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    The Original Pancake House

    4.3 (159 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Breakfast QuesadillaBreakfast
    Mitchell M.

    Always a great spot for breakfast, the 49er flapjacks at any location are to die for! Service can be a little slow, but it is always busy! It's a warm comfortable atmosphere and a great place to eat!

    Raspberry French toast
    Mikena S.

    I got the raspberry French toast and loaded hashbrowns. This is my favorite place to get hasbrowns because they have onions and cheese added. Our server was funny and nice I forgot to grab his name. It was a very evaluated look for OPH at the Minnetonka location compared to others I have went to.

    49er Flapjacks - Full Order (3)
    Jasmin M.

    Always a great experience at OPH. Today we tried the Greek bowl, lumberjack bowl, breakfast quesadilla, and ultimate B.L.A.T. Thumbs up all around! Had the 49er flapjacks, cinnamon pancakes and hash browns for sides. I wouldn't say the hash browns are anything special, just typical. Great flavors in both the bowls. The breakfast quesadilla was a very good size portion, same with the B.L.A.T. Our waitress was attentive and the food came out pretty quickly. Looking forward to going back!

    The Greek Scramble Bowl
    Paige P.

    The Greek Scramble Bowl was . I usually don't like olives.... Not sure what it was about this dish, but I think it made me like olives?? Literally had me looking up Mediterranean vacations while I was eating it! The music played felt like I was at a spa retreat or exploring hobby lobby! Great relaxing vibes. Service was great, timely, and efficient! Can't forget to mention the free coffee while waiting for our table!

    Pancakes, sunny side up eggs and hashbrowns
    Jennie S.

    I was looking forward to this breakfast since i only hear great things about the Original Pancake House, but unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. There inside was updated, spacious, and warm; however, we were seated in a separated area alone next to the servers kiosk and it awkwardly quiet. I often see a line on weekends, but got seated immediately on a Friday morning. I ordered a typical breakfast and the pancakes were the only thing worth ordering again. I considered the price of the meal unreasonable for the portion sizes.

    Buttermilk Pancakes - Short Stack (3)
    Paula B.

    This place is amazing! The service was so friendly from the hostess who seated us to the waitress who served us. The restaurant is nicely decorated and my mother who is hard of hearing could hear us and have a conversation. Lots of windows so lots of natural light. The food was so darn good! Two of us had crepes and loved them. I had the Greek scramble bowl with buttermilk pancakes and it was fantastic. The coffee is so darn good. We made reservations online but they were not needed as we went on a Wednesday for my mother's 89th birthday.

    Side of hash brown potatoes ($6.75). Good, but a bit overpriced for a basic side of hashbrowns.
    Mia M.

    Solid breakfast food! I'm not too much of a sweet breakfast person, so I appreciated they had some savory options, even in the house specialties section. All of the food came out incredibly hot and fresh. Very much a homey, family vibe to it. Great service too--it was a busy morning, but our server Kailey was WAY on top of things and checked on us often! The Garden Dutch ($15) had a great vegetable portion with melty cheese, and the dutch baby itself was nice and fluffy. Also worth mentioning that it reheated well when I inevitably had to take most of it home because it's HUGE! I also got a side of hashbrowns ($6.75) which, while good, was a bit overpriced. One of our party ordered the apple pancake ($14.50), and when it was brought out immediately after ordering, our server explained go us that it's so popular that on busy days, the kitchen just continuously makes them all morning so they're always brought out extremely fresh, which I thought was neat.

    Donald E.

    I had a great experience at this location first time at this one!! Been to the other orignal pancake houses in the twin cities but this one was the best!! The Host that brought me to my table he was great!! The waitress I had Emilia she was fantastic! She was very nice and friendly and brought me refills of Pepsi and got my campfire hash/pancakes! Love the ambiance here!! I will come back for the awesome customer service I got today! I love pancake House!

    Koorosh A.

