Original Pancake House

My husband and I used to eat at this restaurant all the time. We always loved the food. However, the last time we were there, the manager disagreed with where we asked to be seated based on the placement of our highchair. We did not realize that it was a problem. Afterall, the hostess sat us there.
When the manager saw what happened, he aggressively approached our table, rapped his knuckles on the table, and loudly imformed us that «this was never happening again». You betcha, Buddy, because after being chewed out by this manager like I was a tardy dishwasher, we weren’t coming back. I was angry and embarassed as this manager was loud enough that people at other tables were staring at us, so I emailed the restaurant’s corporate offices right there from my phone.
A few days later, I received a phone call from the restaurant’s general manager. I think that her name was Lisa. At first, I thought that Lisa was going to work this out with me, perhaps apologize for her underling’s poor behavior. That just wasn’t going to happen. What Lisa gave me was a second butt chewing. She interrupted me time and again, and even accused me of being a bad mother because the placement of the highchair was dangerous and against city code, that she was more concerned about the safety of my child than I was. Had she stopped talking over me for 2 seconds, she would have learned that my husband is an architect and has forgotten more about building and city codes than some diner manager would ever know. What she didn’t know that my husband did know was that the placement of the highchair was well within city egress requirements.
She then claimed to have reviewed the tape of the manager approaching our table and she that the table rapping never happened. She was lying. It did happen. I saw it. My husband saw it, and my baby jumped when he did it. She either did not review the tape or there was no tape to review. I seriously doubt that they have cameras trained on every table in any restaurant, much less a pancake diner.
During this entire conversation, I kept trying to get a word in edgewise to complain about the way the first manager all but yelled at us. It was awful, and soon as she was done verbally abusing me, she said goodbye and HUNG UP on me. I was shocked. She never had any intention of working this out. Her intention was to bully me for daring to complain about one of her co-​workers. And sadly, we have lost one of our favorite breakfast spots because I will not contribute a nickel to that woman’s salary.
I had heard, maybe it’s true, maybe it’s not, that several restaurants in casinos had recently closed their doors. If this is how they allow their manager to speak to people, I am not the least bit surprised. I have since told everyone I know about the abuse that I suffered at this woman’s hands and will continue to bad mouth this restaurant every opportunity I get.

This was the weirdest dining experience any of us had ever had. Our waiter was overly friendly (to the point of creepiness,) the food was okay but way over priced and the atmosphere was fucking weird. I’d go here again if I had to but if I have a choice I’ll try something else.

This place is my SPOT! They NEVER let me down. I’ve been a regular here for years… I get pretty much the same thing everytime either
A.-The Bacon Lovers with BANANA PANCAKES (add pecans) or
B.-The Strawberry Waffle
I don’t know WHAT type of PIG these people use but… their bacon is RIDICULOUS. It’s a thicker cut and MELTS in your
brother (the biggest bacon lover I know) describes it as «bacon so good. it’s worth the high blood pressure it will give you».
My bf and bff LOVE the omelettes. They dont look like a regular omelette but a yellow fluffy pillow. Except these pillows might be oozing out cheese.
The waffle and pancakes here are…(bows head) the waffle is so light and GREAT. so are the pancakes. I haven’t went to IHOP since I’ve been to this place. I LOVE my ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE!
Take it from a regular. try NOT to go on the weekend and IF you order the bacon lovers TRY to share it instead of eating it all yourself. I did that once and went to sleep for 5 HOURS!!!

NICHOLAS CAGE sighting! He walked in with his son for pancakes as we were dining! AWESOME!!! :)
4.5 stars. This O.P.H. is kind of wayyyy out there away from the Strip. I mistook this location for the closer one on Ft. Apache to our hotel (The Rio). It took us a while to get out there and with minimal sleep and rest after the finish of our Baker to Vegas run, we were starving and super tired.
I picked this place for breakfast and had great reviews and adda-​boys from the 2 minivan carloads of friends that were hungry and attended breakfast this morning. Coffee, ginormous crazy hub cap sized omelets, pancakes and bacon were the stars of the morning on this visit. You can’t go wrong with their pancakes, hence the name Original PANCAKE House.
The service was also good, our waitress was training another new waitress and seemed to be a pretty good trainer. Coffee, water and drinks were always topped off.
This may be an annual trip for breakfast after our runner crosses the finish line for the race.
Plenty of parking, next to a B of A if you need the ATM (I don’t like using the casino ATMs so this was perfect for me), clean establishment. We were seated right away… a party of about 12 – 13.

GREAT breakfast!
Not that far from the Rio Casino where I was staying.
Well worth the trip.
Lindsey was a good server, very attentive and quick.

