The Original Pancake House

5601 Soundview Drive, Gig Harbor
(253) 777-0520

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'''Buttermilk Pancakes a La Carte
Buckwheat Pancakes and Eggs
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Toasted Coconut Pancakes
French Toast with Sides
Egg and Bacon Breakfast
Classic Eggs Benedict
Buttermilk Pancakes
Blueberry Pancakes

Menu

'''Beverages - Checkmate
'''Water
'''Kid Water
'''Coffee
'''Decaf Coffee
'''Hot Tea
'''Iced Tea
'''Juice Options
'''Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
'''Hot Chocolate
'''Soda
'''Chocolate Milk
'''Milk

'''Condiments or Utensils? - Checkmate
'''Yes Condiments
'''Yes Utensils
'''No Condiments
'''No Utensils

'''Crepes - Checkmate
'''Cherry Kijafa Crepes
Three delicate crepes filled & topped with cherries simmered in a Kijafa wine sauce & a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
'''Fresh Strawberry Crepes
Three delicate crepes topped & filled with freshly cut strawberries, then topped with homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with a side of homemade strawberry syrup.
'''Continental Crepes
Three delicate crepes filled with sour cream tempered with Triple Sec & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with a side of homemade tropical syrup.
'''Banana Nutella Crepes
Three delicate crepes filled with a smooth, Nutella & cream cheese filling. Topped with sliced bananas, homemade whipped cream & a Nutella drizzle.

'''Eggs Benedict - Checkmate
'''Classic Eggs Benedict
Shaved, smoked ham on an English muffin, topped with poached eggs & hollandaise sauce. Served with your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Garden Fresh Benedict
A vegetarian's dream! Ripe tomato, sliced fresh mozzarella & baby spinach leaves on an English muffin, topped with poached eggs & hollandaise sauce. Served with your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Country Benedict
Our popular Country Fried Steak grilled to perfection, then placed on an open faced freshly baked homemade biscuit. Topped with homemade sausage gravy & two sunny side up eggs. Served with your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Corned Beef Hash Benedict
Our homemade slow roasted corned beef hash on a grilled English muffin, topped with our green chile sauce with pulled pork & two sunny side up eggs. Served with your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.

'''Meat & Eggs - Checkmate
'''Meat & Eggs Meal
A combination plate of All-American favorites! Choose your choice of meat (bacon (4), sausage patty (2), sausage links (4), chicken apple sausage links (2), ham steak), egg style (2) & buttermilk pancakes OR grilled potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.

'''Omelettes & Scrambles - Checkmate
'''Bacon & White Cheddar Omelette
A four-egg omelette hand-rolled, stuffed with thick-cut bacon & sharp aged white cheddar, then finished in the oven. Served with a side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Irish Omelette
A four-egg omelette hand-rolled, stuffed with homemade corned beef hash & mild yellow cheddar, then finished in the oven. Served with a side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Sausage & Pepper Jack Omelette
A four-egg omelette hand-rolled, stuffed with proprietary blend sausage & pepper jack cheese, then finished in the oven. Served with a side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Sweet Bell Pepper Omelette
A four-egg omelette hand-rolled, stuffed with bell peppers, onions & pepper jack cheese, then finished in the oven. Omelette is topped with chipotle salsa & a side of sour cream. Served with a side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Fresh Vegetarian Omelette
A four-egg omelette hand-rolled, stuffed with fresh broccoli, mushroom, tomato, bell peppers, spinach & Swiss cheese, then finished in the oven. Served with a side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Green Chile w/Pork Omelette
A four-egg omelette hand-rolled, stuffed with pepper jack cheese, then finished in the oven. Omelette served with a side of green chile pulled pork sauce. Served with a side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Ham & Cheese Omelette
A four-egg omelette hand-rolled, stuffed with sugar cured & hickory smoked ham with mild yellow cheddar, then finished in the oven. Served with a side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Three Cheese Omelette
A four-egg omelette hand-rolled, stuffed with mild yellow cheddar, Swiss & pepper jack cheeses, then finished in the oven. Served with a side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.

