Seven years ago, I moved to Oregon with my husband and our two little babies. We had spent nearly everything we had to make the move, and my husband immediately had to start traveling for his new job. On our first morning in our new town, we went to The Original Pancake House for breakfast. It was a simple meal, but one we were grateful we could afford. When we asked for the check, our server smiled and told us someone had already paid for it. That small act of kindness made me feel like I truly belonged in our new home. It reminded me that even in an unfamiliar place, there were good people who cared about others. Since that day, every time we visit The Original Pancake House, we make it a point to pay it forward whenever we can. It's our way of honoring the kindness that meant so much to us and has stuck with me. Beyond the beautiful memory, the food is incredible. It's hands down the best breakfast I've ever had. Comfort food that tastes like it's made with love. You must try the Dutch baby! The ladies who work there are always so warm and welcoming, making every visit feel like coming home. Some restaurants serve great food. This one gave my family hope when we needed it most, and I'll never forget that. read more

Pancakes so golden, yet sitting too long-- They lost all their heat and didn't quite belong! The Original Pancake House in Eugene is a charming, family-friendly spot with genuine warmth and stellar coffee. The casual, lively vibe makes it feel like the proper brunch destination you'd hope for from a legendary breakfast joint. We ordered their hero dish--a side of buttermilk pancakes--and the Irish Omelette. The pancakes delivered real flavor: fluffy, tender, with classic buttermilk tang. My only critique? They arrived cool, likely from sitting in the warmth window a bit too long. Off the griddle, these would shine. The Irish Omelette was more disappointing. Designed to be airy and light with corned beef and potatoes inside, ours was overcooked and rubbery--far from the delightful, pillowy texture it should be. For a restaurant with this history, execution should be consistent. The coffee and service were warm and attentive, which goes a long way. 3/5 stars. Worth visiting for atmosphere, especially if your pancakes arrive hot. Try during slower service to avoid the window-sit fate. The Portland location executes at a higher level. read more

The Original Pancake House - The Sad Irish Omelette I had, the pancakes tasted great, just came out to me cold. Coffee always good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I have an Original Pancake House up the street from my house in Vegas and had visited that place a few times. While visiting my child here in Eugene, she suggested we come here for breakfast. I was very surprised and pleased with this place. The vibe is young, fresh, bright and all things University of Oregon. My server was amazing. She was on point with making sure I have my coffee cup full at all times! You have no idea how much this means to me! The pancakes we ordered were light and fluffy. It was delicious. The bacon, even though the menu said 'thin sliced', was fairly thick. I guess where I come from, when they say thin sliced, it's paper thin. lol Over all, amazing place. Price point is great and service is exceptional! read more

The Original Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Well, first off you can't go run with the parking lot is full. The place was jammed. The food was excellent. I had a just a plain little waffle. They don't make those big Belgium deep waffles. It's a nice crispy little thin waffle with warm, maple syrup and butter it was excellent. read more

The Original Pancake House - Just a photo of the outside it's in Eugene, Oregon. I highly recommend it if for breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Maybe it was an off day but it took for fucking ever to get our food, swear people who sat down 20 minutes after us got their food and we still had to wait 20 more minutes after that. I'll give them some grace and just write it off as an off day but it was not great service. Food was okay. Might come back for a redemption brunch. read more

The Original Pancake House - Blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Pancakes are definitely the way to go. We had half order of coconut pancakes - the tropical syrup is AMAZING, and the bacon and eggs with 3 pancakes. They asked how I like my bacon and I request crispy. The bacon is thick, and crispy is more like dehydrated than your traditional crispy bacon. Eggs were perfectly cooked and the pancakes stole the show. read more

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The service was ok but the wait for the food was wayyyyyy to slow. The omelette took more than 30 minutes for it to be ready and the eggs benedict as well. People beside us who sat down later were getting their food way before we were. The pancakes are good but just not justifiable because of the price. Its 15 dollars for a stack! read more

The Original Pancake House - Bacon and Cheese Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Food & service was great. The ambiance was fine, aside from being so busy it was hard to hear one another talking. If it weren't for new health/dietary restrictions, we'd definitely be back! read more

My bf and I visited Oregon for the first time, and decided to stop and grab breakfast before heading home. The food was below my expectations, my potatoes were undercooked, eggs overcooked and my pancakes were lacking flavor. The service was quite quick and we appreciated this, however, our waitress didn't have a very welcoming demeanor at all, and at each request she wasn't very thrilled to fulfill them. The ambiance was extremely loud with no music playing. I truly would not recommend eating at this establishment. read more

