PJ's Pancake House - West Windsor

The menu options was impressive and really excited us to our core. The prices per plate
ran from $18+!!!

The “Indian Ramen Skillet” sounded amazing in theory — I imagined a dry, seasoned, baked ramen dish with some crispy edges and spice. What I got was the complete opposite: a cold skillet pan used as a plate, filled with bland, soupy cup-o-noodles topped with raw peppers, onions, and an overdone fried egg… that’s it… not even a spoon. For $21, you’re better off buying a skillet, a 20-pack of ramen, and some veggies from the grocery store a couple shops down — or better yet, go next door for an actual bowl of authentic ramen at half the price.

The “Pancake Sampler” was the only highlight. Those were delicious — stick to pancakes if you go… for $20!!!

The “Avocado Toast with Bacon and Egg” was another letdown: the egg was overcooked, the chopped bacon was flavorless (not sure how that’s even possible), and the rye bread was fine, but not worth the calories or price.

Prices overall are outrageous — $71 for three meals, two cups of joe… the meals weren’t even worth asking for a to-go container.

Service: the host and servers were polite, but with the restaurant only half full, they still ran out of coffee (we had to flag down the staff for refills) and we waited for the rebrew. The server apologized for the delay on both and said “the kitchen was backed up.”

Bottom line: I won’t be back unless it’s just for pancakes — and even then, $20 for a plate feels like a stretch. Again, very disappointed with almost everything besides the pancakes.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Great meal!!! Service was excellent!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

No-frills, high-quality breakfast classics at reasonable prices. Excellent service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was great. Everything was fresh and delicious 😋. I had bagel toasted with pastrami and 2 scrambled eggs. A bowl of fruits and my man got the banana golden waffles with 2 egg and sausage and bacon. I got a strawberry smoothie and he got a apple juice. I recommend this place!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The guy in the front is rude . Filled with Sarcasm and bad jokes . He just disappoints people right at the front even before we sit down . He’s even rude over the call . If you cannot do a good customer service . Go find yourself a job in the kitchen at the back .

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Post wedding brunch with family was delicious! Friendly staff, quick turn around, generous portions. Would highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place we accidentally stumbled upon!
Wonderful service, great portions, and decent prices
Delicious food and atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very Overrated Princeton chain that price gouges in every opportunity. Prices are 50% more than they should. All in a space w cheap, sterile interior in the style of a house-flipped airbnb.

The good. The service was quick friendly and accommodating, despite mixed reviews on this from others. The food was standard nice diner food that you’d be happy to eat. Nothing too fancy nothing too cheap. The pancakes however did remind me of standard boxed pancakes. All good and fine, just not high quality. Which is fine if the price reflects it. However.

The price gouging is ridiculous here and reflects a take-what-I-can mentality by the owners. Prices are 50+% higher than they should. Omelets start at $20 for the same stuff that is $12-13 elsewhere. Then they find extra tack-on required fees. Oh you want to pay with a card? +3.5%, and they even try to make extra money than what credit card fees even are. Time to tip? 18% is the minimum suggested.

The environment reminds me of an airbnb place that uses cheap stuff that is meant to look modern in pictures - chintsy and fake. Meant for cheap flipping. No real character or honesty.

I’m not a fan at all of places like this. It’s this kind of business ‘model’ and taking approach that is degrading restaurant culture in this country.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Had the best crepe ever. The mild crispiness took it to a whole new level.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

delectable pancakes and good omelette

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

The place was dirty. Flies everywhere. Food was below avg. never again!

Hostess did fine estimating the wait but after being seated and the water cups put on table we waited 15-20 minutes without service. At the 10 minute mark (it is a big menu to look through) I asked the hostess to let the waitress know, who appeared to alert a waitress. Several minutes later we left. The downtown location has better service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Mixed experience at this restaurant.

Starting with the downside—based on friends’ recommendations, I visited for brunch with my kids. The place was packed, and while I waited at the counter, I noticed that the two servers on duty were working hard to accommodate everyone. However, they were so busy that it took 5–10 minutes before we were even acknowledged.

Now, the good part—once we got a table, the service improved significantly. The servers were warm, courteous, and quick to assist with our order. The food not only looked great but also tasted delicious!

Overall, while the initial wait was frustrating, the quality of the food and the friendly service once seated made up for it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Burger

Upon entering, I noticed the temperature inside was extremely cold, to the point where it became uncomfortable to stay. Despite placing an order, I ultimately had to leave shortly after due to the discomfort. Additionally, I felt that the servers seemed somewhat indifferent and not as attentive or welcoming as I would have expected.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The host is extremely rude.

Service: 1