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  • Simone N.

    So we made our way here on a Saturday morning because Southwest Diner was closed. I have heard goo things about it and people always say that the pancakes are amazing! The wait looked horrendous but it was actually not bad at all and we were seated within 15 min instead of 45. The exterior is deseving because the inside looks so much bigger then what the outside conveys. It also has a very lodge like vibe. The tables are big and the staff was very welcoming. So why give it 3 stars???? Well this is what got me....My husband ordered the egg white omelet and when it came out it was drowning in liquid. I could not tell if it was the butter that it was fried in or if the egg whites did not cook all the way and it was their juices, regardless it should not have been served in a puddle of liquid. The Buttermilk pancakes were very delicious and you can taste the hint of buttermilk in them. I had the eggs and hash browns meals. The hash browns were very good but the eggs were just fine and very boring and not as fluffy as I have had them from other breakfast establishments. Another thing that bothered me is that the coffee was almost $3 dollars. Plain black coffee people, not something fancy with extra whipped cream. I thought it was very overpriced. I will give this place another try and order something else off the menu because the vibe is warm and welcoming but I did wish the food reflected that feeling.

    (3)
  • John H.

    I hate to wait 40 minutes for breakfast. But I did, because... *people I respect like this place, *Therese H. and Emily H. enjoy a fun b'fast, *there was a coffee bar by the entrance to give me a little pre-breakfast caffeine, *the weather was nice enough to wait outside, *I could see my wait time on the "No Wait" app, which allowed me to track my progress to a table. I still have my receipt, so I can tell you: *Therese H. had Pecan Pancakes, gluten-free ($1 upcharge), blueberries ($1.95 more), and a side of sausage links. *Emily H. had the Bacon "Works" (Two eggs, two strips of bacon, hash browns, & three buttermilk pancakes). *I had the Crab Cake Benedict (see my photo), suggested by Steven B.'s review, and excellent. Joey W. was a hardworking server -- thanks! The coffee was acceptable, w/ cream and a choice of sweeteners, pretty much a bottomless cup for $2.75. We had a very good meal and a good time. A four-star rating is surprisingly good because I really, really, really don't like to wait for breakfast.

    (4)
  • Vicky R.

    This place is always crowded but it's worth going. The cafe is busy but the servers still manage to attend to your needs and my coffee was never empty. Good is good and portion generous; the table next to mine got omelettes and I was full but simply looking at it. I ended up getting the corned beef hash and it was delicious. Some would say it's a bit pricy for breakfast (my bill is around $21 with tips and tax) but as I said before, there's plenty of food and the leftover is another meal for me so I say bring it on for 20 bucks for 2 healthy and tasty breakfast. I'll be going back to try other stuff (get there early to avoid lines!)

    (5)
  • Christian K.

    Flapjacks abound! I was in the mood for some breakfast, and I've been meaning to check out The Original Pancake House. How could a man so fond of pancakes have not tried the "Original" pancake? Enough time had passed. It was time to try this place out. Before hitting this place, it had not occurred to me that this restaurant was actually a chain. However, it doesn't give off that vibe at all. You get a sense of family and community when you eat here. It's definitely not like eating at IHOP or Denny's. I was flying solo, so I decided to sit at the breakfast bar. My server, Sofia, was incredibly busy, but she handled the patrons quite well and even took a few moments to walk me through the menu. I had no sense just how dynamic their selection was, but after a few answered questions, I knew what to do. I went all out! I started with a simple eggs and sausage meal and coffee. Meals tend to be in the eight to ten dollar range, which isn't bad when considering the location. I wanted to try the bacon, so I got a side order. And I tried their freshly squeezed orange juice! It might be hard to comprehend, but as far as breakfast meat, I'm a sausage fan all the way. Bacon is good on sammies and mixed in with things. The OPH bacon rocks! It's just the right amount of flimsy and crispy, and very fresh. In fact, everything was fresh and tasty. The coffee was solid, and the orange was delicious! Chain or not, the Ladue location has it going on. Great service and food! I would definitely come back.

    (5)
  • Raul A.

    Cons: Weekends are crazy, expect to WAIT 30-60 minutes for a table. Pros: Friendly service and tasty food. Details: We waited 45 minutes for a table but received friendly service. For 2 pancake breakfasts with coffees, we spent nearly $30. So it's a tad pricey for breakfast.

    (3)
  • David A.

    My wife and I were thrilled to discover an Original Pancake House location in Saint Louis, which is one of our favorite Chicago brunch spots. Mary ordered scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, and french toast. I ordered the Irish Eggs Benedict with a side of bacon. The Irish Eggs Benedict has poached eggs, corn beef hash, and hollandaise sauce. So I need to know where Original Pancake House buys its bacon, because that was some of the best bacon I've ever had. Everything was delicious and our waitress was attentive, cheerful, and helpful. I know this is a chain, but its one of the best breakfast spots, and I'm just glad I can find it in so many cities.

    (4)
  • Lydia L.

    I'll admit it. I rarely eat at chain restaurants. There's an Original Pancake House where I grew up, and I used to always go here after big races to pack on the calories that I just depleted. This restaurant is consistent and reliable. There's plenty of parking, and it's cozy inside. It's certainly family friendly and affordable. The portions are huge-it's the American way, right? I had the french crepes- 3 crepes, approx 12" diameter, filled with strawberries and served with both maple and strawberry syrup. Yes, I got crepes at a pancake place. hush. My friend got the canadian bacon, eggs, and pancakes. I think you know exactly what you're getting at this restaurant. Fortunately, during the week, it's not super crowded and you can be seated immediately. They didn't have a hostess up front, so I wasn't quite sure what was going on for a bit, but the servers are very friendly. I don't know if I'd come back with so many other options, but it's certainly an easy option to visit.

    (3)
  • John T.

    The most admirable quality about any delicious breakfast is its freshness, what a fool I was for ordering anything other than the pancakes. Plenty of people outside waiting to get in, a delightful open and bright atmosphere, and some excellent service. Fresh coffee. Freshly squeezed orange juice before my eyes, I had to have a glass. But when I ordered the immensely overpriced biscuits and gravy ($11.25), I instantly regretted it. Now, it is a fine moment when your order arrives less than five minutes from your sitting, it is another thing entirely to serve lukewarm hash browns and stale biscuits with warm gravy. I could have gone to Waffle House and saved my wallet a trip to the cleaners. I won't be ruling out this breakfast gem just yet-- I'll just try the pancakes.

    (3)
  • Andree G.

    Omg! Best peaches I've ever had. My sis had fantastic potato pancakes everything homemade wonderful

    (5)
  • Kristina S.

    Great service, very friendly and fast service. Pancakes were so fluffy and wonderful, eggs and hash browns were seasoned & cooked perfectly. Sausage, bacon & French toast was amazing g as well. Can't wait to go back to try the other items...

    (5)
  • Steven B.

