The omelet that we shared was delicious and can be considered comfort food. The vegetables were fresh and cooked to perfection. The hash browns were also crisp and tasty. Our server was prompt and always around to fill our coffee cups and she checked in with us on a regular basis. Overall, very pleased with the food and service. read more

The wild goose chase to get here was worth it. I had no idea where we were or how we got here. It's a very old building and parking lot and the interior is dated. You'll soon forget all that. There are 2 sections and I prefer the back. It's cozier. I got the combo and I should have gotten the senior plate. The cakes are so generous. I ordered an OE egg that comes with it and it was perfect, unlike most places. Of all the ones I've been to this one has the best omelets, loaded with cheese and I'm taking quite a few bites of Basil's omelet. It also has the best OJ that I usually don't bother with cause I'm disappointed. I took a gamble and got the sweetest, coldest juice I ever had. Jess was our amazing waitress and she got a kick out of this being our first visit. She also made sure we had plenty of butter. This also led to a discovery of highway 12. We'll hit here coming and going from now on. read more

I've been going here even before being on University! Great place and staff with ownership who cares about service and quality.

I have met friends here now on three or four occasions. The food is tasty, they have ample seating and various styles of seating. they offer an extensive menu of pancakes, waffles, and omelets. They were very good about bringing fresh coffee. Very good. I ordered two eggs over easy gluten-free pecan pancakes, two slices of bacon & hash browns. The servings are large no need to worry about your next meal. The hashbrowns are always cooked in a dome shape, the inside is never crispy this is reserved for the outside of the hash brown pile. The over easy eggs were done nicely. Their bacon is thick and tasty, And the gluten free pecan pancakes were quite tasty as well. read more

I have numerous recipes from my family handed down through the years and this place is on par. This place is hands down the best pancake quality and execution I have ever seen. Cooked perfectly and everything is from scratch. I had 49ers, an apple pancake, and the buttermilk pancakes. My party also ordered the breakfast burrito and it came with an amazing house salsa. Fresh ingredients plus service that was polite and prompt made for a wonderful visit. The place was packed and we had to park down the street. Well worth the wait. It only took 20 minutes to get a seat at the diner counter. I'd give the place 10 stars if I could. read more

I keep trying and trying to make it here. I went here when I was young and remember it being good. If you're driving a decent distance plan for at least a 1 hour wait time. I've had to pivot and go elsewhere 3 times now because the wait is just too long. read more

Went here today after a prolinged absence from normalcy. This has been one of my favorite places for breakfast. Usually there is a wait for a table today I was apble to get a seat at the counter right away. Everyone was hustling. They have every other table open and some really nice outdoor seating. While they are working diligently with the in person diners, they were also managing a huge number of take out orders. Everything I love about this restaurant was still present. I would like to tell you everyone was smiling... but everyone was wearing a mask. So I will have to go on their cheery eyes and constant helping each other. Oh... the food? Still awesome, I got my favorite Dutch Delight with a side of bacon. read more

Amazing strawberry pancakes and eggs benedict! wait time was a little long, but totally worth it!! read more

best breakfast spot near madison by far!!! expect to wait about 20-30 min during busy weekend hours, but the service and food is SOOO worth it. i love this spot and always get so excited when i have plans to go. read more

Original Pancake House - Dutch Baby, hash browns and eggs! + chorizo scramble maybe? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

If you haven't gone yet, you are really missing out! The food is delicious, freshly made from scratch! They make you feel at home and you can even feel the friendliness in the community eating around you! Of course I'll be back many many times! read more

Oh my pancake. This restaurant is an old school diner that has the most scrumptious breakfast options. The food is delicious and cooked fresh. Trust me, you can tell. My favorite was the homemade whip cream. So hard to find that kind of care in breakfast food today. I enjoyed the freshly cut up strawberries on top of my pancakes. My only critique is that whenever I go here the place is extremely busy and makes parking an absolute nightmare. The business also only accepts cash which can be a pain, but they do have an ATM. Worth the hassle if you get a chance read more

Original Pancake House - Strawberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Amazing food, amazing service, super clean and efficient staff! Even if they look super busy still stay, it is soo worth the wait!! You have to try the crepes or the Dutch baby! read more

Great breakfast joint with tasty food selections and wonderful service.eggs Michael with potato pancakes is the bomb!

This place is amazing, you should expect a wait but it is worth it. My 2 favorites are the apple waffle and the hash browns and eggs. Make sure to order them extra crispy. Be careful when the hash browns come out as the middle will be very hot. The service can get busy at times but everyone is always nice and they get to know you as well. This place is worth becoming a regular at. read more

My all time favorite place to get breakfast food in Madison. Food is great!! Personal favorites is Swedish pancakes, 49ers, apple pancake and corn beef hash. Kids love their chocolate chip pancakes and oo I do too! service is always so good. Everyone is so nice and accommodating...truly is a family. I always recommend this spot! read more

Best breakfast in town! Huge menu, great tasting pancakes, delicious omelettes, generous portions, quick and friendly service, budget prices. There's often a line, but it's worth the wait. read more

