Not giving this place a 4 or 5 star review simply because there was too many people ahead of you and you had to wait, isn't fair, in my humble opinion. This is why you call ahead, folks. I've eaten here twice. Both times the service, for a breakfast joint, was superb. Both times the food was piping hot and my coffee never emptied. The pancakes are, honestly, the best I've ever had. The bacon is actual slabs. The omelette is the largest masterpiece of eggs and other goodies I've seen. I would highly recommend this restaurant. If your life is so hectic that 45 min is too long of a wait, then either call ahead or go during the week.
(5)
Ed J.
With so many good independent places to find breakfast in the Minneapolis area, I've avoided the Original Pancake House. But on a Saturday morning trip to Home Depot, I found myself in need of some food after having only had a cup of coffee earlier. Yelp didn't reveal many breakfast places other than the Original Pancake, so we set our GPS to take us there. Upon arriving I was surprised that it wasn't overcrowded with an hour long wait. We waited perhaps ten minutes until the very friendly hostess led us to our booth. Both my partner and I ordered omelettes with pancakes. After a few gulps of coffee our order arrived. Wow, these are nothing like Perkins omelettes! They are so large and so fluffy they were like nothing I had ever eaten. And the pancakes had a wonderful flavor that I haven't had since I discovered Elmer's Restaurant in Palm Springs (check them out if you ever come across one on the West coast). So, I'm now an Original Pancake House convert! Bring on a tall stack!
(4)
Kaylyn W.
I've been here a few times and the wait is usually pretty long. When I went last on Easter, there was no wait at all which was so surprising! I'm guessing that people like to make their reservations for Easter, and since The Original Pancake House doesn't take reservations this is why they didn't have a wait. I've only ordered pancakes here and they are always really good and everything that I expected! I love the buttermilk and banana pancake (but the pineapple syrup that comes with the banana pancake is too sweet for me, so I just use regular maple). The food comes out pretty fast, too. It's fresh, tasty and a big portion. I would definitely recommend trying this place if you love pancakes and don't mind waiting a little longer to get seated!
(4)
Tanya D.
I absolutely love their Pumpkin pancakes and coconut pancakes! Brunch can get pretty busy, but they do take reservations, and can get you in pretty quickly if you call ahead.
(4)
Meg M.
The most quintessential Wayzata breakfast spot. You'll mingle with the old and young. High school sports teams out for a post-game breakfast together, seniors reading their morning paper. Old dark wood interior makes it feel like a cozy library. The coffee is hot and plentiful. Try the hot chocolate too! They give you a big bowl of whip cream to stir in. Pancakes of all varieties. By far the best I've ever had. And many choices of syrups--real syrups, not canned sugary garbage. I recommend the buckwheat pancakes, the coconut pancakes and the Dutch Baby (order early, it takes a while) The staff is so kind and accommodating. A real part of the community. Thanks for the memories!
(5)
Anne M.
Why is this place so popular?? We've eaten there once out of the 3 times we've gone simply because I'm not willing to wait 45 minutes for a table at a breakfast diner. We finally ate there a few weeks ago...and I was disappointed. The omelet was awful, the pancake wasn't anything amazing, and the overpriced coffee tasted like gas station coffee. The breakfast potatoes were pretty tasty though. I truly don't understand the hype.
(2)
Andrea R.
I was around the area looking for some brunch and almost didn't give this place a chance because I thought it was like IHOP. Even though this is a chain restaurant, you won't taste it in their food. I'm actually giving 4 stars because the coffee is rubbish but the food is excellent, some things made from scratch and others being their own recipe. The specials of the day and their popular dishes are the way to go. The pancake batter is really fresh and not something you can reproduce at home.
(4)
Dennis L.
Best breakfast I have had in a really long time. Food was incredible and service was great! I loved the coffee and fresh squeezed OJ too. Don't hesitate on this place :)
(5)
Carol C.
The best pancakes hands down. The best fresh-squeezed orange juice. The best syrup, grandma ginnie's. The best home fries. The list goes on... Best Breakfast. No comparison to the other Minnesota locations for both food and service. Wait can be long if you show up at peak times, but that is the case anywhere worth eating at. They treat regulars with attention and care. My personal favorite. Oh and on busy weekends, they have complimentary coffee while you wait.
(5)
Anthony S.
The food isn't anything special, prices are quite high and the wait to eat is ~45 min on Saturday mornings. I'm not saying it is horrendous but there are other breakfast joints that are cheaper and no wait like OPH. I don't mind waiting to eat, but not breakfast
(2)
Justin S.
I was a huge fan of this place growing up when it was located in downtown Wayzata and their quality of food followed them here. A great improvement from their former location is their ability to seat more people...specifically on a Saturday morning around 10:30am when I finally roll out of bed and make it over here. It's nice to not have to wait more than an hour for breakfast. Their pancakes are delicious and huge...seriously huge. Don't try and get a full order of pancakes if you eat a normal amount of food. The half order will fill you up and satisfy your breakfast needs. My choice 9/10 times is the chocolate chip pancakes that are made with chocolate batter. Seriously, it's chocolate on chocolate on chocolate, but not too much chocolate. Chocolate. Their omelets are good and are a solid choice. The coffee is just what you need in the morning and they give you fresh cream with it if you ask. I like this place and will continue to be a frequent customer.
(4)
Tonia L.
The original pancake House has an Amazing assortment of pancakes, crepes, and waffles! The best place for breakfast!
(4)
Amy J.