    If I found a magical lamp with a genie and was given three wishes, one of them would be that the Crab Cake Benedict would be a regular menu item at TOPH. Yes, it's that good and worthy of one of my wishes. Not only will I be happy, but it will allow other diners experience this delightfully delicious Benedict. As we arrived for breakfast, my knees almost went weak when I saw "Crab Cake Benedict" on their chalkboard next to the hostess stand. I instantly knew what I wanted, there will be no need for me to glance over the menu. I would miss having a side dish of their most tasty pancakes, but I could steal a bite from my dining partners plate. My Benedict was everything a Benedict should be. It's foundation was a toasted Wolferman's English Muffin, which was topped with a homemade Crab Cake, basted eggs and hollandaise sauce. It was served with their fresh hash brown potatoes. My crab cakes were thick, they had a thin crisp outer coating. The meat inside was moist, flakey and huge pieces of fresh crab meat. These are the type of crab cakes you'd expect to be served at a little crab shack in Maryland. The service here is always prompt, quick and friendly. I've dined at both TOPH's in our metro area and I can tell you this one is head and shoulders above the Chesterfield location. Jessica is my favorite server, so today I am adding her to my Sensational Service list. When: 14 MAR 2014 Why: Breakfast

    (5)
  • Keith T.

    Excellent breakfast the service was very good also this is the first time I visited. I was very disappointed that they did not have military discount. They said to get a discount you have to be in uniform how many military people will come here in a uniform? so in other words they don't, honer Military discount.

    (4)
  • Kitty W.

    My inner-child woke me up yesterday morning, incessantly screaming "WAFFLE, WAFFLE, WAFFLE! I WANT A WAFFLE! NOW!" I don't have a habit of going out for breakfast, and I realize it's probably bad parenting, but I finally gave in to her demands just to make her be quiet. She said she wanted a pecan waffle, so I turned to Yelp for help in finding a good breakfast place. I came across The Original Pancake House, which despite having "Pancake" in its name, appeared to serve a variety of breakfast foods that include French toast, crepes, omelettes, and eggs benedict. They also have a limited lunch menu that is served on weekdays after 10:30. However, they are not open on Mondays. Fortunately, it was a Friday. The online menu listed a "golden brown waffle filled & topped with fresh-toasted pecans, dusted with powdered sugar & served with warm tropical syrup." My inner child started jumping up and down, but she told me that she didn't want this so-called "tropical syrup." We hopped in the car and headed out to Ladue. I passed this place up initially. I was expecting a stand-alone building, but it's actually in the Colonial Marketplace shopping center. Parking in the lot was easy (i.e., plenty of spaces). It was around 8:00, so the restaurant wasn't incredibly busy. We didn't have to wait very long before our waitress arrived at the table. She came bearing a glass of water, but I also ordered a small chocolate milk for the kid. Since we already knew what we wanted, we went ahead and ordered the pecan Belgian waffle with regular syrup. The waffle that arrived at our table was huge and thick. Good thing I had someone there to share it with me. It certainly was enough for two people. The waffle was served with a tiny scoop of whipped butter. We did not necessarily need more butter, but we definitely could have used it. Especially the kid. Kids love butter. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but we used almost all of the syrup. I like my waffle slathered in syrup, and that waffle just kept absorbing it. The syrup was slightly warm and not at all thick. Maybe I'm just bad at pouring, but I ended up just like the kid, with my hands coated in syrup. The waffle itself was not very warm, and honestly, it didn't have a strong pecan flavor. The menu claimed they used "fresh-toasted pecans," but they did not taste toasted to me and consequently, did not have a lot of flavor. Believe it or not, this was our first Begian waffle, and we weren't fans of it. However, this might be a place for you if you like Belgian waffles. Or pancakes. They do have "pancake" in their name, after all. I saw a lot of pancakes going to different tables, and they looked delicious. The service was great. Our food came out quickly, and the waitress was attentive. My only complaint was that it was a little pricy. The waffle and the kid's milk came out to be $11.90 before tip. But hey, it's Ladue. I'm giving them 3 stars because for us, it was expensive and just an "A-OK" experience. I would be willing to try something else, but I'm not prepared to drop another $14 on breakfast. I can't say that I'm a fan, but if this is your kind of breakfast food, you might love it. Just look at that waffle. It's beautiful.

    (3)
  • Annie S.

    Brunch was at the Original Pancake House on Ladue last Sunday afternoon. I went with three of my friends and ordered something called the Dutch Baby. This is a light, thin pancake that is made in a way such that it forms a bowl shape. It was served with fresh lemons, butter, and powdered sugar. I didn't plan on ordering this but when my friend said she was instructed at another diner to order it because they're not made everywhere, of course I had to try it. I was not disappointed. After my dish arrived, the waitress was kind enough to explain how to eat it. The butter is first spread on the inside of the bowl shape. (I indulged so far as to spread it up the sides as well.) Then I squeezed the lemon on top and spread it around to form the glaze the waitress said would form. Finally, I added the powdered sugar all over the bottom of the bowl and it melted into the glaze, forming a yellowish mush, that tasted similar to that of a very lemony gooey butter cake - absolutely fantastic. I think the pancake is really just an excuse to hold this moist, lemony goodness. I would highly recommend giving this a try.

    (4)
  • Daryl H.

    I can't say anything bad about this place. We went for breakfast on Valentine's Day over the weekend and were very pleased with our choice. We walked in and were told it was going to be an hour wait. After seeing our jaws drop a little bit the hostess gave us a great tip. She told us to stand near the breakfast bar and wait. It's quicker and the people that eat at the bar aren't bothered by people stalking their seats. It definitely worked. We only waited fifteen minutes and only had to listen to one bad sexist joke from an old man who was also stalking chairs at the bar. Anyway, the food was very good and so was the service. I always had coffee in my cup and a full glass of water. The eggs were good and the bacon might have been the best I have had in a very long time. The topper was, of course, the pancakes. They were cooked perfectly and tasted so good. So, to wrap up and review... If it's busy, stalk the breakfast bar. The pancakes are why they are famous. The bacon is... Well it's bacon. 'Nuff said.

    (5)
  • Jessica M.

    I visited the Original Pancake house on Sunday for brunch around 1:30pm. I came here with 3 friends...one of them recommending this place. This group of friends usually does brunch at least once every weekend. We always like to try new places and we're starting to run out of new places to try...so that's another reason why we decided to visit The Original Pancake House. I've driven by this place many times and never thought anything of it. I always thought it was an IHOP type place...pretty good but nothing special. But I was wrong. This place is a chain...but it's delicious. I ordered the chocolate chip pancakes..full stack. I should have gotten the short stack. The waitress said "ohhh our pancakes are really small and thin" and that's why I avoided the short stack....but trust me, the full stack is probably enough food for 3 people! A friend ordered the Dutch Baby. I've never heard of a Dutch Baby, but apparently its a specialty and was one of the best breakfasts she's ever had. The staff and service was prompt and friendly. The restaurant closes at 2:30pm and we stayed and chatted at our table until 3:15pm....completely losing track of time. But the staff never rushed us out! I'll definitely be visiting this place again and I can't wait. :)

    (5)
  • Rachel Z.

