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    The Original Pancake House

    4.5 (841 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Corned beef hash with eggs over easy

    My wife competed in a 5K run in Forest Park A couple of Sundays mornings ago. After the race, my wife wanted breakfast. We went to the Original Pancake House. We've been to the Peoria location before, but this was our first time at the Ladue location. It was a busy Sunday morning and they told us there was about a 30 minute wait, but I don't think it took that long at all. Our server was fantastic very prompt. My wife ordered the chocolate chip pancakes, my daughter ordered the breakfast burrito, and I ordered the corned beef hash skillet. Our food arrived pretty quickly and was hot and fresh. I ordered the eggs over easy and they were perfect. My wife's pancakes look good with plenty of Chocolate Chips, and my daughter's burrito was a good size and looked good as well. The corned beef was not out of a can and had great corned beef flavor, the potatoes were cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the side of pancakes. This was a little higher in cost than some other breakfast places, but for a rare treat, which my wife deserved for her effort in the race, was well worth it. The restaurant was decorated nicely and was quite clean.

    Pancakes
    Angie C.

    Pancakes are phenomenal as well as the hash browns and sausage. Great breakfast restaurant where staff is always friendly and food is always hot and fresh. Great location as well.

    Money F.

    This is my favorite breakfast restaurant everrrrr! I tried their new breakfast burrito and it was great. Even better because it came with pancakes. Just stopping by to upload pics and say I love OPH!

    Sausage platter
    Maya O.

    Amazing, attentive service. Super sweet staff. The line was insanely Long, but now i know you can put yourself on a wait list online ahead of time. The Apple pancake was divine. I cannot wait to return to try the Dutch baby. Super great, cozy Go-to breakfast diner.

    Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    Cleo G.

    Brunch here was oh so delicious and great value! The coffee here was really good for some reason, and so was the chocolate milk. The maple syrup is not real but you can ask for real maple syrup for a slight up charge. The scrambled eggs were pretty standard, but well cooked and moist. The turkey sausage was really flavorful as well. As for the pancakes, they come in huge portions and are so fluffy and delicious!! The chocolate chip ones were my favorite. So gooey and chocolatey. The bacon stuffed ones were good but I wish the bacon had been crispier or saltier to create more contrast with the pancakes.

    Bacon Lovers Breakfast
    Zay M.

    I arrived around 11am on a Saturday morning around 10:55am It was BUSY! I messed up and didn't see I could've joined the waitlist from my hotel. I was 48th in line with my party of 3 with an estimated wait of an hour. This was recommended by front desk manager at my hotel and my Lyft driver hyped them up though. During the wait, we went to the nearby shopping center to kill time and bought some things. Table was ready at 12:15pm. We ordered at the 12:21pm. Liz was our waitress. I got the bacon lovers breakfast (bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, and 3 pancakes). One son for the chorizo and pepper jack omelette; the other got pecan waffle, a side of sausage patties, and hot cocoa. The food came at 12:32, which was so quick! Honestly, everything was delicious and you get your money's worth! While the bacon was nice and thick, I wished it was a bit more crispy. My teen son, who was very impatient and didn't want to wait, said "This was definitely worth the wait" after he finished eating. My tween son gave it a 5/5! It's definitely family style as I saw many groups! Very inviting atmosphere.

    Always popular. No small servings!
    Marilyn A.

    In spite of the Toast app, we are seated. I really like the people here and the omelets are especially yummy! I knew it was going to be a problem when they changed how reservations are made and waitlists are "maintained" Well, I'm fairly certain that First Watch is pleased that The Original Pancake House has made this uninformed decision. Regular diners here should know the decision was not made in Missouri. Obviously! The staff the menu and the ambiance is not negatively affected. So, stick with your favorite choices. And let the staff know we understand. Brunch was excellent. Service was prompt. Very good choice for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! It's all as it should be in here.

    Banana Bread Griddle Cake w/ banana & Spinach & Feta Omelette
    Kim F.

    Service The manager almost spoiled my dining experience. If it wasn't for our waiter saving the day. First we had to wait about 45mins to get a table. We had a party of 4 but manager wouldn't seat us until the 4th person came into the building. It's petty because each table seats 2, 4 & 6+ It didn't make sense. So if you're dining here and your party is sitting in the car or outside YOU WILL NOT BE SEATED UNTIL EVERYONE IS AT THE HOSTESS STATION, smh. Waiter Service Our waiter was Sam. I think he was one of the best waiters I've ever had at this restaurant. Sam had knowledge about all the new items on the menu. He made sure our dining experience was great. Food Our waiter Sam suggested the NEW Banana Bread Griddle Cakes because I love their Banana pancakes. The Banana Bread Cakes came with caramel sauce but I love their Tropical syrup. I did try a small amount of caramel sauce and it tasted homemade, very good. The Cakes were fluffy with slightly crispy edges. The texture is dense almost like pound cake. The flavor is slightly sweet but not overly sweet like cake. I felt like it was missing one ingredient maybe the caramel sauce was the missing ingredient. There's no banana on the inside like the original banana pancakes. It's like banana bread. The Banana Griddle Cakes is a one & done for me. I love the original banana pancakes. The Spinach Feta Omelette & Banana pancakes is my go to order every time. The last couple of times I ordered the omelette I noticed their using a smaller amount of ingredients but it's still yummy.