The Original Pancake House - Blueberry pancakes, home fries & eggs, French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

A great little breakfast house chain that started in Portland. This one is right off of campus and when parents are in town for university or some sort of sporting event expect a wait. Well worth it too. I went with the green chile omelette and a side of biscuits and gravy..Allgood! I had some fresh squeezed orange juice that hit the spot. All Ducks sport pictures cover the walls. SCO Ducks! read more

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We were lucky and came around 8:30 on a Sunday, beating the crowds. We were seated right away but there was a full waiting room when we left. This is a no frills old fashioned diner with an extensive menu so something for everyone. I was feeling simple so I ordered a scramble and the pancakes on the side. The pancakes are everything you would want, fluffy and flavorful. The scramble was simple, like something you would make at home. I only wish the menu offered more combinations to be able to try more dishes because they all sounded so good. Having a pancake sampler or the option to upgrade sides would be a nice touch. read more

The Original Pancake House - Short stack of pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Still the best pancakes and coffee in the universe. The omelettes are fantastic too. Given the great service and extensive menu it's no wonder this the original best breakfast restaurant in Oregon. read more

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I loved my potato pancake! My daughter loves the bacon. I avoid going on weekends. It's a great weekday breakfast when we're in that part of town. read more

Food was plentiful. Service was excellent and attentive ! The ambiance is that of a small country diner in the middle of college town.....Very Oregon! read more

Mediocre breakfast and not cheap. Service was good, food was nothing special, no better or worse than Dennys. read more

The parking is quite tight and they're often really busy so if the parking lot is full you've got to hopefully find a spot on the side of the building. The entrance is handicapped accessible, but the door doesn't have a button and it's very, very heavy. My daughter and I went in and I had my service dog with us and the very, very rude hostess said we don't allow pets and I told her she's a service dog and the ADA doesn't require them to wear vests. Aside it being very cold that particular morning. She had her regular harness on and a jacket on top of that, so you wouldn't see it anyway. Anyway she glared at us and said very, very rudely, "well let me go check with my manager". Not sure why she had to do that other than she's got no clue about the ADA and service animals. She said, again very rudely, "well I'm going to put you in the back" and she did just that. Now if I wasn't with my adult daughter I would've turned around and walked out. The reason I gave the service a 5 star rating is because our waitress was so sweet and attentive. I got the eggs, thick sliced bacon and pancakes with over priced Diet Coke and coffee. My daughter got a tiny glass of orange juice and hot chocolate, which both overpriced! She also got the diced ham, scrambled eggs and sourdough toast. Our food was very good. The drinks were very overpriced. All in all our waitress made up for the very rude hostess. We thought well she either doesn't like her job and or she was having a very, very bad morning! The decor was themed The Oregon Ducks, which was kind of cool. read more

What a great pancake house! I had the corned beef hash with pancakes and it was very good. The corned beef hash was some of the best I've ever had and was nice and crispy! The pancakes were very good as well. read more

I couldn't remember the pancake my wife got. Maybe banana?? Regardless, it was great. I got the pancake meal. The bacon was the best. Nice and thick bacon. Cooked to perfection. The service was great. The ambiance was a typical diner. I loved it. The staff was all college kids and it brings a great atmosphere. read more

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If you're looking for classic American breakfasts with traditional diner style service, you can't go wrong with The Original Pancake House. This one is located near U of O, so if you're visiting a friend or have a kid that goes to school there, this is a great spot for breakfast. We went around 8:30 to try to avoid a long wait, which I had read usually starts around 9-ish on game days. It was perfect timing. We were able to get a parking spot in their small lot (there is also street parking all around), and waited maybe only 5 minutes before we were seated. The pancakes are, of course, the focus here. My husband got the apple pancakes and they were tasty. Our son ordered the French toast, which was also fluffy and delish. I got the eggs benedict and it was the perfect hearty breakfast. I asked for crispy bacon, and they delivered. Service was good; the servers were all friendly. You get your tab at the table and then pay up front at the cash register. There's a coffee refill station where you can help yourself, too. read more

The Original Pancake House - eggs benedict with hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Very friendly service. Food was fresh and fantastic. Visited twice while visiting Eugene and will visit again upon our return

