Absolutely! Here's a vibrant and heartfelt review for Stacks Pancakes in Dana Point: --- **Stacks Pancakes: A Taste of Aloha Right Here in SoCal!** If you've ever dreamed of a Hawaiian getaway but are stuck in Southern California, let me introduce you to your new favorite spot: Stacks Pancakes in Dana Point! This place is like a little slice of paradise, brimming with Ohana and Aloha, and I'm here for it! First off, the **macadamia nut pancakes** are a game changer. Moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, they practically dance on your taste buds! If you're not careful, you might just end up ordering a second stack--no judgment here! And don't even get me started on the **spam musubi**. It's like a warm hug from an old friend--authentic and oh-so-delicious! You can almost hear the waves crashing as you take your first bite. Now, let's talk about the **kalibi **. Cooked to perfection, it's the kind of dish that makes you want to shout "Aloha!" at the top of your lungs. Seriously, I think I might've shed a tear of joy with each forkful. To wash it all down, the **Hawaiian latte** is a must-try! It took me back to the islands I miss so much--smooth, rich, and just the right amount of tropical. I may or may not have been tempted to sip it while wearing a grass skirt. In a nutshell, Stacks Pancakes is a delightful culinary escape that'll leave you smiling from ear to ear. So gather your friends and family, and experience the warmth of Hawaii without leaving the mainland. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! Aloha and pancakes for all! read more

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This place is absolute fire (good thing)! Good portion sizes, good food, quick and accurate service. Ordered my food via mobile order and everything came out exactly as I ordered. I will be returning! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion, Stacks Pancake House did not ask me to leave this review] read more

Stacks is definitely the place to go if you're hungry. The portions are very generous--think big plates and filling breakfasts. My husband would have absolutely loved it here. For me, though, everything felt a bit oversized, and I would've happily traded some of the volume for slightly higher‑quality ingredients. Nothing was bad, just more about quantity than refinement. If you're looking for a hearty, no‑nonsense breakfast that will keep you full for hours, this is your spot. If you lean toward smaller portions and ingredient‑forward dishes, it may not be your first choice. I gave it a 3 vs a 4 because the pancakes were doughy on the inside read more

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Diverse menu with a mix of traditional breakfast and Hawaiian dishes. Order at the counter and find your own table - we did have to ask someone to clean because the inconsiderate group before us left a ton of their trash on the floor. We ordered the chicken katsu (our fav of the dishes), the avocado scramble with ham added, and 2 pancake kids meals. Everything was yummy and came out quickly. My only nitpick was that the tea ($4.50) and the drip coffee came in tiny mugs, so we had to keep going back to the counter for refills. But otherwise we left satisfied and very full (portions are huge!). read more

I was excited I was right near this place and got to have a good hawaiian style breakfast! The pancakes were amazing and the ube syrup really made it. The loco moco with the longanisa was good but I would want to try another meat next time. Good portions for the price and the staff were super friendly and kept everything clean. I also really like they had a lot of outdoor seating where you can enjoy the views. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco with longanisa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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This was my first time to go to Stacks. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken with rice and salad. The salad was bad. It only contained lettuce and chips. The chicken was fried and came with teriyaki sauce. I was expecting Teriyaki chicken like the one in Japanese restaurant. This chicken was very dry. I won't be coming back to this restaurant read more

We are California for vacation . Wow wow this place is F&$ken amazing. I've had lots of breakfast out this place ranks top 3. The service was excellent and really friendly!!! The inside was clean and great outdoor patio. read more

Stacks Pancake House - I had this California omelette. Wife had a stack of pineapple coconut pancakes!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Really great food and atmosphere. The servers are so nice,m and so was the atmosphere! I ordered two spam musubis, a kids breakfast with an Oreo pancake and a biscoff latte. Very much enjoyed the food and time there. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kids meal with Oreo pancake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

I was skeptical about going to a pancake chain, after several unimpressive experiences with IHOP. This is the only Stacks I've been to and it was good. The portions were generous, and it was surprisingly tasty. Everyone finished their meals or got takeout boxes. Service was friendly. Seating is tight on a Saturday, so grab a table quickly if you see one. The parking situation in the complex is even worse, but not an issue if you don't mind parking on the street and walking. read more

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This place hit the spot. It was such a great surprise to find a breakfast spot with a Hawaiian twist. The food was fantastic and the juice was fresh. Order out the window and then grab a seat. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Veggie breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Awesome breakfast!!! I got the protein breakfast, which was 2 eggs, sausage and side of choice. I chose the fried rice, and WOW it was great! I'm obsessed with ube, and saw they had coconut ube pancakes, which I had to get. They were absolutely delicious! Service was perfect for breakfast, attentive and fast. Highly recommend and will be back soon! read more

Casual breakfast place when staying in Dana Point that I've been visiting for over ten years. It closes at 2:00. I recommend the buttermilk pancakes, eggs Benedict, Loco Moco and the breakfast sandwiches. There are several tables inside and outside. If you see a table, have someone in your party snag it because the seating will fill up quickly on the weekends. I could eat there 2-3 days in a row. Huge breakfast menu, but you got to get at least one pancake! read more

