(510) 744-1957
Parking: in parking lot
http://www.originalpancakehouse.com/
Last Visited: January 1, 2010
Food: 3 stars
Atmosphere: 2 to 3 stars
Service: 3 stars
Price: $ to $$
After being out somewhat late the night before, my buddy Chi brought me to The Original Pancake House to get some breakfast. She suggested that I try the Swedish Pancakes or the Apple Pancake. After reading the sugary description that went with the Apple Pancake, I opted to try the Swedish Pancakes instead.
Founded in Oregon, the Original Pancake House is a family business that has since been franchised. Enter this funny shaped building (look for the triangle shape out front) and you'll feel a lot like you're steppi ng into a Carrows - very traditional decor. We entered and were promptly seated. The chairs don't seem to be the type you would normally find at a restaurant, but they're cushioned and comfortable. My silverware had something on it so that dropped atmosphere to a two to three star range.
The menu features waffles, crepes, omelettes, and of course, pancakes.
- Swedish pancake - These are thin lacey pancakes - much like a crepe, but with even browning. Served with lingonberries and whipped butter, it was a lighter way to enjoy pancakes.If I had the chance to go back, I would probably try the dutch baby - an oven baked massive thing that looks like something that would be good and meet my daily carbohydrate intake.
In any case, while it doesn't stand out as an exceptional place to go, the Original Pancake House is a nice place for a traditional breakfast and some other treats. Since the restaurant is larger than most cafes, it looks like it would accommodate a good-sized group too.
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