This'd is your grandparents kind of pancake house. We like to feel like we CAN'T cook what we eat at restaurants and this place is NOT that kind of place. It's fine if you want simple food, but don't expect anything fancy. It's got an old time feel with the clientele to match. The service is fast, but it's probably because they don't put much effort into preparing the dishes. The peaches on the pancakes taste like they came out of a can and waffle stations at hotels have a better product than the ones here. read more

I've been coming here since I was little kid. I remember going here after crew practice and ordering a bunch of pancakes and bacon.. those were the days. Now I come in once a year or so and I get the omellete filled with cheddar, grilled chicken and bacon topped with sour cream with a side of home fries. The place has changed much and I believe is family owned. Its usually packed Saturday and Sunday mornings and lunch. The staff is friendly and service is quick. read more

If your looking for a family owned restaurant with fast service, then this is the place to go! They are always busy and its obvious why. The food is great and the people are very friendly. I usually get chocolate chip pancakes whenever i go for breakfast and i never had a complaint. If your looking to go on the weekends, i suggest getting there as early as possible because they are always packed! You can tell the food is homemade and its been around for years... read more

Nice little breakfast spot with some good lunch items. I have been coming here for 15 years plus and it's pretty much been the same since. Simple food served right, with good service. Our waitress was super attentive and even helped combine my meal to a platter and save some money. The service really helped this review because the food is just good and like 15 years ago this place hasn't changed inside. Place needs a face lift but would still keep stopping thru for some eggs. read more

I stopped in Stacks after taking visiting Rutgers one day because my grandparents had recommended that I tried it out after the remodeling. I remembered the restaurant as sub par the last time that I visited and I found it to be slightly better this time around. I ordered an omelet and it was decent, the potatoes were meh. I did like the spinach in the omelet, that was very good and the coffee was decent. If I was in the area again, I'd consider stopping in but I don't think it was anything too special. read more

Brought my lady here for a birthday breakfast. The staff here were extremely courteous and polite. The food was very good. The pricing was just right. The atmosphere was comfortable. It's a very nice local spot to hit up. Parking isn't the greatest during their peak times but they work with what they have. Will definitely return! read more

Came here on Labor Day after seeing a huge line at Tops. I think the guy in the front tells everyone the wait is 10 mins, but it really didn't seem much longer then that. I got the hungry man, which was an enormous amount of food for $11 and comes with a coffee! You really can't beat that for breakfast/brunch. My partner got the French toast which was also huge and she said she enjoyed it. Also, food came out very quick. Wasn't a long wait at all. Waitress refilled coffee when I was finished which is something I always enjoy. For my first time, I was really impressed. I'm all about quantity and prices at diners and this place kills it there. The food was also good, not amazing, but still very good. I'll definitely be returning here! read more

I've been here before and have had a banging breakfast every time however, i went with my girlfriend today after her hospital visit for ITP and she tried to bring her emotional support puppy with her, we had a carriage and everything for the baby. Upon entering with the carriage the who I believe to be the owner and or the one in charge at the moment quickly asked for documentation for the puppy which is even illegal to ask in the first place. Should he had been nicer about the whole thing I wouldn't be writing this review but he sharply said "he can't be here". I've been to multiple restaurants with her and the puppy and never had a single issue. We respect the "no dogs" sign if it's there and we respect if the host/hostess says no, but this guy was completely insensitive about the whole thing. read more

When I first approached The Stack--the line was out the door. I always think that is a good thing since the food must be worth it, however, nobody really likes waiting in line. We were greeted promptly and couldn't have waited more than five minutes for a table. The Stack serves breakfast all day and that's what we went there for. I think the food came out quicker than it took for us to get a table. I went with the Hungry Man special and it was quite the breakfast. Everything is cooked pretty simply--nothing fancy--but it is cooked right! Nice crispy bacon, perfect pancakes, eggs that aren't runny and well-buttered toast. And the potatoes are very light on the seasoning--which I like. Not a fan when the breakfast potatoes are loaded with onions and peppers. The Stack is comparable to a diner, but I would place it above that. I would come back here again--besides I have to--need to try the steak! read more

You ever drive around and see those signs "Best Pancakes" blah blah blah. Well look no further. These are the best pancakes you will have in NJ. I didn't say breakfast I said pancakes. Run ... order a STACK and pro tip get the pure maple syrup for $2.5 and dump it on that stack sit back ... marvel and attack. Thank me later read more

