I absolutely love this place! My family and I have been patrons for about 10 years now and we always have a great experience there. We were on vacation in NH this weekend and this place was an absolute must go. I got the half stack pancakes with plain chocolate chip, whole wheat blueberry, and their special which was oatmeal granola. All were absolutely amazing. My mom got the buttermilk blueberry and gingerbread walnut- these two are our absolute favorite combos. We also got a side of their homemade wheat toast and home fries. If you go, you must get their home fries because they are arguably the best item on the menu, besides pancakes of course lol. My dad got a ham and cheese omelette, with a choice of 2 or 3 eggs (he got 3), which comes with home fries and toast. I also tried their iced lattes for the first time ever and I'm disappointed I never got it before. I got an iced latte with salted caramel flavor and whip cream which was amazing. Their menu is full of variety and they are so many substitutions and add ons you can make. Different combos of pancake batter and toppings, cheese and onions on home fries, different flavors of toast, etc. All the employees are so friendly too. Every time we've eaten here, the waiter/waitress is always so kind and friendly and attentive. Our waitress today, Lisa, was especially awesome. The food comes out in a decent amount of time too. Beware that they get VERY VERY busy once camping season starts, around Memorial Day weekend and continuing throughout the summer. You could be looking at a wait time of at least 2 hours on a weekend in the summer if you get there after 8 or 9am. They don't take calls for a waitlist, you have to be there to put your name on a list to wait. Since we went early May, we had no wait whatsoever. Please give this place your business, they deserve it and will not disappoint!!! read more

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Love Polly's- Very welcoming and clearly makes every decision with high ethical standard's. Cornmeal pancakes are goat read more

Love Love Love blooms here. Lee M and I visited in 1991 when we were first dating and this was a fun walk down memory lane. Adorable, delicious, reasonably priced. if you are in the area it is a must, just avoid the obvious peak times as the wait can be super long. While originally it may have worked to have the waitress make the pancake order for each table, now it seems asinine !! Let the poor waiters tend to the customers, fill their cups and chat a bit, and let someone else stand there and make the pancakes !! Corn with coconut for the win xo read more

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It has been many years since I enjoyed the breakfast and atmosphere at this very popular restaurant. It is very inviting , rustic and homey . They now have a shopping area which has many touristy items .They also sell their pancake mixtures, their own maple syrup and baked goods . There is plenty of seating but it's a very popular restaurant and it fills up fast , so there is usually a wait. Be patient it's worth it ! Service is fantastic, everyone is so pleasant and polite. They make all their own flour here, original,buckwheat ,whole wheat and a few others . On the table is their own maple syrup , maple sugar and maple spread ! The pancakes are small ,you can order several different kinds with different fruits or nuts . Of course their menu offers a variety of breakfast choices and they serve lunch too! I had a cappuccino which was very well made , a variety of 3 different pancakes and bacon . The bacon is exceptional, nice and crisp with a delicious hickory taste I ordered the buckwheat, ginger and oatmeal pancakes All were delicious .They were all so good I couldn't decide which one I liked the best ! I'm Looking forward to another visit here when I'm in the area. The food is amazing as delicious as I remember! read more

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I'm happy I finally got to try Polly's Pancake Parlor after seeing reviews on social media. My family dined on a Monday morning, so we did not have to wait to be seated. My husband had Polly's Panwich, while I split a Full Stack Pancake Platter with my daughter - we had gingerbread walnut, whole wheat coconut, and plain chocolate chip. The pancakes were as good as I hoped they would be, especially the gingerbread! I was very happy to see the pancake mixes for sale...I snagged the gingerbread and oatmeal buttermilk. I hope to have another delicious breakfast here in the future! read more

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I have not been to this location in about four years. It's a very large space with plenty of parking. We went on a Monday, which isn't packed like it would be on a weekend. It is an enjoyable place however expect to pay $$$! I'm sure the overhead is incredible and costly. They do have some neat trinkets and take home items such as the maple spread which I did purchase. Absolutely love it. Very disappointed on the size of the pancakes. One requesting a "short stack" don't expect what you usually see and most restaurants. It's about half the size. The ham extremely dried out and toughest leather. Definitely a tourist destination and probably not going to return. There's better mom and pop places without the touristy effect. read more