    Upon being seated, we were immediately greeted by a server with a pot of coffee and asked if we would be having any. My dining companion is not a coffee drinker, but I sure am! It was nice to have coffee available so promptly. They offer gluten free pancakes, which was important to the friend who joined me. She loved the gluten free pumpkin pancakes. I opted for the German pancake, specifically the "dutch treat." I had never heard of a German pancake before, but was satisfied with my selection. The pancake itself was light, airy, and bowl shaped to contain the bananas and strawberries within. It was so delicious that I ate beyond satisfying my hunger, yet large enough that I was not able to finish the entire thing (though those of you with larger appetites would not have any problems finishing it).

    (4)
  • Valerie L.

    This charming pancake house chain is one of my favorite breakfast spots. Usually I eat at the location in the Chesterfield Valley but today decided to try the Ladue location. The food and service was great as is consistent with the other location. I am a big fan of their baked egg white omelette and ordered that with a small twist. Instead of feta I had the pepper jack which was a stellar substitute. Their pancakes aren't horrible but they don't really rock my world either. Still the atmosphere is energetic, the place is clean, the food is good, and the service is spot on. My ONLY complaint with Original Pancake House is the wait to get a table! But I have a simple solution; if you go here, do yourself a favor and download the app "No Wait" and sign yourself in early before you even leave your house. Also, try the fruit flavored water or fresh hot coffee while you wait to be seated.

    (4)
  • Christy B.

    Visiting my family in STL and my Mom raved about this place so I had to try it! I wasn't disappointed! We went on a Saturday around 1ish...we found a parking space right by the front door and only waited about 20 minutes for a table. Hubby had ham and cheese omelet which was huge. And I have the ham and eggs scramble added cheese. We both enjoyed georgia pecan pancakes and I was so disappointed that I couldn't finish my last pancake it was so good! The orange juice was fresh squeezed so good we had 2 glasses each. We shared a side of corned beef hash which the texture was perfect but I like mine a little saltier but not bad. Atmosphere was chill lots of ppl in sweats or workout gear and wait staff was nice and efficient. We will probably go back again tomorrow!

    (5)
  • Maria D.

    This has to be my favorite breakfast place in the St. Louis area. Hands down. I usually get a breakfast platter with bacon, eggs and hashed Browns and side of pancakes. Bacon is always cooked perfectly. The pancakes are so tender and have a nice malted flavor. The only negative is that we have to wait forever to get a seat. Good luck trying to get a table on a weekend. Luckily I've discovered the no wait app. It has came in handy a time or two.

    (4)
  • Terry C.

    Should have been a great place but the delivery of food and service really was unacceptable. I ordered the meat lovers omelet which comes with buttermilk pancakes. After drinking a large cup of coffee and seeing others who were seated after me and ordering after me I asked where my my order was. It's coming right up was the answer after checking the status. The omelet a few minutes later but no pancakes. New people arrived and were served, I ate real slow waiting the pancakes arrival. When finished with my omelet my pancakes arrived. I even had to ask for coffee. Why me? Everyone around me had ALL of their food delivered quickly. It was just a bad day at The Original Pancake House.

    (1)
  • Jessica R.

    Simply fabulous. The service was impeccable! We arrived at 10 am on a Sunday fully expecting to wait. We had a seat in about 5 minutes. My coffee cup was filled 2 minutes after we sat down and a server was by soon after to take our order. I had the garden benny and it was delicious! (Next time I would ask for the eggs to be poached a bit harder) husband had a short stack of sourdough pancakes and they were yummy too! I had read a yelp review that this place was "pricey" and while the price tags may look high, you totally get your $$ worth! My meal could easily have served 2 people!! We will definitely eat here again...soon!

    (5)
  • Christie S.

    The Cliff Notes: This place is good, but expensive, and definitely not the best pancakes I've ever had. It is worth a visit, though. The Novel: What brought me in to The Original Pancake House is the fact that they have such a large menu with quite a variety of items that you can't get anywhere else. I was a little leery of trying them while they were so new, but I was pleasantly surprised with the atmosphere, knowledge and service we received. All were top notch. As for the menu, prepare to need some time to decide. I kid you not - they probably have 20 or so pancakes to choose from, not to mention a huge variety of omelets, waffles, and more. You should also know that the coffee is legit. They serve it to you in giant Pancake House mugs and also have some out front if there's a wait. We tried the Apple Pancake (their specialty) and the Bacon Lovers Blackboard Special that came with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and a side of 3 small pancakes. The Apple Pancake was good, but really got old fast because it is rather sweet - so much so that we brought the leftovers home and ate it for dessert with ice cream on top. The Blackboard Special was pricy at $13.95 and was not an overwhelming amount of food. Adding cheese to hashbrowns bumped it up an additional $1.95, I think. (This exact same breakfast would set you back like $8.00 at Uncle Bills). Eggs were done right and I appreciate that the bacon was thick cut, but served crispy (something you rarely get). The hashbrowns were DELICIOUS! I could eat a whole plate of them. They don't come with many of the menu items, though, and a side order with cheese will run you over $5.00. Now, for the regular old side of pancakes. Something was off here. They weren't bad, but had a weird taste - almost like they had beer in the batter. Normally, I'm a fan of anything beer - but, not so much in this situation. Whatever it was, I wouldn't even put them in my top five for pancakes in the STL area. They also forgot the syrup so we had to flag our server down. Remembering the syrup is kind of like Pancake House 101, isn't it? My first visit was really more of a 3.5 star experience with potential, so I bumped it up to 4 stars. I will be back to try more.

    (4)
  • Stephanie S.

    Holy freaking moly. This place is kind of amazing. And by "kind of," I mean REALLY FUCKING AMAZING. I came here for a Sunday brunch with a few friends. We were in the mood for some simple breakfast food -- pancakes, bacon, eggs -- you know the deal. As much as I love a fancy schmancy brunch, sometimes you just want the basics, you know? We arrived around 11am, and the place was PACKED. Apparently, we weren't the only ones with the bright idea to hit this place up. After an hour-long wait, we were finally seated. I was pretty hangry at this point, and had high hopes that the food would make up for the absurdly long wait. Well...it did. It definitely did. I went with hash browns, bacon, and pancakes, and the freshly squeezed orange juice was highly recommended, so I went with that, too! Oh, and coffee. Because yes. Everything was fantastic! The pancakes were soft and fluffy, the hashbrowns were crispy and hot, the bacon knocked my socks off, and the orange juice? Whatever $500 juicer they probably used to make this stuff needs to be in my house, PRONTO. The juice tasted like I was drinking from an orange with a straw. Words can't even describe! It was sweet and just amazing. I highly recommend this place. Just writing about it now is making me super hungry, and I sort of wish The Pancake House had evening hours so I could do the whole breakfast for dinner thing. Breakfast for dinner? Yes...I'm 12 years old.

    (5)
  • Sarah A.

