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    The Original Pancake House

    4.0 (429 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Spinach Omelette
    Nancy L.

    It has been years since I have been here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our service was quick and our server was friendly. I ordered the eggs and pancakes. My husband ordered the spinach omelette with pancakes. Our food was very good. My husband's omelette was huge! We both took some pancakes home. They also offer a large amount of gluten free choices. We will be back!

    Good extensive morning menu
    Jeffrey B.

    My first time coming to the original pancake house. We didn't have to wait long and was asked if we would like gluten free menus. We later find out that the owner has celiac disease and wanted to make sure everyone has options. The menu was extensive so it took us a bit to figure out what we wanted. I was a little surprised they didn't have combination plates. Eggs and pancakes etc. Yes you can order a side of bacon but that's $7.95 for 3 slices. I did order it and they turned out to be good size slices. I ordered the blueberry pancakes and you get 6 of them. I finished 5 of them so that was good. It comes with blueberry syrup and regular syrup. Plenty of butter. Lola our server was extremely pleasant and we were able to chat with her to learn more about the restaurant. It was interesting information so we were thankful we met her. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of seating in booths and tables. They appeared to have enough people working as well. So you didn't have to wait long to be seated or for your breakfast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was very pleased with everything but especially the service. Thank you Lola for the hospitality and work you do. It made a difference in a rough morning just coming from the doctors office. Keep up the good work and now that we know about the original pancake house we will be back. We also found out that the restaurant in New Albany the manager knows sign language and since I'm deaf we would like to visit there.

    Kids Full Breakfast Chocolate Chip Pancakes, turkey sausage links, egg whites scrambled
    Grace H.

    A group of us for my company went here when we were in Columbus for the conference. I've been to other locations in the past, but never this one. We had a good experience. The staff was super helpful and did a great job with most of our meals. We had a large group of about 15 of us and only one meal was Not out in time. I was impressed with how Marge my kids full breakfast was. I ordered the kids breakfast because I thought I wasn't very hungry, but when it came, it was a pretty full meal and I ate it all. When we told them it was one of our colleagues, birthdays, they came in saying and gave him a birthday cake. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very tidy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was not at all upset with the experience we had here.

    Jose H.

    This was our second or third visit to this place, but unfortunately, the third time was more of a disappointment than a charm. Our hot chocolates arrived cold, but we chose not to complain since we usually prefer to let minor things slide. However, things escalated when our daughter's omelette came with completely burnt bacon--so charred that pieces were visibly sticking out (as seen in one of our pictures). To add to the frustration, my omelette had two incorrect ingredients, which wasn't what I ordered. On a positive note, the waitress and her manager were incredibly kind and sincerely apologetic, which we appreciated. While the service was warm, the kitchen's attention to detail left much to be desired this time around.

    Corned beef hash
    Logan S.

    The service was excellent and waitress was professional and friendly. My partner got the blueberry pancakes with eggs and sausage. Eggs cooked perfectly and pancakes were delicious. The corned beef hash was not homemade and the corned beef was out of a can. This is the reason for my 3 stars. Also, the special syrup is $4.50 and a side of bacon is $7.50. In hindsight I should have asked the prices but after the disappointing hash it I was already irked.

    Buckeye pancakes
    Gillian S.

    Stopped here on the way back home for a yummy breakfast before heading back out on the road! I got the Chorizo Eggs Benedict, which is chorizo, onions, bell peppers and two eggs on an English muffin topped with homemade hollandaise sauce! I always love trying new hollandaise sauce and this one was yummy! I do wish it had a little more spice to it, but the cholula sauce did the trick for me! The hash browns - like always - were crispy and good! My friend got the Buckeye Pancakes and those were DELICIOUS! Peanut butter and chocolate together on anything is a good choice! I even got to eat some of them, which was my favorite part! If I ever get the chance to come back down and try this place again, I will definitely be trying some more of their fun-flavored pancakes!

    Banana pancakes
    Ines D.

    I love a good breakfast joint and the OG pancake house does not disappoint with taste. However i do have a little bit of beef with this spot bc it's SO overpriced. I never leave without spending an absurd amount for a simple breakfast. Make sure you come early or be prepared to wait (thought it's usually a short wait time). Just keep in mind they are always packed! My servers have always been kind and attentive nonetheless. Overall a 3.5-4 / 5 rating. I would prefer a small diner for a breakfast as such

    Omelette with bacon and cheddar cheese
    Natalie E.

    We are so glad we stopped here while in Ohio for Thanksgiving. These were the best pancakes we've had ever! From plain, to pumpkin to blueberry, everything we tried was delicious. We also liked the coffee, bacon and omelettes. The omelettes were gigantic! Also, our server was so friendly and helpful. His advice and recommendations were spot on. The restaurant was clean and well lit. It was comfortable, tables weren't too close together. We will be back!

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    Deja S.

    Our service was nice and friendly. The inside was tidy. The food was good. My favorite thing was the fresh squeezed orange juice. The banana pancakes could have used more banana for my liking. The corned beef hash was a tad too salty, but had a nice crust on the outside. The bacon was good quality thick cut bacon and everyone loved it.

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    Always great food. Geoff wiith a J took great care of us! Chorizo Eggs Benedict is the BEST! Great butter, too.

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    Jeff is a fantastic server and the food is amazing. Quick, yummy, and friendly! This is my favorite place for breakfast.

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    Ask the Community - The Original Pancake House

    Do you need reservations?

    You don't need reservations! I've never used one and have been able to sit down rather quick, however on the weekends during peak times you may have to wait. You give your phone number and you can walk around while you wait.