Stopped here on a beautiful fall day for late breakfast. It was outstanding! Western omelette and 3 pancakes were just as scrumptious as I recall in pre-Covid times. They have outside individual screened rooms so exposure to germs is much reduced. Service was quick and super friendly too. We will be back. read more

We were extremely impressed with the speed of service, hot food, and great customer service. It also was much less dated on the inside than we were expecting, which was welcomed! We felt that the prices were just right and everything on the menu sounded fantastic - soo many things to choose from. We will have to go back! My only critique is that I ordered the potato pancakes, and they were pretty flavorless. They had a crispy outside and were done perfect. Great texture, too. But I would have liked some onion either on the pancake or maybe green onions on top? It just really needed that oomph of flavor. read more

WOOOOO CHILE everything here is great I take everybody here like literally everybody like if you know me and I say let's go to breakfast we're probably going to original pancake house I don't make the rules it's just how it goes They recently redesigned the place and I'm kinda into it but I miss the old design/feel of it. But still a 10/10 5 star breakfast spot. Good luck on Sunday's though, gotta beat those church folk if ya can deadass everything is good but for the three little pigs especially or one of those like special pancakes at the top of the menu go crazy too. Best breakfast spot in Madison period read more

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Came to the Original Pancake House on a whim based on friends' great reviews, and I was not disappointed. I ordered the strawberry pancakes of 3 ($7.50) to-go. The pancakes were moist and fluffy. The order also came with a generous serving of whip cream, fresh strawberries, and the Original Pancake House's special strawberry syrup. Staff was friendly and service was quick (5-10 minutes) for a to-go order. Great place for breakfast and brunch. I am definitely planing to stop by again to dine-in. read more

We had an awesome breakfast and excellent service. The Dutch Delite is like the famous Dutch baby but comes with strawberries and bananas. The western omelette was exceptional with lots of cheese and piping hot. Hubby had pancakes and eggs and a said they were very good also. I highly recommend. read more

Original Pancake House - Creative outdoor seating options - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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In response to the business. It was like my 90 millionth time ordering it. Growing up in the Midwest my family went here on most weekends after events. So I knew what I was in for, hints why I ordered ahead of my party. Unfortunately, I just think the quality and consistency has gone down. I've tried at multiple locations in different states. Same thing even before COVID. read more

Original Pancake House - Paper straws for the environment - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Awesome!!! The name of this restaurant made it unappealing... as did the exterior and location...even the inside decor says "I am just an older breakfast joint that had some updates" with the breakfast bar style decor at the center. Do not be fooled by what you see... this place is Amazing!! The food was so good! I am super picky about my pancakes- and it's rare for me to get excited about one at a restaurant...but this place nailed it!! My husband, who is not a breakfast guy...was really impressed with his omelette. Service? Super busy- but still on top on it! Love seeing that in this age where good service at a restaurant is a rare commodity with the lack of workers willing to work in the field. They must know how to hire- and hopefully they treat their staff with appreciation and respect! read more

Loved it all. I had the 1/2 eggs Benedict which is the best idea ever! A whole eggs Benedict is way too much to eat and half is perfect. The eggs benedict was good not amazing. I tried the dutch delight and loved the different texture of a baked pancake! I don't like regular pancakes because they get soggy but this was crunchy on the top and soft in the bottom. The syrup doesn't make this type of pancake soggy! They actually made crispy bacon without burning it. The texture of the omelet was great too. I almost forgot the potato pancakes. Just add butter and WOW! read more

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Another fabulous breakfast at OPH this morning! Fresh peaches were in season and we took advantage. I had crepes with whipped cream and my hubby had pancakes with whipped cream - both topped with the fresh peaches and their homemade raspberry syrup! OMG what a treat! I have crepes 2 out of 3 times we have eaten there and they are always done to perfection. My husband is partial to their pancakes and waffles - again, always done perfectly. Their omelets are great as well. We eat there at least once per month and can honestly say we have never had a bad meal. The staff are friendly and accommodating . As one reviewer mentioned it can get very busy on the weekend but we have never had to wait more than 20 minutes even at their busiest since they have plenty of seating. Highly recommend! read more

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! Picked up a Dutch baby with the fruit and it's so good! My boyfriend also ordered French toast and said it's the best he's ever had. Super fast and picked it up hot and fresh! Would definitely dine in once we are able to. read more

Original Pancake House - Dutch Baby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great service! Great food! Great servers! We were in the area and decided to stop for breakfast, we will definitely make another trip soon!