    Ummm..this pancake house is like right up there with Rooster for me. My oh my, they serve some pretty awesome pancakes!!!! I've tried their pecan pancakes with the sides of savories and have also tried their blueberry Belgian waffles. All pretty amazing stuff. I actually had to take leftover waffles home, and even as rubbery waffles that's lived in the fridge for a day, the flavor was still fabulous. I also tried their famous fresh squeezed orange juice. They were definitely super fresh but they were a bit too sweet for me actually. Coffee - excellent! The servers were very attentive - sometimes a bit too attentive but overall the experience is always great. The place is homey but it's cute and hip enough for a hang-out brunch as well. The weekend wait is long so I would be prepped to wait awhile during 'breakfast rush hour.' Another gem of St. Louis. Heart Heart!

    (5)
  • Dan L.

    Always good here. I've been going to The Orignal Pancake House since I was a little kid. Still can't ever go there without getting an apple pancake. I like how this one had a nice selection of fresh fruit and fresh fruit items as a sort of seasonal option. Also, this location had hash browns which I am a huge fan of. Other places have something like a homefries option, but not all of them have hash browns.

    (4)
  • Anthony S.

    I came here with a friend and the food is pretty good, not great. The bacon is awesome, thick and flavorful, however my eggs which I ordered over medium still had raw egg whites. I did also enjoy the potato pancakes and the atmosphere as well which was interesting and very different for this area. For a fairly large chain this place was better than expected but can't quite match the myriad brunch options here.

    (3)
  • K D.

    GREAT Breakfast! I have been there on a few occasions, and if you enjoy your breakfast staples, you will definitely be happy at The Original Pancake House. It does get pretty busy during the peak hours, so Sunday after about 9am you are in for a wait. Before that, you'll likely get seated right away. Parking is decent since you have a whole strip malls worth of parking spaces available. The few times I've been I've generally gotten the works combo. Eggs are cooked to order, hash browns were pretty good, not overly crispy but not soggy either. I have tried the blueberry pancakes, and the bacon pancakes. Both were awesome! They brought out a blueberry compote to go along with the pancakes themselves. I suspect the compote was mixed in with the pancake batter too, as they were blue. Blue and tasted great! With the Bacon Pancakes, they were chopped up chunks of bacon (didn't feel like baco-bits to me!) , clustering mostly around the center of the pancake. You can't go wrong with these, I mean bacon in convenient pancake form! Coffee was good, not too in your face and kept well stocked. The OJ is fresh-squeezed and is very sweet, very good. Now the crown jewel, the Bacon. This is the highlight of my visits here. It is thick, has a good balance between meat and fat. It is cooked to perfection, the outside perfectly crisp with the center just enough chewy so you aren't chomping on dust. Tastes great. The cooks should go home proud every evening after knowing they cooked this bacon. Service was great every time I have been. They know how to work their tables, always friendly and helpful. A tray with all your sauces, syrups, etc is brought out ahead of the meal so you can expectantly drool and imagine. Thus far only been there with one other person, will be attempting a larger group. We will see how that goes. Highly recommended!

    (5)
  • Bill H.

    Breakfast for five on Sat morning at 8:45 (get there before 9:15 - there was a line out the door when we left). Place was clean, fun atmosphere, light and colorful. Etch-a-sketch pads avail for kids of all ages waiting in line. Seated immediately, lots of choices on the menu - we were served a free Dutch pancake (one of their signature dishes) to sample - plenty of slices for everyone. Instructions to lather on the butter, lemon juice and then dust with powdered sugar. I have never seen a restaurant attempt to serve these - this was quite yummy. Highlights were the thick-sliced bacon, light and fluffy pumpkin pancakes, eggs Benedict and server who did a great job working to get everyone "upgraded" with exactly what they wanted. Bottomless coffee (unremarkable) and pulpy (yay) grapefruit juice. Go here if you have a hankering for pancakes!

    (4)
  • Garrick S.

    This is a little complicated, because I had brunch here today in a group of about 15 people. Everyone was talking and laughing so much it was difficult to chat with folks about what they ate and how they liked it, but I CAN say everything I saw looked delicious! I ordered the Swedish pancakes with a side of hash browns. The potatoes were very nicely seasoned. The pancakes were huge, bigger than the oval plate they were served on. They were very tender in the middle and a little crusty on the edges...perfect. Very nicely done, and I had a Swedish grandmother who used to make them for me. I have her recipe and make them myself now and again. I'll have to try to match the epic size next time! As I said, we were a large group, and seated in a separate room right off the entrance. Good thing, because this was a loud group. Our server was an absolute champ! She handled us very well without problems. Several other servers helped her bring out the food...it came out at different times, which was fine for us because we were chatting and generally having a great time. We never felt rushed, and our checks were delivered without comment. The checks were interesting...there were three suggested tipping percentages listed under the total...I went with 20%, because I know how much chaos a large group can cause. I made sure to compliment our server both to her directly and to the greeter. My only quibble, and the thing that knocked off the fourth star, is the pricing. It's spendy for a breakfast. I admit I've mostly been eating out for lunch, but the pancakes, hash browns and a cup of coffee that was refilled once, with tax & tip came to $22.00. That seems expensive to me, and I'll be looking at other breakfast places' prices in the future. Overall it was a great time, and I'd like to go back some time with just a couple of friends to try some of the other menu items, in the main room.

    (3)
  • Aaron B.

    No, it's not IHOP. Think nicer facilities, better food and way more expensive. I went here, not by choice, with a large group of friends. We had 11 or 12 of us on a Saturday around 10:30 and had about a 30-45 minute wait. The staff is friendly and the place is fine, but there are so many better breakfast options in the area. I mean, they have great staff and standard food but it's pretty expensive for what you eat. My girlfriend and my meal combined was around $30? That's just coffee, pancakes, & a tip. It's a little overpriced but still has fine food. I'd rather just spend less if I'm getting pancakes/diner food.

    (3)
  • Mary H.

    The food is wonderful and inviting...service is fast ( once you finally get to sit down; please take advantage of the NO WAIT app to get seated faster, cuz it's definitely worth the wait and the prices are great!!!!!) and friendly. I did't look at the bill when it came because I was sooooo satisfied with everything. CAUTION: You will be addicted!!!!!

    (5)
  • T. G.

    I have been to this restaurant many times before but, as far as I'm concerned my last visit was the worst. Our server was wonderful but upon being seated me and my mother were forced to sit in the back of the restaurant with coincidentally all of the rest of the black customers. I noticed this pattern after we were seated and new customers would arrive and would be seated at vacant tables that the hostess and manager or supervisor lead us past and other black families and couples as well. The food was amazing but as a paying customer I shouldn't have to sit in the back of the restaurant.

    (1)
  • Marquisha M.

    Pros great food yummy hot chocolate and friendly staff.cons the building is to small not enough room

    (4)
  • Beth B.

