When I first moved to Toledo, I thought the Original Pancake House was like the one I was familiar with (located in Grosse Pointe, MI). The one in GP is yummy and worth waking up for. Then I tried the one in Toledo and I was totally disappointed. Then a friend told me - Uncle John's is the way to go. I AGREE! Whether you are looking for something sweet (like chocolate chip pancakes) or something savory (like canadian bacon with eggs), you will find anything your heart desires. They have a wide variety of omlettes, crepes, pancakes as well as a wide variety of breakfast meats and potatoes. Uncle John's is the way to go. Avoid the imposter next door! read more

I like the pancakes and the fact that they have the different flavors of syrup on the table, the eggs and bacon are good, but they have the WORLD'S WORST COFFEE! !! OMG, it's like they ran the same grounds thru about 5 times. They know about it, I've spoken to management, they don't care . Feel bad for the wait staff as they have had to devise a way to make the "coffee " palatable. In the meantime I've gone next door to the original pancakes house, the coffee is good and so are the pancakes, but I do miss the blueberry and strawberry syrup. read more

I showed up here on a busy Sunday morning with the whole crew; wife son and baby. We got right in and service was prompt. Not only was our waitress attentive and friendly, she was able to ask the detail questions before I had a chance to be picky. There's nothing worse than a breakfast without the right eggs, no? I had the German pancake which came out hot to trot. They were a little light on the powdered sugar, so ask for extra if you need it. The lemons were fresh and juicy, although I found myself picking random seeds off here and there. All in all a great pick. They even got my added poached egg right. We will certainly be visiting again. Too bad the CB hash is from a can! Lastly, there's nothing like a done-in restaurant that offers a coffee to go... Nice work "Korri" read more

Stopped in for breakfast. Hadn't been here in years. Menu was so unique it made it hard to make a decision. Food was so good and service was really quick. read more

Uncle John's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Great place for breakfast or lunch. The food is great. The servers are friendly. The new manager is attentive to the customers making sure all is well. We have come here for years and are always pleased. read more

Delicious. Cheap. My family loves it. French toast is great, pancakes are great, omelette and bacon are delicious. I recommend this place.

Came here for Father's Day with a group of 6 adults plus a baby. We were quoted 20-25 minutes. Forty minutes later and after watching two parties of 7 and 8 who came in after us get seated before us, we talked to a manager and she was on the case. She said they would push two tables together right away, but this took another 30 minutes. When we finally were escorted to the back we passed two unused large tables. I'm less annoyed about the long wait (I mean it's Father's Day after all) than I am with the poor logistics. It really shouldn't be this hard. Props to our poor server who tried his best to salvage the experience though. This place is a Toledo staple with great food, but the front of house was off today. read more

Quick and friendly service. Hot pancakes. Basic menu - which is probably why the food is consistent and tasty.

Uncle John's Pancake house is kind of a dive in Toledo, OH. It has really good food, and good service. If you're in the mood for breakfast, order an omelette! They're HUGE! And they come with pancakes, so, if you leave hungry, it's your own fault. If you're in the mood for lunch or dinner, order one of their burgers. Their burgers are double patties, so they are also HUGE, but you can get a single patty for the same price. They are a touch on the greasy side, but this is a greasy spoon, so, it's what you'd expect. The fries are super crisp and crunchy and delicious. If you go for lunch, or dinner, they're not very busy at all, but they do close early. In the morning they are PACKED! So, go later if you can. All in all, a great, affordable place to eat. read more

Awesome place for pan cake. I tried chocolate chips pancake and bacon-cheese burger. The environment as well as the service was quick and friendly. I loved the place and want to visit again!!!! read more

We were visiting Toledo and searching for breakfast. Saw the Original Pancake House sign planted on the corner, and thought this place was the Original Pancake House. Instead, this is its coarser, cheaper brother. The Portions are bigger, the menu is larger, the prices are cheaper, and the quality is lesser. Much of the varieties of pancakes ordered by the table was goopy and overly sweet. After leaving, and being puzzled by the mediocre to poor experience, we realized the Original Pancake House was around the corner, but sort of next door, and the sign was planted in front of the gas station that occupies the true corner of the intersection to lure you to it.....The next day we went there, so check out that review as well. read more

Ugh. Uncle John's is gross. I would love to see a health inspector take a trip to this restaurant. Before you go eat here, take a trip to the bathroom. It smells like a nasty gas station bathroom like urine and disease. It is visibly filthy. Now, if the bathroom is that nasty and is visible to customers, then just imagine what the kitchen must look like. Unfortunately I didn't see this until after my meal. The service was terrible and unfriendly. The waitress left us for long spells and then managed to screw up our simple order. When the food finally arrived it was dripping with grease and was anything but appetizing. I will definitely not be returning to Uncle John's. read more

inch of dust on every decoration. Everything is sticky. Staff is decent, but the kitchen is confused and can't keep up. I really tried to like this place on three visits. read more

For as long as I can remember, my family has been going to Uncle Johns and the food is always good. Yesterday, however was the absolute best. I ordered the strawberry waffle and it changed everything. The waffle was so light and fluffy and topped with real strawberries and whipped cream. Whoever prepared it had hands blessed by the gods. Don't hesitate to try it! read more

Always has great food an amazing service. My son always tries new pancakes each time.

