Liz was amazing and her customer service was on another level. The food also was 11 out of 10. I always order from the late night menu like low-key every day. I eat nothing else, but I hope pancakes. Oh also, I love the ambience read more

Mom and pop brunch location called "I Heart Pancakes" in Irvine California is one of the trendiest and hottest spot served and demonstrated with love and deliciousness right across the UCI! There's plenty to explore and engage here! And I love the vibe so much here! They have their customized specialty coffee and alcoholic beverages for the party animals ! And have such an extensive menu that not only serves breakfast food but also lunch and late night snacks/meals!!! Upon ordering, the server was very hospitable and quick. Did not have to wait for our food. Will definitely come back here! read more

Came here Saturday morning at 9. The restaurant wasn't busy. I got the California skillet and matcha pancake. The food was really good. The vibe was laid back. They have a huge menu which I imagine makes running the kitchen challenging. I really want to see this place survive. They could benefit from tightening up operations. read more

Such a cute little themed restaurant, I felt like I just stepped foot into Pop's Diner from Riverdale or something! The portions were pretty big, so I would definitely recommend ordering family style. Their menu was also very extensive, and had every possible breakfast food you could think of. We were the only ones there on a Friday morning, and the staff came to check on us frequently and helped us with recommendations. read more

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This place is SO cute! I had ordered from here for office breakfasts previously and the catering was always delicious and the food here is always consistently good in the restaurant too. They have so many neat pancakes to try. And I have tried a lot of them, lol I think the only one I didnt love was the strawberry cheesecake. The traditional breakfast is very good too with plain pancakes. My only gripe is the Decaf coffee I think is instant. It comes out a very light color compared to the regular and refills come from the kitchen in a new mug not from the pot like the regular. The guy working is always friendly and service is good! read more

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My party of 4 arrived here at shortly after 9am last Saturday, and the restaurant was partially busy already. The restaurant had bright colors with fun art decor on the wall that puts a smile on my face when looking at it. There is a small corner by the front entrance with a jukebox (unsure if its functional), pin ball machine and claw machine along with a stack of pancake and coffee cup structure. A good corner for photo op. There is also outdoor seating as well. We ordered the following: 1. Mediterranean Omelette 2. Eggs Benedict 3. Pancake Combo 4. Western Omelette The portions were large. The pancakes were yummy tasting moist and buttery. A decent American breakfast restaurant with LOTS of options for pancakes, crepes, waffles and french toasts. Honestly, I was very overwhelmed with the menu and wanted a bit of everything because who doesn't love breakfast thats like dessert? I really wanted to try the pumpkin pancakes but the it would have been too much and I wanted eggs as well. Service is good though I dont know what the server's name was as he did not tell us. He checked in on us often for coffee refills and he met our requests promptly. read more

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Since I've only had delivery here (thus far), I can't vouch for an in-person dining experience. This review is strictly for the food. I was ELATED to see multiple vegan options on the menu. Extra bonus points just for including choices that cater to my silly-hippie-food needs. I ordered the vegan skillet, and apple juice. I had to laugh at the huge slices of unmelted vegan cheese, sloppily plopped across the top. Vegan or not, cheese should be integrated into dishes. Daiya shredded cheese (vegan) would have been a better choice, or really, anything besides full slabs. Perhaps even shred these squares? Aside from the awkward cheese situation, the skillet was tasty. Potatoes were perfectly cooked, and flavor delivered. No complaints about the apple juice, either. I'll definitely give I Heart Pancakes another try: it just needs to grate to be great. read more

I Heart Pancakes - Vegan skillet - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's in the Albertsons plaza, close to UCI. Had a hankering for some pancakes and decided on this place. Ordered a chicken fajita omelette, which came with a side of pancakes. Chicken was under seasoned and this seemed more like scrambled eggs with the stuff just thrown on top. Didn't really have an issue with that, just was OK. Salsa was runny, not chunky, and didn't add a lot of flavor. Pass on this omelette. Pancakes were fine - standard pancakes. They give you a tiny syrup mug on the side. The service was pretty bad. While everyone was polite, it was clear they were severely understaffed on a Sunday morning. It took time to catch someone's attention to actually place the order, and then waited a good 20 mins more to get food. read more

I Heart Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

The food here was excellent. Fresh and really flavorful without being overly heavy or bland. I got turkey bacon and sausage which had a clean taste. OJ was also nice. Service was attentive. read more