    Is it super noisey like first watch my mother has hearing issues?

    The time of day that I went it was not noisy at all so it could vary on the time of day. I went during the week and it was hardly anyone there at the location on Lane Avenue

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    Two visits deep (brunch AND dinner) and this place has a 100% hit rate in our household. That's not…read moreeasy to achieve. The prices are refreshingly fair, the food comes out fresh every single time, and the vegetarian options? Chef's kiss. I blanked on the name of my dish but my taste buds definitely remember it. My husband, a man of few words when it comes to food compliments, was also thoroughly impressed with his meal. If you're on the fence, consider this your sign. We'll be back. Probably soon.

    Curiosity satisfied…read more. We dropped by without reservation for Saturday dinner, they had seating at the bar area or the high table. We chose the latter. The place is not big and they usually have large parties coming in, thus fills the space quickly. We started with Tofu chicharron which we were expecting to be crispy - because chicharron means 'crackling pork rinds' but these Tofu were soft a lil disappointed there. We tried the pork sisig, it was okay. It has this mayo topping and there's an overpowering taste of ginger which is not typical of sisig. We enjoyed the grilled pork belly though, marinated enough and it's complimented with soy vinegar dip. The pancit on the other hand was very greasy. The oil was pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Taste was was just okay. It has way too many chinese sausage in it. We completed our meal with Ube Carioca, it is this chewy rice cake that is deep fried with glazed sweetness & that was okay as well. We wanted the mango sago, however they were out. The service was prompt and adequate parking space.

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    Been wanting to try this place for a while. We finally went this past weekend. Got the family…read moretogether for my birthday and it was awesome. The staff was super nice, the food was amazing, and the restaurant is great. The wait was an hour for us but it'd because it was rainy so they couldn't use the patio and because we had 8 people. They accommodated us together at the same table and it was awesome. First of all, it's help yourself to non alcoholic beverages. Teas, coffees, and drinks in the fridge. That's awesome. Never seen that before. They have mimosas and Bloody Marys and they were both delicious. The juices for the mimosas were very good. There were so many items on the menu we wanted to try. The food came out fast and it was delicious. My husband is a fan of the old barnyard buster from TeeJays. He gets the version at any restaurant that has it. He said this was the best one he has ever had. They call it the DK All the Way here. I got the BELT and it was delicious. My brother got the chorizo scramble and the chorizo was SO GOOD. We will absolutely be back!!

    The DK Diner left a significant impression on my dining experience. It was a cold, sunny February…read moremorning following a snowstorm. Firstly, the quality of the food was exceptional, which is fundamentally what a diner should deliver. We ordered a DK glazed donut, which met expectations, and I chose the Meat & Cheese omelet, which was comparable to other diner offerings. My husband ordered a skillet dish, which he reported as satisfactory. Although visually unremarkable, the taste was commendable. However, the service was disappointing and almost non-existent. During a busy period, there was no hostess apparent, forcing us to inquire at the cashier area about seating. They took our contact information, and shortly afterward, our table was ready. We were seated and provided menus, but the wait for a server to take our order was excessively long. It was indicated that coffee was self-serve and that customers should select their own mug. Subsequently, we observed no further service at our table, and the food was delivered by staff members elsewhere. I had to locate condiments independently. After finishing our meal, we returned to the cashier to settle our bill, which was not presented to us. The seating area within the diner is small, which is expected given the establishment's size. One additional concern is parking: the lot accommodates approximately seven vehicles, and street parking in Grandview Heights is limited. This constrains accessibility and could diminish visitors' overall experience in the area. It is hoped that in the future, the service at this establishment will align with the high quality of its cuisine.

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    Man, we were fresh into Columbus on a very hot and sticky day and needed a covered outdoor patio…read morefor us - and Puppy . We saw this spot and decided to hit them up for a din-din and beer on this auspicious late afternoon. We were seated and they quickly brought out a menu - including one for our pup! How cool was that? I ordered their house lager- hubby ordered chicken Caesar salad- I got chicken tenders and waffles for me with fried okra for the table- puppy got a whole chicken breast- nice! Ok the taste - I'm not a huge okra fan. But these fried little morsels were spiced up and hit the spot- hubby loved his salad while I munched down my chicken and waffles like - you know - stat! And the service was great- definitely was awesome. If you want a little taste of the south? Check this place out?

    This was my first time to this location of Tupelo Honey. I had been to the original in Asheville,…read moreNC, but even then, it had been quite some time. The atmosphere was modern with a southern twist. I'm not going to lie, I chuckled a bit when I noticed my water glass said "Bless Your Heart". In Appalachian culture, this is actually an insult. We had a large group, but the service was excellent. Very friendly, attentive, and everything was brought out timely and correctly. My food was really good! It was brunch time so I had coffee, the "Mimosa of the Moment" which was an apple cinnamon, a biscuit with blueberry preserves, and the Southern Shakshouka. All were fantastic and I would definitely get again. I also thought the price was affordable for the quantity.

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    All your sweet cravings satisfied! Don't be afraid to try something new. Everything we ordered were…read moredelish..we had the: 1. Mango Yonami - awesome mango sort of smoothie loaded with toppings and mango bits. 2. Ube halo-halo is just this explosion of multiple diff toppings. Two thumbs up. 3. Smash avocado - smoothie made w/ fresh avocado with bubbles and boba. Yum! 4. Brown sugar milk tea - oh the bobas were cooked to perfection! We also tried the pandan mochi waffle.. that was good too! Service was fast and friendly, place was bright and clean. Sweet happy tummy!

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