I finally decided to stop in and see what the hype was about, because this place is always packed…read more Like, "drive by and immediately keep driving because it's too busy" packed. Curiosity eventually won, and I'm glad it did. First off, the place itself is on the smaller side, maybe around 15 tables plus a bar top, but it's well organized and efficient. You're immediately greeted by an employee who asks how many are in your party, and before you know it, you're seated with a menu and water in hand. Smooth operation so far. I went all in and ordered the red velvet waffles (because obviously), paired with a milkshake, and my partner ordered the corned beef hash. The wait time was about 20-25 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad at all considering how full the place was. When the food arrived, it was clear why people keep coming back, the portions are generous and easily shareable. The red velvet waffles were amazing. Rich, fluffy, and absolutely worth the order. The corned beef hash was clearly made from scratch, you could tell the corned beef was hand-cut, along with the potatoes and peppers. No mystery meat here. It's served with crispy hash browns and an egg cooked however you like, which is exactly how it should be. Service was great too, super friendly, genuinely nice, and very on top of things. You can tell this place has been around for a while because the staff all seem to have their rhythm down. There's a groove, and it works. All in all, this is a solid spot for breakfast or lunch, and now I understand why it's always busy. Just one important note: they're closed on Tuesdays, so plan accordingly. Enjoy!

Busy place which means very slow service. The one young man who waited on us was nice. We had to…read moregrab him as he was waiting on other tables because our waitress did a disappearing act. The waitress asked what drinks we wanted but she never delivered them. We waited about 15 min before asking the young man to help us! Despite how busy they were, to wait 15 just to ask again is not okay. Anyway. We finally got our food and the original waitress showed up to give us the bill. She had an 18% added tip on there. I told her I did not think the quality (hers) was worth 18%. She said I HAD TO PAY IT. I said it's not a law. But she said that's how the restaurant manager wants it. Suffice it to say, I'm going to look further into the rights of customers.

great food and portions! owner was so nice to come and and talk to the line that was out the door…read moreand give us a little snack. weekend wait time was long but the food was worth it

The oh so iconic Ludi's right on Pike. I was so excited for this meal as a huge fan of Filipino…read morefood. Even though I wanted to try their classic Ube pancakes, I did not have the willpower to wake up early enough on a weekend to make it happen but I still had an amazing time. We got seated very quickly and all the staff were amazing. They were so attentive and kind. They really make you feel taken care of and at home. The interior design was also very homey with a lot of knicknacks and memorabilia adorning the place. For food, we ordered the pork adobo and lechon porridge specials. Both were out of this world. The pork was cooked perfectly and was so tender and fell apart in your mouth. The sauce was vinegary and sour just as I like it and the garlic rice paired perfectly with it. The lechon was also cooked to perfection with a nice crisp and soft chewy inside. The porridge was so warm and comforting on a cold seattle morning. One of my favorite meals of the trip and I will definitely be coming back for the ube pancakes.

The food is good. I'm happy they added the veggie skillet and avocado toast as well as almond milk,…read morefor us vegans and vegetarians. It would be great if they would bring back the granola. Love the fresh fruit!

Pancake House has a super cozy atmosphere and I love the location with plenty of parking, which is…read morereally convenient. Unfortunately, I found a hair in my omelet, which was really off putting. The service can also be hit or miss, so I'm unsure if I'll be back despite the nice setting.

The first time I have ever seen Birria Omelette, or Birria Eggs Benedict! I got the Birria Omelette…read moreand it was amazing, did not even breathe in between bites. I also got the cinnamon roll French toast and it was also perfect! Crispy on the edges and nice and soft doughy in the center would come back again 100 times. The server and the manager were also SO attentive and sweet, I really felt like I was at my familys house.

