Do not let the line deter you! It moves quickly, and if you occupy yourself with the large menu, you'll get to the front in no time. At around 10 am on a Saturday, right at peak- we waited about 35 minutes before we placed our orders and sat down. The eatery itself is pretty tight with tables tightly packed. The outdoor seating is a plus! Parking was also a nightmare, so I'd recommend carpooling during peak times unless you don't mind making loops around the parkade to test your luck and patience. Friendly and attentive service, food came out hot and pretty quickly! We family styled during this brunch, so we tried a few of the popular items. Chicken Katsu Waffle ($14) - Hawaiian style chicken and waffles? YES, please! "Not too sweet" with just enough of the salty crunchy katsu to pair. Would order this again! Kalbi ($21) - We enjoyed their mac salad. The kalbi itself was a tad dry and tough. One of pricier dishes of the meal and it was just under average. Loco Moco ($13) - ground beef patty topped with delicious gravy, opted for sunny side up egg for that runny egg yolk goodness. This was by far a very heart dish. But taste was SO good. Hits all the spots for comfort hawaiian food. Paired with a side of their Portuguese Sausage. ($6) - a definite must! Iced Ube Latte ($5.25) - a touch too sweet for us! We also aren't normally dairy drinkers but they didn't have any alternatives. As viral as the photos look online, we were pretty disappointed with the aesthetic and the taste. Nothing really "ube" taste wise for us here. Crab Fried Rice ($16) - Loads of crab meat in the fried rice, with a beautiful deep fried soft shell crab on top as the best topping! This was my favorite of the luncheon! Super flavorful and a very generous portion! read more

We were frequent customers of this location until today. In their infinite wisdom, this location decided to discriminate against cash paying customers - even exact cash. This is unacceptable and Un-American. We will still go to the Newport Beach location because Newport Beach has an ordinance in place that cash MUST be accepted. read more

Stacks is definitely a popular spot so be prepared to wait! It took about 20 minutes just to get through the line. You order and pay up front, and then they give you a number for your table. I got the chicken katsu and a lavender latte, and both were pretty good. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the latte had a nice floral hint without being overpowering. One thing I will note is that the restaurant gets very loud inside. It can be hard to hear your conversation, especially during busy hours. If you can grab a seat outside, it's a better experience. Overall, it's a nice spot if you don't mind the wait and the noise. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Chicken katsu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Place your order at register and they bring your food to you. But this is not fast food this is fresh made to order good food read more

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Huge portions for the size when we were looking around, which was stellar for the price. The service was friendly and prompt, zero wait for the coffee and short wait for the food. They have an indoor and large outdoor seating area with umbrellas for shade. The food was delicious and we had a hard time deciding what to eat because everything sounded so good. Can't wait to go back and continue trying the rest of the menu. read more

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the seasonal apple pancakes are so delicious! the portion is large and very filling. its flavorful in every bite, apples are soft filled with sauce, ice cream tastes good and the brown sugar on top really makes everything come together. It's definitely for people who have a sweet tooth because it's very sweet. the katsu with rice and macaroni is pretty good but not special. pancakes are the speciality here! it wasn't crowded and service was quick and friendly. it's a little small but the ambience is nice. read more

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What an disappointment. We went to Stacks the day after Xmas. Orders our normal dish and both has home friend potatoes. One of my children starts to complain the home friend potatoes had a wired after taste. I happen to pick up another potatoes from my plate. Obviously, it is a "rotten" pieces of potatoes. I immediately went to the counter and with the half bitten potatoes, one of the lady took a smell, and immediately throw in the trash. They are soon offer a replacement on the two side potatoes. As luck has it, the first bite on the replace potatoes, it was another "rotten" piece. It has to be very rotten that a fryer cannot covered the taste. I went back and show them the piece again. once again, they offered to "replace" the potatoes. Of course, I won't want any more potatoes from that place. They should throw out all the cooked potatoes and start from scratch. I have total 4 sides, from different time point and they are all bad. Unfortunately, they didn't any action. No money back, no warning to the kitchen. I would be very interested to know if anyone got sick from the rotten potatoes. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Rotten potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Stacks is SOOOO good! If you're craving a Hawaiian-style breakfast or brunch, this spot is a must. Their Loco Moco and Spam Fried rice are my go-to favorites & the Guava French Toast is a must-try for something on the sweeter side! It's a casual, order-at-the-counter spot where they bring the food to your table. Weekends and peak times can get busy but on weekdays, service is quick and the food is always great! Can't get enough of this place! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Guava Toffee French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Surprisingly there's not that many country fried steak in Irvine! But they had chicken fried steak here. It came with the right amount of gravy and you can upgrade to tater tots. We also got the bacon and eggs combo with one pancake. The pancake was soft and fluffy, pretty good! They are pretty busy and packed on a Saturday, servers were great even though we ate outside! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Hidden gem in Irvine for yummy brunch! I took my kids here for their ube pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes and corned hash and they were all amazing! Service was quick. Loved the patio outdoors. My kids loved everything. read more

