My wife and I weee going to our normal breakfast spot and had passed this one several times. We thought why not today and darn glad we did. This former Mexican and who knows what else restaurant has transformed into a nicely appointed diner. The decor is fresh and clean. The service was excellent and we got our meals just as quickly. My wife got the Greek skilket and was pleased with it and the side of French toast that was included too only comment on this was. Lack of gyro meat. I got the protein omelette and t was plentiful and cooked well. The home fries were good too. The prices are very reasonable for the portions and compared to everywhere else. Can't wait to return soon. read more

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I love eating out for breakfast and getting fancy pancakes. I tried out the black Forrest cheesecake pancakes this time and they were so yummy. The butter was surprisingly the food item that stole the show. Enjoyed the sausage j got as well. Service was good. The register quit working as we went to pay so that took longer than we would have liked since we were paying cash but we understand things happen. It was a cute little spot. read more

Hotcakes Emporium Northside - Black Forrest cherry cheesecake pancakes - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Perfect breakfast locale - so many choices for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Servers are efficient and pleasant. Food is always well prepared fresh and satisfying. The bonus is that pricing is among the best values in town. read more

Incredibly disappointed as we've been wanting to check this place out for a while. We went in and checked in with the hostess and she informed us it would be a 10 minute wait. Which was fine, but then we decided to go and sit at the bar because there was no one there and it looked like people were getting service. We informed the hostess that we were going to go sit at the bar and that they could take us off the list if that's OK. They informed us that it was OK and we proceeded to go take a few seats at the bar. We sat there for more than 10 minutes before we were even acknowledged and offered waters, which we were only offered because we knew one of the workers who was not working the bar. We proceeded to wait another 10 minutes and several servers and managers passed by without acknowledging us at all. Once we finally started to get up and leave, somebody finally said that they would be with us and that they were slammed and then one of the servers said that we were just gonna have to wait for a full table. So we decided we had enough and left. I understand that this was a busy day to go in for breakfast, but this is not how you treat clients. Extremely disappointed and will not be coming back. read more

I loved going to the former ditch location of Hotcakes and I was thrilled to see they relocated! The parking lot is spacious and the restaurant itself has patio seating and a spacious indoor. We both really enjoyed our food, I had the French toast with Nutella and bananas. Our server was quick and friendly and we will definitely be back! read more

Hotcakes Emporium Northside - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I absolutely love the Hotcakes location in the McCordsville area and was excited to see one coming to 96th street. They just opened a couple days ago so my husband and I went over for brunch today. Located in the plaza behind Bigby, there is lots of parking available. It's clean and modern looking inside. We were seated promptly then our waitress arrived immediately to ask for our order. No greeting, just a rush to order, which was odd but we got more time after asking. When she came back to take our order, she didn't want to write it down, so we had to shout from our table while she typed it in the computer several feet away. She also had her back facing us so it was challenging to hear her ask questions, like how we want our eggs. Again...odd. I got coffee and it was only partially refilled once. The lady walking around with the pot doing refills kept skipping me despite me saying I'd love some more. Our food came quickly and while my French toast was great, the egg (ordered over medium) had a very strange color and my ham was dry. My husband got a skillet but it was missing cheese. It was nice to see that the fruit is fresh, nothing canned. We felt rushed to leave after multiple waitresses came to take our plates before we were even done eating, despite several open tables and it being hours before closing time. Again no refill on coffee or an offer for one to go. The manager walked around to check on everyone near our table while my husband paid but he skipped checking with me. No clue why but the vibe of "odd" remained consistent. Upon getting home, my stomach ended up being upset for the rest of the day. I really think it was the "off" looking egg but regardless, I don't need to return. I'll go out of my way back to the McCordsville location, not owned by the same person (per the menu here), where the service/quality/coffee/overall experience is much, much better. read more

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This place was good, but there are some issues. My family and I went to this place for a nice birthday breakfast with my dad. I ordered the Banana Nutella Crepe and a small side of bacon. It was really just alright. I was expecting Nutella inside of the Crepe but I guess really wha this place does is make the dough and the drizzle Nutella on it along with bananas. Not worth $11. The bacon however was amazing. I'm not normally a fan of crispy bacon, but this was phenomenal. The service was just alright. Our waitress looked and sounded like she was really done with us. She was not super friendly. Someone at my table asked for water with lemon. Instead of getting the water right away, she went to go chat with a friend. A solid 5 minutes for a water to come out. The over all interior is very nice. It's a cozy setting with dim lights. Perfect for a cold morning. However, there was an odd sewer smell bothering me almost my whole breakfast. But that's just my opinion. I'm sure my dad did like his food for he said it was good many times. I just home this place fixes these issues to make it amazing!! read more

I met a friend at HotCakes Emporium for brunch because I wanted to try something new and I knew this place had only been opened for a few months. When I walked into HotCakes Emporium, the ambiance was just like your standard pancake house/dinner. It was nice and there was a nice mural painting of a beach scene on one of the walls that stood out very well. There was a counter with stools like any other diner that was nice as well. I ordered the Western Skillet with a side of pancakes. The dish overall was bland and did not have any flavor to it,so I had to add ketchup to the dish to make it more enjoyable and taste better. The eggs were fine and cooked properly, but there was just no flavor to it. The hash browns were Ok, but not that great. The pancakes, however, were very fluffy and incredible. They tasted amazing and cooked perfectly. The syrup and butter on the pancakes were excellent and made it even more enjoyable. It was a pure delight and made me very happy. My friend ordered the French toast and said it was wonderful, so I would recommend the French toast if you come here for brunch. Our server was wonderful and took very good care of us, so the service is wonderful and professional. Hotcakes Emporium is a great pancake house and would recommend coming here for brunch, but would be weary about ordering the skillet entrees because they lack flavor and taste. Definitely get the pancakes and French toast though! It is worth it! read more

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Food was pretty good. When we went to pay the cashier she shorted our change. Yes our fault for not checking. Ended up being an expensive meal. read more

I love myself a Greek restaurant (and by Greek restaurant, I don't mean Greek food - I mean a diner that has everything under the sun!). This was great! I loved my skillet and my husband got a chili cheese omelette. Great service and super speedy food. Will be back! read more

This is our go to place for breakfast... always very good and reliable. We started going to the Bluff Rd location when it opened.

