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    The Pancake House

    4.1 (178 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Maria N.

    Staff were friendly, food was yummy and restaurant was great! Would definitely go back

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    Sam S.

    This breakfast cafe is a great place to start your day. They serve a wide variety of pancakes and waffles, as well as eggs and other Mexican dishes. The portions are generous and reasonably priced. The service is friendly and efficient, and the cafe is pet-friendly. They only accept cash, so be sure to bring some cash with you.

    Alex K.

    What you get for both food and price, it's totally worth it here. It's cash only which a lot of places tend to be. Just like prior visits, we went for the garden seating in the back. The nice jungle vibe with all the lush plants surround the walks and hanging down. Cute little rainforest experience. Menu wise, it basically has anything and everything you would want for breakfast. Also they bring out some bread with jams and butter to start you off. Mimosa, it's good. A nice way to start off brekkie. We both went with the omelette. You can build your own or choose one of the creations they offer. It comes with hash browns and we went with fruit as well. Potion wise, it's a good size for omelette especially with all the fillings. Also had the mini quesadillas stuffed with mushrooms and cheese. Other options were chorizo. Salsas also accompanied them. They're small but could also be a meal on its own. But sharing, it works as a little starter with your meal. But if you're craving your traditional pancakes, they have it all. Even the French toast, with all the loaded creation of fruit and cream. Service is always good. The staff, all friendly and sweet. Like mentioned, it's cash only. And they're only open for breakfast and lunch.

    Arthur L.

    We arrived around 10:30 a.m., already late morning, and despite the heat and bright late-December sun, the place was buzzing. There was a line out front, which is always a good sign. The host greeted us immediately, took my name, gave me an accurate wait time, and pointed out the ample shaded seating area where people could relax while waiting. That alone showed thoughtfulness. What really stood out was how efficient and attentive the staff was. Tables were cleared almost immediately after guests finished, and you could hear people laughing and chatting as they left--always a good sign. The turnover was fast without ever feeling rushed. When our name was called, we were seated in the back dining area, and wow--this is where the magic happens. The space feels like a lush tropical garden: hanging vines, plants, ivy cascading from the covered roof. Combined with multiple fans moving air throughout the space, it created a cool, breezy jungle-like atmosphere that made you forget the heat outside entirely. Honestly, it was refreshing and relaxing. Drink orders were taken right away. I ordered the cajeta coffee, which is essentially American coffee infused with rich Mexican caramel, served latte-style. Smooth, sweet without being overpowering, and absolutely delicious. The orange juice is freshly squeezed, bright and refreshing--exactly what you want in warm weather. The menu is massive: pancakes of every variety, waffles, blintzes, omelets, and more. It's the kind of menu where you want to come back multiple times just to try different things. I went with the Anna Banana--bananas and pecans piled generously over fluffy pancakes. They bring butter on the side, and there's a huge bottle of syrup on the table, so you're free to go all in. I also ordered a side of bacon, and they actually asked how I wanted it--medium or crispy. I chose medium, and it came out perfectly cooked, hot, and exactly to my liking. That kind of attention to detail matters. Portion sizes here are seriously generous. I could barely finish half my pancakes--not because they weren't good, but because there was so much food. Every bite I did eat, though, was fantastic. Bottom line: If you're really hungry, want big portions, and enjoy a garden-style, breezy, tropical atmosphere that makes the heat manageable, this place is absolutely worth the wait. One important thing to note--they're cash only, so make sure you hit an ATM before coming. A classic spot for a reason. I'll definitely be back.

    Quintin E.

    Desayuno is servido! Welcome to The Pancake Gouse in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica. This popular breakfast brunch spot is the place to go to enjoy a great meal and balanced morning meal. Open from 8am to 2pm daily "La Casa de Panqueques" has a gorgeous colorful layout, loads of seating and the best service in the city. That said you can definitely expect a bit of a wait being such a well enjoyed spot by locals, travellers and tourists alike. The wait isn't too bad (maybe 10 to 15 minutes), at least for us. There's lots of plant life, culture and decor throughout. Feels like your enjoying tu comida con nature. You can expect all the classic breakfast options from waffles, french toast, and pancakes to chilaquiles, egg breakfasts and specials. I decided to go with the Anna Banana pancakes are huge, fluffy, and made like try pancakes. I could only get through a little of half of them. He had the Peanut Butter Delight Pancakes, rich, thick, fluffy. Both stacks were loaded with fresh fruit, sauce and/or nuts. Just add syrup like we did :) Fresh orange juice, great coffee and tons of beverage items including cocktails, mimosas, and more. Loads of vegetarian, a few gluten-free, plus some plant-based options by default - fruit, fruit plates, some veggies, hash browns, toast and nuts - some dishes come with milk (like the oatmeal), pero "sin leche" can be done for some things. It's feels like and is practically an open air space in many directions. Great Wi-Fi, just ask and you shall receive. Restrooms easy to access and use + clean. Very bilingual spanish and ingles. You won't be disappointed at all!

