The Original Pancake House

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2229 Swallow Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
+1 (412) 279-1442
http://www.originalpancakehouse.com

The Original Pancake House, founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke, is a family-owned business renowned for its authentic and diverse pancake recipes. With over one hundred franchises across the United States, the establishment prides itself on using only the finest ingredients to create an exceptional dining experience.

Signature items, such as the Apple Pancake and Dutch Baby, showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor, while its gourmet crepes and unique omelets further enhance the menu. Dedicated to providing excellent service, The Original Pancake House aims to deliver the finest pancakes available at any time of day.

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3.5173 reviews
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Audrey R.
10/25/2025

We waited in a long line on a Saturday morning (20-30 minutes), but wasn't surprised because the food was fantastic. Definitely work the wait! The potato pancakes are made of finely diced...

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Haley P.
10/20/2025

Came here for brunch recently, they have a huge menu so everyone was able to get what they wanted. I enjoyed the cinnamon apple pancakes. They were definitely busy, be aware that your whole party...

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Katelin D.
1/26/2025

I will say even though they were busy the wait was minimal. It seemed like a large wave of guests would leave at once in an ebb and flow. Service was okay. Our waitress wasn't very friendly but...

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Naysia B.
11/14/2025

I am very disappointed with the service I received today at The Pancake House. I called at 1:23 PM on Friday to place a takeout order for the pancake special. The young woman I spoke with informed...

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Chuck R.
1/27/2025

Tasty breakfast diner with many options. Pros - great service, place looks like an old Mexican restaurant or something like that. The menu is almost too big. I asked for over-easy eggs and they...

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