Stacks Pancake House - They have 5 types of Benedict choices - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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this is one of our favorite brunch places! we got the the loco moco with katsu & kalua pork omelette with a side of macadamia pancakes. the pancakes were so delicious. they had the crispy crust on the outsides and were soft in the middle. the sauce in the loco moco complimented the katsu very well. the food is delicious however it might be a little difficult to find parking in this area. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

First of all place is really small, so seating you're going to have to bench for yourself or wait, which is what we ended up doing . We were lying over 30 minutes just to order . Our coffee came out way after we finished our meal, which was extremely disappointing. .We Ordered the Meat lovers omelette it was okay nothing to tag about. Please bring it over here no thank you honey. Definitely not worth the weight definitely won't be coming back read more

Fantastic!!!! Absolutely delicious!!! The pancakes were fluffy and light with a little bit of sweetness not overwhelming. I ordered the steak and eggs, so good!!! We did get it to go and the juice from the mushrooms and steak got the eggs soggy, but that's on me, plus it wasn't bad! Husband got the pancakes, eggs and bacon very good! Bacon was actually cooked and not floppy. Got inside of sausage and very well cooked. The winner was the side of fried rice!!! Wholly cow it was like being back in Hawaii for me! Husband thinks his spam musubi!! It was packaged with lots of love and they made sure to add all the needed accessories. read more

The food was good at this place, the waiting line was like 20-30 min. The parking is next to the building. When you park get down by the stairs and it takes you directly to the place. The environment is nice, music not loud, good to talk. The reason I give 4 stars is because of the cashier she wasn't paying attention, I asked for macadamia pancakes but she didn't put it on the order, we have to reorder and waste.more time because of the time. We are shorter on time sometimes because of work, and visiting places like this will be amazing if they can save us time. read more

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We had such a good experience here! got a breakfast burrito with kahlua pork + a hawaiian latte (macademia nut + coconut). I will say the drinks run a little sweet (I asked for less sweet and it was perfect) but the staff are super nice and can make it with fewer pumps! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast Egg Burrito with kahlua pork and hawaiian latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

I ordered the two eggs with protein bacon was my protein. I selected pancakes. I also had coffee. Everything was good. The pancakes didn't come out with the eggs and bacon. I was almost finished when they came out. I had to use a lot of cream because the coffee was strong. It reminded me of Kona coffee. Everyone was really nice and I liked the island music. read more

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Love the food here. The pancakes are some of the fluffiest pancakes I've tried. We got the cookies and cream Pancakes, eggs and steak hibachi, and the loco moco with chicken katsu. Everything was so flavorful. The steak was so delicious and tender. Maybe a little on the saltier side but nothing that was deter me from getting it again. The loco moco sauce was flavorful. You order before you take a seat. So take a look at the menu beforehand so you know what to decide on. And good look deciding because everything sounded so good. I would like to go back and try some of the other pancakes they have. It's a small place but nothing overwhelming once you find your seat. read more

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I order either the pancakes or crepes every time my hubby and I along with our fur baby (Yorkie) go here for brunch. I like the pancakes and crepes meal cause it's tasty and filling. Hubby likes his chicken fried steak and sometimes he orders chicken katsu with rice. They are very generous with the rice. He likes that. The weekends can get busy during breakfast/brunch time hours. read more

Stacks Pancake House is always buzzing with people, and for good reason--the food is delicious and the portions are generous. It's tough to find a time when there isn't a line, but if you're willing to wait, it's absolutely worth it. The menu offers something for everyone, from fluffy pancakes and hearty burritos to French toast, crepes, and more. They also bring in island flavors with Hawaiian favorites like spam and eggs, ube-inspired dishes and drinks, plus all the classic lattes and coffee drinks you'd expect. I ordered the Garden Stuffed Crepe and it did not disappoint. It was flavorful, satisfying, and filling without being heavy. I also tried the lattes, which were smooth and delicious--I'd definitely order both again. Service is solid, especially considering how busy it always is. Seating is limited, and the restaurant doesn't allow you to reserve or save spots in line. At first that might feel inconvenient, but it keeps things moving quickly. Usually by the time you place your order, a table opens up. Parking is manageable, though the rooftop parking behind the restaurant has very tight spaces--so be prepared to squeeze in. Street parking is another good option if you prefer. All in all, Stacks is a warm, family-style restaurant that delivers consistently great food and a lively atmosphere. If you're in the area and looking for a breakfast or brunch spot, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Garden Stuffed Crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

This review is way past due! I've been to Stacks probably 20 times. It's my FAVORITE breakfast spot. The staff is always welcoming and very helpful and the food arrives fast! I always order the lite bites with 2 eggs and French toast and it's always delicious. This is my go to breakfast place in Laguna/Dana Point. read more