Absolutely the best breakfast in Toledo. Choose between some 20 different omelets, all shockingly fluffy and featuring some bizarre (but perfect) ingredients. Despite have been dozens of times, the omelets are too various and too perfect to stray from, so I can't comment on the rest of the menu. But yes, this is a pancakes house and I should talk about that too. The pancakes are fantastic and perfectly sized (around 6 inches diameter) and every table has 4 fruity syrups and 1 maple syrup to choose from. Make sure to go on Wednesday for all-you-can-eat pancakes for only $2! Don't feel obligated to order only pancakes your first time, though, as everything on the menu is served with the option of toast or pancakes on the side. Obviously, choose the pancakes. read more

My wife and I have fallen in love with this place. The staff are friendly, and the breakfast is good. If you live in Toledo the Coupon Saver at several grocery's in the area has a coupon inside. John's does a great job in seating people during busy times, and you never feel rushed out. I would reccommend arriving before 10am and taking advantage of the breakfast specials M-F. I would stick to the breakfast because the rest of the menu is one huge question mark. I order some awful warm turkey sanwich for lunch one time it was poor in quality. Cheap salty deli meat, and lettuce on a warm sandwich. Stick to what John's is known for and you will leave fat and happy. read more

Gail our waitress was wonderful, she took our order, offered us meal combinations that saved us a couple dollars. The food came back to the table looking great and quicker than I expected!! Our meals were terrific. My family and I were visiting Toledo and it was real cool to see all the regular customers. The restaurant was very clean and I will make it a point to return! If you like home cooking, I would highly recommend you give them a try. read more

Uncle Johns is the place to go for a big relatively cheap breakfast. It's the place to go to on a Saturday/Sunday morning, when all you want in life is some hearty,greasy goodness. It's relatively close to UT, so it's definitely a college student's dream, and fits the college student's budget, and they even offer a student discount when you have your student ID. I've spent many a weekend mornings dining here with my friends. Solid place to go, where you know you will get a lot of food, for a good price. They have decent omlet's & super decadent waffles & pancake creations for when you are feeling the need to get yourself into a sugar coma. read more

Went for the first time with my young daughter and the service was great! They were so nice to my daughter and even made special Mickey Mouse pancakes for her. We both got pancakes and we got large portions for a cheap price. The guy who we paid at the counter also gave my daughter 50 cents to get a bouncy ball out of one of their machines when he saw her eyeing them! We will definitely be back! read more

Their strawberry crepes keep me coming back for more! This is a nice little casual restaurant that we enjoy having breakfast at. I've yet to be disappointed. The food is always tasty. The staff is friendly. Sure it's a little outdated, but that's what adds to the nostalgia. read more

Its the best place close to UT main campus for pancakes. Wednesday all you can eat pancakes, you cant go wrong!

I didn't expect to love Uncle John's Pancake House, but I do. If you're in the mood for a good and cheap breakfast restaurant, this is the place to go! We've never had issues with the service or food. Don't leave without trying UJ's potatoes. read more

Food is ok my main complaint is the bathroom it is a maze of dirt and confined space. The broken stall door smashes into the over sized trash can. If two people are in there it is uncomfortable and weird . read more

As I've mentioned in other reviews, Toledo has a lot of breakfast joints. A lot. Some piss-poor and others phenomenal. Uncle John's is just A-OK. Most of the reviewers have went into detail about some of their issues: cleanliness, quality of the food, and the service. Sadly, there's nothing that makes you want to come back. read more

As far as greasy spoons, this is the best. It actually has character and history. The food is always decent and the servers are pretty much always on spot. Coffee is always full and food is hot. I love the option of getting pancakes instead of toast. And we ain't talking stupid little silver dollar cakes. You get 3 full buttermilks, baby! The syrup options make me smile. I would take most visitors there and keep the money local as opposed to a chain. You can actually have a conversation and hear each other if you stop chewing long enough. Give it a try and you will join the throngs of Toledoans that know what has been a constant in Toledo for many many years. read more

The food is good, the decor is weird and the staff is constantly rotating. I'm not saying this place is bad but in the breakfast market on Secor ave there are better options. read more