Absolutely love their banana chocolate chip pancakes!!! They are honestly out of this world. I've been coming here since I was a kid and the banana chocolate chip never disappoints. Their pancakes are so fluffy and the homemade syrup is to die for. I would recommend this place for breakfast for life!! read more

I'm a former Belleville boy and I'm with Edward I. -- didn't appreciate this place until I moved away. I don't think locals love or even recognize The Stack as they should. My family and I made a tradition of coming here every Christmas Eve morning after my sister and I moved away and it never disappoints. The portions are enormous, the staff is amiable and conversational and the menu is really flexible. I asked for pancakes with bananas, walnuts and chocolate chips... no problem. OJ mixed with cranberry juice? No problem. Dealing with a high-maintenance Masshole in the heart of North Jersey. Again, no problem. I love the Tops, Arlington and Lyndhurst diners, but The Stack has them beat on breakfast. I think of it, Lee's Hawaiian Islander and Stewart's and start yearning for home. P.S. It also has a view of the river, which most places on the Passaic seem to shun. Good for them. The parks and the view of people from Nutley, Belleville and Kearny sculling during rowing season isn't something that should be dismissed because many people in the area consider the Passiac a worthless trench. It's not our fault that a generation before decided it would be better to build an elevated Daytona Speedway and give carjackers a nice conduit than to preserve their connection to the river. Kudos to the Stack for acknowledging the river as a gift, not a curse. read more

It was my first time here on a Sunday morning, the food was alright nothing extraordinary but the waitress Anastasia was very rude. Passed by our table several times but didn't even bother to ask if we needed any refills on our drinks and at the end she gave us the check (we didn't even ask for it) but since we were with another couple she didn't even bother asking if we needed to split the check either. Our friend told her nicely if she was able to do it and she huffed and puffed giving us an attitude about it. The guy at the front where we had to pay, was throwing the pen at us and the receipt. So aggravating, their customer service needs to improve. read more

I haven't eaten in The Stack in decades, since back when they had a counter. The menu is simple, the food delicious, at a great price, and our server was delightful. It's a very clean establishment with attention to details that make all the difference in cleanliness of an eatery. I had chicken parm and was pleased to find a generous portion of juicy, well breaded and perfectly cooked chicken. My husband has a burger which was amazing. It was huge and tasty and just perfect. I made him share!! Our server was very personable and we really enjoyed talking to her. We very much enjoyed ourselves and won't wait so long to go back. Thanks! read more

Never coming here again. Our waitress was very bland much like our food. She took forever to refill our coffee and once our food came, did not bother to ask how everything was. We ordered the eggs Benedict and the steak and eggs. The hollandaise sauce was gross, almost tasted like soap. The eggs were over cooked. In addition to that, the steak was over cooked when we asked for medium rare. When our waitress brought our check, she STILL didn't ask how our food was. We complained to the check out desk and the man simply ignored us. Avoid this place at all cost. read more

The best pancakes ever. I may be transgressing, but they are even better than my father's pancakes. And my father can make a damn good breaky. Get the banana chocolate chip ones. My girlfriend wants to add that the hungry man breakfast is the best value ever, but I can confidently say that I can't finish it. I am getting hungry for the pancakes as I type this. read more

This place is great for a consistent breakfast. Come on the later side for breakfast, if not, u will be waiting on line. read more

Our group of friends have been going to the stack religiously for a little over the past year. As the name implies this place is all about pancakes. Their selection is superb, containing everything from traditional pancakes to chocolate and peanut butter chip. But don't be deceived! The Stack has an amazing menu containing standard breakfast omelettes, sandwiches and even a great lunch selection. If you're going be sure to try The Stack Wrap, or the Hungry Man's breakfast. Both are great. read more

Nothing Special My wife and I go out for breakfast nearly every weekend. We especially enjoy gourmet breakfast restaurants having good coffee combined with a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Every now and then we try a new place and this time was no different as we had not been to Stack before. First impressions: the owner was having a verbal altercation with another person in the parking lot which was a negative for me. Also, a nearby (seated) customer was uttering profanities during his conversation, another turnoff. Food: I ordered the French Toast. One piece was the end of the loaf and not pleasing; taste wise, my food was somewhat OK. My wife's blueberry pancakes seemed to be covered with canned blueberries. The coffee was, however, very good as well as the service. Their parking lot is small and parking can be problematic. Conclusion: We know too many other pancake houses where the customer banter is somewhat more refined, and the overall atmosphere brighter and more mature, making for a more enjoyable breakfast and morning experience. I doubt that we will be making another trip to Stack in North Arlington. read more