    My best friend, Dena & I had our best breakfast in MN ever! This traditional space, a warm welcome, and food that it sees just came from heaven! Very lovely staff, so mindful, smiling and reasonable price for a huge portion of our order, made rest of our day! High recommend!

    Veggie Omelette with Cheese
    Loredo L.

    This was our first time at the OP location which was more spacious and modern than others we've been to. The host and server were super friendly. We were treated to swedish pancakes with lingonberries. Everyone enjoyed their different varieties of pancakes and omelettes. We look forward to coming back.

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    Just everything about this place is great. From the food to the staff. Delicious food!!! Would come here every day if I had the funds

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    Heather's Minnetonka - Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

    Heather's Minnetonka

    4.6(93 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Heather's in Minnetonka is such a cute spot! I went for brunch with a friend and everything was…read moreamazing. I got the breakfast quesadilla, and it was so good! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a modern vibe, and they also have a really cute patio if you want to sit outside. The service was phenomenal, and everyone was so friendly. If you're planning to go on a weekend, I would definitely recommend making a reservation because it got pretty busy while we were there. The food, service, and vibes were all amazing, and I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

    I lunched with friends at Heather's. The decor is very refreshing with interesting murals from the…read morelast tenant and lots of floral decor. The menu was interesting, I had the Quinoa Breakfast Bowl which was very good (I love quinoa). It got very busy, there's no dropping in, get a reservation. They do have some bar/counter seating but friends advised scoring that was iffy. This was the old Dairy Queen way back in the day. It has had several iterations and Heather's is the latest and arguably the most successful. I would not have thought to go here had friends not made the reservation (it is near their home) and I guess I would not go out of the way to go here again. Don't let that stop you. Very small parking lot, 2 people wanted my space and had me boxed in.

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    Heather's Minnetonka - Blackened Chicken Quinoa Bowl - delicious.

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    Benedict's - Monkey Bread

    Benedict's

    3.9(490 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    We visited for breakfast this morning, and it was such a great experience from start to finish. We…read morefound free street parking about a block away, and the short walk was well worth it. We expected it to be packed, but we were seated right away. The restaurant wasn't overly crowded or noisy, which made it easy to relax, enjoy our meal, and actually have a conversation. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and professional. I wish I had gotten her name before we left because she provided great service throughout our visit. I started with the iced lavender oat milk latte, and it was delicious. We also shared the famous monkey bread, and it definitely lives up to all the hype I've seen online! We ordered it with both the cream cheese and caramel, and it was amazing. The monkey bread was incredibly soft, fresh, and the portion was huge. I've had monkey bread at other local coffee shops before, but the texture here is on a completely different level. For breakfast, I ordered the French toast, and it was made well. I appreciated that it wasn't overloaded with whipped cream. My husband liked the crispy bacon and his chocolate chip pancakes he said they were rich and fluffy. We'll definitely be back. Everything from the food and atmosphere to the service exceeded our expectations. This place is simply too good not to return!

    I was looking for a new and exciting brunch spot and for some reason we always forget that there…read moreare a ton of restaurants out in Wayzata. So I found Benedict's online and thought it looked like a good choice. The restaurant itself is really bright open and airy. Lots of natural light and high wood beams. The restaurant employs an online wait list, which I love. So you join the wait list online, it tells you how long your wait is and the you can plan your arrival to minimize your wait. I was surprised that on a Saturday, we walked right in and were seated... it wasn't all that crowded (that said, there was a big No Kings rally that day so people might have been busy). At any rate, we were greeted and seated immediately at a nice table. I enjoyed the many options on the menu and also loved that you could order a single specialty pancake if you wanted one. I ordered the classic benedict. My husband got the tot hash. We ordered a strawberry nutella pancake to share. The pancake was good, though honestly the nutella strawberry topping was a bit meh. My husband said his tot hash was not what he expected (they seem to make their own tots and then deep fry them) but he did like it. My benedict was decent, but there was way too much ham and not enough hollandaise. I hate when people are stingy with the hollandaise. Coffee was good and strong. My peach mimosa was fine but honestly pretty small -- I'd be surprised if it was 8 oz. Service was OK. Nothing super major to complain about, but my mimosa wasn't delivered until I was almost through my first cup of coffee. The waitress clearly just forgot about it. She basically said so and apologized. I noted that many tables had lovely little bottles of water for when you wanted to refill your glass, but we did not receive one. It also bothered me a bit that there was a lot of "stuff" on the floor. Trash, bits of food, etc. I know that things get really busy at brunch spots on the weekends. But someone really needed to go around with a broom or a vacuum. It's just not what I expect from a dining establishment where I'm going to drop $80 on breakfast for two.

