I recently had an impromptu brunch with a long time friend. We agreed on LS because it was convenient and has generous parking. We both enjoyed our breakfast (I had an omelette and she had scrambled eggs). Out waiter "Q" positively added to our fun-filled breakfast. The restaurant is clean, and spacious. My only negative feedback is that the booth seat I had was extremely uncomfortable. Some updating/repair or removal is needed. read more

I like this place. Does it have ambiance? Nope. Does it have good food, reasonable prices, decent service and free parking? YES... All the traditional breakfast items and a few that are not so usual can be found on the menu here. And you don't have to refinance your home to eat here. Love the relaxed atmosphere, the friendly and patient staff, the coffee refills and just all of it. If you enjoy a no frills solid meal without being hovered over, then this is the spot for you. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Picked the beautiful wife up from work to take her to lunch. Made a decision on the fly to go to Lincoln Square. We were both glad we did! We were able to get seated immediately & Brian was our waiter. He was perfect the entire time. Busy with several tables but on top of all of them. We both had unsweetened ice tea which was very refreshing. For lunch I had a meat scrambler & the BW had a Patty Melt. The scramble was tasty & meat filled. It came with hash browns that I added cheese. It was nicely cooked. Also came with thick cut sourdough toast that had plenty of butter. The meal also came with 2 sausage links & 2 strips of bacon. The sausage was good. Being a fan of crispy bacon & this was thicker cut & not crunchy it was not my favorite but the BW enjoyed it. She found the Patty Melt very nicely cooked. It came with American instead of Swiss cheese but she didn't mind. Her French fries were well seasoned & perfectly crisp. The Cole slaw she picked she was very disappointed in. Stated it was lettuce & mayo with no other seasoning. Overall we highly recommend this place & location for breakfast or lunch. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Patty Melt, fries & Cole Slaw. - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I am so happy I overslept and missed breakfast at my hotel because it allowed me to try Lincoln Square. My sever was friendly and brought over water immediately followed by the coffee I ordered. I love that they have a variety of flavored creams on the table (a lot of restaurants have stopped doing this). I ordered the veggie skillet and added ham with pancakes as my side. You can get toast, biscuit or something else as your side. But with pancake in the name how could I not try the pancakes. My food came out fast, hot and delicious. I will absolutely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Living close by to this location, I had never really assumed much of it by its low key curb appearance. Luckily, I had a more seasoned Indy native bring me here. The inside is very nicely kept and feels inviting. Lincoln Square Pancake House seems to be a rather popular place, with several locations through the greater Indy area. Food, and any service otherwise, came around very quickly and they seem to have a wide array between breakfast, brunch and lunch options. I got the breakfast tacos which come with queso and guacamole on the side. They say that the queso is spicy, but that doesn't really seem to be so, in my spice-sensitive opinion. I could see myself coming back to this location since I'm just around the corner, and I'd recommend others to do the same if they have one close to them! read more

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I love Lincoln Square Pancake house and I go at least once a month. It's almost like I "need" to go. They are the GOAT for keeping breakfast and brunch affordable. Consistent quality of service and food. It's been over 3 years since my first review, and over time I have come here more often. I love the big mug for the coffee too. I always order the same skillet but this time I chose something lighter for my stomach. grilled chicken scrambler was a great choice. It came with a cup of fruits and everything was great. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Our favorite breakfast place in Indy. The cinnamon roll pancakes and the German skillet are a must!! Service is always prompt and polite. You can't get better than a classic dinner! read more

Service was excellent. I went there with my mom Saturday morning. We were seated quickly and the food came out hot! I told the waitress that this was the first time I actually smelled my pancakes as they came out. They were so good! Bacon was good... you get quite a few slices for your money!! I loved that they squeeze orange juice fresh. It was packed on a rainy day. I would definitely recommend this spot! read more

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Thanks for opening so early! Heather and the whole staff were incredibly friendly (we loved 16-bit!!!) The skillet was delicious and unique and they let me order lunch for breakfast! Place was cute and easy to find! read more

I was in Indianapolis for one morning. Before coming, I spent some time on Reddit, Yelp, and some other sites wanting the best breakfast in town. Lincoln Square Pancake House was frequently recommended. However, I'm sorry to say my experience this morning didn't live up to the hype. I was there early (around 7:30a) and it was practically empty. Although seated promptly, my waitress didn't have the best attitude. For example, when I asked which I should have between an omelette and a scramble... Her response was, "they're basically the same thing". Oh, okay then. Oh, and by the way - No, they're not. I ordered coffee and water to drink, but never got my water. Food came out quickly, and there was nothing "wrong" with it, it just wasn't anything to "write home about". I expected more given the reviews and recommendations. In a word, it was average. Lastly, you check out at the front of the restaurant, and I was kept waiting too long despite three visible employees and a pretty empty restaurant. One plus: it has a nice, casual, diner feel, which I liked. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Meat lovers scramble - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

