After searching Yelp for gluten free pancakes, I settled on this location for the huge selection of gf pancakes and waffles. Ordered a gluten free blueberry waffle based off a previous review on here that looked amazing, only to have the server come back and tell me that they can't do any gluten free today. I don't know if they ran out of the gf flour or what. No explanation. Super disappointing. I got some eggs instead, but whatever, I can get eggs anywhere. On the upside, the fresh squeezed orange juice was amazing. The breakfast potatoes were also excellent, lots of crispy edges, although it's worth noting that nothing comes with hash browns or potatoes, you have to add them on as a side and pay extra for them. The breakfast potatoes are worth it, the hash browns are not. Service was good, place was cute and clean. I will definitely try them again when I'm in the area because I STILL really want that gf blueberry waffle! Maybe I'll call first next time to confirm availability. Still bummed. read more

Amazing food and the girl with the pigtails that checked us in is absolutely beautiful and amazing. She set the tone for how great the service would be and I really think that she is one that deserves to gets a raise!! read more

Came here for a lovely celebration brunch and everything was as expected from a pancake house. A very spacious restaurant and packed with many people during their peak breakfast brunch hour. The service was good, even with a larger group of us. Our server filled our coffee mugs almost right when we needed a refill and the food came out great. I had the Egg Florentine, which is a poached egg, with diced tomato and spinach in a delicious hollandaise sauce. Pretty much finished everything. Also came with a three-stack of their fluffy pancakes. Came with sweet butter and warm syrup. Lots of parking, though can be packed during peak hours. Really liked this place and would love to come back. read more

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All right, all right all right, i found a new favorite pancake spot, i've always heard about the German Pancake but never had it till today, "I like it" i paired it with the thick cut ham and eggs. Nice Combo "fat kid" problems lol. My companion had the regular pancake and it was also good. But that Fresh squeeze OJ was very refreshing and super good. The dinning area was clean and very nice as well. Luis my waiter greeted us and gave us excepcional customer service. The cost for 2 today was about $72.00 a little on the pricy side but well worth it. This place is well recommended the rest of the staff were also friendly, it makes you want to come back again and again. read more

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So, I haven't been here in a decade or so, but the fact that I am needing to write this review is a sign that they're doing a superb job at maintaining standards for breakfast foods as a whole. The service was great, it felt like a warm bundle of sunshine on a Sunday morning breakfast. We went at 7 am to beat the morning rush and it was well worth it. The interior is the classic diner layouts but I saw that the glass dividers were being cleaned thoroughly. Big plus and wow moment. The food itself, I did not expect such a yummy and large portion of food at all. The omelette, the pancakes, the scrambles, it was all just a delight. I would recommend this place over any ihop, Denny's, or anything like that for sure read more

The Original Pancake House - Pancakes Near Me - Norco, California

Came in at 8:45 on a Thursday and was pretty open. I give them good marks for service level and treating and seating. Server was great. The restroom was pretty nice and clean. Now for the now so great. I had the Canadian bacon and eggs - was a pretty lonely looking plate - eggs were undercooked and received my food as Luke warm. The side of pancakes were pretty good and the syrup was served warm. In the past when I came in the food seemed much better. read more

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There was a 30 minute wait, so the anticipation of good food was all I could imagine. The check-in process was easy and even receive a text for the waitlist, which allows someone to wait in the car (they give you 10 minutes from text). The overall environment was that of a pancake house, but well lit and enjoyable to catch up with family. The server took our drink order quickly and came out in reasonable amount of time. When the drinks came out took our food order. Menu had a variety of items to choose from but choose the oven baked western omelette with a side on pancakes. The food came out and was impressed with the quality and proportions of the food. The manger came out and provided a specialty item (I think part of the name was Dutch). He explained how to enjoy the item the best way by putting some lemon on top. Overall, left feeling filled! read more