I had a pretty good experience coming here with a friend. I didn't experience a long wait at all just because we came when they weren't busy at all. Service was fast and the people were extremely friendly. The coconut pancakes were pretty great, and the 1/2 portion was still quite large. We ordered a side of sausage links and bacon which was pretty much just like cafeteria food (reheated). I didn't bother trying anything else just because it was my first time coming and of course I was going to order pancakes, which I assume is what they probably do best. It was just satisfying to have pancakes with a good friend and with good service. I definitely will be coming again!
(4)
Lyndsay M.
Be prepared to wait a long time. Apparently the secret is call ahead, because when we put our name in, was told would be a 45 min wait - this means they won't seat you for 45 minutes, despite flocks of call ahead folks going in front of you. When we finally sat down, the service was great, but the food was under seasoned and prices are a little high for breakfast. I had the crab cake Benedict which was a special, and it was just cakes, eggs and sauce. My hubby got the pancakes and said they were good.
(2)
Karen H.
My friends and I were big fans of the OPH in Wayzata, so when we heard it was closing down, we scheduled to meet there for a farewell breakfast. Luckily, less than a year later, this location in Plymouth was ready and opened for business. We were happy to see Vicky, our usual waitress and the charming country decor from the old location. The new restaurant is large and roomy, boasting a large waiting area. The menu remains the same-- large portions of delicious breakfast specials such as pancakes, waffles, crepes and omelets. Prices are fairly reasonable and the service is prompt and courteous. The new restrooms are nicely decorated.
(5)
Trina S.
Coming here always reminds me of when I was a child. I would come to the original location in Wayzata Bay either Saturday or Sunday morning with my brother and parents and since they don't take reservations we would wait around the Wayzata bay shopping center and just roam around the little stores. They moved the place since then...adjacent to Oakwood elementary school in Plymouth, but walking in the new one still reminds me of the old place. Maybe it's the smell of breakfast cooking or just seeing the never changing menu cover. I'm not some pancake connoisseur so there really isn't much to talk about when it comes to taste and all that. They offer half or whole orders and sometimes I can't even finish half an order. The prices are so affordable and I'm glad they've never changed that. One thing that does stick out here though is their fresh squeezed orange juice. It's the BEST orange juice you will ever have. I swear by it. I've taken people visiting from out of town here and I've told them to get the orange juice and I haven't met one person who has told me "eh, it's just okay". Yeah it's THAT good. So if you're craving some good pancakes hit up one of the locations and try this place for breakfast =)
(4)
Brian D.
Best place in MN for breakfast. Hands down. Everything is good there but the Apple pancake is the best thing on the menu.
(5)
Morteza Peji A.
Great food great service, and great member of our community.
(5)
Rhonda G.
This part of Plymouth wraps around Wayzata, kind of L shaped. The parking lot is like a box shape and it's tight for a lot. This one is very bright and nicely laid out and decorated. It's different than the Edina and EP. There is a little corner wait area with a kids table and chairs for the wee ones. I don't know if all the menus are re-designed, but this one is. The coffee is better here, seems more like the original. Unfortunately they don't use raw sugar packets here. The table had nice heavy spoons for stirring. Syrup is in a big dispenser, and not rationed out. But the butter is rationed out in small blob type like IHOP. The bacon wasn't as crisp, that might be a fluke. They use larger plates, and you can place the meat on the edges and not get syrup on them. I didn't know if I'd want to shlep all the way out here again, but it's just as far as EP. I don't go as often anymore, so I very well could. The location of the bathrooms is very handy, kind of right there, and they have some odd 60's music piped in loudly. I didn't notice it in the rest of the place. They still have the same great pancakes. OPH seems to land in strip malls. It's the only eatery in this one, but across the road there are many in one place. So aside from the coffee the differences are not terribly significant.
(5)
Theodore S.
Huge fan! Best Breakfast in town! I sure do miss the location in Wayzata, but this location is nice. The quality of the food is still great and the menu is still the same. I personally love the variety of Pancake options they offer, very unique and delicious. I'm a simple pancake eater and like them original, sometimes with fruit but they have bacon pancakes, that's right BACON PANCAKES! Maybe next time I'm in Minnesota I'll give them a try our I'll just add a scoop of ice cream to some raspberry pancakes.
(5)
Kelly S.
i am normally SUCH a fan of the original pancake house. love the location in gold coast chicago & the one in maple grove. this one, however, could use some improvements. well the coffee was on par, their food didn't have the same appeal. when i ordered my crepes well done, they still arrived thick & doughy. and the hostesses need to work on their communication. we called ahead to have our name put on the list (recommend doing this on a busy morning!) & were quoted 45 min wait time. i understand that this is an estimate, not a science. when we arrived about 30 min later we were told by the hostesses that our table was "almost ready" but then were kept waiting another 30 min while they sat party after party after party... when i checked in again she told me that we "had quite a few people in front of us" that didn't add up. another 15 min later, after contemplating finding somewhere else to go, we were sat. the server was adequate & friendly, but by the time we encountered her we were already frustrated & too hungry to enjoy the experience as we had hoped to. will stick to the mg location from now on.
(2)
Kelly S.
i am normally SUCH a fan of the original pancake house. love the location in gold coast chicago & the one in maple grove. this one, however, could use some improvements. well the coffee was on par, their food didn't have the same appeal. when i ordered my crepes well done, they still arrived thick & doughy. and the hostesses need to work on their communication. we called ahead to have our name put on the list (recommend doing this on a busy morning!) & were quoted 45 min wait time. i understand that this is an estimate, not a science. when we arrived about 30 min later we were told by the hostesses that our table was "almost ready" but then were kept waiting another 30 min while they sat party after party after party... when i checked in again she told me that we "had quite a few people in front of us" that didn't add up. another 15 min later, after contemplating finding somewhere else to go, we were sat. the server was adequate & friendly, but by the time we encountered her we were already frustrated & too hungry to enjoy the experience as we had hoped to. will stick to the mg location from now on.