The food is average at best. I got a mushroom omelet with spinach and it was the frozen spinach you get at Kroger. It was still cold. My eggs were over done and my biscuit was the same kind they use for the nasty breakfast sandwiches at speedway. Not impressed. It also took forever to get our food. Then waited 30 minutes after we were done eating to get our bill. read more

This is old school breakfast/lunch. My kids absolutely love it, I don't think it's changed since I was going there as a kid, they even still have a (now non-functional) phone booth as well as vending machine that the kids can spend their $$s in. Not the most amazing food, but solid, be careful with your order and get the right kind of meal for a breakfast place (though I've ordered the Andouille sausage before and that was actually quite good) and you won't be disappointed, just don't expect steakhouse quality steaks or gourmet presentation. The pancakes are definitely solid though! Its a throwback diner(ish) that you'll enjoy, get a good deal on breakfast and get a large enough, pretty darn good meal in. read more

Lunch Monday 8/31/2015 Pancakes and sausage links. Food was good. The sausage links had burned pieces of other food from the grill attached. The syrup is kept on the table. I found it a little odd that the syrup carafe lid was broken. Meaning it was wide open and not really covered. Service was ok. Host was in a huge hurry when he seated me. Then the waitress was not very friendly. She seemed in a hurry and not happy to be there. Restaurant was very loud. I could hear the conversations of customers 2 & 3 tables away. Annoying! Not ideal for a quiet lunch. read more

NOT... Open. Closed the grill an hour early- no signs, no nothing. Came all the way home from Columbus for what? Restaurant/grill closed. A sign or social media update would be appreciated... Especially for such distant travelers. read more

There was no wait, a definite plus. I ordered eggs over medium but they were runny to say the least. The hashbrowns were awesome. I asked for tabasco and received red hot sauce (what is it with people in toledo, do they not know the difference between the two or figure you will just take whatever you get?) The coffee could use some help but the service was great. Inexpensive and kid friendly. read more

Not sure how this is only 3/5. The portions are great, especially any side of potato (fries, uncle johns fries, and garlic mashed potatoes are the best). - Potato sides seem to encompass two large full-sized potatoes. - Omelets seem to have 3 eggs and a lot of lift to them. - The Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich has a very large chicken breast and comes with a side for only $8... pretty great deal. - My girlfriend is a pancake connoisseur and she thought the pancakes were really good but they put too much whip cream on them and they forgot her side of strawberries on two different occasions. She says 4/5 with attention to pancakes. read more

I was told I absolutely had to try this place. When I got there it was very cramped as most entryways are, but when they sat us we could of almost bumped elbows with the strangers next to us. The waitress was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately the food was very bland and boring. I do not understand all the hype. read more

I absolutely love this place. My family has been going here since the 1960's. A real gem in the morass of Toledo restaurants. I love there all you can eat pancakes for just $2.99! read more

Lack of fresh vegetables everything seem to be premade the week before. Very disappointed in the quality of food. Will not be returning to this establishment. Pancakes were dry Spaghetti sauce seemed to taste weeks old Spaghetti noodles seem to be reheated Needless to say it tasted like nursing home food. read more

Food sometimes is cold that has to be sent back, but for the most part the food is good and service is usually good. However, upon the last visit tried to use a coupon that was denied at checkout. This denial has never happened in the past. The "Hungries" breakfast menu is great, but the breakfast menu specials indicates free coffee but this is not the case. Restrooms are cold and deplorable and need a definite upgrade. Completed the customer website form with no response, and really disappointed after being a customer for many many years. Guess my family and I will need to find another place to have breakfast. read more

Very impressed with this restaurant. Staff was friendly and quick to help on refills. The restaurant is decorated in a vintage feel with old pictures and outdoor activities (canoe,paddles, etc). Didn't bother me but was unique in its own way. They had a big menu. I had the chocolate chip pancakes and a Diet Pepsi. I didn't think three pancakes were going to fill me up but I was completely wrong. Total was only 6.31, which was a pleasant surprise. For the price and the quality, I will definitely come back. read more

Had 15 minute wait to be seated. Waited 20 minutes and servers always went by the table, never stopping. Had to ask for a server to take our order. Ordered an omelet which tasted okay. Never received the pancakes which were ordered. I will think twice before eating here again. read more

Everytime I go here the food is delicious and the service is good. The chocolate chip pancakes I had today were phenomenal and I've previously had the Oreo waffle which is something different to try. John's potatoes are always a must have and if you like a little spice add a little red hot too em for an extra kick. I love the decor cause it's so cool and odd. You have a big Central Catholic Irish rowing canoe right in the middle of the ceiling, pictures of celebrities, a deer head, and so much more. It's like if you had a crazy Uncle John that collected crazy odd things. read more