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A New Hampshire Treasure That Still Delivers After 20 Years! We absolutely nailed the timing on our visit to Polly's! Walked right in with no wait and were seated immediately - something that's practically unheard of at this legendary spot. Pro tip: beat the locals by arriving early, and you'll definitely beat the tourist rush that follows. I hadn't been back to Polly's in about 20 years, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover they now serve alcohol! We kicked things off with Bloody Marys, which hit the spot. I also tried their chai tea - it was deliciously made but a bit sweet for my taste, especially when paired with pancakes. Maybe it would be perfect spiked, or better enjoyed on its own. For the main event, I went with the cornmeal pancakes loaded with blueberries, scrambled eggs (soft, just how I like them), and their homemade sausage patties. Everything was absolutely delicious! The portion was generous - so much food - and those eggs were scrambled to perfection. My husband ordered the buckwheat pancakes with blueberries, though in hindsight he thinks he would have enjoyed them more plain. That's on us for not remembering the classic Polly's experience properly! My childhood memories of this place were completely validated. Polly's remains a true New Hampshire staple that you absolutely need to experience. The quality, atmosphere, and that unmistakable charm are all still there after all these years. Don't miss this gem when you're in Sugar Hill! **Would definitely return and highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.** read more

Polly's Pancake Parlor - Cornmeal blueberry pancakes with perfectly soft scrambled eggs (my request) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

Polly's is definitely a little touristy and as a result it is a bit expensive. But it is exactly as advertised and I found the decor and atmosphere fun. Our server was great and once we ordered our food, it came out quickly. I got the short stack of pancakes, which were very crispy, making them my kind of pancakes. I think my favorite part of this place is that they let you pick from several different pancake batters, and you can mix which ones you get. I chose the plain, cornmeal, and oatmeal buttermilk, and added walnuts to them. They were all good because they were like. The quiche was also good, although the side salad was really just greens, which was a bit disappointing. read more

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Our waitress was attentive and friendly with food order and refilling drinks all while they were super busy with a full dining room. A nice selection of goods in the store and their lovely Maple Cream that my daughter loved. Very smart putting out a bottle on the table :) read more

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Lisa E and I returned after 34 years (when we were first dating)! 5 minute wait Monday morning for perfect window table at 815am. Service friendly and leisurely paced. Hot fresh coffee with 2 refills and an abundance of homey delicious food to hold us over until dinner. read more

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Polly's is an institution! - that I discovered purely by accident about 3 years ago while me and my dog plopped into Sugar Hill on the hunt for lupines on our way to North Conway. We found the most brilliant field of them right behind Polly's. It was about 4pm so the restaurant was closed but after looking it up I put it on my list to visit in the future. The future is now. I went on a Saturday around 9am. Mistake right? The lines can be over an hour long. But I went as a single diner and when I approached the hostess she offered me a spot at the bar! Sensing my uncertainty (you know my feelings on spindly bar stools and my short legs going numb) she quickly reassured me, "The chairs have backs - everyone always asks." Say less. I bypassed the line which was at 30+ minutes and took my rightful place on the pancake throne. What makes Polly's special to me: -the maple spread! I still don't know why I left without a bottle. It's squeezable maple goo that elevates your bread and pancakes. -maple sugar! I still don't know why I left without a bottle. It's shakeable fairy dust that elevates your bread and pancakes. -your server cooks your pancakes. Low key love that. Every bite is prepared with love that elevates your bread and pancakes. -the pancake sampler. They make about 10 different varieties and offer a slew of mix-ins. I'm straightforward with pancakes and opted for the buckwheat, corn, and original. Each one was better than the last and they were all perfect. Were I not hiking later and guarding against duodenal failure, I would have gotten the full stack of 6 versus the short stack of 3. -awesome vibes - heavy on locals which to me is always a good sign -great gift shoppe. I got a bag of mix and a magnet. This place was 100% worth the hype and will be a stop any time I'm in the area. read more

