The Original Pancake House
(Now Closed)Breakfast Spot$$$$
Milwaukee
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Donny MuracoJuly 20, 2015Belgian Waffles are amazing here and person with me had the waffles with apples baked into them! Being a newly young single guy, I have to say that the servers are Hott!😻
The pancakes are legit & love the fresh squeezed orange juice! Wait times can be longer on Sat & Sun mornings. Paging system would be nice so you can go out on Downer and not wait in tight space.
Wilberto MaldonadoMarch 12, 2018This is our first time visiting this place because we were visiting our family in Milwaukee. They told us to visit this place, so I ordered scrambled eggs and sausage and this is what she brings!!
- Wilberto MaldonadoMarch 12, 2018Thank you Hanna for your wonderful time taking care of us on our first visit to The Original Pancake House. We are very pleased with the service you gave us!!!!
- Wilberto MaldonadoMarch 12, 2018Great service!! Good attention!! Super food presentation and taste!! Warm welcoming!! Great price!! Excelente coffee!! Thanks Hannah you were awesome with us!!!!
Jason DazeyNovember 22, 2014Cozy place on Milwaukee's far North side. Bring your appetite because the portions are huge. Metered parking seems to be the only option around here too, so bring change.
Pam WilliamsJanuary 6, 2013One of my all-time favorite breakfast spots. Lots of food and reasonably priced. I recommend the potato pancakes. Service is awesome.
VISIT MilwaukeeJune 10, 2011Start with the Apple Pancake for your table. The omelets are fabulous (you can totally share it). They're as big as your head! Share a side of the roasted potatoes too!
Carmen HolzmanJanuary 13, 2014Great bacon!!! Nice breakfast selection,scrambled eggs were good as well. ☕
courtneyMarch 29, 2012The golden brown waffle is the best breakfast. So simple but so delicious. Also if you get hash browns get them extra crispy!! So good!
Rae RaeApril 13, 2014This place is amazing! ! But one of the hostess walks really hard and its very annoying when she keeps walking back and forth... omg
I recommend the brown sugar & banana french toast or, if you have some time to wait, definitely give the Dutch baby a try. :)
Arguably, the best breakfast location in milwaukee. Very fast & fresh. Get the coffee - smooth as silk - and the crispy bacon.
Chris LarsonNovember 23, 2011The beverage glasses are HUGE!! I had 46 pancakes and could only drink 1/3 of my orange juice because the cup was so big. 2 gallons at least. Bill Brasky couldn't finish that orange juice!!
You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. Order a side of bacon (it's thick cut) and rest assured that this statement is accurate.
Ferdinand GaudOctober 20, 2018Good size portions and to unreasonable prices. Waitstaff are on it - very attentive.
Ronnicia Johnson-WalkerJanuary 29, 2011Very spacious, and modern feel to this spot. I almost enjoy it more than the location in Madison! Banana pancakes are a plus :)
Kat PummillJanuary 13, 2013Call ahead 30 minutes ahead of time and put your name in - little to no wait when you get there!
William JonesDecember 8, 2012The chocolate sauce on the pancakes is a game changer. Always great service.
MATT SCHOTTINGOctober 2, 2011Apparently pancakes are now exclusively cooked in peanut oil. So forget ordering an omelette because the only option for pancakes you'll have is potato pancakes.
Dani K.June 22, 2012This sounds odd...but the pancakes are TRULY legit and memorable. Breakfast lovers unite here!
Helen BonokollieFebruary 6, 2011WHY ARE THE BEVERAGES HERE SOOOO SMALL AND SO UNREASONABLY PRICED. I like my pancakes but I also like a normal sized beverage along with them.
If you cant finish a full order go for the junior pancakes, 3 pancakes and a side is perfect size!
Matt EricFebruary 20, 2013Seems obvious but next time I will order pancakes and not an omelette. Too dry. Beautiful restaurant. Service is mediocre. Servers and manager sat at front booth - sitting, eating, drinking.
GregJune 12, 2010This place will turn non-pancake lovers into pancake lovers. Seriously, you must get the pancakes!
Very customizable. Ask for substitutions and they will be happy to accommodate. No soy milk, though :(
While you wait order hot chocolate or coffee :)
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The Original Pancake House
2625 N Downer Ave (btwn Belleview & Park)
Milwaukee, WI 53211
United States
Milwaukee, WI 53211
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(414) 431-5055
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Drinks
Full Bar
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