SECOND day I went my food looked bad(picture on bottom) The bad picture was the new plate received after complaining . FIRST day food was prepared good(picture on top). It's a 50/50 with them. I get up extra early, to eat breakfast by myself before work. And my food looked like thatI didn't ask for a refund, I just left. It was a very unfortunate way to start my day. read more

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Food was amazing! I had the Biscuit platter with Biscuits & Gravy with Hash Browns. The biscuits were fluffy, the gravy was tasty, and the hash browns were very good! Service was lacking, though. I was seated quickly, my order was taken in a reasonable time, a food runner brought my plate quickly, and it went downhill from there. I tried to flag my server down for Tabasco sauce and ketchup, as the bottle on my table was empty. I finally gave up and just did the best I could. I was in a corner and no other servers or staff passed by my table. I had to go to the register to pay - I never received my check. I will definitely try again - the food is drawing me back. Hopefully the service was a one off. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Biscuits and Gravy Biscuit Platter - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Solid breakfast and lunch place. Came for work ate breakfast here twice once in a booth once at the counter. Ate 3 meals prepared here. All times it was pretty busy. Bottom line it is pretty good. The staff is fast, competent and polite, seating a bringing water pretty quickly upon arrival. I ate breakfast omlettes with pancake and bacon. The bacon is thick and crunchy. The pancakes were medium to large, hot and fluffy. The omlettes I had were 2 egg meat lovers came with hash browns, which was good and hit the spot. I also had a spicy pork omlette which I didn't like the flavor but the smell and presentation were both good and delivered relatively fast. I also ordered an Angus cheeseburger to go that was also solid. All beef patty, great soft roll, topped with red onions, tomatoes and American cheese. Sorry no pictures of the burger, but both breakfasts looked very similar. This place is like my parent's Chevy dependable. Some flash, mimosas, but I'd guess most come for the solid food and great service. read more

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Brooklyn was very kind and provided great service. It was our first time at this place as we're visiting Indy. Definitely would go for German Skillet or The Entire Farm! Ambiance is ok. read more

Just a quick review. If my skillet comes with sausage and you ran out of sausage, it should not cost me $1.50 to "substitute" for turkey sausage. read more

This is a cute breakfast diner near the hospitals. Food is pretty good and the seasonal specials keep it interesting throughout the year. I enjoyed my breakfast. Service was quick. OJ tasted very fresh! read more

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Not where we intended to end up after an appointment at Eskenazi but happy we did. The parking lot was full but this restaurant was pretty much empty. We were immediately sat and our server greeted us. We both ordered the exact same thing. Tea , BYOO with ham, bacon and cheddar cheese. Hash browns cooked crispy. And french toast. The omelette was full of ingredients and a really good size. I took half mine home and had it for breakfast the next morning. They did an amazing job on the hash browns. They were actually very crispy. I'm laying off the carbs but I ate all the has browns. French toast is served with a big dollop of cinnamon butter, super nice. Our server kept the tea filled and the empty plates removed. It was a super brunch. read more

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All of My Food came Out Cold. Pancakes were Dry and My Hash-browns were So Burnt barely could Pick them Up with My Fork. I should've Left the Minute they gave Me Warm Orange Juice ! So Disappointed. Every Other Location is better than This One !!! read more

Lincoln square is a frequent breakfast spot for me. Always good food, and staff is always nice! Cozy little diner feel that I love.