I Heart Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is such a cute place for breakfast! They have a lot of fun and photogenic decor and plenty of tables. The staff is friendly and service was quite efficient. We ordered the crepe combo, nutella french toast, and a side of house potatoes. Crepe Combo- We got the swedish crepes with lingonberry butter and preserves. The crepes were soft and chewy and the butter and preserves were delicious! I don't get this flavor often so it was good to try. The side of bacon was meaty and crisp. The hashbrowns were beautifully done. Nutella French Toast- You get thick pieces of toast dipped in a custardy batter. I love how it was nicely browned on the outside but stayed soft inside. The nutella topping was generous and you get a variety of fruit to give a freshness that balances out the sweetness. House Potatoes- Probably one of the best house potatoes I've ever tried. It was crisp with a soft interior and so well-seasoned. You get so much flavor that ketchup didn't seem necessary. Very tasty! Great experience overall! read more

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I ordered the apple pie pancake stack and I was thoroughly impressed, 10/10! The pancakes were so airy and light and there were refreshing apple pieces scattered throughout the pancakes. On top, there was apple pie filling. I'm not even a sweet breakfast person, much less pancakes, but this place definitely made me reconsider my tastes lol. My only issue was with the service as there were only 1 other group in the restaurant when my friend and I sat down and it took almost like 30 min for our pancakes to arrive. There was only one person working in the front so maybe that's why but I was a bit disappointed with that. read more

I Heart Pancakes - Apple Pie Pancakes, Chocolate Blackout Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

I went to the restaurant tonight with a group of 10 people, and I ordered a burger. Most of us ordered burgers, but one of us ordered a salad, and another one ordered a T-bone steak. The T-bone steak looked really, really delicious. The burgers were excellent; the quality of the burger was really good, and the fries, they had cut them themselves, and everything was fresh. Especially since their customer service was amazing. Farideh, who was the manager, had excellent customer service, and Leo, and liz who were our server, they both very attentive and really great servers . I give this restaurant a 10 out of 10, and I recommend it to everyone. read more

With so many different restaurants in the breakfast scene in Irvine, this one seems to have lost in the shuffle. If you're looking for quick, no hassle place to dine and semi on the go when you need breakfast, iHeart pancakes should be on your list. Located across the street from UCI, we stop by during breakfast hours on a weekend and it was moderately busy. Once you enter, there's a pinball machine, a claw machine and a jukebox, definitely setting the atmosphere for this place. We ordered Country fried steak, breakfast and a corn hash with eggs and hash brown. The order came out in 25 to 10 minutes and it was everything we needed, a quick bite to eat while on the go. The country fried steak runs crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. A hash brown was equally delicious, although the eggs (scramble) was a bit dry. I took a bite of the corn hash, as well, and it was hearty and a bit salty for my liking. Service was prompt and they were very helpful in every respect. Definitely a good place to start for a lazy Sunday or when you're looking for a quick bite. Did I mention that they open late as well? You don't ever see that in Irvine. Located in the Albertsons Plaza across the street from UCI as mentioned, so when it gets busy, parking could also be a challenge. read more

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Ooh, a new local spot for gluten free pancakes! (Regular pancakes too) We came in around 4:30 pm on a weekday and service was quite leisurely, but I'm guessing their staffing levels were low at this odd hour. I'd like to try again at a more normal time! I also want to come back when I can try their selection of boozy milkshakes. So fun! The pancakes are super fluffy and delicious with a variety of toppings. Someone here is definitely a Swiftie because we were delighted to hear multiple TS tracks during our meal. Love it! read more

I Heart Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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I came here with my kiddo on a Friday before noon. I've been here before, but this was my kid's first time. She really liked the decor and was taking pics. Not sure how Saturdays and Sundays are, but it was quiet inside with a few parties sitting down. I usually order the combo at any breakfast joint, because I love to eat a little bit of everything, but I chose to order the western omelette with pancakes for a change ($17.99). My kid ordered the pancake combo with chocolate pancakes ($16.99). We also got the hot chocolate and coffee. I really like their pancakes, especially their original ones. I would come here just for their pancakes. I wasn't too keen on their pistachio one before, but their original one is delicious. The chocolate pancakes were good, too, but too sweet for me. The omelette was good, cooked by the book. I did like that they include hash browns, so basically, it's like the "combo" all mixed together, lol. The hot chocolate and coffee were just okay. I haven't tried a lot of their other dishes yet, but I really enjoy this place for their friendly service and clean atmosphere. Plus, they're a family-owned business. They are kind of hidden/tucked away in a corner, so they're hard to see from either streets (Campus Drive and California Avenue). It's near Paris Baguette. read more

I Heart Pancakes is described as a "casual daytime eatery serving breakfast favorites, sweet crepes & American comfort food." We came for breakfast, but I was surprised to discover their menu also offered lunch, dinner and late night options. Can you believe they're open from 7am-2am seven days a week??? My daughter ordered the Little Heart's Pancakes which included scrambled eggs and choice of one bacon or sausage. She was a bit under the weather, but she seemed to enjoy her meal and the hot chocolate she washed it down with. I went with my tried and true breakfast choice - Corned Beef and Eggs Combo which was served with 2 eggs any style, hash browns and choice of pancakes or toast. Pancakes were thick and fluffy and the rest of my entree was just as delicious. Prices are reasonable and service is both warm and attentive. Like their tagline says..."Come for the love, stay for the stacks." read more

