancakes. there were a few little mishaps. it took some time before our wait staff took our order and even longer before our food arrived. The eggs were a little runny, omelette was a tad overcooked, and cold pieces of chicken in the salad. Hence just 3 stars. read more

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Great little old school dinner with great hospitality! Everyone was so friendly! It's a nice, clean old school setting of a place that's been around since the 50's, per our host. The food was solid and the portions were great! The country fried steak was good with a thick and creamy gravy! The coffees kept coming and waitress was very attentive! Great place for a solid traditional breakfast! read more

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Flapjacks feels like stepping into a time capsule -- in a charming way. The servers were warm and welcoming, but the food didn't totally wow me. My Mexican Skillet (mushroom edition) was a 7/10, and the iced hazelnut latte stole the show at 8/10. Cute diner, nice people, okay food. Solid 3/5. read more

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I just dropped into this place while waiting for my car being serviced and it is a popping place. I got seated pretty quick and looked at the bug menu selections for breakfast and lunch . I decided on getting the Farmers Scramble and the pictures others took didn't do justice on the large portion of the scramble. The service was great and they kept filling my coffee without asking. read more

Flapjacks - Farmer's Scramble with flapjacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

I just want to start off with the food was not bad it was okay but I just felt not welcome here at all , I was standing for 10 mins with no acknowledgment or help just to be seated they didn't take my order at all after 20 mins it felt very hostile and it seemed like they prioritized there white customers more . read more

No complaints about the senior meal option. The senior meal omelette was filling! Love the red potatoes. Always a hit. Yum.

This place is amazing. The flavors make me want more. The staff were great, steak breakfast melted in my mouth. It was full of costumers but noise level was acceptable. Felt comfortable at our table. read more

Great 50's diner feel and good food. Service can get busy, so be prepared to be patient. The food is good and plenty of it.

Very yummy food and great service. We love seeing the hardworking and kind staff every visit. We really enjoyed the caramel banana waffle!

When you come in, there's a coat rack near the door. There's a waiting area to the right with limited seating. There's some tables (not booths) in a separate room in the back and an awkward booth facing the waiting area. On the opposite wall, there's another booth. There's some seating at the counter near to the cash register for a party of 2 on one side, and a party of 4 on the other side. Those are the only tables actually facing a TV, but they're also right in front of the kitchen. Staff will constantly be walking in front of you and having their backsides turned to you. All the other booths are along the wall on the left side. If you want to watch TV in those seats, you'd have to turn your neck to the left or right. When it comes to the food, I think it's great. I've had their eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, and strawberries. I don't like that the fruit topping for the waffles comes hot. You have to wait for it to cool down, and then the waffles get all soggy. I just ask for fresh fruit, which they only offer strawberries. They do give enough whipped cream, butter, and syrup for the waffles. The food is affordable, and the portions are nice. For the drinks, I've only had their mimosas. They taste great, but they're more like juice. I hardly taste any sparkling wine. The service is okay. The food comes out quickly, but when you need a staff member, it takes a while to get their attention. Even when I'm waiting for the check, it can take several minutes to get the receipt. It's awkward to stand at the register and wait for a staff member to ring you (and a couple of other people) up on the weekend because there's already a lot people in the waiting area, so there's just a crowd of people standing there. If you're the one sitting in the waiting area, you have people's backsides in front of your face. Despite all that, I do like this diner. I hope they add more fresh fruit topping options and add more sparkling wine to the mimosas. I need to come back and try items on their lunch menu, though. read more

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Fantastic old school diner with friendly employees and fantastic customer service. They are known for their pancakes, or flapjacks. We ordered their daily special of carrot cake flapjacks, and their regular flapjacks with strawberry fruit topping and whipped topping. The pancakes were huge! We couldn't finish them. We also got eggs and a sausage patty that we split. They have a great deal on their mimosa flight with 4 different flavors to try. I would definitely come back and try some of their other options, come hungry! read more

Flapjacks - Carrot cake flapjacks, regular flapjacks with strawberry fruit topping and whipped cream. Over easy eggs and a sausage patty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Cute little spot to go to. It looks like a local little diner. We were seated right away and we could see the kitchen counter area and the servers could talk to us from both sides of the booth. The servers looked like they all work together and help each other with the tables. The food came out quick and steaming hot. They were all good portions. My son had a different menu than us sand his had the breakfast special which our menus didn't have. We got the receipt and you can scan a QR code to pay your bill and leave which is nice. Good place for breakfast. read more

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Great staff, great food and well priced! I visit here on a regular basis for those reasons!!! Must mention super friendly too!!! read more

Out and about with my daughter and we decided to try a new place for breakfast. We came across flapjacks on Google and wanted to give it a try. The service was fast and efficient. The food we got was okay. It was a good place for a quick stop. The coffee wasn't as strong as I'd like it but it was okay. Seems to be the spot for senior discounts and gatherings. read more

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Service is quick and friendly. I usually order a vegetable omelet and the buckwheat pancake. It's always prepared exactly as it should be.