'''A La Carte - Checkmate
'''Apple Pancake
Homemade German batter oven-baked with sliced Granny Smith apples, clarified butter, cinnamon & sugar. **Please note: This specialty items may require additional cooking time (20-25 mins)**
'''Dutch Baby
Homemade German batter oven-baked until light, airy & golden brown. Served with a side of whipped butter, lemon wedges & powdered sugar. **Please note: This specialty items may require additional cooking time (20-25 mins)**
'''Blueberry Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter filled with blueberries & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade blueberry syrup.
'''Buttermilk Pancakes A La Carte
Light & fluffy pancakes made from an aged sourdough buttermilk batter. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Bacon Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter grilled with bits of our own thick-cut bacon. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Banana Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter filled & topped with fresh bananas & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (8) or a Half Order (4). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade tropical syrup.
'''Buckwheat Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter made with buckwheat flour & molasses, along with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Cherry Kijafa Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter topped with cherries simmered in a Kijafa wine sauce & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3).
'''Chocolate Chip Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk chocolate chip batter filled & topped with chocolate chips, then topped with homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of our homemade maple syrup.
'''Coconut Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter filled & topped with freshly toasted coconut & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade tropical syrup.
'''Sourdough Pancakes A La Carte
Double aged buttermilk batter sprinkled with powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (8) or a Half Order (4). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Strawberry Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter topped with freshly cut strawberries, homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with homemade strawberry syrup.
'''Pecan Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter filled & topped with freshly toasted pecans & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade tropical syrup.
'''Pumpkin Pancakes A La Carte
Aged buttermilk batter blended with real pumpkin & spices, topped with homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of nutmeg. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Corn Flake Crusted French Toast A La Carte
Two slices of thick sourdough bread cut in half, dipped in a seasoned egg batter & breaded with crushed Corn Flakes. Topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Sourdough French Toast A La Carte
Two slices of thick sourdough bread cut in half, dipped in a seasoned egg batter & then a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Plain Waffle A La Carte
Made with batter prepared from scratch baked to golden brown & crispy. Whipped butter & homemade maple syrup served on the side.
'''Apple Waffle A La Carte
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled with chopped Granny Smith apples & a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Whipped butter & homemade apple syrup served on the side.
'''Blueberry Waffle A La Carte
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled with blueberries & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Whipped butter & homemade blueberry syrup served on the side.
'''Bacon Waffle A La Carte
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled & topped with crispy bits of our thick cut bacon. Whipped butter & homemade maple syrup served on the side.
'''Coconut Waffle A La Carte
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled & topped with toasted coconut & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Whipped butter & homemade tropical syrup served on the side.
'''Pecan Waffle A La Carte
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled & topped with toasted pecans & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Whipped butter & homemade tropical syrup served on the side.
'''Fresh Strawberry Waffle A La Carte
Made with batter prepared from scratch topped with freshly sliced strawberries, homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Homemade strawberry syrup served on the side.
'''Plain Crepes
Three delicate crepes dusted with powdered sugar. Served with your choice of syrup & lemons.

'''Waffles & French Toast - Checkmate
'''Plain Waffle
Made with batter prepared from scratch baked to golden brown & crispy. Served with your choice of meat - bacon (2), sausage links (2), chicken apple sausage links (2), OR sausage patty (1). Whipped butter & homemade maple syrup served on the side.
'''Apple Waffle
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled with chopped Granny Smith apples & a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Served with your choice of meat - bacon (2), sausage links (2), chicken apple sausage links (2), OR sausage patty (1). Whipped butter & homemade apple syrup served on the side.
'''Bacon Waffle
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled & topped with crispy bits of our thick cut bacon. Served with your choice of meat - bacon (2), sausage links (2), chicken apple sausage links (2), OR sausage patty (1). Whipped butter & homemade maple syrup served on the side.
'''Blueberry Waffle
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled with blueberries & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with your choice of meat - bacon (2), sausage links (2), chicken apple sausage links (2), OR sausage patty (1). Whipped butter & homemade blueberry syrup served on the side.
'''Coconut Waffle
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled & topped with toasted coconut & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with your choice of meat - bacon (2), sausage links (2), chicken apple sausage links (2), OR sausage patty (1). Whipped butter & homemade tropical syrup served on the side.
'''Fresh Strawberry Waffle
Made with batter prepared from scratch topped with freshly sliced strawberries, homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with your choice of meat - bacon (2), sausage links (2), chicken apple sausage links (2), OR sausage patty (1). Homemade strawberry syrup served on the side.
'''Pecan Waffle
Made with batter prepared from scratch filled & topped with toasted pecans & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with your choice of meat - bacon (2), sausage links (2), chicken apple sausage links (2), OR sausage patty (1). Whipped butter & homemade tropical syrup served on the side.
'''Sourdough French Toast
Two slices of thick sourdough bread cut in half, dipped in a seasoned egg batter & then a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Corn Flake Crusted French Toast
Two slices of thick sourdough bread cut in half, dipped in a seasoned egg batter & breaded with crushed Corn Flakes. Topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.