    Jaslynn W.

    I've come to this location a few times and I always receive excellent service. I also try to bring friends and family because I love the food and service so much. It can be a little loud, but it's fun to be there.

    Buckwheat pancakes with blueberries and a side of sausage.
    Randy V.

    Unfortunately it had been a few years since I've been able to come back here but it is as good as I remember. Got the buckwheat with blueberries. A regular stack was (6) 6-inch cakes. The pancakes didn't need syrup but were not too sweet. Also got 2 sausage patties. The sausage had a bit of spice to them, but was happy with them. Waitress was on point and didn't let me run out of coffee. My only complains are the sausage patties were a little pricey, not open on Mondays and open at 7:00, but that is me just nitpicking. (My travels to the area are normally on Mondays, with a return before they are open.)

    Waffle
    Taquera W.

    OPH is one of my favorite places to get a classic breakfast. They are a little pricier than your average diner, but the food is always consistent, hot and delicious. My mom and I both had Sausage patties and eggs , both were cooked well as we don't like runny eggs and love a little crisp on the sausage. We subbed the pancakes for Waffles (hers has pecans) and Hot Chocolate. The waffles are already very sweet so you don't really need hot chocolate if you're not into sweet foods We spent $60 after tip, again not cheap but great food and well cooked!

    Focus on the bacon in this Bacon Lovers Breakfast!
    Jackie P.

    If you're looking for the fluffiest pancakes in the Lou, this is your place!! Crispy baconFriendly staffFast service

    Potato pancakes
    Anna G.

    It was a long wait for a table of 8 on a Saturday, even when we got on the waitlist as soon as possible, it was a great place to go. Our server was super nice and the food and drinks came out very fast. I got the potato pancakes and was very happy with them.

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    Best pancakes around and so many choices! Be prepared to wait, get name on wait list on your way! But they are efficient and it's worth it!

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    Love this place and the food is delicious if a bit pricy. My go to for celebration breakfast.

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    Ask the Community - The Original Pancake House

    How do you get in line?

    Hi Dawn, Google The Original Pancake House and there is a link to get on our waitlist. We moved it to Toast in March it integrates with our to go orders and restaurants… 

    Do they take online/carryout orders?

    Yes, but if they are super busy they will not

    Is there any vegan options available, if not then what all are vegetarian options?

    NO!!! there are no vegan options the closest you can get is maybe vegetarian.

    How do reserve a specific time on the waitlist for my party?

    Hello, Wait list goes by the number of guest in line estimating your expected time to be seated. There is no reservation system available. Best bet add your name before leaving your home and try to arrive at estimated time quoted by Yelp app.

    Do they do anything for birthdays?

    Yes they do. It's surprising.

    I cannot find how to get in line on my Yelp app like I am used to on the nowait app?

    You should search the restaurant on the Yelp app, and there will be a blue button that says "Join the Waitlist." Hope that helps!

    How do I get on the waitlist through yelp?

    In reference to a previous answer, no wait was bought by Yelp and they are now fully integrated on yelp.

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    After doing some research on Yelp & Reddit in preparation for our STL trip, many had recommended…read moreFleur STL, so I bookmarked it. We tried to come on a Saturday after visiting the Gateway Arch, heartbroken that they were CLOSED! No sign on the door, so we had to figure out a backup option. On Sunday, we tried again and because there was no number listed online, we took a chance and thank goodness they were open! It's a small diner with patio situation and we were informed there would be a wait which was fine with us. We were quickly sat at the (covered) patio on a gorgeous sunny day and enjoyed the views of people walking to see a game at Busch Stadium. Kelly was a wonderful server! Both the Bloody Mary and the Espresso Martini were excellent! The deviled eggs were a delicious appetizer. Hands down though, that biscuit breakfast sandwich was what breakfast dreams are made of! Kelly recommended the sausage which was rich and flavorful. The over-medium egg was perfection! Potatoes were well seasoned and mouthwatering. I'm going to be thinking of Fleur STL for many years to come and hope to visit again someday!

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    Where do I begin? Absolutely fabulous, that's where! Wow, what a beautiful historical building…read more From arrival to departure was entirely 5-Stars. Mark, Leslie, and Lilly were all friendly and kind. Never, have I ever, stayed somewhere for the first time, and felt such a warm feeling of being home. Accommodations are historical, elegant, comfortable, and inviting. Service is wonderful kind in the most welcoming and caring way. Breakfast will exceed most high end restaurants. Location is perfect to venture out in any direction. We appreciate our stay at the Fleur-De-Lys Mansion, and highly recommend it as a destination stay spot whenever in St. Louis.

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    Fleur-de-Lys Mansion - The Tower Grove Park Suite is a great choice for that romantic getaway featuring a king bed, loveseat, and two-person Jacuzzi.

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