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    Ol' South Pancake House

    3.6 (1.5k reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    D'Ann H.

    Tonight we picked Ol'South and I'm glad we did. They are on InKind which is a discount app for restaurants. Our discount was $25 off $50 if you don't have this app well here you go. Hey! Join inKind and you'll get $25 to spend at amazing restaurants! https://app.inkind.com/refer/6B7ZHLYW Back to the glowing review. We had chicken fried steak and y'all! This is real hand breaded steak! it's tender and delicious. My sides were real mashed potatoes and flavorful green beans. My husband had pork chops, pinto beans and broccoli with cornbread it was delicious then for the finale... German Pancake. Please do not dine here without getting one! It is a treat. It's lightly sweetened with lemon and butter. Our server was Sherri T she has been here over 30 years and she is a jewel. This is a old fashioned diner with a down home feel. The prices are great too.

    Great coffee
    Amanda C.

    It is a great place for breakfest or brunch. My parents from ouy of state love it here. Their German Pancakes remind me of home.

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    Chuck M.

    One of my organizations booked Ol' South's wonderful private room for our monthly meeting. They're recently updated the room, it looks great. Ashley, our server, came in and welcomed us with a big smile. We knew we were in good hands for the evening's visit. I've been dining at Ol' South for over 5 decades. I love their German Pancakes. I have my idea how many of them I've enjoyed over the decades. Of course, Even though it was an evening meeting, I ordered a German Pancake. They're so decadent swimming in butter, powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. While waiting for my order, I enjoy a cup of Ol' South's wonderful coffee. After a brief wait, Ashley delivered my German Pancake to our table. I never get tired watch the servers assemble the pancake tableside. It was SO wonderful, I never get tired of the deliciousness of Ol' South's German Pancakes. Thank you Ashley and Ol's South for the wonderful visit. Ashley, you took expert care of our party of 20+.

    Texas Chirizo Migas

    Don't let a full parking lot scare you! It is huge on the inside and we were seated right away. Our server was great! The food was amazing. Wasn't disappointed in anything we ordered. Will definitely go back.

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    Henry M.

    I have eaten at the old South pancake house since the mid 1980s It's a staple of Fort Worth restaurants. Historic almost. But the last time I was here, I thought the food was mediocre at best. It's like they're living on the reputation that they built 40-50 years ago. While the old South is very comfortable it is also very worn, very antiquated. Nothing has changed since I was a kid. Including the recipes. So please don't get me wrong I'm not saying they're bad, and an egg is an egg, but I've had better pancakes at IHOP. If you wanna taste some nostalgia, certainly go to the old south, but for me, it will be a while before I go back.

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    Kae J.

    Good, simple food. Decent price. Excellent service. The food was exactly what we thought it would be. My eggs and bacon were perfectly cooked. My husband ordered the Benedict and the sauce was yummy. The German pancake was copious! Everything was tasty. Would return if I were in the area

    Inside seating on a Sunday morning.
    Joshua H.

    Came back in after far too long of a hiatus since our first visit here which we enjoyed. Wife and were determined to come in for some Sunday breakfast hotcakes and we sure did. I got the famous German pancake and my wife the seasonal pumpkin pancake combo with eggs and bacon. We had a 10 minute wait up on arrival at 945am so not bad. It takes 35 minutes for our food to come out after placed our order which was really long compared to the first time we came. Beyond that we loved our meals big time! So good! Nothing quite like that big lemonny chewy German pancake all folded up. The pumpkin hotcakes are moist and chewy also, full of real pumpkin flavor and drizzled with a light frosting and caramel sauce. Not a crumb was left after we finished. Our server Stacy was amazing the whole time as well by checking on us and assuring us the food was coming soon. Super kind and helpful staff member. Beyond really long wait times, this place continues to be a weekend breakfast staple for us when in town.

    Kelvin Z.

    Ol' South Pancake House? Of course I got the famous German Pancakes! Well... no, I actually did not. Instead, I got the breakfast tacos. I had just finished a night shift that would lead into the weekend. I decided to treat myself. I'm usually more of a savory person and was in the mood for some breakfast tacos. It was about five AM around the time. This was one of the few spots that was open. It was pouring outside at the time, but nothing was going to stop me. I picked up my order and got back home. You get three large breakfast tacos. There's eggs, potatoes, some onions, and I got chorizo, all on a warm flour tortilla. I'd say it's an above average breakfast taco. It's hard to mess up when all these ingredients are already delicious on their own. The salsa that comes with it goes well - provides a nice acidity to counterbalance the savoriness of the taco. Overall, would come again. The draw for me in this visit particularly was the fact that it's open 24 hours.

    Great coffee, especially for a diner.
    Lizzy R.