The Original Pancake House has been my favorite breakfast place for my entire life. Ate here the day I was born, been back many times since. The Apple Pancake is phenomenal and can be breakfast for at-least three days. The Apple waffle is a solid choice as well and the Apple syrup served with is a delight. The French crepes, blueberry pancakes, pumpkin pancakes, Swedish pancakes, it's all fantastic! Trying their fresh squeezed orange juice is a recommended choice as well. read more

This is my ultimate favorite breakfast spot in Madison! I look forward to breakfast here almost every 3rd Sunday after my night shift and the wait time is between 5-15 mins because of how popular it is on the morning weekends. My go to is the eggs Benedict with potatoe pancakes. The staff is super friendly and attentive and fast to get your food out. They recently renovated their dining area within the last year. Super clean and cozy diner! You have to try this place when you find yourself in Madison! Also, cash only and they have an atm inside! read more

Original Pancake House - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

First time here and loved it!! Cash or check only! Food was amazing and the service was fast. Freshly squeezed orange juice was so refreshing . The omelet, waffle , crepe, and pancakes were perfect. The omelets are huge, two people can easily share one. Will be back again! read more

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Warning - Cash only restaurant! I took my family of 4 (including two kids) here for the first time last Saturday. We were all in the mood for some good pancakes and French toast. I am glad we picked this restaurant to eat at! We got to the restaurant around 11am, and had a small wait. Per other reviews sounds like the wait can get long, so we must have gotten lucky. We were seated and asked by the hostess what we would like for drinks. I like that they were quick with service for how busy they were. The menu was large with I don't recall how many different types of pancakes they offer, but it was A LOT. All of them had me drooling and it was hard to pick just one. I was also impressed with the large kids menu for picky eaters. I ordered their apple pancakes which said takes longer. What arrived was HUGE and not at all what I expected. But to my surprise it was delicious, just don't expect your typical pancakes. It was seriously like the size of a LARGE apple pie. All in all everyone finished their food besides me, because frankly what I ordered could feed a family of 4! The table next to me ordered the same thing to share. read more

Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Lovely brunch experience. It is a family own traditional pancake house. Every server is very very nice with smile face. The coffee is free and cream together with the coffee is kind of nice. Though it is free, it is not cheap ones. The fresh orange juice is delicious. You could feet the orange in your mouse. $3 / bottle The strawberry waffles are both beautiful and delicious. The egg Benedict is overall good but the egg is a little cover over. Every entree is very very big size. By the way, only cash and checks are accepted. No card please read more

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Food is excellent.service is prompt and friendly. Ambiance is blue collar diner friendly. Very clean. Highly recommended. read more

I have been asking my husband to take me here for the last year and a half and we finally did when some relatives visited us from out of town! Our wait on a Saturday at noon was surprisingly only 25 minutes, considering there were a ton of folks waiting outside. Good thing it was worth the wait! Our server(s) were fantastic - knowledgeable and didn't skip a beat refilling drinks. The eggs benedict I ordered were simple, but so delicious. The potato pancakes that came with it were so good - like comfort food to the max. I could've eaten it all day. My favorite (and last second addition!) was the coconut waffle. I pretty much died and went to brunch heaven that moment. Our cousin had the Dutch baby and he said it was just as good as it looked. The fruits on top were also sweet and fresh. My husband ordered the apple pancakes - which was incredibly flavorful! It tasted even better the next day after heating it up in the oven. He raved about this place for a couple days, so I'm pretty sure we'll be back here soon! read more

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OPH is one of the few places that I order pancakes. I'm usually not a fan, but there's something about them here that makes me really enjoy them. We've tried other locations, but none of them are as good as the Madison one. Having said that, my usual order is actually the 49er Flapjacks, which are thinner and chewier. Make sure you get a side of strawberry syrup if you enjoy that kind of thing. Potato pancakes are also great if you want something savory. read more

We have been here loads of times. The food is always delicious (highly recommend the pancakes!) and the portions are very generous. The service is friendly and speedy. Although they don't take reservations, it doesn't take long to get a table and it's well worth the wait! read more

Best breakfast in town. Great service. Recent remodel is lovely. Get the potato pancakes and go home happy.

Truly the best pancakes I've ever had. Service is prompt and friendly. The interior is vintage and cute. Very Gilmore Girls. Love it!

As a Madison native, I've been going to the Madison branch for about 15 years. Most valuable brunch award. Ambiance: It is a chain but for the Original Pancake House, each branch is very different. This is the least fancy one I've been to, and it feels the most homey and local. I think it is also cheaper. You'll most likely wait at least 20 minutes on the weekends no matter how small your group is. I've eaten before closing once and the waiter gave us free hash browns that they had made and didn't serve. Lunch: Everything is SO GOOD! I tend to get omelettes for brunch or french toast if I'm feeling like splurging. But I never get omelettes or french toast here because everything else is too good. -Crepes are amazing. Blueberry crepes are my go-to. It comes with blueberry syrup with real blueberries in it. They always match a syrup with your flavor of crepe or pancakes. -The waffles are crunchy and soft on the inside. -The pancakes are huge and fluffy but not too fluffy. I love that they have healthier options like buckwheat pancakes. -The whipped cream comes with almost any dish if you ask for it. It's house made and so good. -Too few people get the Dutch Baby, possibly because there is a warning sign on the menu of taking longer than other orders, but it always comes out at a reasonable time. It's chewy like a swedish pancake, but thicker, and toasty on the edges. They give a very generous serving of strawberries and banana on it too, so I always pay the extra couple dollars for the fruit. I always share it with everyone I'm eating with and I still leave full and everyone else decides they're getting the Dutch Baby next time. read more

Original Pancake House - Blueberry Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Always good. Always fast. Best potato pancakes around. LOVE this restaurant. Eat there !