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    Rutherford Pancake House

    4.1 (716 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    They forget the  Corn beef hash but they still made it
    Allissa A.

    Rutherford Pancake House is definitely a popular spot, so I'd recommend arriving early if you want to avoid a wait. We got there early and were seated right away. Street parking is available, but it fills up quickly, so getting there ahead of the crowd is a good idea. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and well maintained, with separate men's and women's restrooms on both sides of the dining area, which is very convenient. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. Overall, it was a great breakfast experience, and we'd happily come back.

    Scrambled Eggs with Cheese & Tomato on a Croissant
    Angela L.

    Outstanding service today... for afternoon it took about twenty minutes to get seated which passed fairly fast . Once we got our server he was kind and attentive and our food came out fairly quick. Had the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. I read reviews saying it had a little bit of chicken and I can agree but overall the sandwich was still filling. I also had the caramel latte which was perfect not overly sweet or strong. It's a great ambiance to come to with friends or family or even a date. There's alot of seating.

    Fruity Chicken Salad
    Ciara J.

    Good portions & taste fresh. Spacious restaurant, definitely gets busy. Servers are nice

    Santa Fe Breakfast Quesadilla
    Katie V.

    I had the Santa Fe Breakfast Quesadilla and it was very good. I loved the thinness of the egg in the quesadilla (perhaps some people might want more egg, but I liked it just as it was made, sort of thin like a crepe on the flour tortilla). The chorizo in the meal was also very good - I was left wanting a little more of that. I enjoyed the sour cream and their choice of salsa to go with the breakfast quesadilla too. My husband tried the Havana Benedict which he enjoyed (though I believe he wanted a little more herbs/spices to the pork, without making it saltier). I liked the hash browns but do wish they had been cooked a little crisper. Giselle was our waitress and was helpful and friendly.

    The Critical J.

    PROS: Staff is friendly, home fries tasted good, place is spacious and clean, prices are great CONS: Only street parking and the red velvet pancakes did not look good and were undercooked. When I got them they looked more like salami OVERALL: If I was in the area I might come back, but with no parking and undercooked pancakes I'm cautious

    Shanel G.

    Stopped by after reading great reviews and I'm so happy I did! Service was great and this place was busy on a weekday morning and I see why. My party of two was able to be seated immediately. I ordered the French toast and eggs-- it was very filling and delicious with my coffee. Would definitely stop by again.

    Buttermilk Pancakes
    Lisa H.

    The food was excellent! The pancakes were fluffy and they had turkey sausage and real eggs. Plenty of food. My partner had the veggie burger and thoroughly enjoyed it! Our server was busy but let us know she would be with us shortly. Very friendly and efficient. The restaurant had plenty of booths, which I prefer and was very clean. Would definitely go again!

    The Vegan Popeye in the foreground & my dear friend with his Choco Coco Pancakes
    David M.

    Every few weeks, a dear friend and I meet to share a meal--breakfast or lunch--as a way to reconnect, reflect, and learn from one another. Typically, my friend travels a greater distance, so he often selects the restaurant. For me, the main intention is always to connect, regardless of where we dine. As someone who follows a vegan lifestyle, I've come to expect that my options may be limited and that I may need to order a la carte. Today, however, my friend chose The Rutherford Pancake House, and I left feeling both nourished and grateful. When I arrived before my friend, I was warmly greeted by our server, Carlos, a young man whose enthusiasm and attentiveness stood out to me right away. I shared that I was vegan and was curious if there were any suitable options. Carlos responded with genuine excitement and said, "Wait until you see the menu, we have many vegan options." I felt pleasantly surprised and appreciated his confidence and positivity. Once I looked through the menu, I saw that he was absolutely right--there were a number of vegan choices with great variety. This met a need for inclusion and ease that I often hope for when dining out. When I asked Carlos for his recommendation, he was honest in sharing that he hadn't tried many vegan dishes himself, but thoughtfully pointed out the ones he noticed were most popular. I chose The Vegan Popeye, a flavorful tofu scramble with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, and vegan Italian sausage, served with home fries and toast with vegan butter. It was delicious and satisfying--I finished the entire meal. My friend ordered the Choco Coco Pancakes (not vegan), which looked beautifully prepared and thoughtfully presented. In addition to the food, what stood out most was the care Carlos showed in creating a supportive atmosphere. When I asked for a table that was "out of the way" so my friend and I could have a private conversation, he guided me to a table that met that need for privacy. Throughout the meal, he was respectful of our space and connection--proactively refilling coffee and Pepsi, checking in at just the right times, and never interrupting our flow. I felt seen, respected, and truly supported in the experience we hoped to create. Although I rarely write reviews, I felt moved to share this one. Both The Rutherford Pancake House and Carlos exceeded my expectations, and I'm grateful for the thoughtfulness, honesty, and care that shaped our visit.

    Waffle Bishop Of Leidge: Belgian Waffle with Fresh Fruit & Crème Fraiche
    Surina C.

    My friend and I went in around 10am, and we got seated right away. We got attended right away, staff was nice. There was plenty of indoor seating available. We ordered the Brussels Waffle and Waffle Bishop. Food was average, nothing special. Both were $10.99, I'm not sure if I would pay that amount again to get one plain waffle and some fruit. The Brussels definitely looks a lot better with presentation than the Bishop. As for parking, Rutherford has metered parking which can be annoying when looking for any open spot.

    Family style booths
    Niel P.

    Right on Main Street! Parking right around the corner at parking at Kip. Super cool tunnel from Kip parking garage to get to Main Street . The menu doesn't overwhelm you with choices and you know you're eating good family style brunch food. Kids loved their chicken quesadilla and kids chocolate chip pancakes. Good portion size and good service. My parents loved the coffee and garden veggie omelette. Really great place. Thank you!

    Two Eggs Your Way
    Basma N.

    I found this breakfast place that had high reviews so decided to check it out. The restaurant itself is huge (there were 2 dining areas) and overall was clean. I tried a savoury dish and sweet dish. I had the strawberry shortcake pancakes which had whip cream, strawberries, and a sweet strawberry drizzle. It was very sweet, which was expected. The actual pancakes were good. Overall, it was nothing special. I also tried a classic breakfast with eggs, bacon, potatoes and bread. This whole dish was far too salty and the bacon was chewy (not crispy). The potatoes also had an earthy flavour. I also ordered a hot chocolate which I don't think had any milk in it. It tasted like water with the packaged cocoa (like Nesquik). The service was excellent though, server was nice.

    Salvatore V.

    Staff were prompt, food came out fairly quickly and our waitress made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our brunch time

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    Great food and service the server was very friendly and attentive the food was prepared perfectly

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    Breakfast was very good. Quick service as we ate at the counter. Server, Karen was excellent.

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