The Original Pancake House Norco

I was really excited to go to this restaurant because I’ve been to one in UT and I LOVED it, however this location fell VERY SHORT and it was quite the disappointment. The only one that gave me hope was the hostess, she was very sweet and friendly. We were seated around noon on 9/26/25 aside from the hostess we didn’t get approached or greeted until 10mins later, our waitress passed by saying she just needed to drop off a bill and she’ll be right with us, another 10-ish mins go by and she finally comes back. I REALLY wanted to eat Eggs Benedict but since I’m currently pregnant I just wanted to know if they made their Hollandaise sauce with raw yolk or not which I regretted asking cause that took an additional 10 or so mins for her to ask someone in the kitchen. She came back without an answer so I decided not to ask any more questions and just get something else. I got the Norco something with a side of strawberry pancakes and when the pancakes finally arrived they were plain so they had to take them back to add the toppings. I couldn’t get a piece of a pancake without it crumbling on the plate it eventually just looked like mush, did not enjoy my experience since I also added a side of toast which never arrived. For a plate of scrambled eggs with bacon, sausage, mushroom, and ham, the side of pancakes, 1 OJ, 1 Sprite, and a burger it was $60 IMO that’s too much for food and service that’s not worth it. All the waiters and waitresses that came to our table seemed like customers were such an inconvenience. I was very uncomfortable, so based on my experience I unfortunately cannot recommend this location.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great neighborhood breakfasts place. The service is great. They greet everyone as soon as they enter. The menu has a lot of great options. The portion size of all the meals are great. Yes we are always full when we leave the restaurant. All of the food as the servers pass by looks really good. The servers are very courteous and attentive. Great job chef's.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

$$ the food was good they have thick sliced bacon, ham steak, strawberry topped pancakes with strawberry sauce, waffles are big, baked apple pancake (20 minute wait) order by phone let them know you're eating in and it will be ready. We saw so many different groups and single from all walks of life, families, friends, working people all on lunch break. Servers were on top of your every need.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'd rate the food etc but we never got served. Sat for ten minutes while people came after and got served. Just got up and left. There were 5 employees standing at the hostess stand though talking about whatever they were talking about

Food was good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

I don’t have one of these in my home town so it’s always a treat to eat at one. First off they have the best house coffee which pairs great with any of their griddle creations. We came as a family of 5 on Saturday at 9am. Super busy but we were seated right away! Wait staff was attentive and courteous the whole time. The food is always perfect here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best pancakes around.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

This is another place in the Norco area that went downhill since the early 2010's. I'm not sure what happened to this restaurant, but it used to be very tasty and the service was a lot better. I've always loved the dutch baby pancake here though. The service now, from my most recent visit was disappointing (the staff was no attentive at all, and also took so long to come to our table). The atmosphere is very generic. Overall - no longer a pleasant place to come for breakfast.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Come arlu cause it gets packed! From omelettes to pancakes to french toast. All good options. Food is excellent and the coffee to boot! Must go in IE!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was great! Service was great! Polly's is right across which was my go to, but this place tops it for sure. Amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unfortunately the food was awful. We have never been to a restaurant with such poor food. We spent 80.09 on terrible food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

So today my husband and I along with our son happened to be in the area of this breakfast spot. So we stopped in to try it. Below you see a picture of my order, which was the pancake special. I got wheat pancakes because I’m diabetic and they were very good. But the eggs and hash browns and sausage that came with it were terrible. Nothing was seasoned not even with salt. So I didn’t enjoy anything but the pancakes. Now my husband’s breakfast was delicious. He ordered the potato pancakes with corn beef hash . My son got an omelette with bacon and cheese and it was the biggest omelette I have ever seen. Now as far as service went our server only checked on us once and that was to tell us our food would be out soon. We had been waiting for 30 minutes. So service wasn’t that great. The seating/ tables were to close together because when I had to get up to go to the restroom I really couldn’t scoot my chair back because someone was sitting at the table behind me. But with everything being said I would give them a second chance.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Restaurant is down the street from the hotel I’m staying and I wanted to try it out. I did go during breakfast/brunch so there was a slight wait.
The ambience, when walking in, gives diner vibes… Overall clean, there was a fly that kept bothering me though.
I ordered the Western omelette that came with three buttermilk pancakes and a side of country potatoes. Also, you know I can’t forget my coffee. Initially, I wanted the latte, but they were all out of espresso.
I was extremely impressed with the omelette, very delicious. I would go back just for the omelette!!! As far as the pancakes, I have had better…they were average and cold. The butter didn’t even melt on them and the potatoes were under seasoned. I had to add salt and pepper to them.
If you’re in the area, you can give this place to try for yourself and see how you like it ….

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

The in house maple syrup was different and good , the veggie omelette was huge and tasty… i would visit again

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

I'll preface this by saying OPH is our go to in most states we've lived in, so we are already big fans. Also, if you've been in another state, the menu here is more like the PNW, not so much like Denver. Not as heavy. No cowboy omelet. For me it's a plus, but almost all my sons order it exclusively so if that's a must for you, be prepared to try something new. It's all still the same great recipes and basics.

Not only is this one of the best OPH I've eaten at, Lorena was our server, and she is an absolute pro. I don't think I've had service this expert in decades. If I have, it's a rare exception.

After wasting a disastrous hour at Polly's across the street, we headed here. Took some figuring how to get in because the line for In n Out was down the street. Enter on Hamner and Second if you have that issue, Acre doesn't go through here. Back to the review, there was no wait here, we were seated immediately, and fed, paid, and out the door in less than an hour.

I can not recommend it enough. 20/10, must try if you're in the mood for a good old traditional, or even a little more interesting than traditional, breakfast.