The Original Pancake House - Champaign (IL)

5 /5 Rachael Jones: We were waiting for 15 minutes, it went by quickly and was worth it. This was my first time here and the food was delicious and fresh! I tried both buttermilk and potato pancakes, although the potato pancakes weren’t really my thing they tasted good and were crispy on both sides. The buttermilk pancakes were fluffy and perfectly cooked. The service was absolutely wonderful. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The restaurant had a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. A great place to enjoy breakfast or brunch! The restaurant seemed very clean and had plenty of space to wait inside or outside the building. They even served coffee outside while we waited. I would give 4.5 stars because we didn’t get all we ordered so we had to wait for that after our original food and also the prices just seemed a bit high especially for a small orange juice I just saw sitting in pitchers on the counter in the back. Overall I would come here again!

5 /5 Alex Ritenour: This place is a step above other restaurants. I dont know how they do it but the synergy in the staff is next level, everyone was smiling, friendly and looked to be truly enjoying their time working a very busy morning! The process getting in (JOIN THE WAITLIST ONLINE) was fun too with the hostess staging us and several other groups, it felt very streamlined. The food was also bonkers amazing. They have a bidet in the restroom as well.

4 /5 Dylan Dalton: My mom and I went here for the first time, and we both really liked it! I got the Swedish Pancakes (which were amazing), and she got the Meat Lovers Omelette with Buttermilk Hot Cakes. The coffee was good and the service was too. Prices were a little high, but not crazy. Id definitely recommend!

5 /5 Annafiatur Regatra: Here’s a Gen Z-style English translation: Pancakes were so good, soft and literally melt in your mouth! The line was kinda long on a Sunday morning, but the staff were super quick, helpful, and friendly. This place is also kid-friendly (my kid got a free coloring set while waiting for the food!). Free drink refills if you order one. Cozy spot for a chill brunch!

5 /5 Axzl: This place is insanely good! The oven-baked apple pancake was on another level. I actually used it as the syrup and sweet topping for my regular pancake, and it worked perfectly. It was sweet, but not in an overwhelming way—still definitely on the sweeter side, though. The apples were fresh and served piping hot, so hot that you almost have to let it cool down and eat something else first. Honestly, it felt like eating one of the best apple pies I’ve ever had. I also tried the scrambled meat lover’s plate, which was really good as well—hearty and satisfying. Bonus points: the bathroom! Super clean and well-kept, which I really appreciated. Shoutout to both the staff for maintaining it and the customers for respecting the space.