Top quality. Coffee is always five star!!!! Don't miss a visit here. Our waitress was excellent and quick. Appreciate that when on a schedule read more

I had beef hash and it was Mostly potatoes. Not great. It was homemade but I was not impressed. Tried my friend's eggs Michael. Meh. Had cherry crepes. They were good but not spectacular. Overall I would not need to go back. There are so many places that are much better at breakfast. read more

Great location, nice staff, and overall good food. First time coming in on a Saturday morning. I waited about 45 minutes for a table. With plenty to choose from, they even offer a small Gluten-Friendly menu. I say Gluten-Friendly because it is not considered Gluten-Free if they do not sanitize and clean the stove prior to making the food. No big deal, it clearly stated that on the menu which I loved to see. I ordered the Gluten-Free blueberry pancakes and a side of scrambled eggs. Over the cakes where on the smaller side. I recommend ordering a full order (if you're hungry). The scrambled eggs were great as well. I recommend this place if you're looking for home cooking and friendly wait staff. read more

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Pancakes where ok, but potato pancakes where the worse ever! Sour, raw substance which can't be eaten. A server was pretty friendly though and the entire atmosphere was nice. read more

Just regular normal BF. Wait in line and for food is ridiculous!!!! Not sure why this place is special

My favorite breakfast spot in the world. But for the love of God, please please pleaseeeeee get the shredded hashbrowns back!!!

Let's talk about classic American breakfast. This place is it. If you think about classic American breakfast food you think of an original pancake/waffle house. It's Covid times so no eating in the restaurant yet, but take out is always a good option! I ordered the fresh strawberry crepes and the eggs Michael. The crepe was so light and delicious! The whip cream tasted like cool whip and the crepe was so light, I swear I could eat like 7 of those babies. The eggs Michael was also amazing! I wanted an eggs Benedict so this was the closest thing possible. The eggs Michael was a different twist, but in a good way! Instead of Canadian bacon, it had sausage patties, and instead of a hollandaise sauce it was a creamy mushroom gravy sauce. The mushroom sauce was amazing! So creamy and rich! It made the dish so much better! I prefer this over my traditional eggs Benedict. One of my favorite American breakfasts in the area. This is a quick and delicious place to stop by for breakfast. read more

Original Pancake House - Fresh strawberry crepe and eggs Michael - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Can't even believe I haven't written a review for this place yet considering I've been here a few times. This visit I order the Dutch baby which was really good. The turkey sausage were tasty. The potato cakes were plated very beautifully but I wasn't too fond of the taste. They really didn't have much flavor. This is a very popular breakfast place for a good reason. The food is good and the service is even better. I'll definitely be back. read more

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love this place--it's always busy & the food & service is excellent--today we had 'eggs michael' & 'the big german treat'--yummm.... parking is right at their front door--handy location at 14 1/2 mile & woodward..... read more

Original Pancake House - real happy with the 'big german treat'.... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

The experience was great on Mother's Day absolutely from the hostess Brooklynn. She was very nice and always kept a smile on her face, making sure everyone was seating in a orderly fashion, never gave any attitude, and made sure everything was moving seamlessly. read more

My bf and I came in a month ago for pancakes. We waited about 20min even though it wasn't busy when we went. The workers were all extremely nice, especially the waitress. I ordered the dutch baby, which I ordered in the past. My boyfriend ordered plain pancakes. We also ordered turkey sausage and bacon. The sausage was ok. Bacon was really good. The pancake was pretty good, but I remember it being better. My boyfriend thought that his pancakes were okay. They do not have real maple syrup unfortunately. This was disappointing (for my bf) lol. He stated that we can't come back because of this so please add it as an option! I also wish that everything was fresh because something that my boyfriend tried to order, he didn't get because it wasn't fresh anymore since it had been prepared early in the morning when they first opened and were advised against ordering it. Overall this place is good, but overrated. I wouldn't wait in line for more than 15min. I'm not sure why some people wait hours. read more

Original Pancake House - Dutch Baby Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