    Pretty good stuff right here. I've been to OPH out in Chesterfield Valley quite a few times, but this was my first visit to the Ladue location. I will preface this by saying that I much prefer the Chesterfield location. It's bigger & is in a stand-alone building, not a strip mall. I had the bacon waffle & hash brown with pepper jack cheese, as usual. Mr. Beth had Pigs in Blankets, which he thought was "pretty good" & the little guy had chocolate chip pancakes, which he thought were "too sweet" & OJ. The food was definitely better than Egg & I or First Watch, but considerable more expensive, since most things are al la carte. I think we spent almost $50 on breakfast, which seems pretty extravagant considering they were no mimosa or crab legs involved. There didn't seem to be enough bacon in my waffle. Also, neither my hash browns nor my husband's were extra crispy, so apparently, they aren't a stickler for directions here. At any rate, despite my complaints, it was delicious & we'll be back, but maybe to the Chesterfield location instead. TIPS: Hash browns, extra crispy with pepper jack cheese. Best. Ever. They also have freshly squeezed OJ here & it's AWESOME.

    (4)
  • Cole B.

    Decent food, good service on a weekday morning but there was a distinct yeasty taste to the pancakes which is sacrilege if in fact there was yeast added. If yeast wasn't added then the batter was too old. Not good either way for someplace called the Original Pancake House. I'd put this place on par with somewhere like First Watch, only more expensive. I'd be willing to try it again, but definitely not on a weekend since you're more likely to die of old age than get a table.

    (3)
  • Kelly B.

    The Original Pancake House is a national chain restaurant located at an upscale Clayton strip mall a block from 170 on Ladue Road. The breakfast only menu consists of pancakes, crepes, waffles, French toast, omelets. eggs benedict and a few other egg dishes. They offer many varieties of pancakes. We arrived on a Monday around 10 and it was packed. So, I can only assume that this is a busy weekend location. The decor is modern, clean, breakfast restaurant style. It's got good flow and natural light and for a breakfast eatery. Overall, pretty decent. I had the ham and eggs with hashbrowns instead of pancakes. It was fresh and everything was was cooked perfectly. The prices were slightly high (breakfast was $30 for two of us). I could have had a mimosa with that breakfast for the same price at one of my city breakfast haunts, but the service, quality and cleanliness was top-notch and I was a satisfied customer. One of these days, I will try the famous pancakes.

    (4)
  • Marilyn A.

    Lots of variety. True to the original Original! They get you in and out at a good pace. They love air conditioning so bring a jacket. Consistently good service, eventhough food may be delivered by another server.

    (4)
  • Patt C.

    My college chum and I stopped in around 10:30 a.m. and were seated promptly. This is a lodge kind of look -- a little rustic, a little homey. Hours are 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. They begin lunch service at 10:30 a.m., so we had our choice of breakfast or lunch. I was eyeing the Reuben, but then decided to go with breakfast. My college chum got a short stack (4) of banana pancakes ($6.95) and added nuts (+$.95), and an order of bacon ($4.75). Bananas are in the batter, as well as sliced on top. It looked beautiful. And the bacon looked nice and crispy. She liked it all. I got the spinach omelette -- with tomatoes, mushrooms and feta ($10.95). It comes with pancakes, but I don't like pancakes, so I asked to sub extra-crispy hash browns (+$1.75). I highly disliked that hefty upcharge for potatoes. Both the hash browns and the omelette were served on separate platters. I've never seen such a huge omelette. Both were quite tasty. The extra-crispy on the hash browns was delightful with crunchy-crunchy on the outside and some soft, delicious potatoes on the inside. The omelette was full of luscious flavor. All ingredients were in great abundance and blended well together. Service was attentive and friendly. My incredibly heavy to-go vessel lasted three more meals. I added a little more feta and some kalamata olives to the omelette to spruce it up.

    (4)
  • Carrie C.

    Love this place. The food is great, portions probably too much though! Watch for pricey add-ins, and the fresh OJ, while tasty, is 5 bucks a glass. Ouch! Definitely the best place in town for this sort of breakfast however. Get there early if you do t want to wait for a table!

    (4)
  • Sarah S.

    Yum! A good addition to the breakfast options, and a big one with a huge menu for this area! I stopped by one weekday morning before work for breakfast with colleagues Our group was about 15 people, and they seated us pretty quickly in two big tables. We made our orders and waited. The menu is really big, and there were tons of options. I started with the fresh squeezed OJ, which was delicious! Definitely fresh squeezed and worth ordering. We waited and waited... and waited. The other table was served, but ours waited.. and then the waitress brought out one of their famous apple pancakes for us to share since we were waiting so long. It was delicious!! It was like a cake.. very sweet. I could eat it with ice cream!! Our food finally came out and we dug in. These portions are big. I got a short stack of buttermilk pancakes and hash browns. I couldn't eat it all. It was good though! It ended up being close to $20 with tip - a bit pricey, but it is Ladue... There were some menu items that I'd like to try still, so I will be back!

    (4)
  • P T.

    OJ $2.95 not refillable. Burnt decaf drip coffee $2.75 and they have to be asked for refills to ever come your way. Eggs Benedict $11 for fatty ham and fake hollandaise sauce. Burnt hash browns. Super loud and overpriced. I'd rather be gouged by the local brunch places where the service is better and I'm not paying a chain for what I would consider just above McDonalds. This place isn't worth anyone's time unless they don't know what good breakfast tastes like. I've been here before and had the bacon lovers breakfast. The bacon is the only thing worthwhile here (and the gluten free pancake option). Half & Half has splendid coffee options and at least they are constantly at your table asking how things are going.

    (1)
  • Byanka S.

    Bacon. So good. It's always busy on the weekends, but I've never waited more than 20 minutes. They send you a text when your table is ready, have games for the kiddos to play with, and flavored water or coffee while you wait. I like to try something different every time I go. The apple pancake, chocolate chip, banana, bacon works, etc...It's always fast and so delicious. I wish I can come here every weekend if I wasn't trying to stay kinda fit. And I don't know what they put in their coffee, but it tastes so good to me in that mug.

    (5)
  • Katherine B.

    With the snow outside, and the fact that we went at 8am, my dad and I had no problem being seated immediately. I knew their awesome coffee and pancakes would win him over, and they did! I tried the cherry pancakes, and they were everything they promised . I was hoping they weren't fake cherries (maraschino), and they weren't: they used real cherries, and the cherry syrup didn't disappoint. Just like last time, they do not skimp on the eggs or hash browns, and I got a full plate of food between the two. I had a bite of dad's cranberry pecan pancakes, and they were just as delicious.

    (4)
  • Jim T.

    This restaurant came highly recommended. It was not a disappointment. Although it was very busy it didn't take more than 20 minutes to get seated. Orders were taken promptly and in a timely manner once we were seated. The menu choices were quite extensive. My choice was the sausage omelette with pecan pancakes. The food was well prepared and tasty. The omelette was the largest I have ever seen - big enough for 3 people. The pancakes were much smaller than I had been led to believe they would be. No one in my party left hungry or unhappy. Will definitely be visiting again on my next visit to St. Louis.