(2)
Amy J.
I had a pretty good experience coming here with a friend. I didn't experience a long wait at all just because we came when they weren't busy at all. Service was fast and the people were extremely friendly. The coconut pancakes were pretty great, and the 1/2 portion was still quite large. We ordered a side of sausage links and bacon which was pretty much just like cafeteria food (reheated). I didn't bother trying anything else just because it was my first time coming and of course I was going to order pancakes, which I assume is what they probably do best. It was just satisfying to have pancakes with a good friend and with good service. I definitely will be coming again!
(4)
Lyndsay M.
Be prepared to wait a long time. Apparently the secret is call ahead, because when we put our name in, was told would be a 45 min wait - this means they won't seat you for 45 minutes, despite flocks of call ahead folks going in front of you. When we finally sat down, the service was great, but the food was under seasoned and prices are a little high for breakfast. I had the crab cake Benedict which was a special, and it was just cakes, eggs and sauce. My hubby got the pancakes and said they were good.
(2)
Karen H.
My friends and I were big fans of the OPH in Wayzata, so when we heard it was closing down, we scheduled to meet there for a farewell breakfast. Luckily, less than a year later, this location in Plymouth was ready and opened for business. We were happy to see Vicky, our usual waitress and the charming country decor from the old location. The new restaurant is large and roomy, boasting a large waiting area. The menu remains the same-- large portions of delicious breakfast specials such as pancakes, waffles, crepes and omelets. Prices are fairly reasonable and the service is prompt and courteous. The new restrooms are nicely decorated.
(5)
Bill H.
I've only been once (it hasn't been open too long, and there are frequently long lines to get in) but that experience was great. The variety of pancakes is pretty amazing - banana, bacon, swedish, potato.. even the fried dutch butter cakes (a la Pannekoeken). The prices are on par with Perkins/Embers/Denny's, but the food is much better. Service is great as well. This is a great addition to the area.
(4)
Adrian O.
So good. We heard About this place from family saying it was really good and it was amazing. Egg white omelette was amazing
(4)
Morteza Peji A.
Great food great service, and great member of our community.
(5)
Chris T.
Not giving this place a 4 or 5 star review simply because there was too many people ahead of you and you had to wait, isn't fair, in my humble opinion. This is why you call ahead, folks. I've eaten here twice. Both times the service, for a breakfast joint, was superb. Both times the food was piping hot and my coffee never emptied. The pancakes are, honestly, the best I've ever had. The bacon is actual slabs. The omelette is the largest masterpiece of eggs and other goodies I've seen. I would highly recommend this restaurant. If your life is so hectic that 45 min is too long of a wait, then either call ahead or go during the week.
(5)
Andrea R.
I was around the area looking for some brunch and almost didn't give this place a chance because I thought it was like IHOP. Even though this is a chain restaurant, you won't taste it in their food. I'm actually giving 4 stars because the coffee is rubbish but the food is excellent, some things made from scratch and others being their own recipe. The specials of the day and their popular dishes are the way to go. The pancake batter is really fresh and not something you can reproduce at home.
(4)
Dennis L.
Best breakfast I have had in a really long time. Food was incredible and service was great! I loved the coffee and fresh squeezed OJ too. Don't hesitate on this place :)
(5)
Ed J.
With so many good independent places to find breakfast in the Minneapolis area, I've avoided the Original Pancake House. But on a Saturday morning trip to Home Depot, I found myself in need of some food after having only had a cup of coffee earlier. Yelp didn't reveal many breakfast places other than the Original Pancake, so we set our GPS to take us there. Upon arriving I was surprised that it wasn't overcrowded with an hour long wait. We waited perhaps ten minutes until the very friendly hostess led us to our booth. Both my partner and I ordered omelettes with pancakes. After a few gulps of coffee our order arrived. Wow, these are nothing like Perkins omelettes! They are so large and so fluffy they were like nothing I had ever eaten. And the pancakes had a wonderful flavor that I haven't had since I discovered Elmer's Restaurant in Palm Springs (check them out if you ever come across one on the West coast). So, I'm now an Original Pancake House convert! Bring on a tall stack!
(4)
Kaylyn W.
I've been here a few times and the wait is usually pretty long. When I went last on Easter, there was no wait at all which was so surprising! I'm guessing that people like to make their reservations for Easter, and since The Original Pancake House doesn't take reservations this is why they didn't have a wait. I've only ordered pancakes here and they are always really good and everything that I expected! I love the buttermilk and banana pancake (but the pineapple syrup that comes with the banana pancake is too sweet for me, so I just use regular maple). The food comes out pretty fast, too. It's fresh, tasty and a big portion. I would definitely recommend trying this place if you love pancakes and don't mind waiting a little longer to get seated!
(4)
Tanya D.
I absolutely love their Pumpkin pancakes and coconut pancakes! Brunch can get pretty busy, but they do take reservations, and can get you in pretty quickly if you call ahead.
(4)
Meg M.
