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| - The Original Pancake House is a staple in the community. 3 small buttermilk pancakes come with many of the meals. What's not to love?
The food is generally good for brunch. I like the omelets, which are "rolled," meaning their cooked in a skillet and finished off in the oven. They're generously portioned and can easily be shared. Their omelet options are pretty standard (e.g. ham & cheese, western, veggie). For an up-charge of $1.39, they can also be made with egg whites.
Their breakfast meats are pretty good, but pricey. Their "Daily's Bacon" is pretty nice--thick cut, slightly chewy, slightly crispy, salty enough--but is over $5 for four strips. The other meats are right under $5. Their "healthier" meat option is turkey sausage, which is not good.
Their pancakes are obviously their stars. With many, many options to choose from, your bound to find something for you. I like their 49er and Dutch Baby. I will say, though, their pancake batter (from which most of their pancakes are made) is pretty basic. There's nothing that makes it distinctive, like Meyer lemon juice or even more buttermilk. It's good pancake, but I'm left yearning for more.
The staff is generally friendly and checks in on you. However, on the weekends, you can expect to call your server once or twice because of how busy it is. Also, the wait can be lengthy on the weekends. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., expect 30-45 minutes for a party of 2-4.
If you're looking for a good brunch place that's reasonably priced, come here. They've got something for everyone and it's and old standby. However, Cleveland is full of great brunch places, so I strongly encourage you to venture out because you find anything on the OPH menu elsewhere that's tastier and/ or reimagined.
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