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A must see if you are in the area!! We were able to get seated at the counter immediately! We ordered the pancake platters and some maple iced coffees. Both were incredible! Such a fun diner to stop by if you're in the area and love pancakes read more

Polly's Pancake Parlor - Pancake platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

Perfect place to stop and get pancakes before visiting Mt. Washington! The service was excellent, and so great at accommodating our dietary restrictions! All of our food was of course absolutely delicious, and the drinks were lovely too. The space was packed with people on July 4th when we visited, but felt so warm and inviting, and we still had enough space to ourselves. Also the views of the mountains are fantastic!! We will be coming back! read more

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Polly was a recommendation that we wanted to visit but couldn't due to out of season visit back in March. So glad they were open during this fall season. Cash only location (machine probably wasn't working today) and staff were kind and a sign was shown stating there was no wait time. Ordered the special of banana pancake with the batter of oatmeal buttermilk. Simple, highly absorbent of the maple drizzle I added and soft~ batter was perfect and not heavy. Also ordered the thanksgiving sandwich which is usually my favorite and this didn't disappoint. It was sweet with the cranberry sauce and savory with the gravy and turkey filling. The potatoes were chip sized and thick. I had the maple coffee which isn't syrup, but the beans themselves are infused with maple(unsure of that process) and it was super tasty! You can smell and light taste the maple with the overwhelming sweetness of the syrup. I didn't add milk and maple sugar since I don't do straight black. For table condiments, there was maple syrup, maple spread (a thick sauce) and maple sugar. There was maple pepper original, maple pepper with garlic and maple pepper with habanero. We only had the garlic version at our table but I noticed there were different versions at other tables, to which I asked the waitress and collected them all for a taste test! Original was my favorite and habanero would taste great for chicken wings. There is a small gift shop at the waiting area, and I will grab myself some before leaving! Tourist and locals visit here and I can see why! This is definitely a stop when I come back up for a short stay to enjoy nature~ read more

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We drove two hours to Polly's and they did not disappoint!!! They had a short wait (5-10 minutes) but they had a fun sign that told you the current wait time. Once we got seated our waitress came right over and took our order. One of the fun aspects of this restaurant is the waitress cooks your pancakes. We enjoyed being able to watch our breakfast being made. I really liked that they have a variety of different batters to choose from. I chose the cornmeal batter and it was amazing. I also loved that when my husband ordered corn beef hash they asked if he wanted it crispy. It seems like something silly but it made his morning! We will definitely be back soon!! read more

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We got here early on a Monday morning in July. Luckily there was no wait and we were seated immediately. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. We ordered pancakes, of course, as this place was recommended by many! My husband got 3 different kinds to try. I do believe he like them all. I got chocolate chip and loved every bite of them. Small and thick but so delicious. The potatoes were crispy but a bit dry. Eggs were good. Service was good. No complaints! Go try Polly's Pancakes! read more

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My husband and I came here one day on our vacation. Every time I looked up where to eat in NH, this place would pop up. It was BUSY! We waited about 30 minutes, no big deal. You can tell a lot of locals are here. The restaurant itself was really nice. It was spacious, a lot of seating and had a nice gift shop. The service was great. It was super friendly and quick! My husband got the 'French Toast Combo' which was two slices of your choice of house made bread, two eggs any style, choice of bacon, sausage, ham or home fries and I got the 'Kathie's Combo' which was basically the same thing except with pancakes and 1 slice of house made toast which I got the 'Trot Trot Maple Toast' It was a piece of buttered toast with the maple sugar on it. All meals and items were DELICIOUS! They also put a bunch on condiments on our table, one of them being the maple spread which was out of this world. We actually wanted to buy the Maple Spread but we were going hiking afterwards and did not want it to spoil in the car. The prices were decent. I would be back and would recommend 100% read more