    (4)
  • Andy K.

    One of the best breakfast places in St Louis. Get the apple pancakes or a jumbo omelet. Can't beat the thick cut bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice

    (5)
  • James M.

    I drive all the way from Edwardsville IL to have some of the Best Pancakes in the World!!! If you like a Good Home Cooked Fresh Breakfast this is the Place!!! I pay $10 just for a large glass of fresh squeezed O.J. So that lets you know how good everything else is Yum! Yum!

    (5)
  • Sofia M.

    It's not only the great quality and quantity of their food, it's also the atmosphere and the attentive service they provide. They want to make sure each guest comes in hungry and leaves content and full. They will even offer free samples of pretty much anything from their freshly squeezed orange juice (yes the have an orange juice machine behind their counter) to their thick sliced double smoked bacon to a slice of their famous Apple Pancake. They have a "Wall of Fame" where there are pictures of the staff with some of the Cardinal players, other stl celebs.

    (5)
  • Tara W.

    We went for breakfast at 10am on a Sunday morning so we were expecting to wait but surprisingly, the wait wasn't that long. The complimentary coffee also helped. The food was absolutely delicious and our server was wonderful. I'm kicking myself for not trying this restaurant earlier. I will definitely be back. I recommend the biscuits and gravy. I'll probably have dreams about them.

    (5)
  • Sean H.

    The meal wss excellent, but it better be when you are charging $22 for 2 slices of french toast. The service, through every stage was lacking. there was nothing in the way of friendliness or courtesy from the minute my wife and I entered until the moment we left. Next time, a diner will do. $22 french toast cannot be made well enough to mske up for such poor service.

    (1)
  • Crystal L.

    Came here about 3 weeks ago and I normally frequent the one in the valley. Love this location wayy better then the chesterfield location! Great service and quick hot food, worth the drive and will definitely come back soon!

    (5)
  • Leslie S.

    Not as large as the Chesterfield location but definitely busy. It's a nice location. You can still smell the "new." I had the French Toast platter and would recommend it. More food than I could finish in one sitting. There's been a pretty good long line so far only months after their opening every time we've tried to go on a weekend for breakfast except once...we went about an hour before closing and got seated right away. Also, went once for lunch and was seated right away, too.

    (4)
  • Keli H.

    Never been disappointed. Quality is always consistent. Portions are big albeit a bit overpriced. Love the fresh squeezed orange juice and blueberry pancakes with compote. Plus its in a great shopping center so while on a weekend wait, you can shop and they will text you when ready!

    (4)
  • Jim M.

    Great food, long wait Sunday morning.

    (4)
  • Christal V.

    I fallen madly in love with this place! I love Corned Beef Hash...anytime I go for breakfast at a new place I always order the hash...If the restaurant can make hash and has the right hot sauce on the table...I'm coming back! The prices here are a bit steep, but you are paying for quality, quantity and excellent service! The hash here was enough for three meals! A side of bacon carried a hefty price tag of over $4.00, but it was seriously good bacon! And the pancakes...oh my Lord, the pancakes...the best pancakes I've ever tasted in my life! I rarely ever order pancakes, but I will from now on...but only when I dine at OPH! Every dish that came out around me looked delicious! P.S. - The coffee was excellent!

    (5)
  • N C.

    It was just OK. I LOVE pancakes and I just did not find these to be good. After too many bites they actually made me a little nauseous. The sweet underlying after taste is the yeast. It is NEVER ok to taste yeast in any baked item. I went here because a friend of mine swore that they had the best pancakes and I was majorly disappointed. I sampled both the Georgia Pecan pancakes and the buttermilk. Both had that weird sweetness that I know to be yeast (because I'm an avid baker). My husband wasn't too happy with his eggs. We asked for softly scrambled and they were borderline runny. A bit undercooked. The bacon is top notch though. Thick, meaty and very flavorful. I basically ended up having a $40 bacon breakfast because I ate very little of my pancakes and eggs. Pricey for a breakfast joint. The pros of this visit were the fast service and polite workers. On an extremely busy Saturday morning we were seated in less than 10 minutes. This place just reminded me that no one has a better pancake than Half & Half. Bottom line: I don't think I'll return. I've had better breakfast for much less.

    (2)
  • Rebecca C.

    Perfect location! First time eating the waffle and it literally melted on my plate. That's how good it was lol!! The food was freshly made to order.. The turkey sausage was a great addition as well as the freshly squeezed orange juice. This place was wonderful and has tons of variety on the menu. I will be back! Oh they even have a bar for seating. I thought that's pretty neat for a breakfast place. Thanks

    (5)
  • Nathan O.

    The seating is the only thing that takes time. Everything seems to be fast and efficient as far as service goes - which is the way it has to be. You're waitress or waiter really has no time to be bull shitting with you. Its jamming in here, wall to wall, 45 min table wait...but its completely worth it. Our order took all of 4 mins- I swear. Its pancakes right? You would think, "How amazing can it be?" I'm usually under the impression that your pancake should be sweet. They challenge this and say it's the combination (syrup/ butter and/or powdered sugar), is what makes it good. So much so they have a sourdough option. I'm all about it I tasted the pancake no syrup its light fluffy cooked to perfection but far from sweet. But when you add that syrup it turns into something completely amazing. There right - it's the process. I never even thought of it this way. I'm 28 and they just changed my out look on life with PANCAKE'S and Bacon. BACON!! You can't talk about their BACON unless you use all caps. I have never described BACON with the word girth . But that is the word for it. lol. No complaints, good service and excellent food. I need a nap...

    (5)
  • Tracy C.

    From my reviews of the Chesterfield location, you will see I'm a huge fan of this place. Their gluten-free Blueberry Pancakes are out of this world! Well, any of their GF pancakes are but I'm a creature of habit and I always get the blueberry. I've always been willing to drive the 20 mins out to Chesterfield for these amazing pancakes but it always took a chunk out of your day by the time you drove out, waited in line and drove back. I was SO happy when I learned that OPH had just opened a location 5 mins from my house. No, really - I immediately called the Hubby with shrieks of joy. We have been to this location many times since. The line is just as long so be prepared to wait...but the food is just as good. For the gluten-free person there is no better place in town to get an awesome breakfast!

    (5)
  • Kristen S.

    This place is always crowded on weekends, with good reason! It's a tad pricey, but everything is made to order. I've been here 3 times and I've loved everything I've ordered. My favorite was the biscuits and gravy: 2 cheesy biscuits with perfect gravy studded with sausage. It also came with hash browns and 2 eggs cooked your way. I had mine scrambled. You can also add cheese for a little extra. Go here. You won't regret it. :)

    (5)
  • Jenna Z.

    Amazing! Fast, and delicious! I got the garden benedict and it was amazing! Best eggs Benedict I've ever had!

    (5)
  • Lydia O.

    Yum, I'm drooling just typing about this place. I love EVERYTHING here. The pancakes, bacon, Dutch baby, and the freshly squeezed OJ. Service is always super friendly and attentive. My favorite breakfast spot in STL.