The coffee at this restaurant is top tier. I have never had Folgers brewed to such perfection. Please make sure you bring your own napkins when you eat here. They have a 2 napkin policy and if the waitress brings you more they will "lose their job" All in all I had many laughs at this Dennys 2.0. If you are bored, buzzed, or feel like a mid breakfast this is the spot for you. Would I recommend this to a friend? No, but who knows. Sincerely, Latimore read more

Original Pancake House - The Best Coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Joanne is an awesome server! I watched as she tracked a customer down outside in the cold to give them the left overs they forgot at their table. The food is yummy but this place is definitely old school not much on the menu to account for allergy issues. I know the location I'm grosse point has gf pancakes, which I didn't see in the menu I'm not sure If the bham location also offers this. It would also be great if they would label their items as vegan, gf and/or dairy free. I'm just new to allergy issues and going to restaurants and deciphering the menu is still a bit challenging for me. read more

Always a great place. Love the pecan pancakes & their thick cut bacon is to die for. A very busy place on weekends. Good food. Too many people know about this place. read more

I love this place. Service is good. Food is so delicious and consistent. It's a must when you're hungover!

It had been a very long time since I visited the Original Pancake House, mostly because each time I tried to go, the wait was ridiculously long. Well, on a cool, rainy Wednesday afternoon, my sister and I finally were able to get in with no wait. I ordered the mushroom omelette, which, like I mentioned when I first reviewed this restaurant, doesn't come with any kind of garnish, other than the gravy, which was actually delicious. I enjoyed the omelette -- very fluffy and filled with mushrooms. JUST mushrooms; if you want anything else, there's an extra charge. At $12, this seems outrageous. But, I was really disappointed with the pancakes. They were very bland and salty. I've had better almost everywhere else -- and I can certainly make them better myself. I was very disappointed, but at least I know I don't need to go there again. read more

We here with my family. Although the people at the door could not figure out the seating sbfvwe sat at separate tables, it was made up for by the delicious food. The pancakes are amazing and the staff did a great job. read more

Best apple pancake ever IN THE WHOLE WORLD! Fresh squeezed OJ and coffee with FRESH whipping cream. Need I say more? read more

Original Pancake House - Apple Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

This is a well established and very popular spot, always teeming with people and very busy. However, I was quite disappointed today. The service person turned out to be a trainee! After waiting for half an hour for our order, we asked where it was. Turns out, waiter never put it in! She didn't even remember what we ordered! 5-10 minutes later our meals were served. Mine was not even what I ordered. Aaron, who was training her, comped my order, which shows that it's a reputable business. I still didn't enjoy my experience there, but I do understand that our waitress was just learning. Perhaps fewer tables would have helped her until she got the hang of things. I will give it a second chance, but not for a while. read more

Great staff and the best breakfast but you need to get there early. Best toast and great French toast.

The pancakes are so good! There was a wait to get in however they seat you as soon as you get to the hostess stand. You don't put your name in and wait. They have a verity or breakfast foods but do not serve any pop. Very good! read more

Always a family favorite, a top notch way to enjoy fresh breakfast treats, including specialties like the Dutch Garden Baby and Big Apple. We used to like going for dinner, but now they close at 3, so we caught a late lunch there when the crowds died down so no line wait - yippee! Friendly staff, delicious treats. Mitch enjoyed the baked Dutch Garden Baby, and Marcy a simpler 2x4- two poached eggs and four pancakes. Sugar free syrup is also available if preferred. Next time we'll try a Belgium Waffle, also delish. read more

Original Pancake House - Dutch Garden Baby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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20 minute wait on a Friday late morning. Worth the wait. The pecan pancakes were delicious! Also ordered bacon and basted eggs. Chef wasn't happy with first eggs he made so he started over. Best basted eggs ever - they came out perfect. Fabulous waitress. Nice experience, delicious food! read more