Read the previous reviews so decided to try this out. First of all there was only 1 waitress so it took several minutes to get waited on. Asked for hot tea and then ordered breakfast. Food was slow in coming out but it was good. However, the toast was so cold that it crunched when bitten into. Waitress never stopped to ask how things were or if more hot water was needed. As she was going by the table I asked for a glass of water which came about 10 minutes later. Even when done I had to ask for the check as she was going by. She finally dropped off the check but didn't ask anything about the meal. I will try this again but hopefully the service will be better. Came in at 1 so I don't understand by there was only 1 waitress as they are open until 3. read more

We were in the area and needed breakfast, so we figured we'd stop in. We thought that a place that had expanded to a 3rd location, but was local was decent, right? It's decent, but that's all it is. We couldn't figure out quite what vibe this place was going for...Greek? Beach? Cheapest-tchotchkes-at-a-restaurant-decor-store? Like the food we'd later eat, it just isn't definitive. The biggest positive is that the staff is friendly, and we got our food quickly. I had the protein omelette, which was nicely homogenized with real eggs, which seems to be more of a rarity at restaurants these days. My wife had the banana and Nutella crepes, and we split a short stack of hotcakes on the side. Now, as a couple that has over 20 years restaurant experience between us, and are avid foodies, we can spot problems pretty quickly, and this was no different! In this case: the griddle / flat top isn't hot enough! Also, the crepes were not cooked in a crepe pan, and both the hotcake batter and crepe batters were too thick. The crepes, though advertised as variants, are rather covered in the flavors, rather than filled. This means that you end up with a very doughy product that isn't cut by anything. Also, these were rolled, not folded as many authentic crepes are. In any case, they became difficult to eat as they cooled down, especially with all the flavoring on top. The hotcakes...for a place that advertises the hotcake in the name of the restaurant, we expected something more memorable. Instead, it was a thicker cake, which wasn't cooked long enough, or hot enough. This led to the outer hotcake layer easily separating from the rest of the cake, in an unappealing mess. And the syrup...definitely not real maple, but we aren't sure what it was. Either way, it's sitting on the table in a jug half the size of the milk I bought the other day. Again, with hotcake in your name, why isn't there different options for syrups or variations? If beach is the vibe...why not a pineapple or mango or coconut syrup? Why not SOMETHING to say that we are different than IHOP, or Waffle House or any other mass-produced breakfast pastry / cake? In this period of inflation too, why are we wasting money with orange slices on a plate? It's not decorative, it's a waste of money! This was just underwhelming from the expectations we came in with. We probably wouldn't stop in again, there was just nothing memorable. In their defense though, like the beach, if you sit there and stare off into the distance long enough, you too, will forget you were even there! read more

I've been going to Hotcakes Emporium since they opened! One of my favorite places to meet with family and friends. I love all the varieties of food offered! Want breakfast lunch or carry out . The smiling servers are top notch in pleasant personalities and checking if there's anything else that you need. If the owner is around he will stop by and say hello. There are plenty of seats inside plus outside seating (in front and side) of course, weather permitting. Have never had any issues with the noise level. Hours are 7 am to 3 pm. Check them out you won't be disappointed! read more

Wonderful selection of breakfast foods. Crepes were delicious; bacon cooked just to my liking. Courteous, friendly service. Look forward to returning for breakfast and also other times to try lunch. read more

Wow. We were very pleasantly surprised to find this new breakfast place to be quite nice! The past few business in this space were dark and a little seedy, so when we walked in to a bright, open, newly renovated environment we were very impressed. The food was wonderful and all of the staff were friendly and working hard. Highly recommend and will return! read more

Hotcakes Emporium Northside - Great environment! - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Service was not attentive not sure why cause it wasn't busy. Food was alright. Prices were low

Food was delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Loved the pancakes. Will definitely visit again!

Today was my third visit to this location. Lunch today was great as always. Hot yummy food, fast service! We'll be back soon I'm sure!

We had a great breakfast this morning. We are seniors, so appreciate the portions not being so big. Service was great, and the decor was lovely. Would definitely recommend! We will be back for sure. read more

Everything was delicious and the staff were super friendly and fast. This is definitely going to become a new go to for my family!

I don't know what universe you're in. Corned beef it not crunchy. The food was cold at best. Not served on a hot plate. The temperature of the plate sucked to hot right out if the plate. The eggs and hashbrowns were OK. Then when I payed. The they charged me for the other people I was having breakfast with. The receipt was 3 times the amount on my bill. Thanks for screwing up my account. read more

we're everyday customers since they opened. The food is exquisite. Service is too notch. Wait for food is never long. I'd like to recommend a promotion to one of your server. Alexandria is a very friendly server and knows the menu very well! The food and the service is the reason we come back all the time. We are contract workers and travel all around, tried many different restaurants and this is definitely top 3 restaurants ive been too. This location is at 4705 E 96th St read more

The food was cold and tasted weird bad service I didn't even get my drink and flies everywhere