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The Original Pancake House
Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
Gold Coast, Chicago
"Dutch baby is perfect!"(10 Tips)
"afraid of the 49ers..."(4 Tips)
"can’t go wrong with the pancakes, but there is usually a wait"(53 Tips)
"Pancakes and apple syrup to die for"(2 Tips)
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Trudy GloneJune 16, 2018Any 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.Upvoted Mar 17
Kim KortJuly 20, 2012Order 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 DanielleSeptember 23, 2016Pancakes 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.February 18, 2018great 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
"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 BOctober 17, 2015Even 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.
Christopher DeutschJune 9, 2012You 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...
Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 21, 2018I LOVE LOVE LOVE Blueberries-especially in pancakes. Staff is friendly, always smiling. Great value menu and did I mention pancakes!
Joshua RapoportDecember 7, 2010The 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.
Chaz BAugust 16, 2011Good 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.- DJune 26, 2016The wait is relatively long on the weekend, but it is totally worth it! Pancakes are good. Try the chicken sausage skillet.
StephOctober 2, 2014Good breakfast but you'll definitely have to wait if you go for brunch. Also the salsa is homemade and really good
Jodi HamiltonAugust 18, 2017Popular spot. Prepare yourself for at least a 20-30min wait in Summer.Great service, delicious bfast and well priced.
You can order a half order of any of their pancakes. Instead of 6, they give you 3. Definitely more manageable on some mornings :)
Keith LeaDecember 3, 2016Don't worry you can combine the Chocolate Chip pancakes with the Banana one!
Kevin WilsonJanuary 25, 2016Awesome, Swedish Pancakes w Lingonberry syrup.. I loved this place, went here when it was -10 outside a great Sunday morning.
Joanna FlammMarch 21, 2019The Dutch Treat is a Dutch Baby full of strawberries and bananas. Totally indulgent without being way too sweet.
Don't let the line discourage you - it moves quickly, as all locals know. Actually? You probably don't have enough time - keep moving.
Phil BerndtMarch 20, 2010Enjoyed 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
Kerry WOctober 24, 2011Must try their 'Dutch Baby' - baked pancakes, the texture was very fluffy! Their western omelette was great too! Love this place- Terry BeanSeptember 19, 2010Great 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 ;-)
- Carmen LefevreAugust 5, 2015The apple pancake is amazing. But beware it's huge, so might be worth sharing.
Suzanne BeckmanApril 16, 2012The Dutch Treat is a favorite! It's a Dutch pancake filled with strawberries and bananas. Definitely worth a try!
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.
I am iX3February 14, 2013Best pancakes ever! Aside from the ones I make at home...and their chicken sausage is incredible
Amanda AmbornSeptember 9, 2013AMAZING breakfast! I ate all my pancakes. Food coma but a good coma. I would def come back here!!!
Fernando SerranoJuly 30, 2015I loved this place! It has that atmosphere that makes you feel like if you were at home
Matthieu AchiniOctober 30, 2017Good service, friendly staff and you always have enough in your plate !
Alex RandowApril 4, 2014Generous 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.
JamieJune 15, 2011Banana 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!
Matt LawsonSeptember 30, 2013Yes!! The apple pancakes are legendary for a reason and don't feel bad if you can't finish them.- Ayse Ruya AltayJuly 23, 2015Dutch baby is perfect! Just make sure that you "share" it with someone ☺️
Chet ManciniAugust 6, 2014If you get eggs they'll come with pancakes, though the side order is pretty small.
LeSirque SiSJuly 15, 2016Long lines, but quick move. Great breakfast, a real original and friendly service.
Chris WojcieszynFebruary 10, 2011Get a half order pancakes for one buck less. It's more of a regular human proprtion. Had room toget some eggs on the side too that way.
McKenzie SwartsNovember 27, 2013Viewing area to make your taste buds water as you wait in line!! Looks good!
Jeff GibbardMay 1, 2010Bacon bacon bacon for god's sake get bacon pancakes and don't you dare miss the side of bacon. BEST bacon I've ever had!
Cherry Kujala crepes Dutch Dee lish
Marina PizaMay 4, 2018Food was really good! Unfortunately when it was time to pay we weren’t treated right...
Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013apple pancake--covered w/ granny smith apples & cinnamon glave--fluffy, chewy, sweet, tangy
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(312) 642-7917
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