I've been in the mood for a Dutch Baby for a while now but there aren't any eateries near me that have them on the menu. So, when my husband and I ended up in Southfield this morning I said "OH MAN, WE CAN GO TO OHOP! I CAN GET MY DUTCH BABY!" Alas, the Southfield location was closed due to a maintenance issue but we were undeterred and came to the Birmingham location. Not sure if it was because the other spot was closed, because of spring break, or if it's just always this way, but this place was bangin' on a Wednesday morning at about 10am. We just barely got seated right away, and saw a line forming right behind us. Came at the right time! The vibe is old school inside, lots of retro decor and wood detailing, and they jam pack the entire place with tables, almost uncomfortably so if you're not at a booth. We were so close to our neighboring table that one of the diners had to use our table to set her plates while she was packing up her leftovers! But that's my biggest quibble. Our food came out great. My dutch baby was cooked perfectly and just the right balance of fluffy and custardy, with just a touch of lemon juice and powdered sugar. The side of bacon was also in point. Thick cut and perfectly crispy. My husband got the bacon waffle and while he did not proclaim it the best waffle he's ever had, he did say it was pretty high up there. Coffee was good and the service was snappy. A few little issues like a dirty napkin on the table were remedied right away by our server. Will definitely return in the future for more of that dutch pancakey goodness! read more

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Always good food. Pretty good service. And at a decent price. This has been one of our go to favorite family restaurants for years. Updated this review from four stars as last summer they eliminated dinner hours. We used to come 2-4 times per month and now generally go elsewhere due to the enormous lines during breakfast hours. read more

I normally go to the location in Southfield. But my friend and i went to this location. Can I say we was seated right away. Food was great. Service was wonderful. I will be coming to this location again. read more

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They told us 1h 30minutes of wait for two people. The restaurant was half full. So we waited for 10minutes and then we decided to leave. I received a text after 10 minutes that they table was ready but we were already else where! Unbelievable! What a waste of time and bad management! read more

Ok! Based on my last visit with the very eggy flavored omelet, I decided to go with an egg white omelet. This completely changed my mind! Yes...I'm a fan. I really like this omelet & it's huge! I'm still super full after 7 hours! I got the three pancakes that come as it's soft, and it was the perfect dessert! This place usually has a wait during peak hours and days (especially weekend), but you'll get seated right away on a weekday and it within 30 minutes. Yes, I'm a fan! read more

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The wait here is always ridiculous. You would think their food was amazing, it's always just average. Why do my friends and family think this place is all that, it's not. You get what you expect here. I lost on the vote on where to eat for brunch. I settled for the the blueberry pancakes and my friend got their French toast. My brother likes their apple pancake here best, it's okay. They didn't offer any GF options for brunch. Meh. The food is always consistently average here for me. I only go because I get dragged here kicking and screaming by my family. read more

We always only order takeout from here since there is always a line out the door on weekends (and sometimes no open tables even during the week days too). Takeout is always put together in a timely manner, but comes with mistakes half the time so we've learned to always check before driving away. Staff is super nice, food is reasonable priced! read more

The food is great and the ambience is cool - it has an old fashioned/Dutch-German old country inspired thing with plenty of Americana nostalgia. The specialty stuff is all big and filling - portions are generous. Try the pancakes or omelets, and the "dutch babies" or whatever the big filled special is that day. Teas/juices/coffee is all usually on point. We always joke it's a "special treat" breakfast to go there. My only real gripes are the wait and the service when they're so packed, which is honestly most days! Typically the hosts and servers are good, but sometimes it's kinda ehhhh. And there's almost always a lengthy wait for tables and a long wait for food. It's certainly a bit of a "gotta wait for that good homemade stuff!" kinda thing, but sometimes it's just so busy that stuff is missed or kinda subpar. Added to the fact that it's not exactly cheap, it can lead to a bit of letdown when you have long waits, packed crowds, and little service misses. Maybe they've just caught me hangry a couple times! Nevertheless, you should try it, at least once - even if there's a long wait! Also a great breakfast/brunch spot to bring out of town guests. read more

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Went to pancake house -two eggs 2 sausages 2 pieces toast $ 12. And some change. Then on the bill automatically a service fee , that is if your using a card. We paid cash, had server take the FEE OFF the bill. Imagine if we didn't notice it, each customer charged an Additional .58 cents. Times that by 50 checks a day paying cash. This company , prices too high! Dennys or Eatn park from now on . No Additional hidden fees , and cheaper. How much do resturants get a dozen of eggs for. Over rated , Sorry to say And No jelly, no jelly? No apple butter, they didn't even butter my toast, I had to ask my boyfriend to use some of his butter from his pancakes ' could not find a waitress and my toast was getting Cold. read more