As always great customer service, clean restaurant counter and rest rooms and FANTASTIC FOOD!! Husband got the Pancake sampler with blueberries in regular, Corn Meal & Buckwheat Pancakes! I got the Florentine Eggs Benedict with Fresh Spinach! It to was delicious!! Love the homemade English Muffin!! As always we will be back! We make this trip from Central Vermont several times a year for over a decade, soon to be 2 decades!! Thank you Polly's for another awesome meal! read more

Polly's Pancake Parlor - Pancake Sampler & OM egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

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We walked in and were immediately greeted by posters explaining the history of the establishment which added a level of charm simply not seen in chain restaurants. The staff was friendly, seated us quickly, and were very attentive throughout the visit. We ordered the French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, and a waffle (all of which were fantastic, filling, and quick to come out to the table). I also had a cup of maple steamed milk which was so good that I had to get a second cup to go. The restaurant is charming and relaxing with a view of the white mountains that is sure to start any day off right! This is a place we will be sure to visit every time we come up to the area. read more

Polly's Pancake Parlor - Maple Steamer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

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Love Polly's If you are visiting the Old Man of the Mountain, visit this restaurant it is wonderful. You may have to wait but it is worth it. The wife and husband who own it are very welcoming. Service is outstanding, The food is delicious. The prices are reasonable. The views from there are beautiful. Don't miss the fresh baked items up front. I will be visiting this spring can't wait. read more

One of the best pancake places of all time! Worth a drive to check it out! They have a few varieties of pancakes to choose from and they also have fresh maple syrup products. The building has its own historic story. read more

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Rating: 4.3 Came to try this place since I was not able to come last time I was here in NH as it was off season and the place was closed. It's a historic restaurant that has been continued through multiple generations. They have parkings available. It's a large establishment with many seatings and some baked goods and gift shop at the front. The establishment has lots of old historic artifacts from original restaurant and decorations. It's a popular place but we were lucky and were able to be seated right away. They are known for their pancake and maple flavored products. I got the coffee of the day which was maple brewed coffee. Hint of maple flavor was delightful and not overwhelming. For meal i got Kathie's favorite combo which came with eggs, toast, 3 pancakes, and sausage. I also got their homemade spinach and sausage quiche with side of home fries with onion and cheese sauce. The pancake they offer has variation of batter and topping you can choose from and there are some unique options available. I decided to try buckwheat, cornmeal, and cornmeal buttermilk with no topping so I can taste the difference. They also have maple syrup, maple paste and maple sugar which you can use to sweeten your pancakes and coffees. My personal favorite was buckwheat with maple syrup. Eggs, toast, sausage were good but nothing special. Their home fries were cut like potato chips and were delicious especially with their onion and cheese sauce and maple seasoning they have like maple pepper with garlic, rosemary, and habanero. I thought quiche was ok. Service was great and waitress was nice and attentive. Overall i liked the experience at the place but food itself I thought was ok. The different option they provide such as pancake batter and condiments makes the experience interesting here. I would recommend to at least try once. May return if we are around the area again. read more

Went here for their iconic pancakes. They did not disappoint! The location is pretty far from most other attractions. Definitely call in for a reservation as they were booked up even during the week. They have a gift shop inside with plenty of neat NH souvenirs for a good price. The pancakes are completely customizable which I love. I ordered a pancake sampler which came with 6 small pancakes for $13. They have 7 different batters to choose from with various add in options to the pancakes. I tried the oatmeal buttermilk, cornmeal, and the plain batters with different add ins. They were all so delicous I should've ordered more to go. Polly's is worth the trip to check out when in NH! read more

Polly's Pancake Parlor - Oatmeal buttermilk, cornmeal, and plain batters - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

Polly's pancake parlor is a must-visit. I wish I could keep it a secret but everyone already knows how good it is. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu unless you don't order pancakes. Duh. Always packed so be prepared to wait! read more

