The Original Pancake House

The Original Pancake House is a breakfast spot Gold Coast Chicago located in United States.

9 / 10
385
ratings
  • Phone

    (312) 642-7917

  • Website

    originalpancakehouse.com

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  • Type

    Breakfast Spot

Address

22 E Bellevue Pl (at Rush St) Chicago , IL 60611 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Comments / 95


Keywords:

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Trudy Glone

Any of the buttermilk pancakes , 49ers , and huge fluffy Santa Fe omelette are all delicious! There is a line , because it is so delicious, but the line moves fast. Meals around $10 a person.

Kim Kort

Order a Dutch Baby ! Though not usually a pancake person, these are very special. My fav is the "Treat" version with strawberries & bananas . Enjoy with a side of bacon & their fresh pressed OJ . Heaven.

Dana Danielle

Pancakes served with everything! If you want eggs get a skillet ! Make sure to come here on an empty stomach because portions are massive! Outside patio is nice but lots of bees!

Stina P.

great location - a small place to pop in if you live in the neighborhood on a weekend. can’t go wrong with the pancakes , but there is usually a wait

John R Dallas Jr

"Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother's house we go..." for apple pancakes & other scrumptious comfort food . I hope this place never modernizes its front-of-house. Worth wait in-line.

Don B

Even though it's chain, Feels like great hole-in-the-wall breakfast place. Very popular, but the line moves fast, so you don't have to wait very long for a seat.

Kevin M. McNally, CMP

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Blueberries-especially in pancakes . Staff is friendly , always smiling. Great value menu and did I mention pancakes !

Christopher Deutsch

You are 100% wasting your time and money if you get anything other than 49ers , Dutch Babies or Apple Pancakes . They are the best pancakes on the planet, other than my family recipe of course...

Joshua Rapoport

The best bacon you'll ever have. Go to pancakes : potato , apple , 49'ers, dutch baby . Best waitress : Brooke! Also, get the Chicken Andoille hash as a side. No visit here is complete without coffee .

D

The wait is relatively long on the weekend, but it is totally worth it! Pancakes are good. Try the chicken sausage skillet .

Lily Fernando

Dutch baby , Apple cinnamon ????

Peyton Keller

The chocolate pancakes are the best!!!

Steph

Good breakfast but you'll definitely have to wait if you go for brunch . Also the salsa is homemade and really good

Kevin Wilson

Awesome, Swedish Pancakes w Lingonberry syrup .. I loved this place, went here when it was -10 outside a great Sunday morning.

Keith Lea

Don't worry you can combine the Chocolate Chip pancakes with the Banana one!

Ahmed O.

Everything was great, food, style and servants. Will back again!!!

Chaz B

Good food, great to eat outside when the weather is nice, wait can be annoyingly long if you have a larger group though and they may try to put all of you at a table that doesn't fill the whole party.

Jodi Hamilton

Popular spot. Prepare yourself for at least a 20-30min wait in Summer.Great service, delicious bfast and well priced.

Suzanne Beckman

The Dutch Treat is a favorite! It's a Dutch pancake filled with strawberries and bananas . Definitely worth a try!

Jonah

The portions are yuge. Great breakfast . Real maple syrup !

Julia G

Don't let the line discourage you - it moves quickly, as all locals know. Actually? You probably don't have enough time - keep moving.

Joanna Flamm

The Dutch Treat is a Dutch Baby full of strawberries and bananas . Totally indulgent without being way too sweet.

hooeyspewer .

You can order a half order of any of their pancakes . Instead of 6, they give you 3. Definitely more manageable on some mornings :)

Fernando Serrano

I loved this place! It has that atmosphere that makes you feel like if you were at home

Amanda Amborn

AMAZING breakfast ! I ate all my pancakes . Food coma but a good coma. I would def come back here!!!

Paola R

49er flapjacks are such a treat!! Really nice food, much better than IHOP!

Kerry W

Must try their 'Dutch Baby ' - baked pancakes , the texture was very fluffy! Their western omelette was great too! Love this place

Phil Berndt

Enjoyed the Hawaiian Pancakes ; Strawberry Waffle ; Corned Beef Hash and, while we were warned that the Apple Pancakes could take up to 25 minutes to cook, they are WELL worth the wait! The Apple Panca Read more

Terry Bean

Great to learn that the Original Pancake House is in different places nationwide. They have the BEST breakfasts and don't be afraid of the 49ers ...you know you like goooey pancakes ;-)

Kyle Eggert

They have the best pancakes I've ever tasted...who cares about the other stuff...everything is good but you MUST order something with pancakes . You won't be dissappointed.

Carmen Lefevre

The apple pancake is amazing. But beware it's huge, so might be worth sharing.

Matthieu Achini

Good service , friendly staff and you always have enough in your plate !

Ayse Ruya Altay

Dutch baby is perfect! Just make sure that you "share" it with someone ☺️

Jamie

Banana Pancakes ! Mmm... I've had Jack Johnson's song stuck in my head since eating banana pancakes this morning. The tropical syrup is really good, too!

I am iX3

Best pancakes ever! Aside from the ones I make at home...and their chicken sausage is incredible

Alex Randow

Generous portions to say the least. Pancakes are their specialty but they have a full range breakfast menu . Small and cozy with communal seating , noisy , average service.

Henry W. Ng

Try a side corned beef and hash !

Boris A-Bsgt

Amazing place to discover America ❤️????????

Matt Lawson

Yes!! The apple pancakes are legendary for a reason and don't feel bad if you can't finish them.

LeSirque SiS

Long lines , but quick move. Great breakfast , a real original and friendly service .

BJ Santos

The morning ambiance is perfect! Pancakes or bust! ❤️

Jean-François Bossu

Apple pancake is huge and fantastic!

Dana Parker

My favorite Chicago tradition. Best breakfast in the city

Jon B.

Corned beef hash was excellent.

Ryan Briones

Don't be too intimidated by the line , it moves quickly

McKenzie Swarts

Viewing area to make your taste buds water as you wait in line !! Looks good!

The Toth Team, Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Expert - Keller Williams Realty

Cherry Kujala crepes Dutch Dee lish

Eric Bobo

The buttermilk pancakes were the bomb!!! Full stack all the way!!

Chet Mancini

If you get eggs they'll come with pancakes , though the side order is pretty small.

Tene Warren

Everything÷!

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