'''OPH Favorites & Fun Stuff - Checkmate
'''Biscuits & Gravy
One freshly baked biscuit cut in half with a side of homemade sausage gravy. Served with two eggs, any style. Your choice of buttermilk pancakes OR grilled potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Our homemade slow-roasted corned beef brisket, ground in-house with onions, potatoes & seasoning, then cooked crisp in clarified butter. Served with two eggs, any style & your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Served with a side of whipped butter & maple syrup. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Country Fried Steak
Fresh cube steak, tenderized, breaded, then grilled to perfection in clarified butter with a side of homemade sausage gravy & two eggs, any style. Served with your side of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Breakfast Sandwich
Grilled sourdough bread, signature house spread & two over hard eggs with your choice of meat (shaved smoked ham, thick cut bacon, or a grilled sausage patty) & choice of cheese (mild yellow cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, sharp white cheddar or fresh mozzarella). Served with your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Breakfast Tacos
Three warm flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, onions, chorizo & pepper jack cheese. Topped with diced avocados & a side of chipotle salsa. No modifications or substitutions available. Served with your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes.
'''Smothered Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, diced peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese & your choice of sausage OR chorizo. Smothered in a green chile sauce with pork & a side of salsa & sour cream. No modifications or substitutions available. Served with your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes.

'''Lighter Side - Checkmate
'''Morning Plate
Three buttermilk pancakes with your choice of bacon (2), sausage links (2), patty sausage (1) or a chicken apple link (1). Served with one egg, any style. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Old Fashioned Oatmeal
Freshly cooked rolled oats. Pick your choice of brown sugar OR raisins OR both & your choice of milk. All are served on the side.
'''Mini Minced Ham & Eggs
Sugar cured & hickory smoked ham, scrambled with two eggs & your choice of pancakes OR potatoes. Homemade syrup & whipped butter served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Avocado Toast
Buttered wheat toast topped with smashed avocado, tomato, diced red onions & sea salt. Two eggs, any style & grilled potatoes served on the side.
'''Eggs & Potatoes

'''Kid's Menu - Checkmate
'''Kid Cakes
Five of our dollar-sized, homemade buttermilk pancakes. Your choice of Kid Beverage. Freshly squeezed OJ is an additional charge. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Kid Plate
Choose from dollar-sized buttermilk pancakes, a junior-sized plain waffle OR french toast sticks, one scrambled egg & your choice of meat. Your choice of Kid Beverage. Freshly squeezed OJ is an additional charge. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade syrup. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Kid Waffle
A junior-sized waffle & one scrambled egg. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade syrup. Your choice of Kid Beverage. Freshly squeezed OJ is an additional charge. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Kid French Toast Sticks
One piece of thick sourdough bread sliced into four sticks, served with one scrambled egg. Your choice of Kid Beverage. Freshly squeezed OJ is an additional charge. Upgrades available for an additional charge.
'''Kid Egg & Potatoes
One scrambled egg, grilled potatoes & your choice of buttered toast with jam. Your choice of Kid Beverage. Freshly squeezed OJ is an additional charge. Upgrades available for an additional charge.