    It's not often we are in the area for ol' south pancake house and there NOT be a huge wait... we scored with a brunch time meal on a Monday. The food is always solid- can't go wrong with pretty much anything on the menu. Our server was new, did okay but was not attentive and we had to had several times for our coffee to be refilled. It was a great brunch stop at a trusted tried and true diner.

    German Pancake (it looks better when they bring it but the extra fold over really meshes the flavors)
    Areon J.

    Great food and awesome service/ hospitality, the vibe is pretty classic old style. Open seating but not too cramped. We had the german style pancakes (dont add the blueberries), they are nice and fluffy and take you on a fun ride of savory, sweet and then sour to tie it all together! veggie omelette was delicious. And the price was very respectable. Would come again.

    Erick W.

    This is a comfortable place open 24x7 except they closed this evening for maintenance and will open again at 6am! Sort a bummed because we always enjoy visiting. They are quick - kitschy - delicious - a historic and cool place to visit and have wonderful service with a smile and great reputation. See ya next time!

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    Monica U.

    Classic, old school, 24-hour pancake house. This place gets busy, so be warned. We came on a Sunday around 830 am and didn't have to wait, but by the time we left it was really busy and the wait was long. Our server was friendly and attentive, food came out hot and fast, and everything was solid! Portions are large. This is a beloved local joint. It's not meant to be a cool or flashy place. It's old, which has its own charm, and with friendly service and decent food, it's a staple.

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    Alan P.

    I want to give this an update after my last review. I think I just came in a bad day last time. Coffee was great, great service, I love how close it is to the Southside medical district. Also, sometimes it's hard to find a decent diner that is open all the time like this one, so points for that. YMMV but I'll recommend it!

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    Great food and amazing service loved it will be back. Breakfast tacos were delicious and the pies looked soooo good

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    Did a lady named Lisa use to own this establishment my mom was friends with her in the 80'& 90's?

    I'm sorry but I don't know. I just started going there.

    Do they have a gluten-free or "no gluten-containing ingredients" pancake option?

    Yes the Buckwheat pancakes are "No gluten-containing ingredients"

    Does this place accept reservations? Is there a private room for large groups/ parties?

    Yes! My group over 20 went here a few months ago and we had our own room. They took care of us and they are able to accommodate. I have pictures on my review for reference

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    Ascension Coffee - Fort Worth

    Ascension Coffee - Fort Worth

    4.2
    (346 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    A complete vibe and everyone in FW must know it because this place is packed . They offer up full…read moreon bfast so it's not just a coffee house . They've got vegan & vegetarian options too. Menu is also modifiable so ordering for selective diets shouldn't be an issue . We popped in for drinks & both the coffee & hibiscus tea were yummy . The river view was an easy choice for seating outdoors as it was such a beautiful day . I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu !

    The good: the friendly servers, the view from the patio. The bad: the pancakes, the crowded parking…read morelot. The ugly: the speed of the service. I don't mind a slow pace at a crowded restaurant, but the slow speed here is very, very slow. After waiting 10 minutes for a server to come to our table, I went up to the hostess stand and asked her to check if we had been assigned a server. The table next to us wasn't as patient - they got up and left after waiting for at least ten minutes, if not fifteen, for someone, anyone, to come and acknowledge their presence. This was our second time there, and it was just as slow as it was about two year's ago. My advice: go there if you want to sit and eat with a nice view of the Trinity River and you have no place to be for a good 60-90 minutes. Otherwise, go elsewhere for coffee or breakfast/lunch where the pace of the service is reasonable and realistic.

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    Horchata Latte & Salted Caramel Mocha on the patio by the river!

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    Summer Moon Coffee

    Summer Moon Coffee

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    (203 reviews)
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    This coffee shop is very neat with the fact that it has two levels. Allowing for lots of seating,…read moreand a wide open concept with all the windows throughout the establishment allowing great sunlight I truly feel I could be productive here and you are welcomed to sit and stay. You're able to get in through the front, or back doors. Parking can be difficult, to the back making it hard to enjoy the space, however not to the fault of the shop themselves since it is in the city. Now, onto the coffee I was able to get the seasonal blueberry crisp latte with their sweetened signature , moon milk. This had a strong blueberry flavor, but not artificial it was nice and natural, and it was perfectly sweet for me. I also want to note one thing I really enjoyed about this syrup, or the flavoring was that it was sieved or concentrated, sometimes when you're making a syrup at home, you get bits of blueberry throughout it and while I don't mind those this made for a nice smooth, drink with no chunks coming up in my straw. The nice thing about the moon milk is you can get it in levels for instance 'half moon' which would be about 50% sweet. The staff was attentive, and got my order out quickly. I was there less than 10 minutes from start to finish.

    This place was so close to the hotel. One of the MANY coffee shops within walking distance, but I…read morelooked at the menu before I went out for a walk and this place had the most delicious sounding coffees and food. Look at the creaminess of that coffee! The only regret I have is that I only bought one breakfast sammy. Don't make that mistake when you go!

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