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    Paula's Pancake House

    4.1 (3.6k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Paula's special
    Ivan Lawrence A.

    Food Came straight here after our 3 hr drive from LA, craving a really good brunch spot. Haven't been here before but this was one of the recommended spots, so decided to give it a try. We ordered a corned beef hash and the Paula's special pancakes. The food was really good and hit the spot. The corned beef hash with eggs were well made and not overly salty, and the pancakes were dutch pancakes which lean on the thinner side with some fresh fruit(we picked strawberries). Overall, we enjoyed the food and nothing really much to complain. Service/Ambiance For a Friday 10am brunch for 2 people, waiting was around 15-20 mins which wasn't too bad. We were given outdoor seating, but overall the place had a lot of tables. The servers were nice and service was pretty quick as well. Loved the vibe of the place and the outdoor seating really gives your european vibes with the solvang cityscape

    This was supposed to be a side of hashbrowns. ‍ 6/10/26
    Heather K.

    GETTING HERE: Located in Solvang, on the main drag through the city. Per their website, they are on the north side of Mission Drive between 4th Place and 5th Street. Parking can be ridiculous, just FYI. I would probably recommend looking straight off for a public parking lot if you're headed here. To maximize your time. REVIEW: First-timers. Sadly, we were completely underwhelmed. Very saddened by this. But, as is my motto, we will give them one more try as hoping this was a one-off. Food: The pancakes were OK? I mean, I didn't see the hype. Again, marking this up to the one-off visit, hopefully. They were good, of course, but didn't seem any different than from other restaurants. We ordered eggs over-medium, and they were runny. But, nothing terribly major. Service: Now, here's the bad news. Our service was horrid. Just horrid. But, as we observed the other customers, their service was on point. Servers and wait staff were hustling, just not for us. It was so unnerving. Finally, who I can only assume was a lead/manager, came to greet us and take our order. She apologized profusely and stated that our server had gotten held up with something. She was pretty helpful, thankfully, but then it was another server who delivered our food and she. did. not. even. say. boo. to. us. Ambiance: It's very quaint, I love it. Very Solvang-rich. Overall, it was a solid 2.5 visit, rounding up because Solvang. Hopefully, will update soon with better experience.

    California special omelette
    Mike B.

    Long wait but worth it! Visited on a Saturday for some late morning breakfast. I expected it to be busy so we had about a 45 minute wait. Once seated we were served quickly and the servers were on top of things. Considering how busy it was everyone was nice and we were never waiting long to be helped. The dining room feels like an old house which I just love. We both got the California special omelette with bacon and Danish sausage on the side. The omelette's were so good, fluffy, big, lots of flavors. The pico and ranchero sauce were perfect on top. The bacon was crispy and thick, the Danish sausage was delicious but could have been a bit warmer. We also got mimosas which were so fresh, they use fresh squeezed orange juice made right there in the dining room. I'd go back just for the orange juice alone! All in all a great dining experience before shopping around town. The meal hit the spot and was worth the wait.

    Julie S.

    Rounded up to 3.75 stars. We arrived to Paula's Pancake House on mother's Day morning at around 8:30am (they open at 7) and we were told it was a 45 minute wait. It's not a very big place and there isn't really much space to wait but people did start forming a line outside waiting to put their name down. You put your name down on a list and are told to return around a specific time frame. They do not offer texting when your place is open so you can't really travel very far. Service: The service there was fair. Understandably so, it was busy and our server didn't come around to us often while we ate. But she was kind and accommodating to our specific dietary needs (without making any faces). Food: so we came with a party of 7 so they accommodated us by joining two tables together. The food we had was okay. My favorite thing there was definitely the danish sausage which was cooked perfectly and had the perfect snap and bite to it. My sister in law said it was too gamey for her but I believe that is just a personal preference. The sausage was well cooked. The danish pancakes were just alright.... I like to think of them more like a crepe since they are relatively thin. We got ours with blueberries and the blueberries were also cooked well. It was lacking in flavor is all I can describe it. The scrambled eggs has absolutely zero salt. I believe they just cooked the eggs and brought it out. Overall I would say this place was underwhelming and I could not for the life of me understand why it gets so jam-packed. In my humble opinion. I think there just aren't that many options of full menu restaurants in Solvang and a lot of bakeries instead. I would come back here again just for the danish sausage since it was quite delicious but next time I'll try another menu item.

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    Nataly A.

    It's a nice place to stop because it's nostalgic. The flavor is okay. Pancakes and waffles are awesome! Needed to add salt and pepper to eggs. The waitress was great attentive as much as she could. It's busy place definitely need to get there early extremely early to not have to wait 45min especially with an infant. The place is loud but not enough to yell over each other but loud. I want to say everytime I've been inside due to weather but outside may be different. Overall I suggest to try on own.

    Danish Pancakes!
    Justin D.

    First time at Paula's, the Danish pancake stood out right away. It was large and thin, almost crepe like, but packed with flavor. It was genuinely delicious, my son loved it and we finished it quickly. The eggs and sausage on the side were solid as well. We also ordered the country fried steak, which was just as good. Crispy, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling overly heavy. Parking takes a little effort. Street spots can be hit or miss, but there is public parking nearby. The location is also super convenient if you're planning to stop by the Olesons. Service was friendly, and the whole experience felt immersive, like stepping into a small piece of Danish culture.