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Extensive menu with both breakfast and lunch options. We got the banana but walnuts which had a super cute heart on it, and the German crepe (not pictured). The German crepe came with lemon butter and an orange marmalade and it was one of the most interesting tasting crepes I've ever had! I didn't eat the sausage but my boyfriend said it was the best breakfast sausage he'd ever had. The interior is very cute, with heart-themed movie posters, big red hearts decorating every corner of this place. I would definitely come again! read more

I Heart Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Decor looks like you're in a daycare! Food was not as good as I'd hoped. I Hop has served better crepes. It could have been cooked longer. Pancakes were pale not golden. Also soaked with a lot of sugar. Service was okay: could have been better. read more

I Heart Pancakes - French crepes with Orange Marmalade and Powdered sugar - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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Service was on point, but the food reminded me of black bear diner, commercial grade. Most everything is premade and warmed up. Basic and very salty. read more

The vibe when you walk in is cool but the quality of the food is not great. Doesn't match the description or photos. Seems like they try to cut corners on ingredients. My berry salad was served with iceberg when the photo clearly has spinach and dark greens but when I asked the waitress if this was a mistake from the kitchen she said no. Orange juice tasted off like the oranges were not fresh. The service is very slow even thought it's not that busy. They took 30 min to bring out my husband's pancakes and everyone else had already finished their meal. The staff seems to be nice and tries their best but I think management and organization is lacking. read more

I've been here many times. The portions are huge and always filling, and the prices are pretty reasonable. It's around the same price as Breakfast Republic near UCI, but here you can get a big steak for breakfast -- one of the few places within walking distance of UCI that offers that. They're also open late (into the early morning) and serve dinner too. Love this place. read more

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If you truly heart pancakes like I do you neeeeed to check this place out!! Came here last night around 9 pm, I had been looking through Yelp, for a place that served pancakes and also dinner food, and was open late bc we had a movie at 10 pm, this place is open until 2 am! I ordered the strawberry cheesecake pancakes and my husband got the deluxe breakfast. These were honestly one of the best pancakes l've ever had, super fluffy and delicious. They have a lot to choose from but fruit toppings are $3 each if you add them on separately. I will say that for what does come with these specific pancakes, price was a bit steep $14 just strawberries & strawberry syrup) but the pancakes themselves were so good I don't even care. As for the spot itself it is decorated cute inside, it's in university center so there was a lot of younger people there also. There are tvs playing sports, and in general the vibes were good. Also our server was really great and attentive, and gave us recommendations. As well as another young lady that brought out the food. At the end when we were checking out our server gave us these cute pens! We will definitely be back and I'm glad I found this place. read more

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Definitely a 5 star spot! We had stopped by UCI to check out the campus after having moved to the area and decided to stop by for brunch. We immediately were a big fan of the decor and got sat on the patio with our puppy. After looking through the menu and not being able to make up our mind between sweet and savory, we got both and so glad we did. The omelette was filled with huge chunks of well seasoned steak and each bite was full of fillings. The pancakes were fluffy and sweet and was able to completely satisfy my sweet tooth. We look forward to coming in again in the future! read more

I Heart Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Omg what a find. Love, love, love this place. Perfect late night snack. Service was amazing, not too intrusive and just the right amount of attention. Came on a whim on a Monday night and received great quality food, clean tables and SpongeBob on TV. Restaurant is so spacious and clean. Definitely recommend. read more

I Heart Pancakes - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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Went with friends after receiving a mailer in the mail, which was a great choice bc we didn't know about this place despite living around the corner. The food was very good and could not have asked for better service! The staff were very attentive despite having a very large party to tend to in addition to the rest of the restaurant! 10/10 would recommend! It's also a "great value" aka very well priced and we left full! read more

I Heart Pancakes - Corned Beef and Eggs Combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

Good late-night food, close to campus. Fun décor that is slightly quirky. We came here after the New Swan Shakespeare Theatre. We had a croque madame, a lox potato pancake Benedict, and a grilled salmon Benedict read more

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As an IHOP stan, I wasn't sure what to make of I Heart Pancakes but after visiting, I think they are actually in different categories. I go to IHOP for a classic, hearty pancake breakfast when I'm in the mood for a diner-style ambiance. I Heart seems more suited for a more eclectic style pancake experience with more adventurous flavors like pistachio and matcha. I think they each have their time and place and I like that I Heart gave me a chance to try a new pancake flavor (apple pie) and my husband liked his steak and eggs combo (it was pretty big too which was nice for leftovers). It's located in University Town Center so plenty of parking. My only nitpick is we ordered the hot chocolate and it was barely warm. read more

