The food and service were amazing! We were sat quickly and the food came out in less than 10…read moreminutes of ordering. Sebastian was exceptional. We had such a great experience we will be back!!

If you're looking for a delicious, straightforward breakfast in the Gold Coast area, look no…read morefurther. The Original Pancake House has a menu to rival IHOP when it comes to pancake and crepe selection. So much to choose from! When we arrived around 8:15am, there were plenty of tables inside and outside on their tree covered patio, and the staff let us know we could sit anywhere we liked. We chose a table inside but the outside area is beautiful if you want to enjoy the Chicago summer. Our server arrived quickly and was very friendly. The kitchen was so fast it felt like she took our order, walked back to the kitchen, and returned with our meals. Their standard egg breakfasts come with a stack of pancakes - you can pay a little more to upgrade to one of the fun flavors, so we chose blueberry. The portions were so massive I ended up ordering two side dishes for my breakfast, and I still couldn't finish it all. The blueberry pancakes were filled with fresh blueberries and SO good, the egg scramble with feta was delicious, and the home fries were pretty good. Our server asked if I wanted them crispy. I said no, but I should have said yes. They were a little soft - still delicious - but you can tell they'd be even better with a bit of a crispy edge. The prices may seem a little high, but when you see how much food you get for the price, you'll realize what a deal it is. Each meal could easily feed two people! We were in and out in under an hour and everyone who worked here was lovely. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu on our next visit!

Orders are taken quickly, almost faster than you expect, and then the pace shifts entirely. The…read morefood comes out extremely slow -- not in a frustrating way, but in a "whatever they're doing back there must take time" kind of way. Watching the staff work, you get the sense that making these pancakes isn't just cooking; it's a slow, careful process that can't be rushed. And honestly, the wait ends up being worth it. Seating is limited, and that's putting it gently. This is not the place to show up with a group or try to squeeze in a big table. It's better suited for one or two people who don't mind settling in and letting the kitchen take its time. Once the pancakes arrive, everything makes sense -- the slow pace, the tiny space, the deliberate cooking. It's a small operation doing something very specific, and doing it well.

Staff was kind and fast in service. We came at 10am and waited probably 5 mins to get a table…read more We got the iced matcha latte and wasn't too sweet but I didn't love the matcha quality and that's my only reason for 1 star off. We also got the custard and earl grey pancakes. It was delicious and not too sweet. Fruits tasted fresh. Would so try the matcha cream next time.

Honeybear Cafe is the equivalent of "yes, and." I feel like their chefs are in the back just…read morethrowing any ideas they can at French toast and going "yes, and not only that, but-" They knock it out of the park every time. I don't know how they do it, but their Concha special was delicious, as was their cookie butter and banana. If you can't eat a lot of sweet food, steal a bite or two off a friend's plate. We couldn't finish in one sitting. Go early to avoid the crowds, and make sure you make a reservation so you aren't left standing outside watching everyone else eat the French toast

My first stop in Chicago and we came to Honeybear Cafe. This breakfast spot came highly…read morerecommended in the comments on Instagram! I would highly suggest reservations as this place was packed and we were there around 10:30AM. It's a very festive establishment with an extensive menu and they welcome you with a bowl of candy to pick from and mini cheesecake bites. If you have a sweet tooth like me, this place is a dream come true. They have so many options of sweet and savory items. We went with the French toast flight that included a Churro, Tres Leches and Creme Brulee French Toast. We also ordered a Cookie Butter one and they were HUGE! For our entree we got a Stuffed Cajune cheesesteak biscuit and again, it was HUGE! But honestly, it sounded better than it was. It had potential but needed more sauce. There was just too much hash brown and veggies and not enough meat and sauce. My friends ordered lattes and one said hers wasn't sweet enough and the other liked her cookie butter one. Overall I definitely see why this place is highly suggested so I would definitely come back again but would try a different entree.

Setting can't be beat, food was reasonably good, but WOW not for the price. If I had to do it…read moreagain, go get a drink and take pics on the terrace, than just go somewhere else and eat food as good or better for 2/3 of the price. And funny enough, the menu states they add 4% to every bill to cover costs so they can keep from increasing the price! Stop the BS and just put the real damn price.

The view & vibes are amazing and can speak for itself but coming here to say GREAT staff! I am new…read moreto having to avoid dairy and soy (my baby is allergic and we are breastfeeding) and I turned to my husband and said this was the best meal I have had in the past 3 months since navigating these new allergies. It wasn't "just order it without sauce", our server Collette came out with a menu she marked up to highlight what I can have & modifications which took off so much of the mental load I normally have to deal with while eating out right now. The kitchen clearly communicates with the rest of the servers because even the food runners reconfirmed the allergy-free dishes/adjustments when serving our table which is so rare! So often we try to confirm an allergy adjustment was made with the person dropping off the food and they have no clue what we are talking about. This staff was proactive and It was so nice not having to repeat myself! From a new mom thank you so much for letting me take a night off from worrying AND getting to eat hot delicious FLAVORFUL food for the first time in too long!!!

