Original Pancake House
(205) 933-8837
1931 11th Ave S
Birmingham,
AL
35205
33.5
-86.7971
Neighborhood: Five Points South
What People Are Saying About Original Pancake House
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Founded in Oregon circa 1953, this simply-furnished spot owes its success to its creative menu and fresh ingredients. Batters are made on the premises; a special "sourdough starter" keeps treats from tasting overly sweet. Patrons choose from eggs, waffles, crepes and oven-baked omelets, as well as signature plates like blueberry pancakes (served with or without compote), giant cinnamon-glazed apple pancakes, thin and chewy "49-ers" and the air-filled, lemon-and-sugar-topped "Dutch Baby."
User Reviews
Anonymous
May 01, 2007
This is the most wonderful pancake house but don't let the name fool you. Try the french toast and you will forget the pancakes although they are good and plentiful also. The french toast is homemade and a full order is about 5 pieces. But if you want to substitute it on another breakfast meal item you can just get half an order and be full. Meats are tender and tasty. Staff is friendly. Saturday morning is also packed.
read full review
psmith14821
July 12, 2006
If you are looking for breakfast this is the place to go. You get more than one can eat and for the price it is great. I had the french toast and sausage. The french toast had amaretto cream and it just made you close your eyes and let the taste just take you to another place. I looked at the plates around me and noticed that everyones plate was filled to capacity. These are huge plates I tell you. I saw an omelette that could fit in the Genius Book Of World Records. Well I may be over dramatizing a little, but you get the picture. When in Birmingham as I was I would truly recommend you go to this place.
read full review
timsuggs
January 31, 2005
The food is GREAT, the people are GREAT, and the decor is simply 5 Pts. South. With original artwork by "Buttermilk J", you not only get a lesson in Southern manners, but Birmingham Landmarks and the ONLY place in town you can dine beneath the portrait of "Buttermilk Elvis"! And they have a killer ham and cheese sandwich for lunch too.
read full reviewThe Details on Original Pancake House
What to Drink:
Wash meals down with fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, buttermilk, house-blend coffee or postum, a caffeine-free substitute.
Know Before You Go:
The apple pancake is large enough for two people, but be patient--it takes 15 minutes to prepare.
Category:
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Business Breakfast, Brunch, Cheap Eats