The most quintessential Wayzata breakfast spot. You'll mingle with the old and young. High school sports teams out for a post-game breakfast together, seniors reading their morning paper. Old dark wood interior makes it feel like a cozy library. The coffee is hot and plentiful. Try the hot chocolate too! They give you a big bowl of whip cream to stir in. Pancakes of all varieties. By far the best I've ever had. And many choices of syrups--real syrups, not canned sugary garbage. I recommend the buckwheat pancakes, the coconut pancakes and the Dutch Baby (order early, it takes a while) The staff is so kind and accommodating. A real part of the community. Thanks for the memories!
(5)
Anne M.
Why is this place so popular?? We've eaten there once out of the 3 times we've gone simply because I'm not willing to wait 45 minutes for a table at a breakfast diner. We finally ate there a few weeks ago...and I was disappointed. The omelet was awful, the pancake wasn't anything amazing, and the overpriced coffee tasted like gas station coffee. The breakfast potatoes were pretty tasty though. I truly don't understand the hype.
(2)
Carol C.
The best pancakes hands down. The best fresh-squeezed orange juice. The best syrup, grandma ginnie's. The best home fries. The list goes on... Best Breakfast. No comparison to the other Minnesota locations for both food and service. Wait can be long if you show up at peak times, but that is the case anywhere worth eating at. They treat regulars with attention and care. My personal favorite. Oh and on busy weekends, they have complimentary coffee while you wait.
(5)
Anthony S.
The food isn't anything special, prices are quite high and the wait to eat is ~45 min on Saturday mornings. I'm not saying it is horrendous but there are other breakfast joints that are cheaper and no wait like OPH. I don't mind waiting to eat, but not breakfast
(2)
Justin S.
I was a huge fan of this place growing up when it was located in downtown Wayzata and their quality of food followed them here. A great improvement from their former location is their ability to seat more people...specifically on a Saturday morning around 10:30am when I finally roll out of bed and make it over here. It's nice to not have to wait more than an hour for breakfast. Their pancakes are delicious and huge...seriously huge. Don't try and get a full order of pancakes if you eat a normal amount of food. The half order will fill you up and satisfy your breakfast needs. My choice 9/10 times is the chocolate chip pancakes that are made with chocolate batter. Seriously, it's chocolate on chocolate on chocolate, but not too much chocolate. Chocolate. Their omelets are good and are a solid choice. The coffee is just what you need in the morning and they give you fresh cream with it if you ask. I like this place and will continue to be a frequent customer.
(4)
Tonia L.
The original pancake House has an Amazing assortment of pancakes, crepes, and waffles! The best place for breakfast!
(4)
Trina S.
Coming here always reminds me of when I was a child. I would come to the original location in Wayzata Bay either Saturday or Sunday morning with my brother and parents and since they don't take reservations we would wait around the Wayzata bay shopping center and just roam around the little stores. They moved the place since then...adjacent to Oakwood elementary school in Plymouth, but walking in the new one still reminds me of the old place. Maybe it's the smell of breakfast cooking or just seeing the never changing menu cover. I'm not some pancake connoisseur so there really isn't much to talk about when it comes to taste and all that. They offer half or whole orders and sometimes I can't even finish half an order. The prices are so affordable and I'm glad they've never changed that. One thing that does stick out here though is their fresh squeezed orange juice. It's the BEST orange juice you will ever have. I swear by it. I've taken people visiting from out of town here and I've told them to get the orange juice and I haven't met one person who has told me "eh, it's just okay". Yeah it's THAT good. So if you're craving some good pancakes hit up one of the locations and try this place for breakfast =)
(4)
Brian D.
Best place in MN for breakfast. Hands down. Everything is good there but the Apple pancake is the best thing on the menu.
(5)
Rhonda G.
This part of Plymouth wraps around Wayzata, kind of L shaped. The parking lot is like a box shape and it's tight for a lot. This one is very bright and nicely laid out and decorated. It's different than the Edina and EP. There is a little corner wait area with a kids table and chairs for the wee ones. I don't know if all the menus are re-designed, but this one is. The coffee is better here, seems more like the original. Unfortunately they don't use raw sugar packets here. The table had nice heavy spoons for stirring. Syrup is in a big dispenser, and not rationed out. But the butter is rationed out in small blob type like IHOP. The bacon wasn't as crisp, that might be a fluke. They use larger plates, and you can place the meat on the edges and not get syrup on them. I didn't know if I'd want to shlep all the way out here again, but it's just as far as EP. I don't go as often anymore, so I very well could. The location of the bathrooms is very handy, kind of right there, and they have some odd 60's music piped in loudly. I didn't notice it in the rest of the place. They still have the same great pancakes. OPH seems to land in strip malls. It's the only eatery in this one, but across the road there are many in one place. So aside from the coffee the differences are not terribly significant.
(5)
Theodore S.
Huge fan! Best Breakfast in town! I sure do miss the location in Wayzata, but this location is nice. The quality of the food is still great and the menu is still the same. I personally love the variety of Pancake options they offer, very unique and delicious. I'm a simple pancake eater and like them original, sometimes with fruit but they have bacon pancakes, that's right BACON PANCAKES! Maybe next time I'm in Minnesota I'll give them a try our I'll just add a scoop of ice cream to some raspberry pancakes.
(5)
Bill H.
I've only been once (it hasn't been open too long, and there are frequently long lines to get in) but that experience was great. The variety of pancakes is pretty amazing - banana, bacon, swedish, potato.. even the fried dutch butter cakes (a la Pannekoeken). The prices are on par with Perkins/Embers/Denny's, but the food is much better. Service is great as well. This is a great addition to the area.
(4)
Adrian O.
