Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Ol' South Pancake House

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

    Order Ol' South Pancake House Takeout or Delivery

    Ol' South Pancake House Photos

    OL' SOUTH PANCAKE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

    Recommended Reviews - Ol' South Pancake House

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    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.

    Dinner time at Ol South
    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.

    Menu
    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.

    Cup of coffee
    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!

    Outside
    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.

    Menu
    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!

    See all

    11 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    17 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    24 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Mc M.
    0
    37
    40

    17 hours ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tina K.
    0
    10
    14

    16 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Henry M.
    2
    106
    167

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kae J.
    112
    241
    1307

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Management reached out to me with an apology for the service and sent a card for two free meals.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kirk C.
    24
    57
    70

    15 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lizzy R.
    155
    56
    43

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 2
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Josie F.
    7
    126
    467

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    22 days ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 38

    Ol' South Pancake House Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Ol' South Pancake House

    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

    View All 4 Questions

    Maggie's R&R

    Maggie's R&R

    4.4
    (465 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Came here for Cinco De Mayo! Food is bomb here. I love the variety of options they have on the…read moremenu. Plus, they have fantastic mixed drinks/cocktails. We both got soooo full and still had leftovers. He had the steak tacos and I had the double smash burger with peppers and aioli sauce. The food came out really fast and was great! We ate outside and even though it was pretty packed, we were still attended to frequently. The bonus was the adorable cat outside who walked around. There's also a giant tv outside that had the basketball game on. There's plenty of outdoor seating!

    My 8-year-old nephew nailed it: "diarrhea on a plate." Honestly, that was the most accurate review…read morepossible. Not only did it look the part, it caused exactly that! We ordered nachos as an appetizer to split, along with two beers and a kids meal. What arrived was Motley Crue waking from a drug binge, raiding the pantry and trash, then declaring "let's do it." What was supposed to be nachos was anything but. The only explanation is someone who had never seen nachos tried to recreate them after hearing a rumor from someone at a Lowe's parking lot. The "chips" were not tortilla chips. They were rectangular strips of pale, flimsy material that looked like scraps of drywall film pulled out of a new construction site. An albino drywall experiment that somehow escaped the kitchen and landed on a plate. The entire thing was covered in barbecue sauce, with some mystery white liquid poured over the top. We assume it was supposed to be queso, but it definitely was not queso. Calling it queso feels disrespectful to actual queso. We ate maybe a quarter of it and decided we needed to leave before things got worse. Six hours later, we received an unannounced encore performance in the bathroom. I would avoid this place like a plague outbreak--unless you have an upcoming colonoscopy and want to skip the bowel prep.

    Photos
    Bar
    Bar
    Nacho Mamas Nachos
    Nacho Mamas Nachos
    Street corn

    See all

    Street corn
    Old Neighborhood Grill

    Old Neighborhood Grill

    4.3
    (159 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    We are always looking for a classic Southern "plate lunch" restaurant, & Old Neighborhood Grill…read moredelivers! My guess is 200 menu options are available (e.g., pot roast, burgers, veggie plates, tacos...). TIP: Head to the counter, order/pay, pick table, & waitstaff brings your order to you. Staff is SO friendly! Food is not quick, but it's worth it bc it's prepared for you so arrives hot & delicious. Ambience is late 80s/90s frozen in time. There is a tv to watch the news & sports. Maybe 15 tables inside. Location is just off 8th, a few blocks south of Rosedale/Magnolia. Private parking in-front. Definitely worth a visit!!!

    My husband and I come here a lot. It's a cute and homey restaurant where you order at the counter…read moreand they bring you your food. There are two interior dining areas and a few bistro type tables on the sidewalk in front. My husband comes here for their chicken fried steak and loves it. I decided that today I would get a BLT since I had seen a good review on it. They definitely didn't hold back on the bacon. It was crunchy which is the way I like it, but may not be for everyone. I just wish the lettuce and tomato was more proportioned to the bacon. After eating a few bites I had to open the sandwich to make sure there was tomato in it, and there was but it was a small thinly sliced portion. So, the sandwich was good but the B overpowered the L and T. Food came out promptly even though is was a busy lunch service. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.

    Photos
    Come for the small dinner feel with Big Taste
    Come for the small dinner feel with Big Taste
    Old Neighborhood Grill
    Old Neighborhood Grill

    See all

    Hg Sply

    Hg Sply

    4.1
    (776 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Decided to pop in after being in the area and it was also too long since my last review here. I…read morecame in at lunch hour and it was popping. On the hottest day, I sat outside, but the fans kept the air moving so it wasn't terrible. Joseph attended to me quickly and was excited to serve me despite the heat. I ordered the steak bite appetizer and the mahi mahi tacos with fries. The steak bites were flavorful and the sautéed onions amazing. Perfect appetizer for two. The mahi mahi tacos were simply beautiful. All the flavors came through from the housemate tortilla, grilled mahi mahi to the citrus marinade and pickled onions. I do think the avocado cream got forgotten but I asked for it and Joseph brought me some. I added it to the second taco and it elevated. The crema has a little kick that is just perfect. I also consider myself a picky French fry eater. I'm more a frite fan than fry fan. Maybe it's the tallow, but these fries were wonderfully crispy and well salted. I highly recommend this meal! Overall, a great meal with great service by Joseph. It is always a mood booster to be around people that are in great spirits and do their job well.

    When it came to the starters, the ordering menu online states the portions could feed 3-4 people. I…read morethought, "Great! reasonably priced starters that can feed an entire family." However, once I received the starters, I felt the portions were much smaller than expected. In my opinion, the charred campfire chicken could feed one person, while the cochinita nachos could feed two. I will say the charred campfire chicken was juicy and had a nice charred texture. The white bbq aioli and smoked corn slaw were delicious and paired nicely with the chicken. Unfortunately, the cochinita nachos were very disappointing and, honestly the worst nachos I've had at a restaurant. The nachos are the primary reason for my two star rating. The Mexican pulled pork contained a few fatty pieces, and the Jack cheese was unevenly dumped throughout the nachos in large chunks. The bottom of the plate was also soaking in grease from the cheese. I've never experienced this with nachos at another restaurant, and I would think the excess grease would be drained so the chips at the bottom aren't left sitting in it. I noticed that most guests were ordering their small burgers and fries, so I may return to try those or possibly order another chicken dish.

    Photos
    Bar
    Bar
    Dipped in the avocado crema, because why not? :)
    Dipped in the avocado crema, because why not? :)
    Pasture-Raised Beef Filet with Honey-Garlic Brussels Sprouts and Coconut Cauliflower

    See all

    Pasture-Raised Beef Filet with Honey-Garlic Brussels Sprouts and Coconut Cauliflower

    Ol' South Pancake House - breakfast_brunch - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...