A classic diner style breakfast! Our server Karen was great and all of our food was delicious. The blueberry pancakes with their blueberry syrup were addictive. Pro tips: you can get a pancake as a side dish here and if there is a long wait to get in (there probably will be but it's worth the wait) go inside and check to see if the diner's barstool area is open! read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Bacon and Egg Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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This is our go to for breakfast everytime we go on vacation to Ocean City Maryland. We're able to walk to them since our hotel is across the street. What an amazing breakfasts, service is fast and food is delicious read more

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I may have found my new breakfast spot in OC. This was located close to the Hilton where we were staying at. They have plenty of parking behind the restaurant. We arrived around 9 AM and didn't have to wait. Our waitress, Brenda, was such a delight. She was so nice and friendly. They have a large menu, so it was hard to choose from. I have to say though, their pancakes are really good. I had the Maryland Benedict, and it had lots of crab meat. I liked this dish. Reminded of the Eggs Delmarva over at the Starboard. Other dishes we had was the breakfast burrito, Scrapple and Eggs and Chocolate chip pancakes. Everyone enjoyed their breakfast. I recommend coming early if you don't want to wait, but they do have a large dining room with outdoor seating. read more

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If you are gluten free and in Ocean City, PLEASE do yourself a favor and eat at Happy Jack. They have plenty of delicious options (check out my pancakes!) and the servers were extremely helpful and knowledgeable about GF food. I've been two times, and both times there was an extremely long wait- so I'd prepare for that, especially if it's a weekend or there's an event in the city. Service was good and fast for how busy they are, and the ambiance is so cute and eclectic. Can't wait to return when I'm back! read more

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The experience, the food, the staff...I highly recommend it. We had the biscuits and gravy...motherwatering, so good. My brother had the grits and loved them. I had the pigs in a blanket pancakes...also delicious. Thank you, Happy Jack! read more

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OCEAN CITY, MD: Happy Jack Pancake House is a classic breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot perfect for a filling meal, and leashed and friendly dogs are allowed on their outdoor patio! Full of food favorites and family-run for over 60 years, they service up pancake perfection, coastal charm, and local loyalty. read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Touristy spot that was packed upon our arrival but only had to wait about 20 minutes. The service was friendly and quick. Food: they have a gluten free menu. The food portions were pretty big. The steak and eggs was cooked well. You could tell it wasn't the best quality steak but the flavors were good due to the heavy seasoning they used. Eggs were cooked close to my picky standards. Pancakes were good but nothing special read more

Had not been there in decades. Decided to try it one morning. Absolutely delicious. Eggs, ham, sausage, bacon, French toast and home fries were all cooked perfect. Friendly staff, great service, good coffee. Comfortable dining area with plenty of room, people aren't sitting on top of each other. Plan on returning more frequently when I am in Ocean City read more

I stopped in one morning for breakfast by myself and sat at the counter. I received good service and the food wasn't bad but also wasn't anything spectacular. I ended up getting a breakfast platter that came with pancakes, eggs and breakfast meat. It's not that I wouldn't go back, I'd prefer to visit somewhere else. read more

10/10 great hostess 10/10 the food was so so so delicious!!!! 10/10 for being so clean restaurant read more

Elain was amazing got our food out fast coffee was filled and water. The environment was busy and crowded but as it is when we visit for the convention. Really delicious food I ate so much and didn't break the bank.ps I'm not the breakfast type n I ate everything. One thing I'd wish is that they would do chicken n waffles . read more

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This has been a spot I've wanted to try for many years coming to the beach but it always was a second vote to other options. So on a recent trip in the off season, we were able to give it a try. A table for 2 early in the morning allowed us to get a table quickly . The night previous I was craving pancakes, so that was my main focus, but -- the breakfast burrito looked very good so I went with a little of both. I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito which comes with eggs and cheese. Not knowing it came with home fries, I added a side of scrapple. Satiating the craving of pancakes, I added an order of the traditional pancakes. I also added a pumpkin spice latte to drink - and it was very rich and sweet. Everything was very good - our waitress was very nice and attentive. The only thing I could gripe about was the apple juice tasted very bland. Would recommend and return. read more

