Went on a Sunday and waited over an hour but we took this is a good sign - must be good if everyone wants to wait for a table! We had great service; our waitress was personable, timely, and friendly. I have a gluten allergy and she was able to assist with ordering. Diner vibes with classic breakfast dishes. Huge portions so go hungry! read more

I've been to many locations of OPH across the US and almost always have a good experience. This one didn't quite meet my expectations. The restaurant was clean and service was good. We got omelets with potato pancakes on the side. The omelets were fine, pretty dry. The potato pancakes were missing salt, so they were pretty bland. Coffee was very good. Original Pancake House has a lot of potential, but this experience wasn't great. read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Western omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is one of Charlotte's most reliable breakfast spots. If you're looking for blueberries or fresh strawberries on your pancake with a side of in house made fruit syrup, this is the place to go. The ambiance is simple. Lots of natural light from the windows. Looking for a meat lovers omelette or cheesy jalapeño grits. This breakfast menu is designed to please the palette. So... special thanks to Anthony for great service and management for maintaining reasonably priced menu. Pro-Tips: Be prepared by joining the online waitlist and arrive early to face with parking challenges. read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Meat Lovers Omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Whenever I'm in the area during breakfast hours I'm always going to Original Pancake House. They are consistent and have the best breakfast in Charlotte. Please try the creamy grits. You'll thank me later. They are delicious and just the right texture. A novice did not make these grits and they are definitely not instant or quick grits but made with care. Whoever is in that kitchen is experienced and highly skilled. The consistency keeps me coming back for the deliciousness. The service is top tier, friendly and accommodating. The OPH team is laser focused on providing quality food, service and a wonderful dining experience. I always bring my out of town guests to OPH. The atmosphere is casual like a diner. read more

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Parking is rough but great food for a breakfast with friends. I had the bacon pancakes and they came out fluffy with the bacon cooked well. My group of friends enjoyed their meals to the point they were sleepy. You do have to wait a while almost an hour. I wish they were in a bigger location with more space & parking but outside of that the portions you get, you will leave full & ready for a nap. The waitress Brianna was attentive, friendly & accommodating. Thanks again :) read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Bacon pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

All time favorite breakfast places. Great pancakes, bacon and egg breakfast. The omelet is a massive 5 egg and bacon and cheese delight. Must go to place. read more

We stopped in on a Saturday morning and it was packed !! Our waitress was attentive and quick to take our orders and get food out to us! It was a little loud in there with all the families eating and when the food came it looked/smelled so good I forgot to take pictures We ordered bacon pancakes that had tons of bits of bacon baked in. Also had strawberry pancakes that had fresh strawberries on top and came with strawberry syrup! read more

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For our last stop in Charlotte, we chose The Original Pancake House. Apparently this establishment is very busy and has an awkward parking lot shared with several other businesses and apartments. There is street parking as well. We were seated quickly upon entering. After delivering our waters and coffees we needed a few minutes to look over the large menu with a lot of choices. We ordered the Dutch baby, hashbrowns with sausage links, avocado toast, two eggs, and strawberry blintzes. Haven't had blintzes in years. The wait for our food was a little long, but to be expected for how busy this place is. The food arrived and it was definitely enough food for the three of us. The Dutch baby was good from what my family said. The strawberry blintzes were much larger than I anticipated. The eggs were cooked exactly to my preference. The shredded hash browns and sausage were good. The avocado toast was a little underwhelming honestly. It was a slice of toast with butter (I think), sliced tomatoes, then probably half of an avocado sliced over the tomatoes. Never had it this way before. It was somewhat bland. The restaurant itself had a nice interior with a large seating capacity. Even with all of the customers and employees moving throughout and having conversations, it wasn't loud and made for an enjoyable breakfast before our drive home. We would more than likely eat here again. Recommend giving it a try. read more

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We enjoyed almost everything except the eggs. My cousin prefers eggs scrambled hard. Service was quick and ok. Great place for a late breakfast. Arrive between 1-2 to avoid the crowds. read more