So good. We heard About this place from family saying it was really good and it was amazing. Egg white omelette was amazing
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot 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
Chris T.
Not giving this place a 4 or 5 star review simply because there was too many people ahead of you and you had to wait, isn't fair, in my humble opinion. This is why you call ahead, folks. I've eaten here twice. Both times the service, for a breakfast joint, was superb. Both times the food was piping hot and my coffee never emptied. The pancakes are, honestly, the best I've ever had. The bacon is actual slabs. The omelette is the largest masterpiece of eggs and other goodies I've seen. I would highly recommend this restaurant. If your life is so hectic that 45 min is too long of a wait, then either call ahead or go during the week.
(5)Ed J.
With so many good independent places to find breakfast in the Minneapolis area, I've avoided the Original Pancake House. But on a Saturday morning trip to Home Depot, I found myself in need of some food after having only had a cup of coffee earlier. Yelp didn't reveal many breakfast places other than the Original Pancake, so we set our GPS to take us there. Upon arriving I was surprised that it wasn't overcrowded with an hour long wait. We waited perhaps ten minutes until the very friendly hostess led us to our booth. Both my partner and I ordered omelettes with pancakes. After a few gulps of coffee our order arrived. Wow, these are nothing like Perkins omelettes! They are so large and so fluffy they were like nothing I had ever eaten. And the pancakes had a wonderful flavor that I haven't had since I discovered Elmer's Restaurant in Palm Springs (check them out if you ever come across one on the West coast). So, I'm now an Original Pancake House convert! Bring on a tall stack!
(4)Kaylyn W.
I've been here a few times and the wait is usually pretty long. When I went last on Easter, there was no wait at all which was so surprising! I'm guessing that people like to make their reservations for Easter, and since The Original Pancake House doesn't take reservations this is why they didn't have a wait. I've only ordered pancakes here and they are always really good and everything that I expected! I love the buttermilk and banana pancake (but the pineapple syrup that comes with the banana pancake is too sweet for me, so I just use regular maple). The food comes out pretty fast, too. It's fresh, tasty and a big portion. I would definitely recommend trying this place if you love pancakes and don't mind waiting a little longer to get seated!
(4)Tanya D.
I absolutely love their Pumpkin pancakes and coconut pancakes! Brunch can get pretty busy, but they do take reservations, and can get you in pretty quickly if you call ahead.
(4)Meg M.
The most quintessential Wayzata breakfast spot. You'll mingle with the old and young. High school sports teams out for a post-game breakfast together, seniors reading their morning paper. Old dark wood interior makes it feel like a cozy library. The coffee is hot and plentiful. Try the hot chocolate too! They give you a big bowl of whip cream to stir in. Pancakes of all varieties. By far the best I've ever had. And many choices of syrups--real syrups, not canned sugary garbage. I recommend the buckwheat pancakes, the coconut pancakes and the Dutch Baby (order early, it takes a while) The staff is so kind and accommodating. A real part of the community. Thanks for the memories!
(5)Anne M.
Why is this place so popular?? We've eaten there once out of the 3 times we've gone simply because I'm not willing to wait 45 minutes for a table at a breakfast diner. We finally ate there a few weeks ago...and I was disappointed. The omelet was awful, the pancake wasn't anything amazing, and the overpriced coffee tasted like gas station coffee. The breakfast potatoes were pretty tasty though. I truly don't understand the hype.
(2)Andrea R.
I was around the area looking for some brunch and almost didn't give this place a chance because I thought it was like IHOP. Even though this is a chain restaurant, you won't taste it in their food. I'm actually giving 4 stars because the coffee is rubbish but the food is excellent, some things made from scratch and others being their own recipe. The specials of the day and their popular dishes are the way to go. The pancake batter is really fresh and not something you can reproduce at home.
(4)Dennis L.
Best breakfast I have had in a really long time. Food was incredible and service was great! I loved the coffee and fresh squeezed OJ too. Don't hesitate on this place :)
(5)Carol C.
The best pancakes hands down. The best fresh-squeezed orange juice. The best syrup, grandma ginnie's. The best home fries. The list goes on... Best Breakfast. No comparison to the other Minnesota locations for both food and service. Wait can be long if you show up at peak times, but that is the case anywhere worth eating at. They treat regulars with attention and care. My personal favorite. Oh and on busy weekends, they have complimentary coffee while you wait.
(5)Anthony S.
The food isn't anything special, prices are quite high and the wait to eat is ~45 min on Saturday mornings. I'm not saying it is horrendous but there are other breakfast joints that are cheaper and no wait like OPH. I don't mind waiting to eat, but not breakfast
(2)Justin S.
I was a huge fan of this place growing up when it was located in downtown Wayzata and their quality of food followed them here. A great improvement from their former location is their ability to seat more people...specifically on a Saturday morning around 10:30am when I finally roll out of bed and make it over here. It's nice to not have to wait more than an hour for breakfast. Their pancakes are delicious and huge...seriously huge. Don't try and get a full order of pancakes if you eat a normal amount of food. The half order will fill you up and satisfy your breakfast needs. My choice 9/10 times is the chocolate chip pancakes that are made with chocolate batter. Seriously, it's chocolate on chocolate on chocolate, but not too much chocolate. Chocolate. Their omelets are good and are a solid choice. The coffee is just what you need in the morning and they give you fresh cream with it if you ask. I like this place and will continue to be a frequent customer.
(4)Tonia L.
The original pancake House has an Amazing assortment of pancakes, crepes, and waffles! The best place for breakfast!
(4)Amy J.