My husband and I recently visited for breakfast, and we absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was so…read morecute and charming, and as a Shameless fan, it was especially fun knowing this was the spot where Fiona worked on the show. Everything we ordered was delicious. I had the corned beef hash, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, while my husband ordered the Mexican omelet with taco meat, and he couldn't stop talking about how good it was. We also enjoyed an iced coffee and a chocolate shake, both of which were fantastic. Of course, we couldn't resist trying a few extras, so we ordered the chocolate-covered pancakes and potato pancakes for the table. Both were incredible and the perfect addition to our meal. Between the delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service, this was such a great experience. We will definitely be back the next time we're craving an amazing breakfast or brunch. Highly recommend!

You want to know what's really cool about Golden House Restaurant and Pancake House? The condition…read moreof the vinyl! I would assume a place where the newest thing since the 1980s is the security camera would have vinyl with more cracks and patina than my trusty old leather jacket! But no, it's in fantastic shape. Especially given that, the vibe in here is awesome! It's like stepping through a time-portal. For food, I ordered an old favorite: Pigs in Blankets. The food came out fast, though, to be fair, there was only one other person dining in at the time. The sausage links were crisp, and the pancakes were lightly sweet and fluffy. All in all, great! While perhaps not enough to summon the Michelin Guide inspectors, it was better than the average greasy spoon. Finally, I really appreciate that the prices are reasonable, and that there is parking! Final verdict: I've had a small handful of spectacular breakfasts. I've also had criminal breakfasts, where two unsalted eggs, two bacon strips, and a tablespoon of potatoes costs $14.95. Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House finds itself in that sweet spot in between - it is neither a spectacular spot (often have prices to boot), nor is it an overpriced, underwhelming greasy spoon that stays in business thanks to regulars who have been coming for decades and don't want anything better.

Great Brunch! Everything we ordered was delicious…read more Steak and eggs were amazing. Breakfast quesadilla Lemon pancakes. Very comfortable seating also.

Not worth the hype. First thing you notice is that the waiting area was designed by someone who had…read moreno idea how ergonomics and use of space works. No one fits and you end up standing next to a revolving door that tries to hit you every time someone comes in. They also have a tiny waiting area in a walled off space on the side but they decided to put a table there too. Genius (not really). Be ready to wait because for some reason everyone decided this was a hot spot. Forget getting there after 9am if you want to wait less than 45-60 minutes. The tables are jammed together, the service is SLOW and the food is expensive and really not all that special. Save time and money and go somewhere else.

The original pancake house, but not the original original…read more I ordered the skillet. Honestly, it was very solid and tasty. The hot chocolate was full of whip cream with marshmallows. Wow it was powerful. Grateful for accommodating like 11 people. Overall, good experience.

Very nice service - very helpful server. Great food . We got bacon pancakes, bacon, western skillet…read moreand chocolate Milk and Apple juice. Location is good- unfortunately went on a very busy day, So very crowded. It was a bit of a wait so you need to be patient. For women's bathroom can I recommend that the locks be fixed for the stalls. The door opened when I was using the bathroom , felt very uncomfortable.

Carlos was the server of the big party we were part of today and he did a phenomenal job…read more The ambience was fun and lively and the whole restaurant sang happy birthday to my friend. The food exceptionally delicious. The steak was superb! My favorite!! Overall super delicious and tasty The coffee black had so much flavor even opens up more flavors when adding honey to it. No need for milk for m.

Stopped in around 11ish on a Saturday morning. There was a 10 minute wait to get a table. Our…read morewaitress seemed pretty nice, but was incredibly busy so didn't have time to check on us often. They were pretty understaffed. Food also took a while to come and then we weren't checked on again until we flagged our waitress down to pay our check. The food was pretty good, but a bit overpriced for what it is. They also don't mention that the Coke products are cans (so no refills) instead of fountain. The pancakes were on the dense and chewy side and my friend got mini waffles with her meal and said they lacked flavor and had a weird texture. My omelette was delicious and perfectly cooked, the house potatoes were flavorful and very tasty. She also had bacon and eggs, which she said were pretty standard, but nothing special. She did say her iced latte was very good! They try to seem fancier than they are with cholula over franks, ketchup and syrup in cups, cans over drafts but overall I'd say this was diner breakfast for a fancier brunch price.