This was far from my first time at Lincoln Square. I went to IUPUI, so Lincoln Square was a staple for Sunday morning brunches. However, I haven't been back in a long time so I was glad to get to visit again. We were fortunate to get a table right away! It was the Monday before the 4th of July so plenty of people were off work and eating out. I immediately noticed that there were some new additions to the menu that I had never tried before! As a huge chilaquiles fan, I was pleased to see that there was a dish called the Verde Skillet which is essentially chilaquiles (tortilla chips with salsa verde and eggs on top). It also comes with toast. The food took no time at all. I was very pleased with my meal! The salsa verde was spicy, but not too spicy! The tortilla chips were still crispy enough, and the eggs were scrambled the way I like them. My toast never ended up coming despite us reminding the food runner, but they gave us a discount. I wasn't disappointed in not having toast because my meal didn't need it, but my dad really enjoys corn beef hash on top of toast so he was a little frustrated. However, they made up for it in the fact that my parents' coffee cups were never empty. They were in town visiting my fiancé and I, and their hotel coffee was not cutting it so they were ready for some good coffee! The service was fantastic even considering the toast was missing. Our server and food runner were both friendly and seemed very hard working. The prices of breakfast places have increased so much over the years. It's disappointing because breakfast used to be the meal you could go out for and not break the bank, but that's just not the case anymore. I don't specifically blame Lincoln Square because they have to make their prices comparable to other places, and I understand that the cost of food and labor have increased dramatically. I am sure I will be back in the future. I don't live close enough to make it a staple breakfast option, but it's perfect for when I am meeting people downtown! read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Verde Skillet - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very clean with a fresh looking, contemporary decor. Initially I was put off by the menu seeing that everything was $12.99 or a dollar or two more. I had eaten at another Lincoln Square in Ohio and wasn't impressed but I was told each location is individually owned so I was open to a different experience. I ordered the Meat Lover's Scrambler and once I received my meal, it was worth every penny! Hubby ordered the biscuit and gravy omelet and though he liked it, he said it wasn't what he envisioned and probably wouldn't order it again. I was impressed with the high quality of ingredients, such as the thick, smoked bacon- extra yummy! I typically won't eat link sausage but these were QUALITY sausage links not the fatty, gristly kind you might get elsewhere. The French toast was thick, perfectly cooked with flavor amped up with a delicious cinnamon butter atop them. Coffee was good, service was good and even though this location is 25 minutes from home, I will, without hesitation, make this my one and only breakfast stop! Hubby knows I'm not a breakfast gal but this Lincoln Square has changed my mind. Run, don't walk folks! read more

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This chain restaurant is hit or miss with both service and food quality. Today my server was not around to serve refill my drink or check on me. I am sitting as I type this review waiting on him to get my check and a to go box. I need the box because my meat lover's scramble arrived at the table at room temperature. The hash browns were cold and without any flavor. Obviously they were cooked hours ago as I am eating breakfast at noon. Today, I cannot recommend this place and not sure I will return. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Meat Lovers Scrambler with wheat toast - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place has a wide array of breakfast options (and lunch), it is affordable, with attentive staff, and located in a plaza which means sufficient and free parking. The inside is pretty big but don't be overwhelmed when you're welcomed with a long time of people with to go containers waiting to pay. They still has the system of getting up to pay after the meal at the register. Anyways, I was looking for a meal that would have something salty and traditional while also having something sweet. I highly considered one of the platters but ultimately went with the Lincoln skillet (with sausage, scrambled eggs, and French toast) for $12.29 to make things a little more interesting. I was really expecting an actual skillet to come out with food still expelling steam but that was not the case. I was also expecting everything to be mixed together (including the eggs) but maybe I just read the description wrong. This didn't impact the taste, just the presentation. The eggs were fluffy and cheesy (as requested) but I have a feeling it was the boxed eggs from the texture--I could be wrong though. The has browns was a bit bland but the potatoes were cooked perfectly. There was a generous amount of sausage, but I wish the onions and peppers were sautéed for a little longer for less of a crunch. The gravy on top tasted more like a cheese sauce/creamy but I liked it. The French toasted was a bit basic on the inside and a bit dry so I would recommend pouring syrup over the French toast at the start of the meal so by the time you get to it, the syrup has soaked through and it's nice and moist. The flavor though was good as it wasn't too sweet but you could get hints of cinnamon. read more

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Wasn't expecting Lincoln Square to be this good!! We got the veggie omelet and veggie skillet, and some cinnamon bites. The food was plentiful and filling, and tasted so fresh and delicious! Our server was super kind too! The restaurant has a mix of booths and tables. If you're looking for a brunch spot that sticks to the classics and does them well, I would definitely recommend this place :) read more

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Atmosphere was nice and quiet. Service wasn't the best which is why I only give it 3 stars. Other than that, food was great. I loved my omelette there was just way too much cheese for my liking. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Create Your Own Omelette - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Visited Lincoln Square with my co-workers for a team outing and enjoyed our time. I ordered the salmon BLT and it wasn't bad. Overall my meal was pretty good but I think in the future I would stick with breakfast items since that is what they're known for. The service was great, it was easy to get seated and our server was very attentive. Not my favorite breakfast spot in Indy but if you're someone who enjoys standard but solid breakfast items, you'll likely enjoy what they have to offer! read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This was a really cute hole in the wall breakfast spot! I was in Indy for a business trip and decided to stop by for a solo breakfast before my meetings. When I got there I was craving pancakes but as soon as I saw the menu and the table next to me with waffles, I instantly changed my mind. The food is so much and well worth the price. I got the hash & mini waffles which were super cute but I wish I had gotten more because they were so good - light and fluffy, just like I like them! My server was awesome as well, very attentive & told me what she loved most on the menu which helps narrow a few things down. Next time I'm in the city I'm definitely going to come check this place out again! read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This is a breakfast and lunch sit down eatery. They feature breakfast and pancakes is the specialty. I will keep it brief. The service was adequate, about what you would expect. The pancakes were modest and there was no upgrade choice to Maple Syrup. I refuse to use dark colored sugar water that they call syrup on my pancakes! It is an inner city I-hop. I will not go again, but I am sure it will fit the taste of many. Generally speaking Midwestern palettes are not very sophisticated. read more

