This is a classic spot, MAKE RESERVATIONS though!!!! The staff is awesome shoutout to the man in the front that usually has a broom, he's friendly and rocks. I usually get the strawberry pancakes and it hits every time. Really good coffeee and cute mugs. One of the better places to go for breakfast in columbia with very reasonable prices. Trenholm plaza is beautiful, where even with a wait there's enough to do to pass the time!! Classic spot, 10/10, can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

The Original Pancake House was pretty good, but it wasn't amazing. I got the chocolate-chip pancakes, which were fine, but nothing better than anything I could've gotten at Waffle House. My friends had a similar impression of their meals, stating that they were "fine", but didn't really "hit the spot" per se. I also got a plain bagel and a side of bacon, which I can definitively say were below average, and simply not very good. As for the ambiance, it was pretty basic, but enjoyable nonetheless. I liked the thematic artwork on the walls, which displayed pancakes and other breakfast items without coming across as goofy or silly. In addition, I loved how the menu had a section titled "What are Pancakes?", which detailed the history of pancakes and the restaurant as a whole, which I thought was a nice little touch. I also loved their old-fashioned coffee mugs, which are difficult to find these days, despite their higher level of quality and effectiveness. Finally, our server was sweet and did a pretty good job of checking up on us. Overall, I'd say that the Original Pancake House was pretty average and wasn't really anything better than I could've gotten at a chain restaurant like Waffle House or Denny's. I may come back in the future, but I wouldn't make it a priority, nor would it be at the top of my list. read more

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Amazing omelettes! Great breakfast food and service. Nice that you can use Yelp to get on the waitlist because there is always a waitlist!

Always great food and great service! We appreciate the online ability to be added to the wait list.

Love this breakfast spot! Popular and sometimes a long wait which using Yelp helps. They have a good variety of foods and typically quick service. Love seeing the same staff time after time which to me means a good environment. read more

Considering the amount of business they do I doubt they need me to vouch for them , nonetheless - we've eaten here twice so far and it's on our list for frequent visits. The food is great and the staff are fantastic. If you're looking for a good breakfast spot this is definitely one of the best. read more

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Recently visited OPH for the first time in a while and it was still just as delicious! It does seem that they've made some updates, as we were actually able to join the waitlist before leaving home, significantly cutting down that notorious wait time once we arrived. They were busy as always, but delivered quick and friendly service. If you are not okay with being in a noisy area, definitely ask to be seated in a booth. We ordered the strawberry pancakes and a sausage omelette, which came with a short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Yum! Giant servings with leftovers to take home. read more

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Great spot for breakfast, especially if you have a large group! They were able to accommodate our group of 20 without a reservation right at opening on a Thursday. Our waitress handled the table smoothly and our food came out decently fast. I'll have to go back because I missed the pumpkin pancakes on the menu, but I did really like my Belgian waffle topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and made in house strawberry syrup. Portion sizes were a little all over the place - some people got 2-3 pancakes while others got a stack of 6, so not sure what delineates on the menu the size of the meal. Overall this was a good spot for the value and I appreciate that you can pay your bill via QR code! read more

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The pancakes tasted like they were made with beer batter and you apparently only get one refill for your coffee. You can't ask for more because you can't find your server. read more

The customer service was 5 stars. I can't remember our waitress name but she was very nice and personable but the food.... I ordered the pancakes, sausage and potatoes. The sausage was good. The pancakes were not good to me. I'm not sure if it's something in the batter that doesn't flatter my taste buds but I ate all of 3 bites. The potatoes were unfortunately not seasoned at all. I've heard so many great things so I was definitely disappointed with my experience. read more

Original Pancake House - Columbia - Buttermilk Pancakes, sausage and potatoes - Creperies Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

We chose to try out the original pancake house to start out our anniversary. Customer service was absolutely exceptional and the restaurant was hustling and bustling. The ambience gives family style breakfast restaurant. The menu is pretty extensive in my opinion so it took me a while to find what I really want it, we both went with corn beef hash Items because we absolutely love corn, beef, hash, the corn, beef, and the potatoes. The eggs get a negative one for me. I asked them to be scrambled soft and I'm not sure if they just sat in their juices, but it wasn't appetizing . Though the Customer service was good. It doesn't seem like our server had really explored the menu so some of my inquiries were answered incorrectly however, all in all we are definitely looking forward to going back to try the Dutch baby. read more

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I was seated right away but took a waitress almost 10min to come over and acknowledge me even though she was attending to other tables right by me. Once she did, service was decent. Food is always good at any original pancake house I've been to so no surprise there. Would have given more stars if it didn't take so long to get acknowledged. read more

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My parents were in town, so we decided to check out the Original Pancake House and it was an amazing experience for all of us. First off, shout out to our waitress Gabbi for doing an outstanding job and her professionalism was one of the best I've seen in the food industry. The menu was diverse for all palate choices and certainly had the taste and quality to go with it. We ordered the Dutch baby to share and my parents who never tried it, gave it such high remarks. It was soft, not too sweet, and came with fresh strawberries in the middle. Their blueberry pancakes were amazing, portion size was perfect too. It's 6 pieces but they aren't that big so any adult who eats a generous amount can certainly finish it. It also comes lightly powdered with sugar. We also got a side of their waffle, but the pancakes seemed better; same batter? Not sure, but it just had a better, softer taste. Their home fries are not oily or too crispy, the soft cooked texture with a little seasoning I found very tasteful. Their meats like bacon and turkey sausages were good, no specific comments about it. We went early because this place gets packed. Not even 30 minutes into seating, the place went from half empty to full; pretty quiet to a chatterbox with everyone talking. Overall, great ambiance for casual dining if you enjoy breakfast foods like me. Certainly will be back again! They also give $2 off for military discount for service members. read more

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One of my favorite spots! Ask for Nina as she'll take good care of you. I order something different and have for years and I'm never disappointed!! read more

This is my absolute favorite breakfast spot when I am in town! Love the food, love the staff, quick service and a great friendly atmosphere.