    Daniel P.

    What a great spot for breakfast. Our friends are from Puerto Vallarta and brought us here and we had a great time and the food was really good. It is in the city so it does get really busy also the beach is like 2 blocks away. The service is very good everyone was very nice to us. They also serve cold beer which was a huge plus for me. Breakfast tasted amazing and with a cold beer how much better can it get. Anyways if near here this is definitely a place to grab a bite.

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    Matthew C.

    Absolutely fantastic fresh food offering plates big enough to share. The service is as amazing as the food and the restaurants atmosphere is unbeatable offering fresh vegetation making the restaurant have a tropical vibe! It can get busy though so the earlier you can get there the better!

    Eggs Benedict with hashbrowns
    Gus F.

    Solid breakfast spot. Consistently good food and service. Usually get an omelette with hashbrowns but today was eggs benny. Busy on weekends especially during high season. No credit card, pesos only.

    Orange slice pancakes and side of bacon
    Charlie W.

    Delicious and so much on your plate! You won't go home hungry. The orange spice pancakes (3) were huge fluffy smooth mouth watering good! I also got a side of bacon and they were perfect. Fresh squeezed orange juice can't be beat. Cash only!

    Jelly and toast
    Rafael G.

    Came in for breakfast on a Monday morning and there was no wait. We were sat quickly and ordered a couple of coffees and our food was served quickly. Let's get to the good part, here's what we had. Black Forrest pancakes- I'm not big on chocolate flavored pancakes but these may have changed my mind. The chocolate is subtle and they give you so many strawberries. It was super delicious! 5 of 5 stars! Chilaquiles- This was quality and quantity! I added 2 over easy eggs on top and it made the dish perfect. Add the chopped tomatoes with a little red chile and it brings all the flavors together. 5 of 5 stars! Jelly and toast- Served free before your meal. Very good and unexpected. 5 or 5 stars! This is a quality breakfast served well. Try it!

    Freshly toasted bread with strawberry jam.
    Ralph S.

    This is a great restaurant for breakfast/brunch. There is usually a wait during the high season. Fortunately, we just walked in this morning. The portions at this place are pretty big so bring your appetite. I order the eggs with refried beans and corn tortillas. The tortillas are homemade and extremely delicious. I got 5 of them with my order and shared with my hubby. He got the eggs with hash browns, toast and a side of bacon. Everything was delicious. The restaurant is very pleasant and has a wonderful Mexican charm. The wait staff are extremely friendly and some speak pretty good English. This is a cash only establishment so bring your pesos. Actually, it's a very reasonably priced restaurant.

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    This is a chain in Zona Romantica. Food really has no flavor and we got sick for a day after breakfast!!

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    Go! The dishes are flavorful and plentiful. The wait is a few minutes but worth it. Staff were all very friendly.

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    Pancake House is always a great choice when I Puerto Vallarta. The food and service are great!

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    4.8(196 reviews)
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    The little kitchenette area

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    This review is based on the mini workshop aimed at kids…read more I'm thinking the high average rating of this place is from the actual workshops that are not the mini one tailored to kids. The workshop advertises itself as a place to "make chocolate"; I guess I interpreted this a little too literally. The workshop consisted of literally pouring melted chocolate into molds and then adding some toppings like nuts or sprinkles to it. While this was very fun for my daughter who is a toddler, I felt ripped off for this experience. Furthermore, that you aren't even provided enough chocolate to complete your molds is a little disappointing in my opinion. Others in my group seemed to agree. The chocolate itself is very pricy, especially for the quality. It was more expensive than the pricier bars I've seen at Whole Foods. However, if you go to the botanical gardens, this chocolate is sold there but for about 25% more than what is in the shop. It also would have been nice to have had dark chocolate as an option for the experience. I think just having one type (milk chocolate) is an easy way for choco museum to improve. While our host was friendly and informative, it felt like a stretch to call this place a museum. I did learn stuff, but it seems you could only access the "museum" if you paid for a workshop.

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    Outside

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