We really like this restaurant. The food came out quickly and was very delicious. Staff were very friendly. Service was quick and super efficient. Orders were accurate. Restaurant was clean. It's a very nice breakfast spot and I would definitely return again. read more

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I've been coming here about once a week for breakfast for the past 3 years. Great food and top notch service. The food is always fresh hot and fast. You can't go wrong with whatever you order. It's all that good. The wait staff is very friendly. They always make you feel at home. There is indoor seating along with phone and online carry out orders. read more

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I really just wanted a regular eggs benedict, but I saw they had a California Benedict and was intrigued since I'm from California. I realized that other states will just throw some avocado on top and call it "California style" lol. This is a piece of sourdough toast with bacon, chicken, scrambled eggs (?), avocado & hollandaise sauce. It was a very affordable plate, just not very appetizing for me. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - a plate of food - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Hater gonna hate but strongly believe this is the best breakfast place in Indy. Food is reasonably priced. Staff is always friendly. The coffee is always hot. Orange juice is fresh as fresh can get. It has a nice cozy dinner feel. read more

Lincoln Square is my go to place for breakfast in Indy. I love the Alex Skillet with the gluten free waffles. And, while I'm eating my delicious bfast, my companion can have a sandwich or burger! Staff is always helpful and friendly. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Alex skillet and gluten free waffles - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Food was delicious! Excellent service! Host and waitress were both very attentive! French toast was cooked perfectly! read more

As per usual, I am a sucker for brunch places. Here, I decided to go for a skillet with a side of pancakes. The German Skillet was delicious, and I loved the substitution of the hash browns for little potato pancakes. They were tasty and crunchy and really exciting. Every bite was a new experience and I enjoyed it a lot. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - German Skillet - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is by far my favorite breakfast place! I love the banana bread French toast. I like to upgrade the breakfast platter so I have eggs, bacon and sausage. You can't beat this savory and sweet option. They definitely give you large portions and always offer great service. They have lots of locations around Indy! read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Banana bread French toast - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We ABSOLUTELY loved it here! The place was super clean, the service was wonderful, and the food was 10/10. The pesto omelet was so good. We wish we lived closer because we would be visiting every weekend if we could. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Pesto Omelette - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I had the Nutella French Toast this time! Boy is the presentation beautiful and the taste was perfect with the fruit on there! I didn't need syrup. Texture was perfect, too! I had a little side of turkey sausages and some of their great coffee in their super large coffee cups. Perfect! read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Super Delicious Nutella French Toast w/ sausages. - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A solid choice if you're looking for many options, plentiful portions, unfussy surroundings and low key efficient service. The interior is spacious and clean. The menu offers many breakfast and lunch options with seasonal options/specials. Our server was friendly and patient with my friend and I as we chattered away instead of deciding on breakfast, returning multiple times to take our order often leaving with a giggly "take your time". We finally got around to ordering, our food arriving surprisingly fast but hot. I was pleased to see my rye toast was made from thick slices of bread served lightly buttered with homemade strawberry jam on the side. Lincoln Square offers french toast or a mini waffle in addition to toast or a biscuit-a nice option! I ordered the Lincoln Skillet with sausage and although I prefer crumbled sausage in skillets, the dish had a generous amount of link slices. The onion and pepper were cooked well and my eggs were a perfect over easy. My side of bacon was crispy and didn't leave an oily puddle on the plate. I would have liked more coffee refills but liked the larger sized mug. My friend and I were there early and had no issue getting seated in a booth. However, I noticed it getting busy as I was leaving, 10 AM or so. If you're looking for chic decor, artfully plated food and drinks requiring a barista, go elsewhere. If you want numerous of familiar choices in a family friendly setting served efficiently all close to downtown Indy this is the place for your weekend breakfast. Bonus perks include a parking lot and proximity to the canal if you want to walk it off a bit. read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Lincoln skillet (hot sauce added by me), rye toast, 2 sides of bacon, french toast side and veggie omelet in the distance. - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Love all of the brunchy options here!! The skillets are all great! But the fave we've had is the breakfast quesadilla with a side of nachos! read more

Lincoln Square Pancake House - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana