WONDERFUL PANCAKES! Good food here. Nice service staff. Diced ham and scrambled eggs is really really nice. Reasonable prices too. Definitely go here. read more

Sometimes you just gotta have a big'ol stack of Pancakes people and there's no better place on the freakin planet to get your FILL than over at the OG Pancake House. All kinds of Retro Classic Diner vibes emanate all throughout this timeless restaurant from their unmistakable oldies tunes playing in the background to their classic style leather booths, this place is unquestionably a local landmark. Friends of mine have named this as one of the best breakfast spots around and I couldn't agree more with them, whole heartedly in fact. Currently I've become a huge fan of their Blueberry Pancakes which are outstanding and have kind of crepe-like texture to them. They're made with fresh picked berries from Hammonton NJ baked-in and topped with real Blueberry Syrup for the win. We're talking about some seriously epic YUMMMMMMERS !! As you would expect they serve an excellent eye opening Freshly Brewed Dark Roast Coffee here and also offer lighter blends for customers looking for a milder less intense brew. [ lightweights ] jk  Lol Even the complimentary water that they serve here is exceptional and unbelievably refreshing: eco-friendly Blue Drop Water- yes please and thank you. Service here is always friendly fast and efficient ask for Michelle L she is a Rockstar. You'll find plenty of parking available with easy access to Bloomfield Avenue. Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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We returned here yesterday for a girls date. It's one of my step daughters favorite place. I, of course had the pancakes and eggs. They have the absolute best pancakes ever. She ordered the special Nutella stuffed French toast and loved it. She also loved the fresh squeezed orange juice and the thick bacon. The coffee was amazing also. Run here read more

Original Pancake House - Nutella stuffed French - fresh Freshly Squeezed Orange, Bacon Thick Sliced - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

To be honest, as much as I love the idea of a diner, I'm not a huge fan of breakfast/diner food and so I thought my food was just ok. HOWEVER, I REALLY liked the mini dutch garden and I would come back just to order that again. read more

Original Pancake House - coconut pancakes, the standard, original skillet, mini dutch garden - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

During my visit, I experience good customer service; employees are kind and helpful with navigating the Vegan options of the menu/eatery. The Vegan pancakes are tasty (fluffy and light, with subtle sweetness). The bananas and strawberries may suffice, adding sweeter more wholesome flavors to each bite. Even so, the establishment has in-house syrup and strawberry syrup (which tastes like hot strawberry jam) to add a different sharper sweetness. One may have to double check with the eatery to discover if the whipped cream is Vegan. The meal is filling and tastes delicious two days later after a reheating from a refrigerator. Chill vibes. The establishment offers a variety of seating options. The establishment accepts different forms of payment. read more

Original Pancake House - Vegan pancakes with strawberries, bananas, and whipped cream - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

Solid family friendly breakfast spot serving up fresh pancakes and a variety of other morning favorites. The staff were super friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The coffee was A+ and served in the cutest original pancake house mugs. It stood out to me how they asked if you would like dark or medium roast coffee. They clearly take pride in what they are brewing nowadays! I felt obligated to order pancakes since it's in the name. I opted for the 2 X 4 which was 2 eggs and 4 pancakes. This was a nice portion. The pancakes are on the smaller side so I understand why an order comes with more than the standard diner 3. They were delicious and satisfied my pancake craving. You could tell they were fresh and the food came out hot. The prices here are very reasonable in my opinion. You can come for breakfast without spending a fortune. I enjoyed this meal and will return. read more

Original Pancake House - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

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This was my first time visiting for a late breakfast on a Sunday afternoon; well worth the 20 minute wait! Our server was very lovely and swift. We ordered 2 eggs and sausage with hash browns and toast for extra charges. We also ordered the egg skillet which is honestly a dish big enough for 2. Both came with an order of buttermilk pancakes which were heaven sent! What blew my mind was the apple pancake! It's not so much of a pancake consistency, but more like a bread pudding texture with warm caramelized apples on top! To drink, we ordered fresh squeezed orange juice. Despite the wait times for seating, this is a great diner for classic breakfast! read more

Original Pancake House - Apple Pancake - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

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Definitely lives up to the reputation. Been here twice so far and both times got the strawberry pancakes-very fresh starberries. Oh and their corned has is out of this world!! Had corned hash at a lot of places but this one is the best, undisputed. Recommend the OJ and one time they actually had strawberry OJ and it was equally great. Would definitely be back. Staff is very nice people. Now that I think of it even the other patrons were very nice people. Gives off this very homey and hospitable vibe. Recommend for all occasions (date, family weekend, and anything in between) read more

Our very first visit to the OPH in West Caldwell and they 'may have' the very best tasting and lightest pancakes we have ever had. The service is 5 stars and the atmosphere is amazing. We will definitely return to have the short stack pancakes and their fresh farm sourced pork sausages. read more

Original Pancake House - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

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Original Pancake House never disappoints. Even on a busy Sunday we received great service and the food came out quick. The pancakes were as always and their Corned Beef Hash was very tasty. read more

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There's nothing fancy about the Original Pancake House, and that's as it should be. The food is fresh, entirely homemade, hot, comforting and 100% delicious. The service is welcoming and friendly. They greet you like family, but family that actually likes having you as guests. The restaurant is starting to show it's age a bit, but it still clean and comfortable and absolutely fine for a breakfast place. There are plenty of tables and even when the parking lot is full you'll seldom have much of a wait. The food is definitely a step up from what you'd get in a diner. The pancakes are great (and in a place called the Orginal Pancake House, they'd better be). I went old school and had blueberry pancakes. They were packed with fresh blueberries. The were large, fluffy and perfectly cooked. On my next visit I had their famous Apple Pancake, which was delicious, filling and very rich. It was quite sweet and ate more like a dessert than a breakfast. I'd recommend ordering one to share with the table (which is what we did on our next visit). My mother ordered the Mini Dutch Garden, which is sort of like an airy baked omelet mixed with eggs, cheese and garden vegetables. It's fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. We all liked it so much, we've ordered it on every subsequent visit. The coffee is hot and strong and the refills are frequent. I can't say enough good things about Original Pancake House. It's one of our favorite breakfast places. They even have freshly squeezed orange juice! read more

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Huge portions of tasty breakfast foods in a homey diner space with awesome service. We had the apple pancake, original skillet, and a side of buttermilk pancakes and sausage. Everything came out piping hot and the apple pancake is basically like a glorified apple pie except the crust is pancake/Dutch baby - it's fluffy, layered with caramelized cinnamon apples, and as big as a full dinner plate. The original skillet sated my savory cravings, but it was very heavy and felt like a bit of a gut bomb later. Coffee was diner coffee so kina meh, but they did a good job keeping your mug warmed with a fresh coffee topper. The space itself has sort of an 80's diner-grandma feel, but in a comforting cozy kind of way. Our server was fast, friendly and helpful, and seemed genuinely sweet. Would return but downsize on # of items since portions are ginormous. read more

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Let's start off with coffee . You have a choice of medium or dark roast . I was confused when asked because that's unique. But what really makes this place unique is the warm syrup, pancakes, and bacon strips. The pancakes are light and taste amazing. The bacon is a perfect size and cooked perfectly. I enjoyed my breakfast very much and will be returning to try other things. read more

Original Pancake House - Menu - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

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I ordered so much because I have never been disappointed! The Dutch Baby is my favorite and it was the best that I have ever had. The coconut pancakes took me by surprise! So good! Great staff! Love the energy when we walked in. So kind and greeted us with a smile. read more

Amazing place that is still a favorite of my aunt nearby. I have been to locations all around the country starting with Walker Brothers in nortjeen Chicago suburbs and this location is great with wonderful staff and there was luckily no wait despite being quite busy on a weekend. Their apple pancake is my favorite and Dutch Baby is my second. read more

Today I went to the Original Pancake House and I have to say that my experience was mediocre. We waited for 30minutes to get in, which was not that long, especially since they were packed.The menu to me was not very appealing to me, nothing stood out to me. The service was nice, but honestly, I had to read it. It was to stars read more

I have to say this place is overrated. They had small pancakes for price of large ones, cold unseasoned eggs, and horrible coffee. I do not recommend. The place was clean but parking is nightmare. The service was great but to sum it up overprice mediocre pancakes with small portions and weak coffee. read more

First and most importantly, let's chat about the food. Best pancakes hands down (hence the name). From the classic, to banana pancakes, strawberry, or if you're feeling like something a little decadent and different, the Dutch baby is amazing! It's thick, and sweet with caramelized apples, cinnamon, and is so ooey gooey. They also have omelets to die for. Their oven baked, thick, and stuffed with whatever you like. Since they're oven baked, they do take about 20 minutes or so, but totally worth it. Delicious coffee as well if you're a coffee lover, and the severs always make sure the cup is filled. It's does get quiet busy on the weekends (to be expected) with sometimes up to an hour wait but they are good about managing patrons and keeping it moving. Just be prepared to wait a little while if you go on a Saturday or a Sunday. Been coming here for many years and will continue to for many more. If you're looking for consistently good food, classic ambience, and friendly service...you should definitely venture here for your next breakfast/brunch adventure. P.s. If you're a bacon lover, their bacon here is top tier. Not that paper thin bacon a lot of restaurants serve. ;) read more

So this was the first original house of pancakes established in the state of New Jersey, and I must say I was impressed with the food. I tried their coconut pancakes with the special made syrup for it, and I must say they always amaze my taste buds. Also tried the strawberry pancakes with special strawberry syrup . The service from the waitress I received was exceptional. She was very attentive even when the food come came out she noticed a part of the order was missing so the staff was very attentive to detail on the order. The ambience is just like an old rustic diner, but it made Everything worth the while for the visit. read more

Original Pancake House - The entrance sign - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

You know the food is good so I won't go into that. Instead I'll address good service. I showed up an hour or so before closing to have coffee. They were out of dark roast but when they found out I love coffee they brewed a dark roast Brazilian (Santos I believe). They didn't have to do that. They could have given me the medium roast that was already brewed. They didn't have to take time to discuss coffee with me. In short, they didn't have to care...but they did. Eating spots aren't always about instagram worthy food, sometimes it's as simple as a good cup of coffee by someone who cares. read more

FOOD AND ATTITUDE OF OWNER - Been going there for years. The last three years we are there EVERY SATURDAY religiously. Last week I ordered something that came with GLUTEN FREE pancakes . I asked if I could have regular pancakes instead . Well you would have thought I asked for GOLD PLATED PANCAKES. I was told. No . So I was quite disappointed that they wouldn't make the accommodation for a REGULAR CUSTOMER. In addition the quality of the food has gone done . It's a factory . The service and servers are wonderful. They will be missed . Happy to say we won't be back ! We found a new Place in MONTCLAIR that will gladly accommodate their NEW customers ! read more

Some of my first crepes. Really good with generous fresh fruit toppings. My friend loved the pancakes. read more

Original Pancake House - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

The service is always quick attentive and pleasant. The side of bacon is a little in the thicker side and worth an order ! The egg skillet is perfect to split between two people as it's so heavy and a lot is given. The pecan pancakes with their houseman whipped cream is to die for. 10/10 as always read more

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This pancake house was awesome! At first I didn't know what I wanted from the menu because they had so many options for pancakes that I haven't heard of. This is the first time I've ever had red velvet pancakes and I loved it. They also made the best freshly squeezed orange juice I've ever had in my life. There was so little amount of pulp but a lot of flavor. The service was very nice and the staff is very polite. The manager went to our table to help us when our server was getting food for us. This place is awesome and I'd definitely recommend going here! read more

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Still thinking about the pancakes from Sunday. The building is nothing to look at from the outside and its dated appearance prevented me from stopping sooner. How regretable for me! The food the kitchen turns out is very good. We went on a Sunday and it was very busy. We waited about 30 minutes before being seated. Our waitress was attentive and organized. My friend and I got the same entrée. It was The Essex Special: two pancakes, 2 Eggs your Way and either sausage or bacon. The pancakes were delicate and addictive. I regretted not getting more. Typically pancakes are dry and peel from the inside. These did not! They were served with their house made maple syrup. I swear it has bourbon. It was so good but a little thin so be careful when pouring. If you don't like a bourbon flavor, perhaps ask if they have traditional flavored syrup. The sausage was cooked perfectly as were my eggs. We both got iced coffees. They were OK. It's not a fancy place. Inside is vintage decor and an old school diner feel. Family friend, relaxed atmosphere. Sundays are very busy. It slowed down at around 11 AM. read more

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This is definitely a staple in NJ. So many options and those pancakes and portions were amazing. I want to go back and try the apple pancake because OMG it looked amazing. This is a family restaurant and they are definitely friendly. You can tell they know the regulars, and they come back often. read more

Original Pancake House - Bacon and Eggs - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

Love this place for breakfast. This location has real diner vibes. There are no reservations but they seated a party of 5 pretty quickly. They do require your entire party to be there before they put you on a list. I decided to go for the mini Dutch which is amazing and I'm glad they didn't over cook it. It's almost custard like. I got to try the blueberry pancakes which has a really yummy blueberry sauce, the Swedish pancakes and the Nutella pancakes and they were all good. The coffee was a little burnt but not terrible. Overall a great place for breakfast! read more

Original Pancake House - Mini dutch - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

We had 3 buttermilk short stack pancakes and 2 sausages. Best pancakes I ever ate. The service was remarkable. They were very busy. It is pretty big inside. We will return when we are in the mood for pancakes. read more

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Un clean utensils prefer using plastic utensils when dining in also the cups can be un clean as well there was something floating at the top of my friend orange juice. read more

Original Pancake House - Un clean fork - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

Haven't been here in years. Was not disappointed. Ok maybe the prices. But well worth it. Hot and fresh and a lot of good. Must stop by in area.... read more

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I suggest you get here early on a weekend or just expect to wait. NO reservations Ample parking Came on a weekend, party of 3 and had a wait of about 45 minutes, and it was worth it. Our server was friendly and made sure to check on us frequently enough that she wasn't annoying. The food was perfect, everything was cooked to perfection. Bacon was cooked nice and lite how I like it, pancakes were fluffy, French toast was cooked perfectly. Definitely a great spot to stop for some good breakfast. read more

Original Pancake House - French Toast - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

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This is a go-to place for my daughter and me. We find our way to NJ for years, mostly on a shopping spree day. They offer gluten-free options, and it is like an old diner. Families come here, and it is always busy on the weekends. The waffles are my favorite, with chocolate, and their bacon is fantastic. Coffee is not the best, and it is too weak for my liking now the orange juice is freshly squeezed and staff are attentive. read more

Big parking lot is a huge plus. Great menu! Many Veggie options! Great service and great owner helped us as well. Super friendly helpful staff! Good food, kids were happy with food and add on options as well. Great place highly recommend. read more

Don't let the exterior or interior decor fool you. This place is always busy. Our wait was 25 minutes. They keep it moving along. People said Sundays are worse. Their pancakes are very tasty. The eggs were fresh and didn't seem like they came from the box. My son enjoyed his pancakes. It is actually a pretty big plate for a kid size. The Omlette was very well stuffed. I can't wait to return. read more

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Don't be dissuaded by the long lines, the staff is very efficient and they will get you in fed and out

Pretty good. Has GLUTEN FREE PANCAKES! Which was great. Pretty classic breakfast spot. Nothing stood out, but nothing was bad by any means. The menu wasn't very big imo. Service was great. Portion sizes look small but they sneak up on you. good classic american breakfast. read more

Took my honey out for a quick anniversary lunch before picking up our son from school. Service was fast, friendly, on point and we enjoyed our choices immensely! I had the football-sized vegetarian omelette with a side of thick-sliced bacon. It was awesome. My wife got her usual, the apple pancake, which is an enormous soufflé-like apple pancake with amazing flavor. Highly recommend that dish! We'll be back! We love this and their Edgewater location. Can't go wrong! read more

Original Pancake House - Our casual 27th anniversary late-breakfast celebration. Apple pancake and Veggie omelette! Excellent! - Creperies Near Me - West Caldwell, New Jersey

Was craving a good pancake breakfast and heard good things about this place so gave it a try. Ambience is a bit dated it feels like an old diner. The service however was super friendly and attentive. For food we tried the apple pancake that was delicious it tasted kind of like an apple bread pudding. Had side of chicken sausage that was ok. We also ordered the buttermilk pancakes bacon egg and cheese which was good too. Overall great time here looking forward to going back to try the Dutch pancake read more

Service was excellent I loved the food, blueberry pancakes were delicious. Plenty of real blueberries Bacon was like real big peice Real old fashion bacon. Orange juice freshly juiced, first time ever been there. I will love to go back. My daughters and I loved it. Service our waiter was excellent. read more

This was the first time that my wife and I ate at this location. We have been to other Original Pancake House restaurants. There was ample parking. The booths were spacious. I had blueberry cakes with Taylor Pork Roll. My wife had a Dutch Baby with Strawberries and Bananas. The food was great and service was excellent. read more

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