I had a pretty good experience coming here with a friend. I didn't experience a long wait at all just because we came when they weren't busy at all. Service was fast and the people were extremely friendly. The coconut pancakes were pretty great, and the 1/2 portion was still quite large. We ordered a side of sausage links and bacon which was pretty much just like cafeteria food (reheated). I didn't bother trying anything else just because it was my first time coming and of course I was going to order pancakes, which I assume is what they probably do best. It was just satisfying to have pancakes with a good friend and with good service. I definitely will be coming again!
(4)Lyndsay M.
Be prepared to wait a long time. Apparently the secret is call ahead, because when we put our name in, was told would be a 45 min wait - this means they won't seat you for 45 minutes, despite flocks of call ahead folks going in front of you. When we finally sat down, the service was great, but the food was under seasoned and prices are a little high for breakfast. I had the crab cake Benedict which was a special, and it was just cakes, eggs and sauce. My hubby got the pancakes and said they were good.
(2)Karen H.
My friends and I were big fans of the OPH in Wayzata, so when we heard it was closing down, we scheduled to meet there for a farewell breakfast. Luckily, less than a year later, this location in Plymouth was ready and opened for business. We were happy to see Vicky, our usual waitress and the charming country decor from the old location. The new restaurant is large and roomy, boasting a large waiting area. The menu remains the same-- large portions of delicious breakfast specials such as pancakes, waffles, crepes and omelets. Prices are fairly reasonable and the service is prompt and courteous. The new restrooms are nicely decorated.
(5)Trina S.
Coming here always reminds me of when I was a child. I would come to the original location in Wayzata Bay either Saturday or Sunday morning with my brother and parents and since they don't take reservations we would wait around the Wayzata bay shopping center and just roam around the little stores. They moved the place since then...adjacent to Oakwood elementary school in Plymouth, but walking in the new one still reminds me of the old place. Maybe it's the smell of breakfast cooking or just seeing the never changing menu cover. I'm not some pancake connoisseur so there really isn't much to talk about when it comes to taste and all that. They offer half or whole orders and sometimes I can't even finish half an order. The prices are so affordable and I'm glad they've never changed that. One thing that does stick out here though is their fresh squeezed orange juice. It's the BEST orange juice you will ever have. I swear by it. I've taken people visiting from out of town here and I've told them to get the orange juice and I haven't met one person who has told me "eh, it's just okay". Yeah it's THAT good. So if you're craving some good pancakes hit up one of the locations and try this place for breakfast =)
(4)Brian D.
Best place in MN for breakfast. Hands down. Everything is good there but the Apple pancake is the best thing on the menu.
(5)Morteza Peji A.
Great food great service, and great member of our community.
(5)Rhonda G.
This part of Plymouth wraps around Wayzata, kind of L shaped. The parking lot is like a box shape and it's tight for a lot. This one is very bright and nicely laid out and decorated. It's different than the Edina and EP. There is a little corner wait area with a kids table and chairs for the wee ones. I don't know if all the menus are re-designed, but this one is. The coffee is better here, seems more like the original. Unfortunately they don't use raw sugar packets here. The table had nice heavy spoons for stirring. Syrup is in a big dispenser, and not rationed out. But the butter is rationed out in small blob type like IHOP. The bacon wasn't as crisp, that might be a fluke. They use larger plates, and you can place the meat on the edges and not get syrup on them. I didn't know if I'd want to shlep all the way out here again, but it's just as far as EP. I don't go as often anymore, so I very well could. The location of the bathrooms is very handy, kind of right there, and they have some odd 60's music piped in loudly. I didn't notice it in the rest of the place. They still have the same great pancakes. OPH seems to land in strip malls. It's the only eatery in this one, but across the road there are many in one place. So aside from the coffee the differences are not terribly significant.
(5)Theodore S.
Huge fan! Best Breakfast in town! I sure do miss the location in Wayzata, but this location is nice. The quality of the food is still great and the menu is still the same. I personally love the variety of Pancake options they offer, very unique and delicious. I'm a simple pancake eater and like them original, sometimes with fruit but they have bacon pancakes, that's right BACON PANCAKES! Maybe next time I'm in Minnesota I'll give them a try our I'll just add a scoop of ice cream to some raspberry pancakes.
(5)Kelly S.
i am normally SUCH a fan of the original pancake house. love the location in gold coast chicago & the one in maple grove. this one, however, could use some improvements. well the coffee was on par, their food didn't have the same appeal. when i ordered my crepes well done, they still arrived thick & doughy. and the hostesses need to work on their communication. we called ahead to have our name put on the list (recommend doing this on a busy morning!) & were quoted 45 min wait time. i understand that this is an estimate, not a science. when we arrived about 30 min later we were told by the hostesses that our table was "almost ready" but then were kept waiting another 30 min while they sat party after party after party... when i checked in again she told me that we "had quite a few people in front of us" that didn't add up. another 15 min later, after contemplating finding somewhere else to go, we were sat. the server was adequate & friendly, but by the time we encountered her we were already frustrated & too hungry to enjoy the experience as we had hoped to. will stick to the mg location from now on.
(2)Kelly S.
i am normally SUCH a fan of the original pancake house. love the location in gold coast chicago & the one in maple grove. this one, however, could use some improvements. well the coffee was on par, their food didn't have the same appeal. when i ordered my crepes well done, they still arrived thick & doughy. and the hostesses need to work on their communication. we called ahead to have our name put on the list (recommend doing this on a busy morning!) & were quoted 45 min wait time. i understand that this is an estimate, not a science. when we arrived about 30 min later we were told by the hostesses that our table was "almost ready" but then were kept waiting another 30 min while they sat party after party after party... when i checked in again she told me that we "had quite a few people in front of us" that didn't add up. another 15 min later, after contemplating finding somewhere else to go, we were sat. the server was adequate & friendly, but by the time we encountered her we were already frustrated & too hungry to enjoy the experience as we had hoped to. will stick to the mg location from now on.