Great breakfast/ brunch spot. There is usually a line during peak hours so I suggest getting there early or then 10-11 am or else the line goes through the door. There is a lot of seating outside as well, harder to get seating inside. The food selection is great! There are lots of sweet and savory options so if you prefer one or the other you can find something to enjoy. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a Saturday morning and there was a line out the door. The line did move very slow but once we sat down the food came out relatively fast. There's not a lot of indoor seating but there's more seating outside. The food is pretty good but just very busy inside. We got the an omelet and it was a pretty good omelet I must say. I definitely wanna come back again and try the rest of their menu and drinks but definitely on a less busy day. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I was recommended this place by a fellow mom and so glad that I tried it out. I would say to not expect anything fancy. It's comparable in price and experience to ihop. The menu is extensive and took us a while to make a decision. Everything sounded yumm! Ordered the Eggs Benedict and Crab Omelet. Both were delicious. We ordered the chocolate chip pancakes and plain buttermilk and they were devoured by the kids!! They do a refillable coffee which was perfect for me! Although the food came out quick, they do not have coloring pages or activities for kids so bring along your own entertainment. There's indoor and outdoor seating. You order / pay at the cashier and the food is served to you. Really enjoyed the experience with young kids. read more

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I don't live in California yet I find myself visiting here everytime I visit. The food is fantastic, and I love the unique menu items. It's a casual spot with a dog-friendly outdoor patio. I particularly like the loco moco and fruity pebbles French toast. We didn't really like the ube pancakes though. Food came out at a decent time and the counter server is friendly. Parking is in the shopping area lot for free. read more

Food was amazing as well as the service. Only complaint I have is finding seating is hard. Wish I would have taken a pic of the food it was so delicious! read more

Food is so~ good! Anything you choose. Long line it looks overwhelming, but it goes quick and worth the wait. Look at the menu while in line. They have a unique system, order and pay at register, then find any table and they'll find you to bring the food to you. Don't forget to order everything you need or you might have to get back in line. We have been to both locations. This new one is great! Clean and roomy. Lots of choices where to sit. I love this place and so does everyone we come here with. A bit pricey though. read more

Stacks were delicious. Potatoes were good. Definitely worth stopping by. The vibe was chill and the workers were very friendly. read more

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Pineapple! You will see pineapples on the menu to signify popular items. Stacks has Hawaiian and American influences in their breakfast and brunch menus, but what we were there for were the pancakes. I initially was drawn to the Mac Nut pancakes but was recommended the White Lava, which reminded me of a vanilla bread pudding on top of banana based pancakes. The short stack (2 pancakes) were more than enough and satisfied my craving. The garden crepe was also something light and healthier to order. I enjoyed their side salad w a olive oil/peppery base. Food came out quicker than I expected. Staff was kind and on top of cleaning the area. I enjoyed my exp, esp since it was less busy on a Thursday morning. read more

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Chicken omelette- it lacked garlic sauce and egg whites and flavor. The potatoes had no flavor and were greasy. The avocado was very thin and dry. And the cheese tasted like plastic. They gave me the ozempic special. Strawberry and cream pancakes were good, but nothing special. Mango smoothie was good. The coffee was good. Would not come back. read more

5 stars for amazing food BUT one important question: why aren't 2 people taking orders on a weekend with a line out the door?

Love the food here. I got the fried rice loco moco and it really hit the spot. I recommend getting the fried rice instead of white rice. Line is long but it actually isn't a long wait. Maybe 25 minutes to wait in line before get your food. Very busy though and parking can be rough. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious food Friendly staff Great service Delicious food Friendly staff Great service Clean restrooms We ordered the mac n nut banana short stack pancake and it was quite tasty. We also oeeered the loco moco with katsu and upgraded fried rice. This came with 2 sunny side eggs and gravy. Super delicious. Staff is great. Took our orders quick and the cleanup crew was also good. All tables were cleaned right away so that customers can sit down. Food came out relatively fast. You can tell all the staff here work hard and good as a unit. As this was my first time here at this location I was super impressed. My coffee was refilled several times and it was always full of flavor and piping hot. Definitely coming back here soon. read more