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I have been eating at Original Pancake Houses across the U.S. for over 40 years ... one thing you can count on is the same robust menu boasting 5 egg baked omelettes and the best buttermilk pancakes! They have so many options: waffles, pancakes, variety of omelettes and sides. One of our favorite is the gigantic baked apple pancake - ooey gooey cinnamon deliciousness! We always order one for the table. The inside was nice with adequate seating. The service was good especially considering they seemed to be short staffed. Don't pass up any Original Pancake House that you might stumble upon! read more

Pretty solid buckwheat pancakes, they are smaller than IHOP which I don't mind, They are thinner and less complex flavor experience compared to other pancake houses I've been, but they are still tasty. For the price of $8ish for 6 small medium pancakes it's good! The milk is on the expensive side coming close to $4 for a glass. Inside it looks like a diner, nothing crazy, and relatively clean. Staff was kind. read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Full Buckwheat Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Had an amazing experience at The Original Pancake House! The food was absolutely top-tier. The Dutch Baby German pancake was a standout--light, perfectly baked, and topped with fresh strawberries. What really impressed me was that you can add additional fruit at no extra charge, which made it even better. The apple pancake was just as incredible. It had this rich, crusted cinnamon glaze that sank into the pancake and caramelized in a way that reminded me of a crème brûlée--seriously next level. Service was great, my server Anthony created a welcoming atmosphere, and everything came out fresh and hot. Easily one of the best breakfast spots in Charlotte. I'll definitely be back! read more

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The portions are large and definitely enough for two people if not three . We tried the dutch baby with berries, and omelette. Definitely dutch baby was much better and delicious than pancake. Customer service have a lot to improve. The host started arguing with one of the customers and everyone one was watching which was not a nice thing to see in the morning. read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was good, table are extremely close to each other can definitely butt into the next table conversation. Service was ok long wait time. But I would eat her again and would recommend. read more

I've been in Charlotte many years but for some reason never made it over here but since I had an early morning appointment in the area I needed to grab breakfast before heading to work, I placed an order online. I had the corn beef hash with eggs, grits and toast which was pretty good but the grits were not edible without mixing some of the hash in them.....no butter on the toast or in the bag. Just an ok experience. read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great Service, very courteous prompt service. Food was phenomenal. The restaurant was busy at 9:30am on a Saturday morning, we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated. Once seated server immediately took our drink orders. Food was served promptly. Well worth the wait! read more

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I love pancakes so much and wanted to love this place, but my food was not good. I ordered the Apple Pancake which was a pancake that was oven baked and filled and covered with Granny Smith apples. The server warned me ahead of time that it takes an additional 15-20 minutes for this menu item, which was fine with me. Once it arrived, I tried the pancake and it tasted way too eggy like it was not fully cooked. I could not take more than a few bites before I gave up on the taste. I even asked the server if it was supposed to taste like this and she confirmed yes. On the other hand, my husband's pancakes were light and fluffy! He ordered the banana nut pancakes. There is a small parking lot outside the restaurant. Service was good with quick turn over. I'd give this place another chance and stick to just the normal pancakes section of the menu. read more

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Went on a Saturday morning and service was fantastic! We've been a couple times before and the food is quality - this is my favorite regular breakfast spot. I always order the Classic Eggs Benedict and it comes with yummy potato pancakes and sour cream - unexpected pairing and yum! I normally get sweet tea (its good!) but got fresh squeezed OJ this time and it was really good! My mom ordered it too and agreed. My son got the 'dollar pancakes' with scrambled eggs and bacon links and ate it all! He's only four - ha! Mom got something similar. One cool thing is that there's a small portion menu instead of a kids menu so my son and senior mom were able to order off of it. The environment is similar to a diner with booths. Consistently good food (I've been 3-4 times), good service, no wait, a parking lot right there and reasonable prices - check it out! read more

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Food is always good here. This location is crowded but service is fast. They are helpful just need more tables.