(2)Amy J.
I had a pretty good experience coming here with a friend. I didn't experience a long wait at all just because we came when they weren't busy at all. Service was fast and the people were extremely friendly. The coconut pancakes were pretty great, and the 1/2 portion was still quite large. We ordered a side of sausage links and bacon which was pretty much just like cafeteria food (reheated). I didn't bother trying anything else just because it was my first time coming and of course I was going to order pancakes, which I assume is what they probably do best. It was just satisfying to have pancakes with a good friend and with good service. I definitely will be coming again!
(4)Lyndsay M.
Be prepared to wait a long time. Apparently the secret is call ahead, because when we put our name in, was told would be a 45 min wait - this means they won't seat you for 45 minutes, despite flocks of call ahead folks going in front of you. When we finally sat down, the service was great, but the food was under seasoned and prices are a little high for breakfast. I had the crab cake Benedict which was a special, and it was just cakes, eggs and sauce. My hubby got the pancakes and said they were good.
(2)Karen H.
My friends and I were big fans of the OPH in Wayzata, so when we heard it was closing down, we scheduled to meet there for a farewell breakfast. Luckily, less than a year later, this location in Plymouth was ready and opened for business. We were happy to see Vicky, our usual waitress and the charming country decor from the old location. The new restaurant is large and roomy, boasting a large waiting area. The menu remains the same-- large portions of delicious breakfast specials such as pancakes, waffles, crepes and omelets. Prices are fairly reasonable and the service is prompt and courteous. The new restrooms are nicely decorated.
(5)Bill H.
I've only been once (it hasn't been open too long, and there are frequently long lines to get in) but that experience was great. The variety of pancakes is pretty amazing - banana, bacon, swedish, potato.. even the fried dutch butter cakes (a la Pannekoeken). The prices are on par with Perkins/Embers/Denny's, but the food is much better. Service is great as well. This is a great addition to the area.
(4)Adrian O.
So good. We heard About this place from family saying it was really good and it was amazing. Egg white omelette was amazing
(4)Morteza Peji A.
Great food great service, and great member of our community.
(5)Chris T.
Not giving this place a 4 or 5 star review simply because there was too many people ahead of you and you had to wait, isn't fair, in my humble opinion. This is why you call ahead, folks. I've eaten here twice. Both times the service, for a breakfast joint, was superb. Both times the food was piping hot and my coffee never emptied. The pancakes are, honestly, the best I've ever had. The bacon is actual slabs. The omelette is the largest masterpiece of eggs and other goodies I've seen. I would highly recommend this restaurant. If your life is so hectic that 45 min is too long of a wait, then either call ahead or go during the week.
(5)Andrea R.
I was around the area looking for some brunch and almost didn't give this place a chance because I thought it was like IHOP. Even though this is a chain restaurant, you won't taste it in their food. I'm actually giving 4 stars because the coffee is rubbish but the food is excellent, some things made from scratch and others being their own recipe. The specials of the day and their popular dishes are the way to go. The pancake batter is really fresh and not something you can reproduce at home.
(4)Dennis L.
Best breakfast I have had in a really long time. Food was incredible and service was great! I loved the coffee and fresh squeezed OJ too. Don't hesitate on this place :)
(5)Ed J.
With so many good independent places to find breakfast in the Minneapolis area, I've avoided the Original Pancake House. But on a Saturday morning trip to Home Depot, I found myself in need of some food after having only had a cup of coffee earlier. Yelp didn't reveal many breakfast places other than the Original Pancake, so we set our GPS to take us there. Upon arriving I was surprised that it wasn't overcrowded with an hour long wait. We waited perhaps ten minutes until the very friendly hostess led us to our booth. Both my partner and I ordered omelettes with pancakes. After a few gulps of coffee our order arrived. Wow, these are nothing like Perkins omelettes! They are so large and so fluffy they were like nothing I had ever eaten. And the pancakes had a wonderful flavor that I haven't had since I discovered Elmer's Restaurant in Palm Springs (check them out if you ever come across one on the West coast). So, I'm now an Original Pancake House convert! Bring on a tall stack!
(4)Kaylyn W.
I've been here a few times and the wait is usually pretty long. When I went last on Easter, there was no wait at all which was so surprising! I'm guessing that people like to make their reservations for Easter, and since The Original Pancake House doesn't take reservations this is why they didn't have a wait. I've only ordered pancakes here and they are always really good and everything that I expected! I love the buttermilk and banana pancake (but the pineapple syrup that comes with the banana pancake is too sweet for me, so I just use regular maple). The food comes out pretty fast, too. It's fresh, tasty and a big portion. I would definitely recommend trying this place if you love pancakes and don't mind waiting a little longer to get seated!
(4)Tanya D.
I absolutely love their Pumpkin pancakes and coconut pancakes! Brunch can get pretty busy, but they do take reservations, and can get you in pretty quickly if you call ahead.
(4)Meg M.