    (5)
  • Christopher S.

    Hands down the best bacon (and I've eaten a lot of bacon), I've had in St.Louis. Long thick cut slices of pure hickory smoked pork heaven.

    (5)
  • Sue Z.

    I have been there only once, but I plan to go often until I have had everything I want to have on the menu, and that remains quite a few items. I had a waffle with Granny Smith apples and their homemade apple syrup. That syrup was so good you could drink it. It was not sticky like maple syrup; it was light and fresh. Our server told us they made it by squeezing the juice out of the apples. YUMMY! I tasted the chocolate chip pancakes that someone else had, yes at my table. They were quite good too. I walked around the restaurant to see what others were eating. Everything was a good portion size. I wanted to stop and ask people if they liked what they had, but I saw my food being delivered and ran back to the table. This place is similar to The Egg & I in that it serves primarily breakfast and it closes in early afternoon. I like this place even better than The Egg & I because the menu concentrates on pancakes, waffles, and crepes, my favorite breakfast foods. On top of all of that, the coffee is quite good. One strong suggestion I would make is to leave a carafe of coffee on the table AND to offer a flavored coffee as well.

    (5)
  • Gale K.

    OMG!!! I began making Dutch Babies (oven baked puffy pancakes) for my last child some 30 years ago from a recipe found in Sunset Magazine. I and my family fell in love with them. I had never seen them on a menu in St Louis before. I was searching for breakfast and saw this place and immediately went. The restaurant was crowded and there was a waiting list but I was able to find a seat at the 10 seat counter. After ordering, I watched the waitresses filling the chute of the orange juicer as it produced fresh OJ which I didn't try. I ordered the Dutch Treat, which is a Ditch Baby pancake with fresh strawberries and bananas and fresh strawberry syrup. I also ordered a side of bacon. I was not disappointed at all! The pancake was huge and delicious. The fruit was fresh and sweet. The syrup had pieces of fresh strawberry in it and was delicious and not too sweet. The bacon was thick-sliced, perfectly cooked and delicious too! My only complaints about this place is the noise level and the cost - $22.60 for the pancake, bacon, and coffee - before tip! However, the ingredients were top notch, and it was in a high cost real estate area. I won't be able to eat here often, but when I want a real breakfast treat in St Louis, this will be the place for me! This place started in 1953 in Portland, OR and has franchises in 28 states. Who knew? -:) If you find am Original Pancake House (Redondo Beach and Roseville and San Jose) for my Cali FB F&F), give it a try. I think you'll enjoy it.

    (5)
  • Dione N.

    So I have never been to the old pancake house before and I have heard great things. But I have never ever had an omelette sooo big in my life. It freaked me out so much I could not even eat it. The regular pancakes were plain with no taste. The best thing I had was the coffee. This place was a huge disappointment and I will never return.

    (1)
  • Marlo S.

    I dunno how they do it. The formula is so....well, formulaic. I've been to these in Chicago, Evanston, Portland OR, Madison, Detroit suburbs, and West County. The dishes always come out quick. They're always hot. Varieties of pancakes always taste the same, which is good. It's as if Honda motors was reinvented as a breakfast joint. The new location on Ladue Rd. is obviously very well managed. Stay away from anything that looks remotely healthy. Don't even THINK of ordering those buckwheat pancakes (if they're even still on the menu.) Go forth and order Swedish pancakes, German pancake, and the peees del REsistance, le apple pancake. Wish they'd put this place somewhere OTHER than a bland yucky stripmall. Would a nice walkable location in downtown Clayton really have been so much trouble? Why not the CWE? But at least I don't have to drive to Chesterfud anymore.

    (4)
  • L C.

    "This is a brand new restaurant that just opened in Ladue. It is shiny and clean and so are the staff! I had heard good reviews, so I decided to check it out myself. My wife and I were seated instantly, as it was a weekday morning! The server was new, so I guess that explains her robotic "training class" spiel of what they offered. When my wife asked her a question, she finally came out of her trance and started talking "off script". She was very pleasant after all and turned out to be quite helpful with her suggestions! My wife ordered eggs and hash browns, which came with a short stack of pancakes. I was going to order the strawberry French toast, but the server suggested that I substitute with the pancakes for a smaller price. Fine with me as the prices are rather high for breakfast items and we were going to share anyway! The hash browns were really very good and crunchy. They seemed to be cooked with cream or something which added a nice texture and taste. Stay away from the egg substitute! The French toast was great! The freshly made whipped cream really elevated it from average to superior! The portion sizes are larger than usual, as are the prices, so if you are not a big eater, I suggest sharing to cut both portions and cost! I will return to try some of their other tasty menu items! If I bring enough people, we can probably eat an entire apple pancake!"

    (3)
  • Vatoya D.

    Supercallifragilisticexpialidocious! This is hands down me and my daughter favorite place... The pecan waffles to die for the bacon is like bacon steak soo thick and delish! I recommend everything. .. Also strawberry pancakes with whip cream is like dessert for bfast

    (5)
  • Swerve D.

    It's like the Ruth Chris of pancakes

    (5)
  • Carmen W.

    First time here because my boyfriend wanted to try a new place. Outstanding is all I can say!! From the very good coffee to the delicious and freshly squeezed orange juice (no pulp!) I couldn't wait to try the rest. I had the side of bacon, which we shared, and the signature Apple Pancake. My boyfriend had the banana pancakes. We actually could have shared pancakes because the serving sizes were large!! The Apple Pancake was light, the apples very generous with just the right amount of texture and the cinnamon sauce was lovely and not overly sweet which is just the way i like it. We can't wait to go back and soon to try the eggs or omelets out. Truly great food, great decor with plenty of light and very good servers.

    (4)
  • Brie L.

    very delicious pancakes! the customer service was amazing and we were able to get a table pretty quickly even though it was Sunday afternoon. I enjoyed my breakfast but it was ridiculously expensive in my opinion for bacon eggs and pancakes. that is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5.

    (4)
  • Brian W.

    eggs so so. pancakes amazing. skip unless you want pancakes

    (3)
  • Courtney T.

    I was in St Louis over the weekend and this was a fly by the seat of your pants visit. Looking for good breakfast spot..because who doesn't like breakfast foods? Minus the fact that I was hungover I wanted to venture out early. We happened upon this place after reviews were read and it seemed to be one of the best spots in the immediate area. Kind of hard to find as the sign isn't very big on the building. It's in a nice little strip mall. We were seated immediatley and the host staff was friendly Our waitress was friendly and gave enough time to review the large menu. Lots of pancake options. I looked at my dining partner and said reminds me of the Pancake Pantry in Nashville. He agreed. (Another review from another day...if you're ever in Hony Tonk Town...it's a must) We both ordered and since I am a creature of nature I ordered the same thing I'd order at any breakfast place. Eggs, Bacon, Hasbrowns and Pancakes. The eggs were fluffy but a little over cooked for my liking. The bacon was good and crisp. Hashbrowns had a distinct onion flavor that wasn't sitting well with my wine induced headache from the night before. Pancakes were good, fluffy, warm and came with a ton of butter. Service was quick and efficient. I'd hit this spot again if I were in town.

