Original Pancake House
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lincoln224
on Citysearch Oct 28, 2009I have been in the Military for 3 years, whenever I come home on a break to see my Mom , we go here straight from the airport, literally with the luggage in the car! The food is amazing so is the coffee... such a wonderfull... (more)
kkgrandmarais
on Citysearch Jun 27, 2009Just about every weekend you'll find me at one (or both) of the Original Pancake locations in Edina and Eden Prairie. I consider the Edina location the "original" OPH, and it is beautifully decorated with stained... (more)
Jacksg77
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2009The wait is to long 40 minutes?? The hosts are terrible. The food might be good but the service is so bad. Don't waste your time waiting. I would go across the street and eat somewhere else. Their service has gone down... (more)
liltel
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2009Just want to let everybody know about the RUDEST SERVICE I have ever seen! The table wait was 40+ minutes. We had 7 people in our party-- a 39 week pregnant lady, a 3 year old child and an 81 year old Grandmother. This... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2008Order a short stack or the huge apple baked pancake. I had the biggest bowl of fresh fruit and berries I'd ever seen. My companion ordered blueberry pancakes that were gobbled up before the server brought me a second... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2008<b>In Short</b><br>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... (more)
lynn101
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2008I dont really know what all of you mean. Everytime we go into OPH yes, the lines are long, but dont you kind of expect that from a great restaurant? My family and I have always been greated warmly and we feel welcome, like... (more)
TheEmOne
on Citysearch Jun 25, 2008Maybe the breakfast experience is better, but lunch was awful! The place was understaffed and our server was absolutely frazzled. Service was slow and we waited over twenty minutes for five 'dollar pancakes' for my... (more)
BJS1234567
on Citysearch Mar 14, 2008I have to agree with the others here. The hostesses are horrible. I can usually deal with it up but it send my husband off the deep end. They are wretched and you have to deal with them every single time you go there. Once... (more)
Ertuio
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2008Great spot for breakfast, warm and cozy atmosphere. Always the best food and service, but the wait can be long on the weekends. Try the Apple Pancake and Thick-Cut bacon, both are amazing! 5 STARS!... (more)
apt24
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2007OHP has excellent food, as I hinted at in my subject line - but let me tell you - there has probably only been a handful, if that, of time they have given me the correct order. There is always something missing - from simply... (more)
bubbaedina
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2007I have been going to OPH since it opened almost 30 years ago. Yes, the lines are long. Yes, some of the hostesses are rude. But, I have only had a few servers that were rude. But, when I bite into that bacon, or drink that... (more)
sarasgotgame
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2006Every meal here has been the best but without fail it is painfully obviius that this is the worst run place on the planet. We have never waited less than 20 minutes and every single hostess is beyond rude, seriously... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 20, 2006I've only been to this place on Saturday mornings and they are super busy. Even when we did make reservations, we had to wait. But the wait is definitely worth it because their food is amazing. The portion sizes are huge... (more)
elosogrande
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2005The Oregon locations that share this name are busy too, but the people are friendly & their menus much more/better brekafast fare. My 4 of 5 trips to the Edina location for takeout have been disappointing...from poor... (more)
richdickinson
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2003This place is a little bit of heaven on earth. It's very laid back with a very nice staff. The food is incredible and worth ever dollar. Any person from 4 to 104 will love this place, as long as they like breakfast food.... (more)
MissK23
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2003the lingonberry pancakes were wonderful! They were very thin, and I put sour creme on also.! Great! (more)
christy500
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2002Original Pancake House (or as we call OPH) has by far the most amazing pancakes ever possibly imagined by modern humans. My friends and I joke that the pancakes are made by magical midgets-because they are just THAT... (more)
stdeuce
on Citysearch Nov 23, 2002breakfast is always good and onsistent. service is friendly and your coffee is always full.... only downside is wait can be long... (more)
aharste
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2002The hostesses are consistently rude and crabby to customers. They act like you're an annoying interruption of their day. You can call ahead to be put on the seating list, but it's a system I've never been able to figure... (more)
vora4
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2002We've been going there even before we lived in Minnesota! Cozy atmosphere, hostess knows who you are, even take-out. Best eggs Benedict (their special version) ever. And the apple pancake is like no... (more)
pvbh
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2002This restaurant is absolutely the best in quality and menu for breakfast, service is very attentive and professional,waiting time is long if you get there past 8am, but worth the wait!... (more)
barbaraburns002
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2002Long Sunday-morning lines, but worth it. Wonderful, light-as-air waffles and blueberry pancakes with warm syrup. The egg dishes and potato pancakes are also great. With the heavy colonial furniture and country... (more)
shzelly
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2002By far, the best breakfast, best place to meet family, best price in the Twin Cities! I've always had to wait to be seated, but when it's this good, you just plan for a wait! It's worth every minute! I met here once a week... (more)
pmcrule
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2002THis place dominates. The wait can be long on sunday so call ahead. The pancakes are so tasty and come in many varieties. Try the hash browns, they are excellent also. The huge four egg omlettes are like nothing you've... (more)
hholscher
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2002Simply the best place in the merto area to have your breakfast. My family has been a regular on Sunday for 10 years. The people who work as Host and Hostess are wonderful organizers, getting everyone seated is a... (more)
kbr88
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2002great coffee,great omlettes,garden omlette is my favorite,great service,they treated my daughter great with a great menu and place mat to color (more)
amandakirkwold
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2002Very busy but once it's your turn it is worth the wait. Great menu. Between the omelettes and the apple pancakes you better set room aside in the frig. for leftovers. (more)
mzee75
on Citysearch Jul 22, 2002For a place that's never disappointed, you're almost guaranteed a wait to be seated. Try to go at non-peak times - avoid Saturday and Sunday brunches - the peak waits can easily reach an hour or more. I've been pleased... (more)
bucko
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2002How can the food be so tasty and yet the service be so rude? It's noble that Original Pancake House treats their older guests so well, but our small group of late-20s/early-30s diners felt ignored in this restaurant.... (more)