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| - ACHE FOR PANCAKE ? ME, TOO.
The objective in going here was to test their pancakes. It had been several years since I'd had one---actually no more than 1/4 of one---maybe 3 times in my life. I never enjoyed the hard-to-swallow, doughy mass, and figured it was just bad luck or bad restaurants. Though I'll quickly admit that I'm probably a bit too particular about the way foods are prepared, I knew my aversion to the pancake---a breakfast bedrock---needed re-evaluation.
Regretably, however, upon scanning the myriad menu offerings---albeit, consisting of basically flour and eggs---the planned "Pancake Taste Test" was immediately postponed for a future visit. Plan B superseded my best intentions.
DUTCH BABY * * * *
Described as a "pancake", but not really. Of German heritage, it was more like a 10" wide "bowl" of light, crispy 2" high edges, with a flat 1/4" thick, round base---a smooshed-down version similar to my french toast recipe. Nicely flavored, with sides of whipped butter, powdered sugar, and 2 lemon wedges (!?). Quite good, but because of it's richness could eat less than 1/3rd. Would recommend as a 3 or 4 share, along with something else.
BELGIUM WAFFLE * * * * *
Served with whipped butter and syrup. For about $2, purchased their small bottle of real maple syrup. (Didn't test their other, but I've never tasted a pretender that I liked.) Crispier than the ones I make---because their irons have a much deeper pattern---with a light and airy center. What I wasn't expecting was the flavor, which was pretty good. It reminded me of the yellow cones you get with ice cream.
"DAILY'S" BACON * * * * *
Four thick-sliced 1.25" x 6"-7" strips, at 4.29. Not curled, but flat---like rulers. I could easily see someone coming here for just this. I'm not a bacon fanatic, but do have my preferences. This may be the best in flavor and texture that I've ever had. Snaps and cracks cleanly with no pull, and a crispy chew. Perfect.
HOME FRIES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Hate that I love potatoes. I've always enjoyed my veggies, but taters so near the top? Sad. Bad. Make various potato dishes, including home fries. Must say that these were very, VERY good. And, I'll admit, better than mine. Bits of sauteed onion and a sprinkling of a wonderful light seasoning. HAD to ask. (Sorry, but can't reveal.) Caught her unawares as she was about to pass by at a quick clip. She whispered it to me, but might have regretted doing so. If you like them, too, you'll just have to use my stealthy technique on a busy, unsuspecting employee yourself.
COFFEE * * * * *
Strong...dark...full-bodied. Real half and half. Attentively re-filled. Excellent.
STAFF * * * * *
Lawrence, Esmerelda (?) with an adorable foreign accent, a cook, and the one I took by surprise but really didn't mean to.
DECOR * * * *
A clean, stark, sun-lit bright, utilitarian interior---just the basics---to fit the bill of homey, Amish-like, breakfast fare. Sitting there, looking around, I could somehow sense what it reminded me of, but was unable to bring it into sharper focus. As if the intention---other than sensibly holding unnecessary design and decorating costs down---was to keep eyes from any distractions and centered on the food and each other. Not until arriving at home did it instantly hit me. It's like a big, deep, cardboard box. That's not a bad thing, just what I'd compare it to. Could imagine all the diners as well-cared for gerbils or hamsters, lovingly fed delicious morsels, and tended to by a giant, adoring 7-year-old, gazing down from way way above.
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Well worth visiting. Must eventually test a good old traditional pancake. Don't quite know how soon that will be because of a massive mound of vegetarian omelette that I couldn't take my eyes off a table away.
MY RECOMMENDATION: I've noted in reviews that some menu items are not being identified correctly. If you've never been here and are curious about what's offered, pull up their web site. Prices aren't listed, but fall within 5.49 to 9.59, with sides .50 to 5.29.
http://originalpancakehouse.com
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