It was ok. Probably won't be back. Server was nice Food could have been great but bacon missing from my omelette and hash browns not cooked well, easy instructions I guess hard to follow This was a spot I was hoping to recommend to team read more

We are glad we found Flapjacks. The service was great and the food was too. I had an omelette and pancakes.

Family friendly & affordable breakfast it's now my husband and I's go to spot. They have weekly pancake specials my favorite is the chocolate chip & banana pancakes read more

Flapjacks - Denver Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

I had breakfast here and the restaurant gives an old diner vibe, i could tell there were some regulars in there and i was promptly seated and given water and my drink order was taken. I had the turkey benedict omelette with the hollandaise on the side and it was good! It was very simple eggs, turkey and avocado (no cheese) and had country potatoes and wheat toast. For a quick easy breakfast thats better than McDonalds, i recommend this place. On par with Dennys breakfast. Decent and simple read more

Went here with my wife. Food was ok. But, our total for two was $47.83. Waitress brings the device to our table to scan card, I select email receipt, and select 20% tip and sign. Two things then mysteriously happened. I was checking my bank transactions, and saw an $81 charge for this place. The tip was taken correctly, but another dish, $19.99 for steak and eggs was added. Called. Talked to someone named Joel who told me I could come back. Well, I live 35 min away Joel, and would have to miss some work and use $15 in gas. So then the answer was "sorry". Kathy was our server. If you go here, first the food is just ok. There are much better places. The toasted rooster down the street has way way better food. If you do go, and you get a waitress named Kathy with pink hair, better check your bill, twice. read more

We were looking for pancakes once day without having to go to IHOP or Dennos and came across Flapjacks and thought we would give it a try because of the great reviews. I am so happy that we were able to try this spot out because this place has fluffy, buttery pancakes. The best pancakes I have had in a long while. We also tried the omelet which was great, full of flavor and sharable. read more

Flapjacks - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Awesome brunch spot with both breakfast (omelets, slams, etc.) and lunch (burgers, sandwiches, etc.) offerings. Our server was fantastic -- very attending, homely, and lively. The restaurant's fairly big and even felt comfortable during a busy Sunday brunch hour. The food was very tasty, and their mimosas were incredible (we got a Hawaiian, but they have 10+ flavor options). All in all, would strongly recommend, and I'd frequent more often if I were local. read more

Delicious food and great service friends people a must go. You need to visit and discover this place or rediscover read more

Flapjacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'm a regular here and this is a go-to spot for my dad and I who meet and eat once a week. This is an honest, retro diner where the food is diner standard and fairly priced. They feature mature waitresses who get to know you and remember your drink preference and needs within just a couple visits, and will ask about your family from after the first time they meet them. The hostesses remember where you like to be seated. How's your kid doing? He's getting so big, etc. In a cold corporate world in which you feel like a number, you'll always feel seen here, and welcomed! It's a diner, not a gastropub, so this place is about roadside comfort standard fair-- good pancakes, decent burgers, a strong club sando, good enough salads, nice omelettes, and well browned, crisp hash browns. Pro tips: They will sub one pancake for toast at no charge, rare in this market, and delicious! The "Senior and Light Meals" omelets are hands down one of the best values (10.29!!) in the Sacramento breakfast market, bar none. You'll get a two egg omelet that eats like a three egger, a good slab of crisp hash browns, plus toast or a pancake. They'll most often will make other omelettes for you not listed as choices, but do remember, *that's up to them. On occasion the burger buns are not well caramelized and tend to not hold up to the moisture through the entire eat, so if that's important to you, specify that to the server--they're always happy to accommodate your needs! If you want any pink in your burger, you need to say so. The French fries are nearly always hot and crisp, crunch when you bite them, and are well salted. They have fantastic milkshakes, awesome after a burger on a hot day! The head waitress, Jennifer, loves Disneyland, and loves to chat about it and exchange stories! So fun. If you love the park, tell her! Room for improvement;: The Daily specials tend to be meh, though there are a few exceptions. On occasion they feature a delicious chicken enchiladas special, for example. If they'd throw two fried eggs atop that, I'd order it every time I was in for breakfast! I would also love to see Huevos Rancheros on the menu as well. During Covid they had tables out in front of the diner in the shade and a nice patio in back. I miss that on mild summer mornings! I'd love raw veggies and ranch dressing as a sides option, even at a modest upcharge as a sub for fries. The tables desperately need balancing/new feet on the legs. A wobbly table is a foodie buzzkill... This is a great place for you if you miss the 70's and 80's, and you won't find friendlier people or more honest food. Objectively this diner is a hair above a four, but in my heart it's a five. **Update: When I was in today, Jennifer told me they added Huevos Ranchers in addition to the enchilada special on Mondays, and busted my chops for not turning up! I will definitely be there next Monday to try their version of the Tex-Mex breakfast staple! Did I mention they are always happy to do whatever they can to make you happy...I just love these people! read more