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    Toastique

    Toastique

    4.2(20 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Came to this spot as a recommendation from a family member for a cup of coffee and light breakfast!…read more Parking available in the free garage a few doors down from this spot! The interior is clean with modern, minimalist, and natural decor. Counter service ordering was the only issue with our visit...it took 22 minutes for them to make a burrata toast for my fellow diner, which was simply toast, tomatoes, balsamic drizzle, and burrata cheese. It definitely wasn't busy enough to warrant the wait time. The coffee and food were top notch!! I had a caramel latte, which was appropriately sweet and creamy. The Smoked Salmon Toast was perfect...a sizeable serving of smoked salmon, fresh veggies, and a yummy cream cheese spread on top of perfectly toasted sourdough. Presented beautifully! Some might find it a bit pricey for fancy toast, but I thought the quality and value were appropriate for what I received. I'd definitely return!

    The servers were all smiles, friendly, and happy to advise on the menu. The service was incredibly…read morefast. The Avocado Smash Toast was deliciously spicy but just a wee bit salty for my taste. The OG Açaí was the BOMB! It had fruit atop a cold purée. The Pumpkin Protein Waffle was almost as good as the other two items. We left feeling we had eaten a heathy meal. The restaurant is conveniently located mere steps from a parking garage. The two unisex restrooms were clean, bright, and appropriately adorned. The acoustics were noisy but we had no problem having a conversation. The music was pleasant and low enough to be in the background.

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    Toastique - The menu board and food preparation area

    The menu board and food preparation area

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    The Grocer's Table - Toast w/ Jam , salmon and spinach

    The Grocer's Table

    3.7(245 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    We came here for saturday brunch, it was a beautiful day outside so we decided to sit on the patio…read more the way you order is kind of interesting, you grab your number, set it on your table and then stand in line to order and give them your table number. then they will bring it out to you. we ordered a few items: avocado toast, lobster roll and the breakfast quesadilla. all was very good, a touch on the saltier side but delicious nonetheless. just an fyi- the lobster roll comes cold and almost like a salad type filling rather than chunks of lobster. definitely would get the avocado toast again and maybe try some other items ((:

    1-Star Review I…read morevisited The Grocer's Table in Wayzata on Sunday, July 26th with my mom, sister, and daughters for what was supposed to be a special family meal. We arrived at 11:15 a.m. and waited 20 minutes in line to order. My sister and her kids received their food in about 20 minutes. My daughters and I, however, waited nearly 50 minutes after ordering (over an hour total) and never got our food. When I finally went up to check on our order, I had to wait another 15 minutes to speak with manager Meghan Walsh. She couldn't find our order, interrupted me mid-conversation to help someone else, and only located it after I suggested she search by my credit card. She was defensive and unpleasant the entire time. She argued with me when I requested a refund, eventually offered only 50% off, and later came to our table to blame the delay on a busy Sunday while disputing how long we had waited, despite my receipts. What should have been a memorable family meal turned into one of the most frustrating and disappointing experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. I will never return to The Grocer's Table.