The food is delicious and a great value for the quality and quantity you receive. Every staff member we've ever encountered there has been friendly and welcoming. read more

The service is always great, as are the pancakes! However, my husband ordered an omelet that looked close to inedible. Over cooked and almost grey looking. Not sure if it was left sitting for a while or was just botched. A little disappointing after waiting 45 minutes to be seated and another 30 minutes to get the food. Will be sticking to pancakes in the future, which are always worth the wait! read more

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This is my review from almost a decade ago. The fresh juice is GONE, but worse are the chocolate chip pancakes They are horrible compared to what they once were. Barely any chips at all and the batter is bland AF. The whipped cream is still tasty, but you only get a small dollop. I am so depressed. Good thing I have a psychologist appointment in an hour, FRFR. read more

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Our family's favorite local pancake spot! This is our birthday/special occasion breakfast choice! (We don't eat breakfast out often) Sometimes there is a wait, but it is always worth it, and is never as long as they guestimate. read more

Food and service were great! Atmosphere typical diner style. Great place to bring the entire family

5/24/24 Friday arrived around 10:30am. Hostess was a little stressed and it took about 15 minutes to be seated once we checked in. Jenna did great even though she was hustling to cover her tables. My blueberry waffle and western omelet was delicious and too much to eat so I was provided a Togo box by Jenna. Wife had the eggs Benedict which she said was delicious! Duke has arrived and will be back! read more

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Original Pancake House is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Columbia. They have literally everything you can think of us on the menu and the service is very fast. The portions are massive, so I always get the junior size pancakes which is more than enough for me. However, if you are going on the weekend especially you will probably have to wait around an hour. My tip is that I would join the waitlist here on the yelp app before you arrive at the restaurant. That way, you don't have to wait until you arrive to add your name to the list! It also gives you an estimate of when your table will be ready. The restaurant itself is pretty large and the parking is plentiful since it's in a shopping center. I definitely recommend this place!! read more

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I love this restaurant it will forever stay in my Columbia breakfast rotation. I ordered the corn beef hash, scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes, and a side of potatoes. The hash is ALWAYS good, the pancakes are delicious but the blueberry syrup kicks it up a notch. Dee was my server and she was personable and friendly. read more

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Whew the wait was crazy on Sunday just be prepared.... Our waitress had a great personality and took care of us .... I ordered the Salmon Benedict and subbed the pancakes for the Loaded Home fries.... Other than sending me a ham Benedict .... Everything was amazing.. The Salmón Benedict was perfect perfecto y played and cooked well. The Home fríes were a mega plus and seasoned to perfection... not a long post but a nice spot for a good meal read more

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The food is Delish! The atmosphere reminds me of breakfast at home with the whole family and everyone laughing and having a good time.?Even when I come in by myself, it's just a comfortable feeling read more

The food was hot and the waitress was attentive the restaurant was a little busy the prices were reasonable.

Everything is simply the best! Nothing I've ever had beats their pancakes. Extensive menu to satisfy all taste buds.

Have loved this place since I lived in CA. The 49ers have always been my favorite and remain so. The bacon is also amazing. Prices are a little much for pancakes, but it's still worth it. read more

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Loveeeeeeee this place the homemade strawberry syrup has me in a chokehold and we only fine with Sandy that's our girl. She has the best customer service and perfect example of it. As typically go Saturday mornings and it's worth the 25 min drive from Irmo read more

Online check in was great we were seated shortly after arrival. Great food and quick service.

Food was fabulous! Service was good considering the place was packed. It was fairly noisy, but nothing wildly out of the ordinary. Just a busy, hopping place with chatty customers. read more

Excellent customer service and delicious food. I go there often and they never disappoint.

Food and service was fantastic!! Even in a packed restaurant the service staff was attentive to everyone. read more

Original Pancake House - Columbia - Brioche strawberry toast - Creperies Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The service was great, especially considering how very busy they were. The food was unbeatable for quality and price. Would definitely return if I didn't live several states away! read more

The food, waitress and atmosphere was great! Didn't have a long wait since we put ourselves on the wait list ahead of arrival.

The food is always great, there is a wait so be ready. Once you have a seat it is well worth it. My husband and I use to go twice a month until we moved. read more

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Great Strawberry Waffles and Pancakes!! The service was excellent as well... We just love the atmosphere read more

Always amazing. Staff is great. Food is consistently great. We love everyone they are like family.

PANCAKE??! This was not a pancake unless you need to retrain everyone else on making them. The Apple Pancake I would describe more as an apple cinnamon roll. It would also make a great dessert dish with some ice cream. Everyone's food looked really good and the waiter was having a rough day but he still gave great service. read more

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