My wife and I were staying at the Laguna cliffs and I saw this restaurant was right behind it and it looked great so we had to try it. I got the Mac nut pancakes and loved everything about it. With the syrup and everything going on reminded me of my pancakes I had in Maui. If we are ever back in the area, hopefully we can stop by again. read more

I ordered the burrito and vanilla latte. The burrito I ordered with the corned beef hash. it was flavorless without the salsa, or the beans. now I know why I only order pancakes when I go here. The line is always quite long too. You should get here early if you don't want to wait so long to order. The latte was decent. My partner ordered a latte as well, I don't remember what it was, because it was on the special latte menu. It looks and sounded like it would have some sweetness, but it was very much lacking sweetness for her, so she added some sweetener. Since you pay and tip before you get your food, I noticed the service was minimal while we were seated and waiting for our food. The price wasn't too bad, especially considering the location. Also, the parking lot is on the smaller side, but somehow, I have always found a parking spot, even though it feels like it's the last parking spot whenever I go. I have good memories here, but I prob won't be going back anytime soon. read more

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Love coming here after my 4 mile coastal walk from the Strands. Great staff! They are attentive, efficient and professional. The food is fresh and tasty. Perfect patio seating ambiance for the nice weather and they got the system down effectively once you place order there's always seating available even though the long line is intimidating. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Enjoy! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Menu Special; Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes ... you can taste the lemon and blueberries yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Good vibes and good prices in this hyperinflation environment. Good service. Would recommend for folks to visit for breaky

A good spot for breakfast. You line up at the counter to order and then you find a seat and they bring you your food. Service is really quick to both order and receive your food. I had the club avocado sandwich and it was really good. I really liked the cheese bread. They also have regular black iced tea which was great. read more

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Great service great area to eat. Sunny beautiful day. Great area to eat for kids and family. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Ube Coconut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Stacks is a more hole in the wall type vibe in Dana Point that gets you in and out quickly. You order at the front and they bring the food out once it's done. They have a very traditional American style breakfast menu. Great choice if you want a quick bite. Cheers! read more

Stacks Pancake House - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Plenty of street parking and a lot In the back. Lots of spots to lock up your bike. Don't let the look of a line turn you away it moves fast. Great menu with many options. Something for everyone. Good service. It was our first time and the young lady at the counter was happy to answer our questions. I had the chicken mole Omellete. Wife had a breakfast sandwich and we shared a short stack of chocolate chip pancakes.... Too much food to finish. read more

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Nice menu options. Good food. Nice change from the usual breakfast place. Good portions. Had the Mac-banana pancakes, meat lovers omelette, chicken katsu curry over rice. Could use less rice and more curry. Pass on the mutsubi dynamite. read more

We got off track n found Aloha Stacks and we are so glad we did! It's rare to find such a great mix of foods for breakfast n even more rare to find allergy friendly! So exciting! The service is friendly, professional and the kitchen takes pride in their food. Easy, casual and laid back and a great find!!!! We will be back! read more

Food was amazing!! Pancakes were out of this world! For this family of four we all found something we enjoyed!

The food is super yummy and tasty highly recommend located in Dana point. The French toast has been our family favorite plate for the Sunday breakfast but pancakes are so good too hard to choose. read more

Cute restaurant and good service. It's a little frenetic because you have to stand in line for food and then wait for a table to be available but usually works out. Not that street noise is pretty loud so if this is an issue, don't bother. read more

Stacks is the first real brunch place I've tried since moving to San Juan Capistrano, and I cannot even begin to express how much we loved it. My husband and I, along with our friends, ordered plenty and shared. While their lattes weren't anything special, the food was AMAZING. The ube pancakes were delicious and authentic tasting without being too sweet, and we loved the strawberries and cream pancakes as well. Our omelette, scrambled, and huevos rancheros didn't disappoint, either. The menu is one the pricy side for brunch, but I think that everything is well worth it. Our food came out fast, and even though there was a long line when we arrived, we ordered quickly! The outdoor seating is covered and really cute, along with the inside of the restaurant. I can't wait to go to Stacks again! read more

We came for an after surf brunch. The service was quick and the busboy were friendly. It's self seating and you have to order first before you sit. I got the breakfast burrito with bacon. It wasn't anything to rave about. The burrito is a pretty large but it was mostly potato and it came with beans. Others got the vegetarian omelet and California omelet. It came with sauce but not too flavorful. I would give 5 star service and 3 star food. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Full menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

The experience could be better if the tables are not cleaned with pinesol smelling liquid cause it reminds us of toilet while eating

We love stacks and we love the food and quality !! Prices are reasonable the employees are super helpful and welcoming Great location great menu choices read more

Stacks Pancake House - California Omelette with home fried potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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First trip to Dana point and came here and it did not disappoint. Fluffy pancakes, flavorful chilaquiles. Attentive staff. One of our ordered items was a little delayed but staff noticed before we had to ask and they got right to it. Can't ask for better service. Crowded.l table situation- shared a table for 4 with another pair so good and friendly vibe. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Pork chilaquiles didn't disappoint. Eggs cooked to perfection. Little spicy for this white girl but so so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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