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Little gem for breakfast! Excellent friendly service. Best bacon in town, remember to order it crispy! Pancake syrup is served hot and taste like it has a little cinnamon, very delicious. Restaurant is clean and good atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

The Original Pancake House - Pancakes Near Me - Norco, California

Update Jan 2026: Food quality is consistently great. Baked Omelettes are the highlight. Crepes are still addictive. I could eat a whole stack. Fresh squeezed orange juice brightens up any breakfast. Service is still fast and attentive. Upping my review to 5-stars. read more

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Service is always great, very attentive. Just tried the waffles with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. These were one of the best waffles I have ever had, will definitely order this again. read more

Food is good, some things are tastier than others. Staff is very friendly but keep in mind there could be a wait especially on holidays! We love coming here with the family because they have so many options and something for everyone! read more

The original pancake house is a traditional classic family breakfast diner. Usually when I star these I compare them to others like Corey's or Polly's and other pancakes driven breakfast spots. this pancake was good and honestly the pancake are it's saving grace so I would definitely get pancakes here again. The overall vibe is country style breakfast, they have a fun theme and I like that there is natural lighting from all the windows. It can get packed which is a good thing for the business as it meets the intended crowd. The service was great, our host kept checking in on us, we also kept asking for stuff and she got it to us in a timely manner and always made sure we had a filled cup of coffee. The pancakes were delicious, my fiancé got the chocolate chip pancakes and I got the lemon ones and we enjoyed them both. I also got a country skillet pretty much, it was eggs with mushrooms, bell peppers ham and sausage all cooked in together. It was not bad and I did have some eggshells in it . I asked for some salsa to maybe help the flavor a bit but the salsa was really salty so I ended up use it the Cholula sauce. Usually when you make these kinds of skillets you want to cook all the meats and then toss in potatoes to soak up and use all the oil from the meats to crisp them up and then the eggs so the eggs don't get to greasy. I could just toast some of the oil so it was not the best but it was not the worst. My fiancé got just sausage and eggs with a cheese potato with bell peppers it was good but overall the pancakes took the cake for us. We enjoyed the pancake house but we may just stick to the pancakes. We actually went there because we ordered the pancakes in one day and loved them so we dined in this time. If you're in the area give it a go I'm sure there are other delicious items on the menu and you won't be disappointed with their pancakes. read more

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I've always wanted to visit the Original Pancake House, but every time I drove by, the line was out the door, which made me not want to bother. Recently, I decided to give it a try since the line wasn't bad, and even though the inside was pretty packed, I was surprised to be seated fairly quickly. There was plenty of seating which helped the wait time to sit down and it's a very open space inside as well. The waitress was incredibly attentive, making sure I had everything I needed, and she was very friendly. The menu was full of delicious-sounding options, making it hard to choose, but I eventually settled on the Irish Omelette. It features corned beef hash and your choice of cheese--cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss. You can even mix cheeses together so I got Swiss and pepper jack cheese and it also comes with a side of pancakes. Since the Irish Omelette is freshly made, it took a bit longer to arrive, but it was absolutely worth the wait. It was the fluffiest omelette I've ever seen and that's exactly how all omelettes should be. The combination of Swiss and pepper jack cheeses with the corned beef hash was incredible. Normally, I add lots of salt, pepper, ketchup, and hot sauce to my omelettes, but this one was so good that I barely needed any. The pancakes were just as impressive--light, fluffy, and delicious. They didn't need much syrup, but I couldn't resist drenching them in syrup anyway. I also tried the eggs and bacon breakfast, which came with another side of pancakes and an order of deluxe home-fried potatoes. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the potatoes were especially tasty. Overall, I'm thrilled I finally got to try the Original Pancake House. It's now my new favorite breakfast spot, and I only wish I had visited sooner! read more

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Food is outstanding. I had the blueberry waffle and it was delicious. I saw a few people eating the apple pancake and it was big enough for four people to share. Fast service and food fresh read more