Our server was great! Food was average. Owners teenage son or grandson was in the corner blasting his iPad/phone the entire time with his headphones laying right next to him. Kept walking in and out of the kitchen too which makes me question hygiene. Other family talking loudly on speakerphone. I'm all for family business but not when there's no spacial awareness read more

We love this place. My wife and I love getting breakfast for dinner, and this place delivers. Plus. It's a fun place to go with their wall art and decor. It's hidden away, but definitely should be visited for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or midnight munchies. They have an "After 9" menu with different items and deals. We don't eat that late, though. But it looks good. The pancakes are good and fluffy! read more

I Heart Pancakes - Mmmm...breakfast for dinner! - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

The food was awesome, the deluxe breakfast lived up to its name, sausage bacon and ham. Eggs were fluffy, the multigrain pancakes were to die for. The chicken fajita omelette was great too. Small seasoned chicken bites mixed with cheese bell peppers and onions.wrapped in egg. The pumpkin pancakes were very good, moist not dry . The service was great, very friendly waiter and very attentive. The ambiance was great. We came on a slower day so the place was quite very family friendly. Lots of parking, and lots of adults with their children having breakfast. Overall great place for breakfast. read more

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Great service but the food was underwhelming and overpriced. We had the eggs benedict and the breakfast skillet after going through the menu. Overall taste wasn't bad for either, but all in all mediocre experience. Decor is fun in the Irvine location, but definitely geared more towards kids. read more

I've only ever eaten here with my coworkers for lunch. Their menu was quite extensive. On the most recent visit, I ordered the T-bone Steak & Eggs Combo which is usually what I order at any place that serves breakfast or brunch. I had the eggs cooked sunny side up. The combo came with hash browns and 3 pancakes. While I'm not usually a fan of pancakes, they do serve a good stack here. Very nice and fluffy. Service here has always been good. With the fantastic Southern California weather, our group usually will opt to sit at an outside patio table. read more

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Not a good experience at all. The food was not tasty and expensive for such food. Not sure how they are still in business

If you miss IHOP when it was actually good, come check this place out! The menu is similar to IHOP but with better, fluffier pancakes. Great variety of entrees and pancakes. Generous portion size and reasonable price. Service has always been friendly and helpful. read more

Typical breakfast food. Open seating and a nice patio. The hash browns and corned beef hash were good. The pancakes light and fluffy. New spot with a fun colorful inside. read more

I Heart Pancakes - Corned beef Corned Beef and Eggs Combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great service, accessible location, and as advertised. My son wanted to try a break/lunch spot near the movie theater we had attended that morning. My son ordered the Matcha pancakes and I had the I Deluxe combo. It was a nice spread and we both enjoyed our meals. The servers were very attentive and refilled our drinks often. They have a nice open space outside, as well as plenty of seating inside. read more

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Got the pancake combo with the lemon blueberry (very sweet & flavorful) pancakes, (the bacon could have been more crispy) , and the chicken & waffles. The waitress was attentive & nice. I'd come back. read more

I Heart Pancakes - I Heart Chicken & Waffles - Sandwiches Near Me - Irvine, California

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Service was quick which I appreciate. Pancakes were okay. Just didn't like how a small issue was resolved. I asked the waitress for eggs that weren't too runny. I don't know the terminology but she suggested over medium. When the food came the egg yolks were completely runny and despite hating sending food back I gathered the courage to waive the waitress down and when I described the issue she just looked at me and the food and said something along the lines that that is over medium. Over an awkward pause she offered to take the food back. And the front person passed by and mentioned maybe jokingly "you should just eat it like that good protein". Once the eggs were redone they were pretty much the same and this time I was too embarrassed to say anything. read more

Move over Snooze, Broken Yolk, Breakfast Republic, and Poached, this place blows them all out of the water. We came in for breakfast and were seriously impressed. I ordered the I Heart Deluxe and my wife had the Swedish crepes, both were absolutely delicious and cooked to order. The food came out hot, fresh, and tasty. Friendly staff, great energy, and zero rush. It's one of those spots where you instantly feel like a regular. We've tried most of the popular breakfast places around Irvine, and nothing compares to this. As you can see from our photos, we LOVED it. Highly recommend, this one's a new favorite! read more

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The steak and eggs were devoured by my husband. He didn't come up for air for ten minutes. I tried a few bites of the steak and the pancakes and I was impressed. Steak was cooked perfectly (he requested medium rare) and well seasoned without being too salty. Pancakes were fluffy, not dense at all. I can't recommend the monte cristo. It was a gamble but at least I know. Very few places get it right. We can't wait to go back. I want to try their crepes next. read more