This morning we checked out The Original Pancake House in Charlotte, NC for breakfast. From the outside, I'll be honest--it's not the most eye-catching place. But sometimes those little hole-in-the-wall spots are where you find the best food, right? We ordered a mix of dishes: the avocado toast, The Little Miner, and corned beef hash with breakfast potatoes, eggs, and toast. The standout? Definitely the pancakes--fluffy, light, and full of flavor. Everything else was pretty simple and straightforward, nothing fancy, but it hit the spot for a laid-back breakfast. The service was okay. Our main server was a bit off--he mixed up a drink order and brought out a few things we didn't ask for--but it wasn't a big deal. A highlight for me was chatting with a Puerto Rican server who overheard me talking to my family and made us laugh--those little moments always make a visit better. Overall, it's a no-frills spot with solid food, especially if you're craving good pancakes. Not somewhere I'd go for a fancy brunch, but a nice, casual place to start your day. read more

Always good. Service is good. The food is consistent and the hot chocolate is the best in the city

I visited here on a Saturday morning (pride weekend) in a party of 4. There was a wait but the line moved fairly quick. Our waiter, Michael, greeted us a few minutes after we were sat by the host. Michael was friendly and helpful. I wasn't very hungry so I got the bacon and egg sandwich with a side of breakfast potatoes. One friend got biscuits and gravy and another got the apple pancake. Although it was pretty busy, it didn't take long for us to receive our food and we all enjoyed it. I would definitely return as there are items I wanted to try. Due to my lack of hunger, I opted to get something small so I wouldn't waste it. On the weekend, I would recommend getting a reservation or you may be waiting for a while. On the other hand, they seemed to get people in and out in a reasonable time. read more

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Food was good, service was great, the restaurant seems as if it has had a change since we were last there. Definitely will be back for those strawberry banana french toast yum read more

This was the worst experience I ever encountered at a restaurant. First of all no one came to my table to be a server or welcome us. Then when I finally got a server he was rude. He introduced his self as Anthony and when I asked about substituting meat he told me well if you open up the menu you will see. I will never in my life order from the restaurant or dine in this restaurant. There were no African American people eating inside which was awkward. The only African American people in the restaurant were all servers. I felt like I had traveled back in time. This was the absolute worst experience ever. I wish I could give Zero Stars read more

food gets a 3/5: the strawberry pancakes are tasty, and the Canadian bacon and eggs are reliably good. Portions are huge, so come hungry. at a 5/5 price point, you get a lot for your money, even if these are dishes you could easily whip up at home. the vibes are a 3/5: it's always busy, but overall it's a solid spot for a filling breakfast without breaking the bank. read more

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You can't go wrong with a plate of blueberry waffles, crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a side of creamy grits. The waffles had the perfect crunch, golden on the outside but still soft and moist inside, and I drizzled them generously with sugar-free syrup. The bacon was deliciously crisp, and I crumbled it over my eggs for an extra layer of flavor. I poured the rich, buttery grits on top, seasoned everything with a dash of salt and pepper, and added a small pat of butter to melt into the warmth. The meal was utterly satisfying and bursting with flavor. I'm already planning my next visit to explore more of the menu! #GratuityAdded #charlottefood #cltfood #cltfoodie #Waffles #clteats #CLTBreakfast #charlotteeats #charlottesgotalot #exploreclt #cltfoodies #eatdrinkclt #keeppounding #Charlit #midtown #foodporn #instafood #brunch #coffee #foodblogger #foodstagram #instagood #cltbreakfastideas #breakfastideas #breakfasttime #bestfoodcharlotte #cltfoodbloggers #goodeats #charlotterestaurants #cltagenda read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place is really good, sometimes it's just too busy and loud. But the food and service is good.

I was staying across the street and heard nothing but good things about this restaurant so we decided to try it and I'm glad that we did! Food and service was excellent read more

