What People Are Saying About Original Pancake House
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In Short – Founded in Oregon circa 1953, this simply-furnished spot owes its success to its creative menu and fresh ingredients. Batters are made on the premises; a special "sourdough starter" keeps treats from tasting overly sweet. Patrons choose from eggs, waffles, crepes and oven-baked omelets, as well as signature plates like blueberry pancakes (served with or without compote), giant cinnamon-glazed apple pancakes, thin and chewy "49-ers" and the air-filled, lemon-and-sugar-topped "Dutch Baby."
10/29/09
Heart Warming
by lincoln224 at Citysearch
I have been in the Military for 3 years, whenever I come home on a break to see my Mom , we go here straight from the airport, literally with the luggage in the car!
The food is amazing so is the coffee... such a wonderfull place to feel like a king after the normal military wear and tear : )
- Pros: So classy, relaxing...
- Cons: LONG lines
06/28/09
The BEST place for breakfast in the Cities!
by kkgrandmarais at Citysearch
Just about every weekend you'll find me at one (or both) of the Original Pancake locations in Edina and Eden Prairie. I consider the Edina location the "original" OPH, and it is beautifully decorated with stained glass that I'm told came from an old mansion. It has recently gone through a few renovations that have slightly changed the decor to match the new Eden Prairie location, but it still retains the cozy, friendly atmosphere, mainly due to the wonderful wait staff. They are great at recalling the little details about how I like my breakfasts, and know my friends and I by name. Yes, the wait can be long, and yes, they do have a policy that they only seat full parties, but it just means you need to plan ahead for a wonderful breakfast! Give them a call before you leave the house and they'll put you on a list so that when your party arrives your wait will be shorter. It's worth it to wait for the amazing food - try the Dutch Garden, which was recently added to the menu after much persistence by Raymond Yates, a local musician and OPH fanatic. Or try anything on the menu that fits your fancy; you'll leave stuffed and I guarantee you won't be able to stay away for long!
- Pros: Decor, friendly wait staff, fireplace, awesome food
- Cons: Temperature in the restaurant is too cool - bring a sweater
03/07/09
Very Busy & Very Rude
by Jacksg77 at Citysearch
The wait is to long 40 minutes?? The hosts are terrible. The food
might be good but the service is so bad. Don't waste your time
waiting. I would go across the street and eat somewhere else.
Their service has gone down hill and I can't believe people are
even willing to wait 40 minutes for Breakfast? Are you kidding me.
I recall when the wait was more like 20 minutes. They truly need to do something
about this and get a better staff!!
The Details on Original Pancake House
What to Drink:
Wash meals down with fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, buttermilk, house-blend coffee or postum, a caffeine-free substitute.
Know Before You Go:
The apple pancake is large enough for two people, but be patient--it takes 15 minutes to prepare.
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Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Business Breakfast, Cheap Eats
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