The place was decent overall. The service was good and the ambiance was nice too, but it just didn't fully meet my expectations. The surroundings were a bit noisy, although the food was pretty decent. I just felt like the prices were a little too expensive for what you get. read more

I am a creature of habit and I always would go across the street to Polly's Pies for breakfast, but today my husband and I finally decided to try this place for the first time. Our server Sergio was friendly and attentive the ambience was warm and welcoming. The food was amazing! My husband got the meat and cheese omelet with the Swedish pancakes and I got ham and eggs with the sourdough pancakes. The servings are huge and were delicious. The coffee was good and they gave us plenty of creamers without us asking for more over and over again. I should have taken pictures but I was so hungry I forgot. I super happy I came out of my norm to try something new it was definitely worth it! read more

Restaurant is down the street from the hotel I'm staying and I wanted to try it out. I did go during breakfast/brunch so there was a slight wait. The ambience, when walking in, gives diner vibes... Overall clean, there was a fly that kept bothering me though. I ordered the Western omelette that came with three buttermilk pancakes and a side of country potatoes. Also, you know I can't forget my coffee. Initially, I wanted the latte, but they were all out of espresso. I was extremely impressed with the omelette, very delicious. I would go back just for the omelette!!! As far as the pancakes, I have had better...they were average and cold. The butter didn't even melt on them and the potatoes were under seasoned. I had to add salt and pepper to them. If you're in the area, you can give this place to try for yourself and see how you like it .... read more

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The ambiance is nice. The Holiday decor is already up. The noise is a bit high because is busy, but one can still have a conversation. The problem is the wait. Not only that we waited 45 minutes (yes, it was our choice) to be seated, but we waited another 35 for our food to come and my four year old grandson waited another 10 minutes!! for his breakfast and my husband five extra for the hashbrowns. The food was alright, although my husband said the hashbrowns had an oily taste. We ate, but the vibe was not the best after seeing my poor grandson watch us get our food and having to wait. read more

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It is a little of a wait to actually get our food but when it comes out it is hot and ready to eat. My favorite dish there is the fresh strawberry crepes. Highly recommend. Their omelets are as big as the plate and suggest sharing. I have it 4 stars because pricing is higher than normal for breakfast items. read more

The Original Pancake House never disappoints, but this visit was especially great thanks to our server, Perri. From the moment we sat down, Perri was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming -- the kind of service that makes you want to come back. The food was phenomenal. Everything came out hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The pancakes were fluffy and rich, the portions were generous, and the flavors were exactly what you expect from a classic breakfast spot done right. You can really tell they take pride in their food. Perri checked on us at just the right times, made sure our drinks were always full, and had great recommendations. That level of service really elevates the whole experience. If you're looking for a solid breakfast with amazing service, The Original Pancake House is the place to go -- and if you're lucky enough to get Perri as your server, you're in for a great meal. Highly recommend! read more

Completely satisfied the pancakes that I ordered were delicious. My visit was not planned so I am so happy that it worked out having a quick breakfast. My server was fast and friendly. Thank you for your service Peri read more

The Original Pancake House - The 2 By 4 with a side of blueberries - Pancakes Near Me - Norco, California

Waited over 35 minutes for our table and didn't get a text stating it was ready, so we went inside to check and the girls in the front say they put something wrong into the tablet and it would be another 15 minutes. We looked at the screen and saw there were 10 people ahead. The girls didn't try to remedy the situation desire their mistake and didn't seem to care. They initially told us the wait would be 20-30 minutes. Will not be visiting this location again. One of the girls at the from had two braids and wavy hair. read more