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    Mirabelle - Roasted Carrots

    Mirabelle

    3.8(36 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Went here for a spontaneous happy hour on a Wednesday afternoon and arrived just in time to put in…read morea happy hour order. This is a newer spot in Excelsior that opened summer 2025. Here's my review of the food we ordered: Cocktail of the hour - aka "Golden Hour" - 8.5/10 Reminded me of mulled cider, notes of honey, very refreshing Pork Belly Steam Buns - 8.1/10 Nice texture, very tender and flavorful Mini Banh Mi - 7/10 Not bad, would have preferred the more traditional pork filling Crispy Chicken- 8.7/10 This really surprised me, from appearance the chicken didn't look that special but it was well seasoned and the sweet chili glaze really stole the show and elevated this dish! Mirabelle Smash Burger - 8.9/10 I'm a sucker for smash burgers and this one did not disappoint. Nice crispy bun and a special mustard sauce that we enjoyed and a different flavor I don't usually have on my burger Sticky Ribs - 5/10 Unfortunately these were quite dry and was comparing to sticky ribs I had last week at CoV that were fall off the bone Overall good spot, service, atmosphere, and would be happy to return. Prices were also great for happy hour.

    I wanted to like this place, I really did. But unless they get a different chef in the kitchen,…read morethis place is not going to make it.... Let's start with the positives! The location! Very close to the lake(walking distance) There is a free parking ramp right behind the building. The decor of this place is cute! The details seem like they were well thought out! It feels upscale and cozy! I saw a video of this place and that was what originally drew me in! The seating here is also comfortable and not over crowded. Our server was ok. I saw so many raves about the "amazing service." She did refill our water glasses, which was good because I needed it with the salty steak! Obviously the most important piece is the food. We started with the popovers. The taste was fine but the texture was almost over done. The honey butter was lacking honey flavor. Cinnamon would have really elevated the butter! I got the steak frites and my sister got the spaghetti. My fries were average. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium all the way through! I was impressed. However, it was drowning in a VERY salty sauce! I had push a lot of it off. This should be served on the side, not covering the whole steak. My sister got the spaghetti, which our waitress explained was not a regular spaghetti. I feel she has probably had to do that multiple times and honestly, it should just be renamed. It's confusing for the customer. My sister did say she enjoyed the dish and that the shrimp was ere done well. For dessert I got "Aunties iced latte" which is their version of like an espresso martini. It was just ok. Would not get again. We got the carrot cake which was good!! But then they ruined it by putting fake whipped cream.... This is supposed to be a higher end restaurant and that made the dessert feel so cheap. We also got the creme brûlée. DO NOT ORDER THAT! It is an absolute waste of money! The sugar top was so thick we couldn't eat it! The dessert had the consistency of scrambled eggs, not a smooth custard. The taste seemed ok, but whoever made this does not know what they are doing! Overall, the food was not memorable and a lot of it was done poorly. There are definitely better restaurants in the area.

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    Hazelwood Food and Drink - Avocado toast

    Hazelwood Food and Drink

    4.1(325 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    We went there for my birthday and again this location has to be my favorite for the setting and…read moreservice. The gin cocktail and chicken rotisserie sandwich were just what I needed. But the suggestion to have the Gouda Hashbrowns was so welcome. Forget about fries these Hashbrowns were the best! Hands down. Good for larger parties of six or perfect for two. Can't wait to go again.

    The old saying goes "consistency is key", and consistency is what you get at Hazelwood. The…read moreslightly elevated price point matches their slightly elevated menu, vibe, and service. If you want to come here even relatively close to peak hours, I would highly recommend a reservation. My personal favorites here include the Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich and the Minute Chicken. I've gotten both items multiple times and they are consistently great. Do yourself a favor and get the Dessert Flight; the portions are more than fair for the price and the Banana Cream Pie is to die for. We recently did brunch at Hazelwood for the first time. The Monkey Bread is a generous size with a crispy outside and gooey center - exactly how you would want it to be. The Smoked Gouda Hash browns are worth getting on the side with any item that doesn't already include them; they are so creamy and have a rich cheesy flavor with a nice crispy top layer. Unfortunately, I would not recommend the Avocado Toast. The bacon bits, lettuce, and poached egg completely overwhelm the avocado, which is virtually nonexistent. It's served on a very small and boring piece of wheat toast.

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