If you want a great breakfast in this area, just go here. It is a large and noisy space with tons of people. That is the FUN of it. We waited 35 minutes for a table which was exactly what they told us when we came in. The servers are awesome! You never want for anything. HUGE MENU. I had an egg white veggie omelet with cheese and bacon and a side of corn beef hash with their amazing homefries with onions. I took half of it home. My wife is a pancake aficionado and she said that they were the best pancakes she ever had. Makes sense as they GRIND their flour on the premises! If you like real hot sauce, well they have it. They have a few different hot sauces. Not Tabasco or Sriracha either. You won't be disappointed. read more

Polly's Pancake Parlor - Egg white omelet with corn beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

One love of my life places! Been going since the 1950s. Always excellent. Always happy to be there!

Really great experience there was 22 of us for breakfast on the motorcycles and on four wheels and the seat was not altogether but pretty close together and the server we had Abva was a very nice young man really on top of everything. The food was exceptional. Everybody had something different my other half had blueberry pancakes. I had a bacon egg and cheese, local bacon on a housemate English muffin grilled with cheddar cheese. I also got their specialty home fries where they're actually sliced potatoes that were bread in deep fried onions. I was a little stunned about the extra couple of dollars for the onions, but that's OK. Ended up taking them home because they just weren't hot enough for me. Other people got like corn pancakes, and two weeks sunny side. Some people got blueberry pancakes. Everybody get coffee or juice, water tea. It's really good experience. They definitely are world famous. read more

Polly's Pancake Parlor - Sausages and eggs with I think wheat toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

We made the two-hour drive (four hours total) to try this legendary pancake house, and were not disappointed. They do not accept reservations, so don't wait until you are hungry to make the trip. When we arrived, there was a two-hour wait, and patrons passed the time strolling the grounds or sitting on the scattered benches to enjoy the autumn sun and the view of the White Mountains. There is a small gift shop at the building entrance, but it's very crowded with hopeful customers waiting for a table, so a little difficult to shop. They are well-staffed to handle the crush of people they draw, and despite the never-ending arrivals, they remained kind and friendly to everyone. The servers were all young and it seemed like they had a wonderful camaraderie that was easy to be swept up in! We sat at the counter and had a great time watching and interacting with them. I will never be a frequent customer ONLY because it's very hard to wait all that time for what you know will be delicious homemade pancakes. There is just no easy solution to it, and everyone should go at least once. They deserve their fame! read more

The pancakes were good. I got three chocolate chip pancakes and I knocked them out in five minutes with that beautiful tasty syrup. They had a nice little gift shop. The bathroom was beautiful. The waiter was very nice and the views of the mountains were pretty , but the pancakes were prettier The chicken was good. The waffles were good. The syrup was good again. The cappuccino was good. Also I was sugared out and I hand lemonade and I started running in the parking lot and I drop it all over I 100% recommend read more

Found this restaurant part way up a mountain in the middle of nowhere! However, just because we hadn't heard of it doesn't mean others hadn't! This family business has been going for decades and for good reason! Lots of different pancakes to try as well as other breakfast offerings. We took some time after eating to look at the decorations all around the restaurant and visited the gift shop on our way out. Fun experience! The view is great as well! read more

Outstanding pancakes in an authentic and historic pancake house. Worth the drive and the ambiance!

This is the place for Pancakes. We stopped by on a trip and found that we would be waiting about an hour... along with a lot of folks who were very enthused for the opportunity to wait an hour for these superb pancakes. They give you one of those "beepers" so at least you are not stuck in a line. We had a sampling of several pancakes, but the cornmeal pancakes with coconut were out of this world. Not that anything else was anywhere near bad or mediocre. It was all good. Their bacon was perfect. The coffee was too I suppose, we had Irish coffee and it certainly was good. Cool place with lots of old antiques, so the ambiance is worth the effort. We sat next to some civil war paraphernalia that was interesting in and of itself. People were nice. Our waitress was just great. Don't hesitate to wait. Maybe if you showed up at some precise time you could avoid the wait, but do know that it is worth the time. Oh, we pulled in an RV that was 26 feet plus about 12 more for the Jeep we were pulling. We should have parked off the road on the other side. But they did offer to let us stay in their main drive (Which was nice of them)... It's possible to drive around back and exit from the side. Hey It can be done. I have photos but Yelp is not cooperating today... OH one more point... we bought a lot of pancake mix to take home and to give family. There is part of our Christmas stocking stuffing done! read more