I had there apple pancake all I tasted was eggs it was disgusting. I will never come back here

We arrived around 10:30, and as usual this place was packed for brunch. Ahthough we had to wait for a large group, it took 10 – 15 mins. to seat us in the seperate room they have off to the side of the main dining area. It was empty all that time, so i wonder why it took so long to get it ready for us?
The food is just OK. We left pretty full, but not overwhelmed by the taste of the meals.
LIKES: the bacon is very tasty, fresh squeezed OJ, service was OK, lots of variety on the menu
DISLIKES: décor looks old and dingy, prices are a little high for breakfast food, pancakes were a little bland and not as fluffy as I would like them to be
We will try another breakfast place before returning here.

I had the Chicken Crêpe, and a cranberry juice.
The cranberry juice tasted like they were running out, and added water to it, very weak tasting. Already not the best start.
The crêpe was actually pretty good. The chicken mixture in it kinda tasted like what you would get in a chicken pot-​pie; but instead of carrots/​peas, you get red/​green peppers, mushrooms, and olives.
It came with four potato pancakes. Now, these are NOT latkes, these are four extremely thin, almost flavorless sheets of potato. As if someone made hash browns, froze them, and shaved a few layers off of the top. It needed salt, pepper, anything.
The entire meal was decent, I’d go back.

The Omelettes here are light, airy, fluffy, and delicious because of the fact that they are oven baked.
We also liked their pancakes, BUT no one tops Du-​Pars, IMO…
Wifey tried the pigs in a blanket, but it was just okay, not something we’d order again. If there ever is a return visit, my next mission will be to
ATTACK THE DUTCH BABY!!! ALOHA!!!
Unilocal 365 CHALLENGE-(29/365) «Break the fast»

Okay I know they are called the Original Pancake House but they have by far the best french toast of any eating establishment I have ever visited. But you gotta order the challah french toast, not the regular. Pair it with a side of their awesome bacon and coffee and I am in breakfast heaven. The only downside is this is the only OPH I have been to that has this on the menu. Win for Las Vegas.
5 Stars!

If I could give 100 stars I would…
I went two days in a row. YEAH it’s that good.
The first time I got a spinach omelette with added tomato and bacon, it comes with cheese… This thing was HUGE it looked like they used a dozen eggs to make it. All omelets come with the to die for pancakes.
My boyfriend got the «bacon lovers bacon and eggs» special… His exact words «they must have a farm outback, because everything taste fresh».
The second day we went I got sausage patties and eggs, which comes pancakes and my boyfriend got his usual.
The ambiance is a country breakfast feel. The service was AMAZING everyone was sweet as pie. The prices are also very reasonable.
IF YOUR IN VEGAS THIS IS A MUST TRY!!!

Here is another MUST GO TO everytime I’m in Vegas… EXCELANTE! Great service, delishious pancakes and the best place to hit after a night of partying… It’s always packed so you might have to wait a bit but it’s well worth it… I’ve never had to wait more than 15mins…
I always get the pancakes… the batter they use is soo yummy! You eat every last bite cuz you just cant stop the goodness! Friends of mine got the baked omelets and they were humongous! Way more than enough for two people! Crepes were also sweet and perfect!
If you love breakfast, You’ll LOVE the Pancake house!

Excellent!!! Great service, great menu choices, clean and efficient. I ordered the German Pancake, and it was better than the one I make. Theirs was soft but firm, very fluffy and so tasty with the powdered sugar and lemon. (The lemon makes it). My dining partners got the crepes, which also looked tasty — and good for a modest appetite. Coffee was a serviceable (Cracked Egg has better coffee, IMHO).
Overall, great experience and will be back. Irish omelet looks good for next time. :)

I got the baked apple pancake. It was large and filling but didn’t seem especially well prepared. It was thick and heavy. I didn’t finish it.
I also got a side of bacon and that was average.

Before heading home from Vegas, OPH is the last eating establishment we visit. It’s tradition now. Why?
Breakfast done right, priced for the quality and quantity received, and world class service.
The last visit, the Mrs. wanted to add some salsa to her eggs. She asked the waitress how hot (spicy) it was, and was given a sample taste. Not hot enough for her liking. The manager overheard her tell the waitress that it wasn’t hot enough, so he stops by the table and tells her that it is his recipe, and asks if she wants to try a hotter version. Now, what other breakfast place can you name where the manager takes that much pride in his salsa and makes a batch for a solo customer? More known for egg sauces and pancake syrup (and obviously, bacon) than homemade salsa, that was a nice touch!
The omelets are cheesy good, the pancakes always hot and fresh, the OJ tastes like oranges and not orange-​flavored juice, the coffee good and strong, and great service.
Sold!

Love the Dutch Baby. to go​.to go…
No not to go. Please enjoy here.
If you are breakfast lover, you gotta reserve a morning here. Definitely a nice alternative to a buffet =)

Not unique, particularly interesting [or ahem. .. original], the Original Pancake House is basically a diner with a wider variety of pancakes to choose from.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not opposed to a place with cornucopia of pancake choices, but none of the food was great. The blueberry pancakes just weren’t remarkable and the blueberries weren’t fresh or flavorful. They came with a dusting of powdered sugar, which was a nice touch, but all in all the pancakes were blah. The Continental Crêpe was similarly mediocre — the actual crêpe was good, but was overwhelmed by too much sour cream in the filling. The side of «German potatoes» was also surprisingly flavorless. In the end, the only remarkable part of the meal was the side order of bacon — quality pork with perfect crispness.
Bottom line: if you can’t think of anywhere else to grab breakfast, the Original Pancake House isn’t the worst place to eat.