Flapjacks - Denver Omelet (Senior and Light Meals) Look at the crust on those hash browns!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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First visit was a good diner experience. Showed up for a weekend breakfast of corn beef hash, scrambled egg, and two flapjacks. The food was good. The service was great from showing up and paying the bill. I was checked on just the right amount and not rushed. The parking lot has enough space. Inside seating is not huge, but was not left waiting on this busy day. Highly recommend everyone gives this nice restaurant a try. You will be back, like I will be. read more

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Decided to revisit Flapjacks, the last time I came here was before the pandemic and fire they had. The ambiance was the typical Diner style restaurant. It was a friendly greeting when I walked in. The waitress who took my order was friendly and helpful however the wait for my food was a bit long. Other people who had been in less than I had had received their plates. I had to ask for mine. It did come out hot but could have been a little hotter. The taste of the food was good better than eating at a Dennys but from what I can remember the food use to be a little more tastier. I don't like when I get my check before I can get two bites in. That tells me they have no intention of coming back to see if I want something else. I am unsure if I will return. read more

Flapjacks - Hash brown eggs and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Great breakfast spot, wish it was open for dinner because breakfast for dinner is bomb sometimes.

We came up from Escalon to attend the Sacramento Society show. It was a fun experience. The decor is based on early 60's diner style with booth seating . The superstore between booths is wonderful. The waitress was quick attentive and made our visit everything we wanted. Food was terrific. My husband had biscuits and gravy. I had the pork chops. Flavors were rich, vibrant and the textures were spot on for each of us. We love going to breakfast. This place had lunch too. I hope you go and enjoy this place. For us it was a hit read more

A friend and I ate brunch here and loved it. Old school diner feels. The food was good I had the kielbasa skillet and she had waffle and sausage. Was delish! The service was quick and friendly. Very family friendly. Parking can be tricky. Eat here! read more

The food and service there is excellent too notch . Full breakfast and lunch menu. You will not be disappointed in this place . Plenty of tables to accommodate everyone. Love there pancakes and omelettes read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! The food, the service, like an extended family! Always welcoming you in and stopping to catch up...

I could give a 5 stars but the service is not that well also the plate was not warm but it was edible the server not even once check with us in case we need more coffee my son likes these place so we decided to go for breakfast but this place is the same than anywhere at the area nothing exciting for the price. read more

Flapjacks - Breakfast plate Triple Jack Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Best diner in all of Sacramento! Affordable, Love the community feel, locals go here!

My wife and I met another couple here for breakfast. The business reminded me of an old school breakfast place, and very rustic. We were seated upon arrival. We were served water and coffee immediately. The menu had lots of choices. The prices were excellent. They were very accommodating for our special diets. We will definitely be back for breakfast in the future. If you're in the area this place is worth a try. read more

Good food, good service! Love the buckwheat waffles! Their daily soups are also very good.

This is one of those old, holdover neighborhood eateries that has been there forever! I heard one server say that it has been there from the 1970's, but I think it might be longer. However, it is very clean, no tape on the naugahide! As you would expect, they serve the neighborhood, and I saw lots of regulars walk in, nod to the servers, and seat themselves. The menu was heavy on ham and eggs, but they also offer "hamburger" with their eggs. The county potatoes were not country fries, but cut up potatoes fried on the grill. The food was well prepared, but nothing special to look at. Tasted good, too. I asked for an out of the way seat so I could sit, eat and read a while. They were good about giving me a corner and pretty much leaving me alone. Coffee was served and refreshed when I was ready. read more

I can't believe that it has taken me this long to try the Buckwheat Pancakes! Wowwww they are out of this world! My husband and I dine here at least three times a week and have been patrons for a very long time. The service is always outstanding! You feel a part of the family of the time. The interior is beautiful and well kept. The regulars are always delighted. We are patrons for life. Did I mention the Buckwheat Pancakes were REALLY good? read more

Flapjacks - Buckwheat pancakes , eggs and bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

A classic diner with a friendly staff that provides exceptional service and delectable dishes. The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable considering the amount of food provided. read more

Flapjacks - Chili Verde Omelet with country potatoes and sourdough toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I got the Ranchers Skillet with sourdough toast. My boyfriend got the daily special, Cowboy skillet with tri tip, onion, jalapeño and potato's. Our favorite breakfast place. Usually our go- to, service is always great and food never disappoints. We always see customers chatting up with the servers, it's nice to see they care and build great relationships with them- says a lot about the place Always happy and attentive, thank you everyone! read more

Flapjacks - Ranchers Skillet Coffee to California Omelet Cowboy Skillet orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California