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    James L.

    Came to Solvang for a day, and really enjoyed our breakfast here. We got the Danish pancake to share with cinnamon apples and the steak and eggs, which were all excellent.

    Danish pancakes with blueberries
    Mai T.

    I will admit this place was quite good. I came for lunch but ordered the Danish pancake with blueberries because why not? Breakfast for lunch, right? Anyways, it was my first time trying Danish pancakes and I enjoyed it! The pancake was thin, almost crepe like. The fruit added that nice touch of berry sweetness to it. While large, I devoured this like there was no tomorrow. After my visit here, I keep thinking about what a wonderful meal I had. The restaurant has a fun vibe and fits perfectly with the Danish town feel.

    Victoria M.

    Had to come here to try the danish pancakes heard this was the place to go We went on a Saturday morning it was a bit busy waited to be seated about 15 min sat inside Our waitress was awesome very friendly and helpful We went over the menu and ordered our food It came out about 15 min later and presentation was great everything looked delicious we really enjoyed our danish pancakes and breakfast Price was great serving size was good would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone coming to Solvang

    Christopher B.

    I was inspired to come here after seeing it on a few different social media channels. I was camping a few miles away from here and decided to stop by before heading home. I got here around 8AM on a Thursday and there was already a line. Since I was solo, I sat at the counter. Service was great. All the waitresses were very attentive and friendly. The Danish pancakes were absolutely delicious! Kinda sucks I paid $20 for 2 pancakes and a cup of coffee. Nevertheless, I was very happy with my meal and I'd absolutely come back in the future.

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    Gina C.

    The food was amazing I had a waffle with bacon and bananas. I got so excited I forgot to take pictures of the meal. The service was good and nice restaurant packed with people. It's decorated nicely. There's an outdoor patio as well.

    Grilled Danish Sausage breakfast
    Paul C.

    Read this was the place to eat breakfast if in Solvang. It didn't disappoint. Delicious breakfast. The Dutch pancakes are kinda like crepes. They were good. The sausage was sort of like a mild Italian sausage. Early in the morning they were already busy but we got there early enough to be seated right away. The service was good and friendly. The setting was nice. Made you really feel that Dutch heritage. Defiantly give this spot a try. If you're wondering why 4 stars instead of 5, it's mainly because overall it was a typical regular breakfast. That's literally the only reason. But the place is great! Get there early because when my wife and I left and walked around a little bit there was a crowd outside waiting to be seated. They get busy fast!

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    Missy S.

    Very good breakfast. The food was fresh and large portions! Service was great as well. It does get busy but I think a lot had to do with the Pride parade going on that morning. We sat outside which was lovely.

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    Great service, great food, and awesome staff. Try to get there early to avoid the rush. Had our corgi with us so definitely dog-friendly.

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    Over priced, service is not very friendly and it's really just nothing to write home about.

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    Typical American/dutch bfast but the quality was great. Good option if you don't want to think about it too much.

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    AMAZING Danish pancakes! Definitely worth the wait on a Saturday morning! Excellent customer service too

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    Are there gluten free options for the pancakes/waffles?

    I checked the menu and just got off the phone with them and confirmed that they do NOT have gluten free pancakes or waffles! However, you can get steak and eggs or omelettes for a gluten free option here. You also might be able to get one of the… 

    Is Paula's Pancake House affiliated with The Belgian Cafe? The menu looks the same and the waitresses have the same uniform?

    It's the same owner

    Do they take apple pay or tap to pay?

    No they do not.

    Is this a dog friendly restaurant and if so do they offer some type of food for dogs?

    Yes this is a dog friendly restaurant. Not too sure if they offer food for dogs but they did provide my dog a bowl of water.

    Can you accommodate about 20 people for breakfast , mid morning on a Thursday?

    No reservations. You need to get on the list.

    Are the pancakes vegan?

    Not quite sure but they do have vegan options.

    Do we need reservations for a party of 5 and a dog?

    No reservation needed, you're added to the list when you arrive and seated shortly after.

    Are they open for outdoor seating? Calling several times snd line is busy :/ THANKS, Yelp Fam!

    We were there about 2 weeks ago and no outdoor dining. Take out only.

    Any vegan options?

    Typical of most restaurants in the area, I don't think they have any vegan hot entrees. However, you can order a salad or a fruit bowl.

    Do they open on Labor Day?

    Yes, but be sure you read all the reviews! Might want to reconsider!

    Are the pancakes worth a 1.5 hr wait?

    I would say not worth 1.5 hour wait, just get there early in the morning before the wait!

    Is this place open as of 15th July, 2020?

    The outdoor dining was, not sure about the indoor dining? Support them as best we can. Call them if you're not sure!

    Is this place still open?

    Yes they are!

    Are they open? no one answer the phone and no mention on website if closed. facebook says closed? wtf?

    They are opening and now currently have an indoor and outdoor seating.

    Anyone knows if they open now?

    We will be open for limited service, In accordance with local health department requirements, by Friday June 5th, 2020… 

    How early should one go to avoid the hour + wait on a weekend?

    We were there last Spring, showed up about at about 7 am on a Saturday, and had no wait. Glad we went; if you go, get the sausages.

    Do you serve Swedish pancakes all day?

    Yes!

    It is dog friendly for the patio area?

    Yes, dog-friendly patio!

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