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My family and I have loved this spot for years. It's a tradition to stop. We love it! The service and food is amazing. I had ordered fruit and waffles and it was a great portion size! Our waitress (Kaiden) was so kind and helpful during our experience there. They have an adorable little merch store and we've boughten from there before! Wonderful spot, will be going back! read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - waffles and coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Let me start by saying Ava's customer service was amazing! Best service experience we had all weekend. Food was absolutely delicious, sad to have only had it one day. Orders taken, drinks brought, food served at lightning speed. Seemed like everything was fresh and it came out nice and hot. Souvenirs available at the register near the entrance. Place was packed, of course with food that good, but didn't seem hectic and staff didn't seem overwhelmed. Family friendly and spacious enough to eat without feeling rushed. Can't wait to get back to it! read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Funky Monkey French Toast w/ Strawberries Bacon & Eggs - Egg Combination w/ Home Fries Hot Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

The food was great. The server Ava was great she was very pleasant. Food came out fast and hot. Nice pancake house to visit when you're in ocean city. read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Waffles grits home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I have nothing but good things to say about Happy Jack. I have been eating there for nearly 2/3 of my life, and it has always been excellent. The wait staff are all so friendly, the food rarely takes very long to come out, and if you do have to wait, it's always worth it. We started with coffee, and it was great. I opted for the seasonal iced coffee (cookie dough iirc), and it was great. The coffee flavor still came through despite the sweet add-ins, which I appreciated. We both got an order of pancakes, and they were just as good as I remember from my childhood. My Oreo pancakes were so sweet that I barely needed syrup. I also went with an order of scrambled eggs with feta, and they were great. My guest got the Jesters Breakfast, which he also loved. The food is very reasonably priced considering its proximity to the beach. This is a great spot for both large and small parties. I will always go back to HJPH when I'm in OCMD, and if you've never been, give it a try! read more

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If you want to eat the best Cinnamon Raisin French toast and bacon we have ever tasted go to Happy Jack Pancake. We decided to skip the hotel restaurant and wander outside to see what our breakfast options were. Reviewing a great rating for this place, we drove to Happy Jack's, and we ate so much that breakfast lasted until dinner. Jacklyn saw to our every need with a smile always. read more

Food is really good. I got the smokehouse waffle. Nice and fluffy with a nice crunch from the bacon. Turkey Sausage was good. Big area inside and they also have outdoor seating. The service is pretty quick. It didn't take long for us a family of five to get our food. read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Smokehouse Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Food was delicious as always. One of our must do breakfasts when we go to Ocean City. The waitress was polite, took our orders accurately, and promptly delivered our food in a timely manner. We got the last table outside; we loved being outside but our umbrella only covered about half the table. We huddled on the shady side to stay out of the sun. It's a great place to go for breakfast, would never pass up a stop there! read more

This place is amazing! Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and orange juice were all great! This location is very reasonably priced as well. There was a 10 percent off coupon in the local OC magazine that I found after we had already eaten there twice. Good service and comfortable booths. Will return next year. read more

We were running late for breakfast and went to Happy Jacks, we arrived there 30 minutes before they closed. We asked them if we could still get breakfast and they welcomed us and served us, told us there was no hurry and treated us like valued customers. They also let another family in that came late. That is customer service and a way to keep getting business. The breakfast and service was fantastic as always. The only thing I miss is the sewing machine table bases that you could push the peddles and make some squeaking noises..lol Thank you Happy Jack, Well be back ever vacation read more

Huge portions, great service. Food came out fast and our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was good, I wasn't blown away by the taste or quality but for how much you get definitely would stop back again. We split pancakes then each got an omelet which came with bread or potatoes with a side of scrapple and coffee. Everything in the picture plus 20% tip was $70.15 read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

We were there on a Monday morning. There was a little wait, but we were seated very quickly. We were seated outside. It was an absolutely gorgeous morning! Our server was amazing! She was funny and knowledgeable. She made the experience truly wonderful. Most everyone in our party had pancakes. I had pancakes with my eggs and bacon. It was served with hash browns. They were fantastic! Everyone loved their meals! It was a wonderful breakfast! read more

Happy Jack's is my favorite restaurant in Ocean City. There just something about breakfast at the beach that can't be beat! I love the coffee, sausage gravy, and pancakes! Well everything I try is epic. The restaurant is pretty old school and it's a great vibe! What I really appreciate is the care and attention the employees give. read more

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Glad we stopped in here. The food was pretty tasty. Our server was so kind, I wish I got her name. The grits could've been a bit softer. But evening was good overall. The place is very casual and fast paced. read more

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Excellent service and food was delicious. Pancakes and eggs cooked perfectly. Our server was friendly and attentive. It was easy to get seated and order. She kept our coffee cups full and checked on us frequently. Great seating outside. They have one of the best gluten free menus around as well. read more