Cool place. Always super busy. 30-45 minute wait on weekend mornings. Expect 30 minute wait bwtween being seated and getting your food. Kathies Special is good. Delicious bacon. Hard pass on the breakfast potatoes. Did not care for them. read more

Service and food was amazing. Absolutely must-see if you're in the area. The views are so beautiful too from the dining room. read more

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Yes, the food is amazing. But, be prepared to wait. Waited 35 minutes to be seated at then 30 for food. I had a mimosa and a Monte Cristo waffle mich. Delicious. My friend got a different flavored pancake than he ordered but was so hungry, he ate it anyway. Server Gabby, check on customers waiting and drinking coffee, sweetie! read more

Polly's Pancake Parlor - Monte Cristo Waffle mich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

This place is fantastic! Kind of Out-of-the-way but once you get here, it's worth it. The food is fantastic! When you come here there's ample parking and there's a little horse outside which kids can sit on for photos. It's pretty cute. When you walk in is a huge amount of space you could easily fit 150 people in there and you could even have events in that kind of space. We have lovely views of the surrounding areas as well. When you get seated and that's pretty much immediately, our waitress will come over with these cute maple table mats and waters. The waitresses you're also have to be the cooks, so they make really great recommendations when it comes to choosing your pancakes. Do listen to them and take what they recommend. We tried the corn beef hash which was outstanding the pancakes were really really good and I highly recommend the hot chocolate it was one of the best hot chocolate I've had! Service can be a little slow depending on number of people in the restaurant and the fact that the waitress was also the cooks. So she's technically making food for three or four tables at one time. There's also a little sale section in the front where you can buy memorabilia as well as great maple syrup that they make. There's two restrooms as well. i'll be back when I'm in the area for sure read more

It's our favorite! My mom found this place decades ago (in the "old parlor") and we've made many road trips up from southern New Hampshire just for a stack of the blueberry yumminess. On this particular trip, the wait wasn't long and we had the usual great service. read more

Can't complain at all even after waiting an hour to get seated. There are some nice benches to wait sprinkled around the property. We went high time (it seems) given they didn't accept call-aheads between Sep 28-Oct 10 (we happened to go on Sep 28). Makes complete sense but I'm guessing your experience will be even easier if you go a different time of year. The food was delicious and our server was beyond nice. Service was quick. I loved the Plain pancake more than anything honestly, the bacon was cooked perfectly and high quality, and the toast was scrumptious. I even had a glass of "Champagne" that tasted more like cider but it was honestly great. The place is lovely and you should make a visit if you can. We drove 1.5h for it and it was worth every penny -just wish we could have stuck around to do the hike we intended to do as well read more

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We heard about Polly's from some older locals in N. Conway. It was a one hour 20 minute ride to the north from our condo in Ashland but it was worth it. The scenery up rt. 93 was beautiful. Polly's wasn't very busy but I could see why it is a popular destination. Homemade items covered the menu like the covered bridges in the area. I had the Katie special. Two eggs, three small pancakes, wheat, oatmeal and cornbread, homefries, a side of baked beans and toast. Everything homemade! It was delicious and is recommended. A very novel experience is that each server cooks you pancakes on a grill that you are invited to watch. Pretty cool read more

Food was delicious. 5 star worthy! However both days we stopped by their wait was 2 hours long. They have no waiting area and their buzzers do not reach all of the parking lot. We decided to walk away the first time and we waited the 2nd. The hostess was on top of it and we figured out that the average person will wait 45ish minutes before complaining, as we watched party after party do so. read more