We decided to stop by The Original Pancake House because they had a lot of Gluten free options. My husband had wanted the gluten free crepes they had on the menu, but they no longer had them. They he asked which items he could get as gluten free but our server didn't really offer many ideas so he went for plain pancakes. I ordered the French crepes. Portions were a good size for the price but I thoughts my crepes were just Ok. My husband doesn't usually have an opportunity to get gluten free pancakes and he said these are great. I would've given this place a 3 but chose to give it a 4 due to my husbands happiness over these pancakes. read more

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I've been a loyal customer of this restaurant for more than 40 years, which makes this experience especially disappointing to share. I stopped in recently hoping to order food to take back to my brother while we care for our dying parent and can't leave at the same time. When I arrived, I was told the kitchen couldn't take to-go orders. No worries, I offered to wait for a table instead and planned to order once seated, then take the food to go so I wouldn't tie up a table. The hostess was kind and understood the situation, but said she needed to confirm with the manager, Eileen. Unfortunately, after checking, Eileen not only declined the request but removed my name from the waitlist altogether. When I tried to explain the circumstances--simply to make sure she understood why I was asking--the response was abrupt, dismissive, and surprisingly rigid. I left without being able to order anything, feeling disappointed that a place I've supported for decades couldn't offer even basic compassion or flexibility. This experience was surprising, hurtful, and far below the standard I've come to expect here. I'm sharing this to encourage management to review this incident internally--policies matter, but so do empathy and professionalism. read more

I have no idea why the average review is just 4 stars. This is my 6th year going to this restaurant (second kid at U of O) try the omelettes they are amazing!!! read more

Delicious breakfast diner style! Been around Eugene forever. Great food, fabulous service, not a long wait.

The staff were pretty good they were very friendly! All the staff were very nice. The building was very clean and so were the tables. It has a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The food was great it was hot and tasted good, except for the potatoes were a bit undercooked. But other than that it great I highly recommend this. read more

The Original Pancake House - A pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I've been coming here since I was a little girl. It never disappoints - just a classic breakfast diner with all the amazing pancakes!

Food is very high quality - love the 49er flapjacks- thin, plate sized, buttery pancakes. They have a nice kids plate with pancakes or French toast with either bacon, eggs or sausage. Cottage cheese pancakes were delicious, eggs cooked perfectly, thick cut bacon. Good quality coffee. Good service Ambiance is ok- not very cozy. Will definitely come again. Maybe best breakfast food so far in Eugene. read more

This is a classic in Eugene. It's one of the perfect breakfast places in Eugene. The food is always good. The staff is friendly and atmosphere is relaxing. read more

This place was great! We were seated quickly (party of 4), they were super attentive and friendly. The food was so good. My husband likes his eggs not runny and they came out perfect. The bacon was the best bacon I have had at a restaurant. If I could give more stars, I would definitely give it a 10 star! read more

Came here on the way back from our trip and after a recommendation from my parents. A nice little diner with some solid pancakes. I got the two by four which was two eggs (I got them over easy) and four pancakes. The pancakes aren't gigantic which I enjoyed as they are very flavorful. The staff was incredibly friendly and the diner is clean. Parking kind of sucks here though as it gets packed fast and there's really just one way in and out. Overall, solid place for breakfast! read more

The Original Pancake House - Two by Four was just the right amount - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Where do I start. I've never had a denser, drier "pancake" in my life. Which I tried to overlook by washing it down with the dishwater coffee until I noticed not one, but TWO hairs in my hash browns. Okay, whatever, I'm generally understanding of a business having a rough day for whatever reason. But the fact that my food took 45 minutes to arrive at a calm, non-busy time of day leads me to suspect they have addicts of some kind working back there. As if this place couldn't damage their own reputation more, when I tried to pay my check I noticed a $5 up charge for who knows what! Upon leaving, I noticed rodents of some kind running out from what I can only assume to be their backdoor/dumpster area. Easily the worst dining experience of my last 5 years on this earth. read more

GERMAN APPLE PANCAKE!!! Plan on coming early to give yourself enough time to enjoy this bad boy! They take about 25 minutes to make but the wait is well worth it. It is unique and definitely something you want to try. Think of a cross between apple pie and a breakfast dish with eggs/soufflé. Apples are baked to perfection and the dish has just the right amount of cinnamon. Service here was great, I had an assigned server but several workers stopped by and checked on me (great teamwork). The restaurant is close to the university of Oregon so you will see lots of college sports memorabilia and it adds to the ambiance. Thanks for the delicious breakfast! read more