It was very crowded, and it took at least 20 minutes before we were seated. The server was friendly and accommodating. The coffee was terrible, but I really enjoyed the pancakes. read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Berry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Have been here many time. Food is good service good. It's loud with all the people who come for breakfast. Love the punny sayings on their sign out front. read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Kings breakfast and the French toast special. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Good breakfast food if you're looking for staples with a standard diner sort of ambiance. We had a shorter wait than anticipated, only 8 mins when told 25. Fast & friendly service Inside just like a diner, messy bathroom but it was the tail end of busy breakfast time so it's to be expected. Food was good, and prices were really reasonable considering things in Ocean City. read more

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Okay now, all I can say is: OMG... This place is wonderful, and the food is amazing. When we arrived it was a 35 min wait, (Place was Packed) but it was Soooooo worth it. I ordered the Meat Lover's Omelette, it comes with 3 meats, with a 3 stack Cinnabon pancakes, I had bacon, sausage, & scrapple; Food was bomb I also ordered the Signature Honey Vanilla Latte. My wife ordered the Gluten Free Veggie Omelette with added bacon, also with the Honey Vanilla Latte. My wife was excited and overjoyed with their gluten free menu. If you're ever in Ocean City - Please stop by Happy Jack... You will definitely be happy! read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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The restaurant hums with activity and there is a good amount of inside and outside seating. My friend and I were sat well within the 25-30 minute proposed wait. Our server came in a reasonable amount of time and was kind and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was delicious as promised. I had the special cannoli French toast with a bacon side and my friend a turkey omelet with side of gluten-free strawberry topped pancakes. Service was efficient and fast, food was delicious read more

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The best breakfast I've had in a very long time. Chicken Fajita Omelette full of chicken chunks & cheese topped with house made pico de gallo. The triple Berry pancakes, blueberry pancakes topped with fresh strawberries & blueberries and a raspberry sauce no syrup needed! Delicious!! read more

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Food was amazing out fresh regardless of how busy they are. Staff was super friendly and always checked up on us and the tables around us. Definitely has that old school chow hall feel but super cozy and spacious. Definitely worth the 30 minute wait on a Saturday brunch. Obviously it's a staple here and with how everything it ran. It'll be here for a long time. Definitely will come back on the next trip out to Ocean City. read more

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The food here is great! We were all shocked on how fast it took them to bring out the food lol! The blueberry waffle was so so good! The Oreo pancakes my bf had were outstanding. He himself is a Oreo fein so he devoured it. They give you SO much Oreo!!! Let me tell you, he was in Oreo heaven. I would recommended on getting two pancakes instead of three because it is a lot! The specials here are crazy creative too! We will be coming back to try more from them!! Love it here. read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Oreo pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Best. Breakfast. Place. Ever! My first visit to Happy Jacks was full of positivity. Our waitress, Ellen, was awesome! Shout out to her! I ordered two scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, home fries and pancakes. All of that was only $9.99 plus tax. I couldn't believe the amount of food I received for that price. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. I truly enjoyed my breakfast here, although I couldn't eat all of it. The restaurant has a comfortable, beach themed feel. The seating options are spacious here. Happy Jacks is a must visit when you are in Ocean City, Maryland. read more

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Spent our last morning for our annual OC week eating breakfast here. Party of 7 at around 8:30 am on a Saturday and still seated within about a half hour - not bad at all! I ordered a cold brew with oat milk and sugar free vanilla syrup, as well as the strawberry cheesecake French toast special. The French toast was so good!!!! It had the perfect amount of "egginess" to it, if that makes sense lol. Our waitress was super nice and personable. We got our food quickly too. I tried one of my party's home fries too and they were seasoned perfectly and they were nice and crispy. This was the best breakfast I've had in a while! read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Strawberry cheesecake French toast (special) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Friendly service even though they were extremely busy. But most importantly the pancakes are delicious and their thick cut bacon was amazing! read more

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First time here and pretty impressed! Will probably bring the kids next time we come. Quickly seated at 11:45 on Wednesday morning. Food was served super fast! PB pancakes were a star. Could only eat half of them because they were so rich. Maybe could have used some whipped cream or something on top but still sooo good. Hubby got creamed chip beef and liked it too. read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Peanut butter pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Went here for breakfast and thought it was just okay. What I like: plenty of parking, service was good, staff checked in often to see how you are doing, food came out super quick, so if you are in a rush, this is the place to go. What I don't like: food wasn't the best. Nothing was really fresh, probably that's why they brought them out so quickly. Fries were stale and no longer crunchy. The only good thing was the sweet potato pancakes which were better than other items. read more

Happy Jack Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Came here again and wait wasn't bad. Pancakes are definitely best thing on the menu... service great but other foods not as great as pancakes IMO. read more

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