We've tried eating here twice. I am not a big fan of chain restaurants, but we had made an exception for the sake of my little pancake eater. The first time was enjoyable, our granddaughter who just happens to have a pancake passion, was our guest. I know she was quite happy with her pancake breakfast. It was a child's meal that included eggs and two meaty strips of bacon. My choice that morning was the Eggs Benedict with spinach and bacon. And I recall I did enjoy it that time. Enough, I was willing to return. Sadly, the second visit was not nearly as memorable. I ordered the same Benedict and it was barely passable this time. The English muffin was rather soggy. The hollandaise sauce lacked much flavor and had no bright lemony flavor. The bacon was too meaty and very tough. Mr. B's reaction to his bacon and egg breakfast was equally disappointing. The portions seem to definitely be smaller. Add to that the inflated prices and the lackluster taste, and we both agreed, this is not a place we will return. Our area has several really good diners nearby, much better offerings than this, and best of all, we usually always bring home leftovers. Not here. I put my money where I get a good return. So I will cross this off my list. read more

This is a hard one for me. The service was great--can't fault that. The food was tasty--but not great. I ordered their famous Dutch baby--which was a little thick for my liking, but that is likely personal preference. I also got a ham steak--hearty and tasty. Here's the thing though--I ordered two items. Nothing spectacular about the items (the Dutch baby does take longer to cook but the ingredients of it are basic.) The total for the two items was $29.75. (I had water to drink.) Breakfast for one, with a tip, was $35.00. Again, nothing special. I knew it would be pricy when I chose to go here--just didn't expect it to sting as much as it did. read more

Was here for breakfast with friends before we headed to church in the neighboring city. Our server was really nice and the food was good. I ordered the Dutch Baby and I felt like it was lighter than eating a regular pancake which was what I wanted. I liked this pancake but I think next time I'd go for the classic pancake. My friends ordered omelettes and said they were very tasty. We visited on a Sunday morning and it was busy but we were seated in 5 minutes. Service is fast here and ambiance is family friendly breakfast spot. read more

This Original Pancake House location always has great food and the service is excellent. I notice that most of the one star reviews complain about service. These complaints seem to be from younger customers. This is a sit down restaurant and should not be compared to a fast food restaurant. This is a great breakfast restaurant. read more

Tasty breakfast place. I love patronizing this place because they never shut down during COVID, and put Norco on the news. The food is tasty. It is all breakfast food. There are many items on the menu I have yet to try. The chocolate chip pancakes are super tasty for any chocolate lover. It doesn't even need syrup. The breakfast platter (forget the name) - basically eggs, bacon, toast, is very hearty. The eggs were cooked how we wanted them. The toast was good. The best part, the BACON! Oh man the bacon here is super tasty. The strawberry crepes are also good. They give you plenty of strawberries in the crepe. I recall it being a tad on the sweet side. My favorite item is the Swedish pancakes. They are super thin. It reminds me of a crepe, but they are indeed a pancake. It is so good with the butter and the berries. You do not even need syrup. You can order a half order of any pancake dish which is a plus to me. I can never eat all my breakfast food, and I really appreciate a restaurant allowing half orders. Other restaurants do not do this. The coffee drinks are all tasty. I try a new one each time. This place is always super busy. There is always a wait. That tells you the food is good. I docked one star because the service. The last time I went I ordered just a cup of coffee, nothing fancy, and it never came. read more

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We love the meat omelette here. We have had it with ham and bacon. Wanna try it with sausage next. Blueberry pancakes are fab. We want to try the Dutch baby next time. And the bacon waffle. The booths are cute and cozy. It does get busy on the weekends. We joined the waitlist online and that helped. read more

I came in here with my fiance the other day for breakfast. We sat down with the waitress Norma. I wanted to hop on here and give Norma the credit that she deserves. She was very kind to me and my fiance, and took care of us so well. And side note, the hostess ladies were so sweet, great manners with each customer, especially me and my fiance. The little ones (don't know their names) complimented her outfit, which she told me made her day. Overall, this establishment was great, good service, employees, management, and FOOD! Me and my girl will be here again for sure. read more