    (4)
  • Andrew A.

    Although there was a wait, they had free coffee available. What a nice touch. The wait was not long and well worth it! A very extensive menu with too many items I wanted to try. The Irish Eggs Benedict were just exceptional. As in other reviews, the bacon is the best and the hash browns divine. Great service and great food. Too bad they aren't open 24 hours! I could eat there 3 times a day.

    (5)
  • Michele P.

    The gluten-free pancakes are absolutely fabulous! And the fact that you can "get in line" through an app is great. Or you can walk in and they'll text you when your table is ready so you don't have to stand there and wait around. Awesome service!

    (5)
  • kathryn c.

    have you ever eaten a stick of butter? thats what their eggs and hashbrowns taste like ... almost inedible - the saving grace was that my eggs came with a side of three pancakes (blueberry!) . these were extremely good (the top one was covered in powdered sugar-i will remember to request no powdered sugar if i ever happen to come here again). staff was nice, and they text you when your table is ready. so, in conclusion: this place is know for their pancakes . and i recommend that you ONLY order this.

    (2)
  • Bob D.

    I like breakfast but there was something a little too optimistic about this place. Maybe I just need breakfast for non-morning people, or maybe it was just the neighborhood. I suppose I would recommend it if you are in the area but I don't know if it's worth the hike if you are much farther away.

    (4)
  • Stuart K.

    There is a strange phenomena. A chain franchise restaurant that really cares about it's community. The food is just plain wonderful and the service delightful. OK, you have been to Denny's, you have been to Perkins, the Waffle House whatever pancake house and you say so what! Well THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE, in the Chesterfield, Valley (a second shop opened recently somewhere in Ladue) is what. My kids from Fulshear (read Houston) are in town and they love the ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE almost as much as I do. There is something about dozens of varieties of pancakes, dozens of waffles, every breakfast you can imagine, fresh made with the best of ingredients, served by wait staff who hustle, great coffee with real cream, and diet Pepsi. Couple that with an omelette that is full of any goodie you can dream of and is backed so that it is light and fluffy and you have a wonderful restaurant. I hate restaurants that look dirty or shop worn. The ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE is at least 5 years old that I can remember and is as clean and fresh as if it opened last week. The restrooms are cleaner than the surgery suites at most hospitals, and the walls full of awards from local charities that the ORIGINAL has supported. Did I mention that the price is unbelieveably cheap. Well it is. MY ONLY COMPLAINT, PLEASE READ THIS "COMPLAINT," FOLKS AT THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE!!!!! YOU CLOSE AT 2:30 IN THE AFTERNOON. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE STAY OPEN FOR DINNER. I LOVE BREAKFAST FOR SUPPER!

    (5)
  • Alicia S.

    We gladly traveled the distance to Chesterfield before this location opened, and were so excited to hear a closer location was opening. We visited the Ladue location today and enjoyed everything about it! We brought 3 "first timers" with us and they all agreed it was the best breakfast they'd ever had.

    (5)
  • Max M.

    This place is by far the best breakfast place in the area and equally as good as the Chesterfield location. I have returned many times since it's opening a few months ago. It's a great alternative to the nearby nasty diners, out-dated delis and the routine chain breakfast outfits. The on-premises owner, Gordon, is engaged and pleasant...just like he is at the Chesterfield locale. He offers plenty of tantalizing tasters (try the apple-pie breakfast creation when it's offered)! He hires truly nice and professional folks to greet peeps, cook foods and serve their wonderful wake-up offerings. The service is cheerful, friendly, prompt and efficient. The premises is clean and welcoming. There is a wait, but it moves along. Great coffee and juices! And the foods: Freshest eggs; fluffiest flapjacks and french toast you'll ever have; the bacon is beyond belief it's so good. Once you've tried this joint you'll not go anywhere else for your first meal of the day...sorry grandma! OPH is for breakfast aficionados. Try it...you"ll like it!

    (5)
  • Steph Y.

    Based on the name, I didn't have high hopes for this place. It made me think of some other breakfast-food houses that are greasy and overly processed. But this was nothing like those knockoffs-- this is the ORIGINAL! I got the apple pancake and it had the ideal mix of egginess, cinnamon, tender apple, and sweetness. My dining companion shared some of the Greek omelet, which was not overly salty (a rare feat when olives and feta are involved) and had a nice amount of spinach. We got to sit next to a toasty fire, and there were plenty of gluten free options for our gluten-free friend.

    (5)
  • Ricardo R.

    Great looking location in what used to be an empty grocery store. The inside transformation is very nice. Now...the food. Big lines are not always indicative of quality; and in this case, more of an indication of popularity and novelty. I used the line as my guide...not so smart. We ordered a wide array of items - Apple Pancake, Potato Pancakes, Bacon Lover's Breakfast, Ham & Cheese Omelette, Blueberry Pancakes, etc. The omelettes are done in a style that resembles meringue texture - super fluffy, extra fluffy, not for me. I like the eggs to feel more natural. Pancakes are good, but not great. If you are going to hang your name on pancakes, they better be heavenly good. I can thing of several other places that the breakfast has been memorable and I can't wait to take visitors when they come to Saint Louis. Although I can walk from my home to this new location, I am not sure I will go here first when they are other alternatives, and better options, in downtown Clayton or within a reasonable drive. Staff is very nice by the way.

    (2)
  • Sarah P.

    I definitely liked the food, but the service was sub-par. Our waitress was very spacey even at a time with a low crowd. She didn't know how to make separate checks...Also the prices and proportions are crazy. I could have shared my meal with the whole family. Because portions are so large they jacked up the prices to deal, not to mention the outrageous price for extras. I got cheese on my eggs to find out later it was a $1.30 charge! Since when does cheddar cheese on eggs cost $1.30! Also my friend ordered a fruit bowl that cost $8.00! A tiny cup of berries and melon is not worth $8.00. The food was great but I recommend going with people willing to share. The sizes and prices are ridiculous.

    (3)
  • Susan L.

    Nice breakfast place. A bit pricey. Eggs were sweet and yummy! I dislike how their menu doesn't give a lot of options. Toast was really good as well! There is also wifi as well! Service is great.

    (4)
  • Abbey S.

    Best Irish Benedict ever!! I could have breakfast here day after day! Wait....I have gone Saturday morning and then back on Sunday morning! Haha They are so nice and super accommodating to any changes and making sure my gluten free needs are met. Normally, GF options are not always as good as the glutenous options; however, my fiance (who does not eat GF) will order the GF as he thinks they are fluffier and better! I love the seasonal pumpkin with whip cream on the side! Any of the flavors of pancakes or omelets are worth the wait. You must go!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Tue

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast
    Parking : Garage, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

The Original Pancake House

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