Original Pancake House used to be my favorite breakfast spot. Ever since my go-to Original Pancake House location by Decatur and Charleston got destroyed by a fire,I have been visiting this location. The quality of their food is going down and I am disappointed with how inconsistent they have been.
AMBIANCE
If you were lucky enough to have visited the other location on Decatur before it got destroyed, you know how great the ambiance was. It was much spacious and multiple windows that brought all the sunlight in made it a perfect spot to enjoy your warm and fluffy pancakes.
This location is complete opposite. It is crowded and super loud. I feel like there's too many people in there...not enough oxygen. I feel sick and overwhelmed when I'm here.
SERVICE
Typically quick and friendly. There is one server named Jesse who is my absolute favorite server. He has the best smile that is brighter than a sunshine and I always feel welcomed there whenever I see him.
FOOD
It has definitely gone downhill. My usual is there chocolate crepe. It's a crepe with chocolate cream inside, topped with chocolate sauce, fresh whipped cream and fruits which changes with season. It's usually strawberry because they stock so much of strawberry but I've gotten bananas few times.
I noticed this place is very inconsistent. Sometimes my chocolate crepe comes out perfect as it could be, at times it is soggy like it was drenched in water. On my recent visit, it was cold and dry. Please, Original Pancake House, get it together.
My family always gets their pancake and they claim the pancake here has gotten dry and not as good as it used to be. Disappointment is real.
CONCLUSION
They do have rushes but usually quick to get you to a table. Food has gone downhill but reasonable price and attentive servers. I recommend Jamms Restaurant over this place.