Really disappointed with the service here. We were told the wait would be about 30 minutes, which was fine but it ended up being way longer, and the frustrating part was watching other groups who arrived after us get seated first. read more

I've been coming to this place for years and the staff used to be so nice and pleasant and friendly. Now the new owners who have been there for a few years now have hired some horrible people! The girls in the front are the most unfriendly people who will come across! Usually the front line should be welcoming and friendly and these girls are far from that! There is one specifically who I will not name but you will have no problem knowing who she is when you come in and see her unfriendly face and rude demeanor! Management is aware but does nothing about it! Of course their food outweighs the hospitality for sure! So if you want great food and poor service then go here! At least she is at the front and not a waitress to where she has to interact with the customers! read more

The Pancakes are delicious and fluffy they melt in your mouth. Love the coffee and the service.is great. Love this place go early because it gets pretty packed. read more

The corned beef is out of this world amazing at this spot along with the pancakes and orange juice we love this spot plus the manger is very nice which is a plus for as busyvas this place gets i recommend making reservations on the website before showing up because it does get very busy here read more

Went today because I was craving pancakes and got the worst service ever. Our waitress was not attentive at all and only saw her when we ordered and when it was time to pay because she wanted that tip. The only kind attentive person was a man that came up to us and asked if we wanted a refill. Food was whatever so that service just put this as a place I wouldn't want to go to.. I would go somewhere else for pancakes or breakfast food or possibly even a different location. If only they had decent customer service maybe that would've made up for the bland food. read more

The norco scramble is my go to. The service is fantastic and all food is as good as it gets. Very nice. read more

Really delicious breakfast spot Always used to drive past this place. The inside looks so beautiful compared to outside. Service is always great and fast. Christina was our wonderful server They're hot chocolate is very good & so are all their pancakes. Definitely recommend! Hot tip: On the weekends, join the waitlist on their website & then check in with the hostess inside when you arrive. read more

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I was really excited to go to this restaurant because I've been to one in UT and I LOVED it, however this location fell VERY SHORT and it was quite the disappointment. The only one that gave me hope was the hostess, she was very sweet and friendly. We were seated around noon on 9/26/25 aside from the hostess we didn't get approached or greeted until 10mins later, our waitress passed by saying she just needed to drop off a bill and she'll be right with us, another 10-ish mins go by and she finally comes back. I REALLY wanted to eat Eggs Benedict but since I'm currently pregnant I just wanted to know if they made their Hollandaise sauce with raw yolk or not which I regretted asking cause that took an additional 10 or so mins for her to ask someone in the kitchen. She came back without an answer so I decided not to ask any more questions and just get something else. I got the Norco something with a side of strawberry pancakes and when the pancakes finally arrived they were plain so they had to take them back to add the toppings. I couldn't get a piece of a pancake without it crumbling on the plate it eventually just looked like mush, did not enjoy my experience since I also added a side of toast which never arrived. For a plate of scrambled eggs with bacon, sausage, mushroom, and ham, the side of pancakes, 1 OJ, 1 Sprite, and a burger it was $60 IMO that's too much for food and service that's not worth it. All the waiters and waitresses that came to our table seemed like customers were such an inconvenience. I was very uncomfortable, so based on my experience I unfortunately cannot recommend this location. read more

Wonderfully amazing place to eat with absolutely friendly and patient service. All the staff are friendly and fun. Staff provides information and clarity to any questions. Food is delicious and hot off the grill. Ambiance has been great. Seated around other people who are friendly and communication in the restaurant is at a friendly tone. read more

The Original Pancake House - Bacon and scrambled eggs - Pancakes Near Me - Norco, California

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Gotta do better with follow up and getting the food ready on a timely basis ... I know it's a popular spot be be ready for the flux! read more

The Original Pancake House - I have Ben here almost an hour and still no food - Pancakes Near Me - Norco, California

This is my new favorite breakfast spot. The food is great, staff is friendly. Restaurant is clean and well maintained.