The name jack flaps implies a promise of pancakes, a treat I only reward myself after long runs and during holidays. I excitedly stood in line at this tiny, minimalist Ohio City space. The place seemed short staffed taking a while to turn a vacated table. The online menu was promising and there were specials to boot! All in all the coffee and company were great but I was underwhelmed by "root vegetables," that were just salty home fries. I was pleased to have only ordered one pancake as it was very cakey (1.5 inches thick on the middle) and dry to the point butter and syrup could not save. Maybe it was an off day.