The Original Pancake House

4.5
1526 reviews

About

Breakfast RestaurantRestaurantCoffee ShopVegetarian Restaurant
The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Today, we’re bringing their vision of serving authentic pancakes, waffles, eggs and other traditional breakfast recipes to Normal, Illinois. We use only the best ingredients, such as 93 score butter, pure 36% whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and our own sourdough starter. We even have gluten-free and vegetarian breakfast options!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

The Original Pancake House
115 South Veterans Pkwy, Normal, IL
61761, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
1,325 reviews
5 stars
914
4 stars
244
3 stars
70
2 stars
39
1 star
58

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers frequently praised the deliciousness and quality of the food, particularly the pancakes and breakfast items.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted inconsistent service, with some customers experiencing long waits and inattentive staff.

Portion Sizes

Mixed feedback on portion sizes, with some customers feeling portions were small for the price, while others found them generous.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is generally described as welcoming and clean, though some noted it can be noisy when busy.

Value for Money

Opinions varied on pricing, with some customers feeling the food was worth the cost, while others found it too expensive for the quality.
  • SR
    Silvia Rangel
    1 day ago
    5.0
    The food was so delicious and our server were top notch service. She was very kind and friendly .
  • RS
    Robert Shaw
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Great breakfast menu (for lunch also). The food is excellent. I'd go there all the time if I lived closer. They get very busy.
  • VJ
    Valarie Jones
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    Food is delicious. Atmosphere welcoming, but my waitress wasn't so much. I had just sat down at the table and hadn't looked at the menu yet, so when I decided to order no one came back to check on me. I was just sitting there. Even the manager didn't check to see if I was taken care of. I finally got the waitress after yelling out to her that I am ready to order. This waitress was not attentive. I wasn't asked none of the basic questions that let the guests know that you are here for them, so I left the restaurant unsatisfied..I have been a customer since the restaurant first opened and I always received great service. Now, Everything is different.
  • DH
    Demi H
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    Very small portions for the price. The Dutch baby used to be my favorite and it’s just a omelette now with fruit! Go to egg republic, it’s the best!
  • BF
    Bill Fahrenkrug
    Dec 20, 2025
    5.0
    Really excellent breakfast food! I'm a regular and receive the very best service any time I'm there. If permitted, would really like to commend Taylor for her excellent & always friendly, accurate, & speedy service.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Original Pancake House

What are the operating hours of The Original Pancake House in Normal, IL?

The Original Pancake House is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

What types of breakfast options does The Original Pancake House offer?

They offer authentic pancakes, waffles, eggs, gluten-free and vegetarian breakfast options made with high-quality ingredients.