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We went to Irvine to visit some friends over the past weekend and this was the breakfast place they chose to meet up. The line was quite long but it moved fairly quickly. You pretty much order, get a number and grab a seat inside/outside the restaurant. I was excited to try their food, especially since their reviews were high. I ordered the Ube Coconut Pancakes and POG juice (pineapple, orange, guava). The pancakes were very soft and wasn't that fluffy. I assume the sauce made it soft and a bit soggy? Couldn't really taste the ube either but did taste the coconut. My husband ordered French Toast and was disappointed when the bacon came out as a side. He also wanted eggs which wasn't part of the order. This was just a user error in my opinion. The toast and bacon were both average. I probably wouldn't recommend these items if it's your first time here. read more

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Food was fantastic!! Great friendly service. Reminded us of places we go to in Hawaii. Will definitely go back. Mahalo

As busy as it gets, I can see why people flock to this place. Every time I'm in this plaza in the morning for brunch or lunch rush, there is almost always a line out the door. Seating is limited inside, but they offer plenty of outdoor tables. This establishment is the type to order first and seat after. They give you a number to deliver your food to table, but it wasn't too long of a wait. We chose to go with the Island Chilaquiles and a Breakfast Egg burrito. Any time I see chilaquiles on a menu, there's always a gravitational pull to getting this. I was, however, debating on another breakfast item, but the cashier helped solidify my choice with their recommendation. Definitely was not disappointed! I've ordered via Postmates a few other items previously, such as the Captain Mac Nut French toast and the Spicy Chicken Bacon Waffle. Both were very tasty, but prefer dining in for optimal flavor without the condensation during transit. If you come through, highly recommend planning ahead by knowing what to order while you wait in line. Waiting will probably be 10-30 minutes depending on when you go. If possible, avoid the rush, but either way, enjoy the meal! read more

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試新嘢 ～ Kalua Pork Omelette + Pancakes + Iced Ube Latte 好少見到 Kalua pork omelette, 幾特別，梗系要試下啦，果然好味道，見到有 Ube Latte, 又系唔會錯過， 正 read more

I got the ube waffle and my friend tried the trio waffle. Usually my go to is the ube pancake, but I decided to try the waffle this time, but I think I will stick to the pancake next time. The waffle was kind of soft and not crispy if that's how you like your waffles, but the flavor was good (same flavor as pancake). Would not recommend matcha ube latte as matcha color is very dull, no matcha flavor, and overly sweet. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Ube waffle and Trio Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Decent breakfast for the price. I had two scrambled eggs with bacon and pancakes. It's not often I eat breakfast type food I'm more of a lunch or dinner person. The food and service was good. If I ever crave breakfast and am nearby, I'd return. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Was craving pancakes I went to Stacks My friend got the Breakfast Melt Sandwich which was amazing! I lowkey should've gotten it. She got bacon with hers and it came with soft and crispy potatoes. The bread is coated with a cheese like crust and the eggs were fluffy. Such a good item I would definitely go back just to get it. I got the strawberries n cream pancake which was delicious as always. The pancakes were fluffy and so many strawberries+whip cream. If you're ever in Irvine, definitely give this place a try‼ One time, I was having a good time with my friend when we got told from the table next to us to quiet down. I felt a bit violated only because it was a public space read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast Melt Sandwich Strawberry N' Cream Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time here and oboy it's busy. But still quick service and food was ok. Not the best. But I'll be back to try some other alternative. read more

I am here to make a major positive update about my experience! We arrived for brunch on a weekday, so there was absolutely no wait and much available seating both inside and outside. After we ordered, we received our drinks almost immediately after as they prepared them as we listed our long orders at the register! We took a seat outside and enjoyed that there tables both with and without umbrellas for coverage from the sun. It allowed for the optimal comfort level in that regard. Our food arrived in no longer than 10 minutes after we ordered. The main reason for this update is because of my dish. I decided to try the crepes again and I am SO glad that I did. I ordered the Banana Nutella 'N Cream crepes. However, I very much so customized it and am beyond happy that I did so. I asked if I could replace the bananas with strawberries and to add extra Nutella drizzle. Not only were they so kind as to accept these customizations, but they even added an extra little cup of Nutella on the side which I appreciated SO much. Moreso, the actual presentation of the dish was done so beautifully, which made it all the more appetizing! read more

