The Original Pancake House

  • American (Traditional), Diner
  • Gold Coast
22 E. Bellevue Pl. (bet. Michigan Ave. & Rush St.)Chicago, IL 60611www.originalpancakehouse.com
  • 312-642-7917

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# of Reviews:
56
American (Traditional) Rank:
27 of 274
Gold Coast Rank:
15 of 64
Members Been Here:
15
Member Favorites:
3

Member Reviews

Most Recent Reviews

    • Premium Member

    The very best Original Pancake Houses are owned by Walker Bros. and are located in the northern suburbs. The Apple Pancake and the German Pancake are too die for!

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  • great breakfast

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    • Premium Member

    Excellent breakfast joint. You don't even mind the wait. Pumpkin pancakes in fall. Bacon that is worth the trip alone. Great diner feel.

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    • Foodie
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    The place is a disappearing breed : '40s-'50s breakfast-always-served type place where the waitress calls you "Hon"—although I don't specifically recall being called "Hon"— the sort of place that chains like the one whose name begins with /D/ and ends with /y's/ or the one that goes by its initials have long been trying to imitate. It's not the only game in town, but for those staying at one of the several area hotels, it's a value and a must.

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  • Loved the ambiance and people watching at this Gold Coast location, ad divine fluffy ovenbaked omelettes. The side of pancakes were the perfect top off!

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Good to Know

Features
Patio
Sidewalk
Takeout Available
Meals
Breakfast Served
Lunch Served
Dinner Served
Signature Dishes
Famous Apple Pancake
Oven-Baked Omelettes

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