The most quintessential Wayzata breakfast spot. You'll mingle with the old and young. High school sports teams out for a post-game breakfast together, seniors reading their morning paper. Old dark wood interior makes it feel like a cozy library. The coffee is hot and plentiful. Try the hot chocolate too! They give you a big bowl of whip cream to stir in. Pancakes of all varieties. By far the best I've ever had. And many choices of syrups--real syrups, not canned sugary garbage. I recommend the buckwheat pancakes, the coconut pancakes and the Dutch Baby (order early, it takes a while) The staff is so kind and accommodating. A real part of the community. Thanks for the memories!
(5)Anne M.
Why is this place so popular?? We've eaten there once out of the 3 times we've gone simply because I'm not willing to wait 45 minutes for a table at a breakfast diner. We finally ate there a few weeks ago...and I was disappointed. The omelet was awful, the pancake wasn't anything amazing, and the overpriced coffee tasted like gas station coffee. The breakfast potatoes were pretty tasty though. I truly don't understand the hype.
(2)Carol C.
The best pancakes hands down. The best fresh-squeezed orange juice. The best syrup, grandma ginnie's. The best home fries. The list goes on... Best Breakfast. No comparison to the other Minnesota locations for both food and service. Wait can be long if you show up at peak times, but that is the case anywhere worth eating at. They treat regulars with attention and care. My personal favorite. Oh and on busy weekends, they have complimentary coffee while you wait.
(5)Anthony S.
The food isn't anything special, prices are quite high and the wait to eat is ~45 min on Saturday mornings. I'm not saying it is horrendous but there are other breakfast joints that are cheaper and no wait like OPH. I don't mind waiting to eat, but not breakfast
(2)Justin S.
I was a huge fan of this place growing up when it was located in downtown Wayzata and their quality of food followed them here. A great improvement from their former location is their ability to seat more people...specifically on a Saturday morning around 10:30am when I finally roll out of bed and make it over here. It's nice to not have to wait more than an hour for breakfast. Their pancakes are delicious and huge...seriously huge. Don't try and get a full order of pancakes if you eat a normal amount of food. The half order will fill you up and satisfy your breakfast needs. My choice 9/10 times is the chocolate chip pancakes that are made with chocolate batter. Seriously, it's chocolate on chocolate on chocolate, but not too much chocolate. Chocolate. Their omelets are good and are a solid choice. The coffee is just what you need in the morning and they give you fresh cream with it if you ask. I like this place and will continue to be a frequent customer.
(4)Tonia L.
The original pancake House has an Amazing assortment of pancakes, crepes, and waffles! The best place for breakfast!
(4)Trina S.
Coming here always reminds me of when I was a child. I would come to the original location in Wayzata Bay either Saturday or Sunday morning with my brother and parents and since they don't take reservations we would wait around the Wayzata bay shopping center and just roam around the little stores. They moved the place since then...adjacent to Oakwood elementary school in Plymouth, but walking in the new one still reminds me of the old place. Maybe it's the smell of breakfast cooking or just seeing the never changing menu cover. I'm not some pancake connoisseur so there really isn't much to talk about when it comes to taste and all that. They offer half or whole orders and sometimes I can't even finish half an order. The prices are so affordable and I'm glad they've never changed that. One thing that does stick out here though is their fresh squeezed orange juice. It's the BEST orange juice you will ever have. I swear by it. I've taken people visiting from out of town here and I've told them to get the orange juice and I haven't met one person who has told me "eh, it's just okay". Yeah it's THAT good. So if you're craving some good pancakes hit up one of the locations and try this place for breakfast =)
(4)Brian D.
Best place in MN for breakfast. Hands down. Everything is good there but the Apple pancake is the best thing on the menu.
(5)Rhonda G.
This part of Plymouth wraps around Wayzata, kind of L shaped. The parking lot is like a box shape and it's tight for a lot. This one is very bright and nicely laid out and decorated. It's different than the Edina and EP. There is a little corner wait area with a kids table and chairs for the wee ones. I don't know if all the menus are re-designed, but this one is. The coffee is better here, seems more like the original. Unfortunately they don't use raw sugar packets here. The table had nice heavy spoons for stirring. Syrup is in a big dispenser, and not rationed out. But the butter is rationed out in small blob type like IHOP. The bacon wasn't as crisp, that might be a fluke. They use larger plates, and you can place the meat on the edges and not get syrup on them. I didn't know if I'd want to shlep all the way out here again, but it's just as far as EP. I don't go as often anymore, so I very well could. The location of the bathrooms is very handy, kind of right there, and they have some odd 60's music piped in loudly. I didn't notice it in the rest of the place. They still have the same great pancakes. OPH seems to land in strip malls. It's the only eatery in this one, but across the road there are many in one place. So aside from the coffee the differences are not terribly significant.
(5)Theodore S.
Huge fan! Best Breakfast in town! I sure do miss the location in Wayzata, but this location is nice. The quality of the food is still great and the menu is still the same. I personally love the variety of Pancake options they offer, very unique and delicious. I'm a simple pancake eater and like them original, sometimes with fruit but they have bacon pancakes, that's right BACON PANCAKES! Maybe next time I'm in Minnesota I'll give them a try our I'll just add a scoop of ice cream to some raspberry pancakes.
(5)Bill H.
I've only been once (it hasn't been open too long, and there are frequently long lines to get in) but that experience was great. The variety of pancakes is pretty amazing - banana, bacon, swedish, potato.. even the fried dutch butter cakes (a la Pannekoeken). The prices are on par with Perkins/Embers/Denny's, but the food is much better. Service is great as well. This is a great addition to the area.
(4)Adrian O.
So good. We heard About this place from family saying it was really good and it was amazing. Egg white omelette was amazing
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