The Original Pancake House is one Madison's breakfast gems. Admittedly a chain (and therefore not unique to just Madison), but just so good. This restaurant is cash only.
All food options are generous and you will be full for the day if you complete your meal. Pancakes are huge and fluffly. Omolettes are baked and savory. The house made corn beef hash is OUTSTANDING - so much flavor and definitely the best in town. You can get your bacon crispy or soft. Whatever your breakfast desires are, these guys will accomodate.
If you order an egg dish of some sort, you will have the option of pancakes or toast on the side. They will butter your toast for you in the back right when it comes out of the toaster. Coffee service starts the moment you sit down. Service and food delivery courteous and quick.
The drawbacks: long waits on the weekend and it would nice to see some type of special or added variety on the menu.