Original Pancake House (revisit)

Hello there.  You are at mmm-yoso!!!, the food blog.  Cathy has a post today, because Kirk and Ed(from Yuma) are just not ready to post about any of their recent meals.

The Mister and I try to avoid going out on weekends, to avoid crowds.  Going to  the Original Pancake House is always a treat and since OPH is fairly close to home (via the freeways), we stop by here during the week for quick breakfasts before running errands.

It's still crowded during the week, but usually no line out the door as happens on Saturday and Sunday.

Coffee ($2.50) is always accompanied by real cream, served in a heavy pitcher.

Table condiments are "American" compared to other condiment photos I've shown (no idea why we had a second sugar container). You can see the fresh strawberry specials; yes, we were here in early September, now the specials are pumpkin-centric. 

The Mister's Bacon waffle ($8.50).  The waffle is not a giant Belgian deal, but a normal size one, made with the OPH batter, which is very malt-y.  I think the waffle has a nice sweetness on its own and just needs butter as a topping (no syrup).  It's perfect- crispy on the exterior and with a nice, fluffy interior.  There is a good amount of crispy, thick bacon pieces, served on top, so you can give yourself a bit of bacon in each bite.  

Sausage, egg and pancake meal ($9.25).  I adore the sausage here.  It's thick sliced (about 1/2 inch) from a log then cooked to a crispy exterior.  The spices are mild but there and have a perfect ratio.  The sausage is made just for OPH. Of course, I ordered poached eggs (again, perfectly cooked) and pancakes as my side...because, this is The Original Pancake House.  The batter is different than the waffle batter and also specially made for here.  There is a definite sweetness to the large flapjacks, especially when butter topped and I don't think syrup needs to be added.  But... since real, warm maple syrup is on the table, I always have some with a few bites of the pancakes.

Original Pancake House 3906 Convoy San Diego 92111 858-565-1740   Website

 

 

Comments

[Soo]

Looks tasty! If only I didn't have to work on weekdays...

[Jinxieats]

Mmm I love the sausage patties here. Hard to find good ones outside of the South :P

[caninecologne]

almost every place in that strip mall is good! i now have a craving for waffles and bacon! thanks cathy!

[Cathy]

Then you are stuck with the weekends, Soo. Just get there before 8:15 and you should be fine and will leave and feel you are ahead of everyone else.
We lived in Pensacola and Norfolk for the better part of six years, Jinxie; I know exactly what you are talking about when looking for good sausage.
You are right, cc! That mall answers any cravings. If for some reason you (or Bert or TC) doesn't feel like 'breakfast', the chicken divan crepe is magic.

[Paulina]

Mmmm looks so good! I love the dutch baby!

[Cathy]

We've liked everything ordered here, Paulina. OPH is a chain and each location in the US is consistently serving quality items. Dutch baby is a favorite- when I'm really hungry.

[Faye]

I just cherish their coffee (probably b/c of the heavy cream!). I'm a big fan of their benedicts too - something about their Hollandaise sauce!! And their swedish pancakes too! Wow, i think i know where i'm going for breakfast soon...

[Cathy]

It's the silverware, Faye. The heavy tools...and the spoon that gets coated with the cream when you mix it into the coffee...that make it special here. Yes, the sauces, the different mixes for crepe/pancake/waffle and...just the whole experience.

[Ed (from Yuma)]

Great post - great comments. I never would have noticed the silverware, but details like that can so enhance an experience.

[Cathy]

Thanks Ed. In my other post (linked in first paragraph) I have a couple of photos of the silverware; it's heavier and 'nicer'. The food here is that way, too...just a little bit better.