I love this place, last night me and my brother were hungry, we decided to go to the stack, get us a late night dinner, we love the "hungry mans" breakfast platter, it was ten minutes till closing and they still welcomed us in, it was incredible and we'd apologize for coming so short notice but they kept insisting it was no worries, great people. I've been coming here for about a year now, I'm glad I found this gem of dinner in New Jersey, hopefully they'll be around for my children to enjoy this place. Thank you to the staff. read more

Stack Pancake & Steak House - Hungry mans platter, Thursday at 8:57pm, 3 minutes before closing, bless these people. - Diners Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

Recently had the beef goulash. There were 6, count them SIX pieces of meat in the small serving dish, smothered with gravy that tasted of butter/flour roux. Not like it used to be, when it tasted of tomato and spices and perhaps even some red wine. And the pieces of meat used to fill up the long casserole type plate. I mentioned it to my spouse whose eyes rolled. Meanwhile, his corned beef/pastrami sandwich did not come with pickles and coleslaw. Apparently, now you have to ask for pickles and coleslaw. We also had to ask for water. This was not the only recent visit that was disappointing. The greek salad had wilted/brown edged lettuce, with barely any feta cheese - now when you ask for no anchovies, and no grape leaves, you'd think they would compensate with some extra cheese, but no, you get a sprinkling just the way it comes. Last time I had the meatball escarole soup, also, it was gross - greasy and flavorless, and also the grilled chicken was like rubber. It is getting to the point I don't want to go there anymore. Are they skimping on quality and quantity to keep the prices low for the elderly customers who have no taste buds left? I don't know. read more

Best place for breakfast hands down. Beware! you will wait on weekends. read more

If Paula Deen ate here she would have a heart attack because their butter is to die for. My favorite breakfast spot hands down. I usually order a couple some pancakes, some eggs, meatloaf, and coffee. Yes, I finish everything. read more

Stack Pancake & Steak House - Hungry man, moussaka with tomato sauce, fresh strawberry pancake, refill coffee = real love Mary J Bilge was singing about - Diners Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

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Best pancakes In the area for sure! I've been coming here for over 10 years and I love it! It's always my go too especially when I have guests in town. You will have to wait on the weekends for breakfast but it's worth it, I promise! I've tried almost all the omelets, the peanut butter and banana pancakes are amazing, everything on the breakfast menu! I've never tried steak or anything else but the breakfast is delicious. Service is always great. Go grab breakfast here! You'll leave happy =) read more

Let me start this review by saying their food is AMAZING. Or at least their breakfast. But they're false advertising by stating that this restaurant is "kid friendly". They're not. I brought my 2 kids here with there grandmother and my son, whom is 2 year old, started crying because he didn't want to sit in his high chair. Instead of just allowing me to calm him down, our waitress shoved crayons in his face. That didn't calm him down. AGAIN INSTEAD OF LETTING ME DO MY JOB. The bus boy came over running with a booster seat. Side note: I've had an incident with him in a booster seat which is why I didn't allow him to sit in the booster seat. Let me state that I told them to just leave us alone and I will handle it. Another waitress came with a pancake. I took the pancake and put it on the table. At this point he was worse than when he came in. WALLING AND SCREAMING. I understood how this comes off but I kept on telling them to leave us alone while I calm him down. Then our waitress came over with lollipops. This is when I lost it and took the lollipops and said OK THAT IS ENOUGH. THANK YOU. Then she proceeded to tell me that she was just trying to quiet the kid. For this - I will never come back. Which sucks because the food is great. read more

Whether inside or outside the food is awesome home style items you don't find anywhere else. Chicken pot pie stuffed cabbage stuffed peppers pot roast soups home made and delish many meatless and fish options for lent try the fresh fried flounder sandwich night shift girls are friendly, gracious and accommodating. Definitely feel like family. read more

We were seated quickly since my fiancée n I were the first ones here on a Sunday morning. We were greeted warmly and we're happy to see it renovated. It's been years since we were here. The food was delicious albeit could have been seasoned slightly more. Will come again for sure. Lunch and dinner are also bound in the future here. Very pleased! read more

Stack Pancake & Steak House - 4 cheese omelette w home fries n toast - Diners Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

It was good, i had no issues. Proportion was good, made the order to my request. My mom's food was good. Good pricing. Service was satisfactory. read more

We love The Stack. It's renovated nicely and food is always consistent. Be prepared to wait in the morning on weekends. Get the hungry man!