BACON!!!
I like getting an omelet with pancakes. WARNING: the omelet is massive. It can easily feed two humans or five models. The bacon is thick, like cardboard. I use mine to stir the coffee. The coffee is also good, not weak or expensive. If you are looking for a something unique, may I suggest you upgrade to the sourdough pancakes.
Speaking of pancakes, they have some of the most amazing pancake items. Bacon pancakes, Hawaiian, blueberry, pecan — they are all amazing.
SUGGESTION: one person order the omelet with sourdough pancakes, someone else order a pancake special (third person order a different pancake special and so on and so on) then everybody splits their food. It’s a Vegas food orgy you won’t be ashamed to tell your mom about.

I know the Original Pancake House is pretty well known around town, and I’m sure a lot of people reading this have dined there at least once (with mixed reviews), but I feel I can give a fair assesment of the best dishes on (and off) the menu, so I’d like to share them. I’ve been eating here for years and have come to th conclusion that you really do have to know what to order here, since not everything is as good as the pancakes (i.e the eggs benedict — go to Payard’s in Caesar’s for this).
I feel the omelets are the best option, which is one reason my anti-​omelet husband would rather go to the Egg and I (he’s a ‘breakfast skillet’ kind of guy). The omelets here are tremendous, both in flavor and size. I love that if you have a willing dining companion you can split one and both be completely satiated for a reasonable price. Normally I opt for the Western or the spicy Fiesta omelet, but this time we had the Irish, which included their home made corned beef hash and cheddar cheese enveloped in fluffy eggs. It was scrumptious, and might be my new favorite. Since the omelets come with a side of pancakes or toast, I always get pancakes (who would get toast?) and I ALWAYS upgrade to something more interesting than the ordinary plain cakes. This gets more expensive if you are ordering alone here (not recommended, you’ll get to look like the people around you), but if you are sharing, it is totally worth it. I really like the blueberry and coconut varieties, but this time we shared something particularly indulgent, bacon AND chocolate chip pancakes, served with nothing less than freshly whipped cream. This is not on the menu, and the waitress might look at you funny (as ours did) but I promise you’ll like it. It is reminiscent of the Voges chocolate bar, Mo’s Milk Chocolate Bacon Bar (also highly recommended), and packs a powerful punch with a few of Earth’s finest offerings — sugar, flour, bacon, whipped cream, and of course, chocolate. I’m actually not a chocoholic by any means, but these pancakes steer me in that direction. If you’re in the mood to be sinful, these will make you feel like the devil. You can wash it all down with a glass of freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, which are much better than juices offered at any other off-​strip breakfast places.
To summarize, come here for the omelets, pancakes, corned beef hash, and juice — nothing else is that good. (Oh, i forgot to mention the potato pancakes are smokin’)

While glancing the menu at OPH, we noted that ‘challah french toast’
was on the menu. My friend the Host With the Mostest in Las vegas (HWMLV), whom I have known for over half of my life, claimed he did not know this word, «challah»!
Nutters!
Since college, I had the chance to attend my share of break Fasts, Seders, etc… so ‘challah’ to me was just another baked good from the Noe Valley Baking company. Everyone knows that, right? Or so I thought!
Thank you, HWMLV, for knowing about the two for one deal from the paper. I’m all about the cheap eats. and I’m all abou the OPH.
Yum, yum, yum. Come hungry and for the best selection: SHARE!
Their Apple Pancake: There is no reason why one human should be consuming ONE of these in one sitting by themselves. (I’m scared to even ask about the nutritional value of it, but eating ONE would be akin to eating 4 – 5 apple fritters. At least.)
Their house specialty is this apple pancake (see pic above), created with care and it comes out hot, fluffy and much like an apple pastry. IN any case, it’s a must try, in my book.
Cinnamony and chewy, it’s a nice start to the day (even though we got started kinda late, but you know Vegas)
We also split the eggs benedict (see pic above) which comes with a side of 4 potato pancakes. Yummy, but these thin potato pancakes were thin crêpe like concoctions… unlike the thick fried patties of goodness I remember from my college days. No worries, it was still quite tasty.
NOTE: the applesauce and sour cream that arrive with your meal is the accompaniment to the potato pancakes. Just FYI. I think you all knew that though.
The eggs benedict hollandaise sauce was quite yellow and eggy, but the balance of ham/​egg/​english muffin was perfect…
NEXT time we’re going to share the Dutch Baby Pancake.
Reminder. It’s not Dutch BOY. That’s a Paint.
But I think you all know that, too.