The Original Pancake House - German apple pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Cottage cheese pancakes were light and fluffy and not overfilling. The taste was phenomenal! The thick sliced bacon was hard and tasted burnt. But no worries, I just poured pancake syrup on top and they were edible then. Service was fast and very busy. Lots of people here as every table was filled. read more

Hands down best breakfast I've had in years. I've been to another original pancake house in LA but I've never had the peach pancakes! It's a must, don't even worry about the extra time wait because it's totally worth it. It was huge and delicious, tasted like a peach cobbler, pancake, melt in your mouth goodness. It was so flavorful with the cinnamon and syrup almost tasted like a dessert. The banana pancakes were so good, big slices of bananas it was cooked perfectly. The bacon was thick and yummy, glad we got two orders, I wasn't sharing. Our sever Sean was super sweet and attentive, my coffee was never empty, she constantly checked in on us and make our experience something to remember. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Oregon. read more

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First, let me say that our family drives over 2 hours (early in the morning) to get to Solvang to have Danish Pancakes at Paula's Pancake House. Everyone in our family makes that pilgrimage. It is a time-honored family tradition based on our belief that the pancakes there are the best and worth the effort to get there. My kids are going to be shocked when we tell them that The Original Pancake House has a pancake that is better than Paula's! The 2 dishes we got are on the Specialty Menu and require extra time to bake. Order them immediately when you sit down! I even heard them take a phone call where someone pre-ordered them before they arrived! 5/5 - Apple pancake: Oven baked with granny smith apples and pure sinkiang cinnamon glaze. Phenomenal and worth the wait! 5/5 - Dutch Baby: Oven baked and served with whipped butter, lemon and powdered sugar. 4/5 - Killer Bacon: Thick and crispy The server was wonderful! She indulged all of our conversation. My husband told her that the only thing that would have improved the Apple Pancake would have been some fresh whipped cream... And she brought some out to us! Amazing. My husband wanted to compliment the owner who was there and the owner took him on a tour of the back of the restaurant! He made my husband's day. This was probably the best find on our whole road trip. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! read more

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Contacting you to inform you of our worst customer service there on 11/12/24. My wife even wrote it on the invoice and we left no tip because of the overall experience. The hostess who sat us, brought us menus, silverware and waters and was very pleasant. However, that is where the good service ended. Its not like the establishment was that busy that day. It took almost 10 minutes for the server Mariella G. (name per our receipt) to come over to our table, who seemed to not like her job and was only there for a paycheck. Three other tables that were sat after us got their drinks before us. And in two cases folks that were seated after us got their food before us. I keep seeing her standing behind the servers station not doing pretty much anything aside from dirty looks or scowl on her face. When we placed our order, our server was rude about saying they were out of biscuits and gravy. What breakfast place is out of biscuits and gravy? It seemed like our visit kept going downhill. I had finished eating before I could get a drink refill. If we didn't like the food, we probably wouldn't go back after that visit. read more

I came in for something to eat after my treatment at the cancer center in Eugene ( 05/27/25 ) and we did not know at the time when the restaurant was closing , This being said the young girl that was our waitress was rude to say the least she acted like she did not want to serve us at all , like it was an extra chore , this kind of waitress needs to be spoken to about her entitled personality , we are not planning on coming back any time soon even though this was a place we would stop by before or after my cancer treatments but I guess we need to find another place that will treat us like our business matters I was very disgusted / disappointed with that service to say the least James O read more

This was recommended by a front desk agent at a hotel I stayed at. She said it was her favorite for pancakes so I went with it. My daughter and I waited only about 10-15 minutes before we seated and it was definitely crowded. To me that was a good sign because it let me know that it's the spot to be. Service was on point very attentive and friendly. We got a basic breakfast with pancakes and we fell in love with the pancakes, so delicious! This will be a stop in Eugene. read more

Very good service and food its delicious!! Great place but go early because there is long waits!

We have been to The Original Pancake House both in Bend and Redmond Oregon. We have always ordered the pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream, and they have been consistently sensational. This was a huge disappointment. The pancakes were small, strawberries weren't fresh, and it was served with barely any whipped cream. read more