'''Side Dishes - Checkmate
'''Bowl of Fresh Strawberries
Freshly cut strawberries served in a bowl with a side of homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Small or Large.
'''Side Grilled Potatoes
'''Side Biscuits & Gravy
One freshly baked biscuit cut in half with a side of homemade sausage gravy.
'''Side Chipotle Salsa
'''Side Sour Cream
'''Side Two Eggs, Any Style
'''Side Toast
'''Side Scrambled Egg Whites

'''Meats - Checkmate
'''Side Bacon
Four thick-cut slices. GF
'''Side Sausage Patty
Two hand-pressed special blend patties.
'''Side Link Sausage
Four special blend links.
'''Side Chicken Apple Sausage
Two chicken apple sausage links.
'''Side Ham
Sugar cured & hickory smoked ham steak. GF
'''Side Corned Beef Hash
Homemade slow roasted Certified Angus Beef Brisket ground with onions, potatoes & seasoning, then cooked crisp in clarified butter. GF
'''Side Country Fried Steak
Fresh whole-muscle cube steak, tenderized & breaded, then grilled in clarified butter. Served with a side of homemade sausage gravy.

'''Specialty Cakes - Checkmate
'''Apple Pancake
Homemade German batter oven-baked with sliced Granny Smith apples, clarified butter, cinnamon & sugar. **Please note: This specialty items may require additional cooking time (20-25 mins)**
'''Dutch Baby
Homemade German batter oven-baked until light, airy & golden brown. Served with a side of whipped butter, lemon wedges & powdered sugar. **Please note: This specialty items may require additional cooking time (20-25 mins)**
'''Sourdough Pancakes
Double aged buttermilk batter sprinkled with powdered sugar. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Pumpkin Pancakes
Aged buttermilk batter blended with real pumpkin & spices, topped with homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of nutmeg. Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Buckwheat Pancakes
Aged buttermilk batter made with buckwheat flour & molasses, along with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Your choice of a Full Order (6) or a Half Order (3). Served with a side of whipped butter & homemade maple syrup.
'''Fresh Strawberry Pancakes
Aged buttermilk batter topped with freshly cut strawberries, homemade whipped cream & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Served with homemade strawberry syrup.
'''Pigs in a Blanket
Three link sausages wrapped in buttermilk pancakes & a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Whipped butter & homemade maple syrup served on the side.
'''49'er Flapjacks
'''Swedish Pancakes
Plate-sized, thin & lacy. Served with a side of lingonberries & whipped butter.
'''Two x Four
Two eggs, any style & four buttermilk pancakes. Whipped butter & homemade syrup served on the side with pancakes. Upgrades available for an additional charge.

'''Breakfast Bowls - Checkmate
'''Southwest Bowl
Diced potatoes mixed with bell peppers, onions, chorizo & pepper jack cheese. Topped with diced avocado, fresh salsa & two sunny-side up eggs. Served with a tortilla on the side. No substitutions.
'''Veggie Bowl
Diced potatoes mixed with broccoli, bell peppers, onions, spinach & mushrooms. Topped with hollandaise sauce, diced avocado & two sunny-side up eggs. No substitutions.
'''Country Bowl
Diced potatoes with bell peppers, onions & hickory smoked ham. Topped with our homemade sausage gravy, two sunny-side up eggs & served with a warm, grilled homemade biscuit. No substitutions.

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Recent Reviews

I once wrote a pretty harsh review of this place, but they've changed and their service is now as good as their food. Like other restaurants, waiting in a line at the door isn't fun, but this place is good enough to get lines at the door most days now, and every weekend, so try to watch your timing.
September 2026
Let me and my grandma who recently suffered a stroke come in 8 mins before the kitchen closed. Gave us the best service and fantastic food. We had the whole place to our selves and what a wonderful moment to have made.
September 2026
A little loud, but very friendly, very fast, and for a chain diner, food was surprisingly good. I had the dutch baby, and despite being warned it might be a bit, it was the first thing to hit the table. Absolutely delicious, too, and so was the french toast, the bacon (I don't know what they did, but it is DELICIOUS), and the cherry pancakes were all great.

Three people fed for under $60 is great.
September 2026

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The Original Pancake House

5601 Soundview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 777-0520