My daughter had dined here previously and regaled me about these delicious Dutch Baby's which she wanted me to try. So we went (party of 3), we live about an hour away from this establishment and I figured since it's in the city"ish" the food should be good. Ugh what a disappointment...we got there around 7:15am on a weekday and it was not busy at all, we were seated right away and we were looking forward to a yummy breakfast. For not being busy and with what appeared to be a lot of servers around it took over 10 minutes for anyone just to come to our table for our drink requests, when she came to take our drink order we just decided to place our full order for efficiency's sake. Basic orders nothing special .... a plain Dutch Baby, oatmeal, regular French toast, hash brown, scrambled eggs, bacon, our drinks were water and orange juice again nothing special. It took about 20 minutes to come out, ordered oatmeal no spoon had to ask for one, ordered French toast no syrup or butter came with it, we had to ask for it then wait over 5 minutes for it to come out. It's not rocket science people, it's a brunch restaurant where I have to ask for syrup, butter and a spoon????? Then the food wasn't even good, the French toast was just egg batter on bread no cinnamon, no vanilla, no taste! even with syrup! I had 3 forkfuls and didn't eat the rest. The Dutch Baby was so underwhelming and blah, there this lemon taste which I personally didn't care for. My daughter swore that the last time she ordered it, it had come with berries but there were no berries and yet again no syrup, so we had to ask for it. Yah I'm never wasting my time,money and gas by coming back to this place. Hope anyone else has a better experience than we did. read more

We have been going regularly to the Original House of Pancakes for about a year. We totally love it! The service is exceptional, the staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious - my favorites are the blintzes and now the Dutch Baby. Prices are very reasonable and I love that the patrons represent all colors and walks of life in Charlotte. I always feel uplifted after eating here! read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Dutch Baby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm not one to write reviews but the service here was absolutely terrible first off my server was Not attentive at all and I had been sitting for almost 20 minutes before she asked what did I want to eat .then another waitress was walking by and I asked her if she can please get me some whipped cream she turned around slowly and rolled her eyes and faked a smile and didn't bring it .then the bus boy threw away my food as I went to get my card (they remade it so I'm not upset about that ) but it was so much going on at once the food was pretty good just don't recommend dining in read more

Apple pancakes were more like a pastry & reminded me of eating apple pie. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy & delicious. The chorizo omelet was a generous portion that lacked flavor & I tasted very little chorizo. The manager, hostess & my waitress were all pleasant. Ambiance is family friendly. read more

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We had a great time. My Mom-in-Love and I enjoy this breakfast spot. The food's delicious, the service was wonderful and the wait was adequate. We continue to return! read more

Worst dining experience ever at The Original Pancake House in Charlotte, NC. Our waitress was extremely rude--no greeting, huffing and puffing while taking our order, and never checked on us once. She dropped condiments on the table without a word and gave the same terrible service to every table in her section. The bill was wrong, charging us for food we never received. When we complained, the manager was just as rude, questioning us over a $0.50 bowl of grits instead of apologizing. She reluctantly removed the charges but with attitude. Horrible service, unprofessional management. Do NOT go to this location. read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Receipt with address of location and date of my visit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was great & the amount of food was perfect for the price point. I would definitely recommend trying it if you haven't.

Everything was very fast! We waited maybe 15 minutes and then ordered and waited maybe 10 more minutes for the food. Everything was so good!

How often does one have to frequent a restaurant to call ourselves regulars? We officially hit the Original Pancake House - Midtown pretty much every single Sunday. The service is friendly, the food is well priced and consistent. And, now, we really appreciate how family-friendly they are. We have a two year old and they totally understand our needs (sit down, entertain the toddler with crayons, order as soon as possible, and keep the hot coffee out of her reach.) Every time, they nail it. Each server seems genuinely happy to see us, even when we arrive in the peak of a busy morning. We've been here every weekend for months now, and I don't see us stopping any time soon. read more

Original Pancake House - Midtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The only reason I have been going to The Original Pancake House for the last 35 years was to get their Buckwheat Pancakes. Today they informed me they no longer offer them. I am sad that it is my last visit here. read more

The food here tastes SO good and it's a massive portion plus reasonably priced! This is easily my favorite Sunday brunch spot The restaurant is huge and I've never had to wait a long time either to get a table for large groups Service is super friendly and accommodating- it's like a friendly diner vibe and I love it! It's pretty cold inside so bring a jacket or order a hot drink but it's a chatty and social ambiance when you walk in Good amount of parking spots in the lot + street parking too 10/10 recommend, this place is the reason I wake up for brunch on weekends! read more

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Honestly, the worst thing about this place... is how popular it is. They do take reservations though! The high ceiling and roomy atmosphere help with the near-constant crowds. Jersey took great care of us! Authentic American diner ambiance; cheap yet incredible food. Try the blintz! read more