On 9/28/25 Sunday after i picked up my daughter, Kaylah from the SeaTac airport. We were hungry for…read morebreakfast and we located this local restaurant on Yelp. The restaurant is located in a small plaza. Parking lot is small and we were able to park easily. Upon entry, we were greeted and were seated right away. We had a window view which was nice. We enjoyed basking under the sun LOL! For starters, we ordered two coffee, cream and sugar while we browsed the menu. The restaurant was pretty spacious and clean. Not well lit or bright. It appeared that one section (rear) was kind of dark. It was a little odd. After we placed our order. It took approximately 45-50 minutes to receive our food. It was quite long. Sadly, our waitress didn't check in to refill our coffee. My daughter ordered the waffle combo with two sunny side eggs, hash browns and two sausage links $20.99. She enjoyed her food. I had a chance to try her Belgium waffle. It was light, airy and good. For my meal, I ordered the Avocado Florentine with carne asada (up charge $5.99) Total $25.99. It looked really delicious however, it was not. Unfortunately, it was bland. No seasoned and no flavor. I added salt and it still did not taste good. It didn't help. I had only three spoons and stopped eating. This has never happened. I had packed up my leftovers for my husband have at it. When my husband tried it, he stated it was bland. I rarely give bad reviews and rarely have bad tasting breakfast. This one hit that for me. =(

Updating as of May 2026. The prices have increased, and as a customer I can feel the morale…read moredecrease of the employees during my visits now. Still a solid breakfast option, and most of the menu is the same. but I just can't rave about it anymore. It's so tough maintaining the regulars, the morale, the rising costs under new management after being a successful breakfast go-to for DECADES. But I wish PC the best.

Not the same Pancake Chef I remember. This is under a new Management now. My family and I went…read morethere for brunch on 5/10(Sun). We waited 30 minutes to get a table and 10-15 minutes to get a waitress to get our order. The waitress barely stopped by to check up on us or refill our cups with water. I noticed the owner kept cramming people in the restaurant and it was very uncomfortable. Limited space for walking through the restaurant and the owner told my pregnant sister to move when when she was on her way out of the crowded restaurant. It was like walking through Mumbai India! Compared to my visit under original owner, both the food and service was horrible. It's just too bad. We were all excited to come here and my family drove from Tacoma. We will never come back! All the floor staff look either overworked or don't want to be there.

We finally made it in! On the weekends there's some times a 2 hour wait but now we understand why…read morefor ourselves! Went on a Friday morning at 7:30 and sat right down. Food was great, wait staff was very attentive (even though it filled up right after we got there), and the atmosphere is fun. If eating out is going to be expensive no matter where you go these days, you want to walk away full and satisfied and we were! It was extremely reasonable considering the quality! So thankful. Bacon, sausage and french toast were AMAZING!

I've been going by this place for years without realizing how good it is - I missed out!…read more We went on a Saturday at 9:30 and it was already bustling, although we were seated right away. We ordered the mole chilaquiles and the churro pancakes and were pleased with both dishes. The mole was great and a huge serving, and the pancakes were three huge fluffy pancakes with ice cream and whipped cream - we could each only eat half and now we've got leftovers- yay! Pancakes also came with eggs and three huge pieces of bacon that managed to be both thick and crispy - delicious. Service was super fast and friendly. We will certainly be back!

My friend and I came here for brunch on a Sunday morning. We were able to come earlier in the…read moremorning to find parking and get breakfast before it got too busy. When we arrived, it was not too busy, and we were able to order at the counter right away. Food: I ordered the vegan biscuits and gravy. The gravy is made with their housemade vegan sausage. The biscuits can be regular or the vegan version. I opted for a full vegan breakfast. The biscuits and gravy were absolutely delicious. Service: The restaurant is fast casual, where you order at the counter and you are given a number for a server to bring you your food when it was ready. Ordering was quick and easy with a friendly employee. Our food came promptly after ordering. TL;DR - Great breakfast and fast service!

Pretty good brunch spot. Lots of tables, indoor & outdoor…read more Small parking lot. Service was good but slow. Food was good, kind of expensive for the quantity. However my tofu scramble was good. Appreciate the vegan options!

Delicious food and wonderful service, got the spinach omelette and the onions were fried perfectly,…read morefluffy biscuits with whipped butter. Will definitely be returning

It had a classic diner-style breakfast vibe. We went around 10 a.m. and were seated right away. It…read moretook a few minutes to get waters and place our order, but nothing unreasonable, and the servers were friendly throughout. I ordered the chicken-fried steak, which is usually my go-to at breakfast diners. It was good overall, though the breading was a bit different than what I'm used to -- still crispy, with solid gravy. I swapped the toast and hash browns for pancakes at no extra charge, which was a nice surprise, but the pancakes were a bit gummy and chewy for my taste. The restaurant seemed popular with locals, with lots of families gathering and celebrating, which gave it a welcoming, community feel. Overall, it's a solid, no-frills, middle-of-the-road spot.