Nice diner with decent diner food. Fries are delicious! Waitresses are pleasant enough, food comes out quickly, place is clean... No real complaints. I live in Lyndhurst and this is my go to diner. read more

A cute place to eat right on the Passaic river. The staff is very friendly and professional. The prices are reasonable. Unfortunately the food isn't that great, it's not that bad but not great. Over all experience is fair and I'd suggest giving it a try. What doesn't taste great for me might be for you. Enjoy! read more

Stack Pancake & Steak House - Nice view of the Passaic river - Diners Near Me - North Arlington, New Jersey

Been here like...a lot of times now. Everything I could ask for in a breakfast place. Good prices, served super quickly, and its super tasty. Nice environment with a very friendly staff. The breakfast sausage is on point (not a fan of the turkey sausage, though). This has become our default breakfast spot and it will be for a while read more

Special shout-out for providing a reasonably priced hearty turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day

The only place open in the area on Christmas Day to get breakfast Thank You Stack!!!!

This is my first and last time here. I would like to start with the environment, the staff wasnt treating my fiance and me the same way as the other customers. They seated us at the worst spot of the restaurant and when we asked for a better seat. The manager stated he prefers this table for us where we can see all the action. We were seated right next to the waitress station at the corner. The waitress taking our order didnt even bother checking if we needed anything else, also when we ordered horrible service. Isnt that a funny treatment for a philipino person and a Hispanic by predominantly white staff. Now let me start with the food the potatoes were blend, the pancakes weren't fully cooked, they dont even put the straw on the drink. The coffee was cold. The only reason they are getting two stars is because the bacon was phenomenal. Sadly its the last time I will see does bacon. read more

My boyfriend and I usually get breakfast or sandwiches/burgers to go from The Stack. Everything is comparable to diner-quality, and they have great steak fries. Our one major complaint is about what happened this morning: after picking up 2 breakfasts and a bagel to go. They charged $2.65 for a plain, unbuttered, untoasted bagel - and it was STALE! Two days old at least, because it was hard as a rock! We're hoping this is only a mistake, and not their usual practice! read more

I always try and support local businesses, in my town and other towns close by. So this is to Stack's owner and employees...just use some common sense and a little more attention to customer service. Specifically, you are offering pick-up during COVID, how hard is it to make sure the order is correct and really basic necessities like utensils, napkins and condiments are in the bag. You keep screwing this up several times. Can one employee be in charge of checking all of this stuff before you hand the bags over to the customer? Doesn't sound like a difficult thing to do. And by the way, you have always had great coffee but since doing pick-up...it taste burnt and old. Let's step these simple things up if you want us to keep supporting you! read more

I've been eating at the Stack for over a decade and I plan on continuing to do so. I usually go for breakfast on weekend mornings and the place is always packed however the wait is never that long and the fact that you can see how hard they are working to get you seated makes the wait less frustrating. Almost every server I've ever had there has been great and you don't wait long for your food either. The food is good, not spectacular and the menu is nothing special either but considering how affordable it is and the positives I mentioned above it's a place I'll continue to go to with joy. read more

The food was great but the service was horrible. Saw my waitress twice... once taking our order and once to drop it off. She was running around a lot and looked like the only server on our side. My daughters food came without her bacon and when I asked for something it was never brought out to us. And no refills on the drinks. Very disappointing. It took her 15 minutes after we were done eating to bring the check also when she was going to the tables around us asking if they were okay and needed anything. read more

I had stopped coming here because they charge for each soda.. No refills.. Which I thought was ridiculous. That was in 1998. My boyfriend wanted to try it , so we recently went for breakfast with the kids. Host is sincere and sweet. Waitress was cool. Food was amazing... I ordered the Hawaiian pancakes, hubby got the burger and kids had pancakes and eggs. I told the waitress my daughter was lactose intolerant and to make sure they didn't use butter to cook her food in. She told me she could switch out the toast for fresh fruit no charge. I thought that was great. Also.. FREE REFILLS! Lol welcome to the new millennium. I hope you stay a while. read more