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Finally got to try Stacks-- what was described to me was this was what Denny's first became famous for. The old school type of diner breakfast one might find in a small town where Beatrice takes your order every morning with a smile and tables are bussed seconds upon leaving. The service is on it. We ordered one short stack, which meant two smaller pancakes rather than one big blanket. And we got a Christmas Eve miracle second free plate! Who can say no to free pancakes?! Fluffy and fresh and does the trick for good ol' carb craving. The avocado omelet was netted with cheese. Good flavor. Got my egg fix and a peelable cheesy frisbee. Huevos rancheros were decent. Sloppier than my taste but the potatoes were fresher and juicier than most other breakfast joints. I stupidly got the side of fruit and don't ever do that. Get toast if you ordered omelet. Cause those precut pineapples, just like the packaged one from the store and grapes casually disguising it's purple-ness among leaking juices of yellow. And served in a to go container- which was VERY convenient. I just finished the rest later. Nothing calls me to go back but I wish no ill will upon this review. Thanks for being open on the eve of Christmas! read more

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Well I finally had the chance to eat in at Stacks Pancake House in Irvine on Presidents Day! I apologize for not getting any more pictures aside from my dish but I'll be descriptive as possible. Me and a friend walk in to a decent long line on a somewhat chilly day. How it works is you order at the front and if you're eating there they would hand you a number and you would sit yourself. The restaurant itself is fairly tiny so seating could be a hassle. Keep in mind for any big parties eating here. They do offer outdoor seating! I opted to order the meat lovers omelette while my friend ordered the hibachi steak and eggs. With the restaurant being filled, we had to sit outside and wait for our order to come out. The lady that brought our food was super nice and brought us our dishes in about 5 minutes along with condiments. My favorite part of the meat lovers omelette was the Portuguese sausage. It was sweet tasting and paired well with all the other meats and cheeses. It was absolutely delicious! I had a bite of the hibachi steak and the marinade used as well as how tender the steak was... it was delicious as well! This place is locally loved and you can tell from the community that they love the food here and I have to attest, what I ordered was absolutely delicious! The only thing I really have to dock is the size of the actual indoor restaurant. I really wish they could expand a bit more for inside seating especially on a cold, drizzly day! But with successful businesses around it, it does seem like a hard feat. Other than that, this place is a must try for any breakfast lovers! Service is great, food is delicious, but do try to beat the crowds and hopefully you aren't by yourself so you can score a table on the inside. Highly recommended! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Meat Lovers Omelette! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Back again for a great meal! Enjoyed the Kahlua Pork Benedict and the Portuguese sausage with spinach fried rice. As usual, we ate outside in the plaza read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kalua Pork Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Delicious food and overwhelming portions. The seating arrangements are interesting outside. Fast service, and friendly staff. read more

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The food was hot , fresh and good size portions. Young lady at the counter was very helpful when we shared it was our first time. Dinning inside was pretty tight but all kinds of tables in the outside patio area. We will definitely return some time soon!! read more

From start to finish, there was at least an 8 person line when I got there Sunday morning at 1030, the line moved quick! The place was full, clean, good vibes. They have plenty of outdoor seating! The food came out in 20 minutes even though the place was packed! The food was amazing! Affordable prices! The chicken katsu wasn't dry, the macaroni salad was so good & the rice was moist! The French toast was perfect & everything I dreamt of. The avocado omelette was so good too! The pancakes were moist & perfect! read more

Stacks Pancake House - French Toast Chicken Katsu Avocado Omelette Buttermilk Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Cute and affordable breakfast/lunch spot. Stacks pancake house is located in the Trader Joe's plaza on culver. Parking can be a little tricky due to the Trader Joe's customer. We came on a weekday lunch and it wasn't too crowded, heard lines on the weekend can get long. Stacks has Hawaiian dishes including pancakes, French toast, loco moco, katsu, and more! I got the breakfast burrito with kalua pork ($10). Portion for the kalua pork was generous! The kalua pork was well cooked and came with a side of salsa and chips. Wish the potatoes inside were crisper and burrito had more cheese in it, but overall a solid burrito. I tried a bit of my coworkers strawberries and cream pancake and it was also solid, very generous on the whipped cream. Overall, casual brunch place with filling dishes! Would love to try the French toast my next visit! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I went here during a lunch break outing from a recommendation from a coworker. She had been here for breakfast and loved it. I hadn't eaten that day, but opted for lunch - since the cheesy chicken and waffles did not look appetizing from yelp photos. I got the chicken katsu plate which came with two scoops of rice and one scoop of mac salad and a decent amount of katsu. The katsu was crispy, but the sauce was mid. I had to ask for soysauce for the rice. There are definitely better places to get hawaiian bbq at, so this was partially my fault. I might give them another shot for breakfast, but will not be back for lunch items. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Chicken Katsu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I loved my pancakes, eggs, and Bacon. My friend also liked her eggs Benedict. There was a line when we arrived, but we got our food pretty quickly! The restaurant was very quick service vibes. read more

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