The Original Pancake House

I stumbled upon this place while visiting town. It was one of the best waffles I have ever had. I ordered the gluten free strawberry waffle with their homemade strawberry syrup. They also make their own maple syrup but the manager told me that they do add a little coloring to it and I didn't want to risk it. We all know that coloring may contain either malt or barley. The whipped cream is homemade as well. I had their turkey sausage which is also gluten-free and very moist. Overall, I had a wonderful experience! Too bad I could not eat there on Monday because they are closed. Their hours are very short as well. Would definitely go back there when I go for a visit!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options

Great pancakes!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Excellent gluten free pancakes and yeah gluten free waffles are back! Everything is excellent, food comes out with toothpick in it to designate gluten free. Even bacon is cooked separate. Never had a problem. Be sure to ask for Eileen, she knows her gluten stuff.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Ate pancakes many times. No reaction at all.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Literally in heaven eating my pancakes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The food is wonderful and I have never gotten sick. Although they no longer carry gf bread:(

The best GF pancakes and waffles! Make sure to request the sugar free syrup though!

Just enjoyed a decadent meal, most items available GF (except the maple syrup, due to caramel coloring additive). No worries! The cherry kijafa blintz needs no syrup! We also enjoyed the corned beef hash omelet and a side of fruit and bacon. coffee was meh but everything else delicious! service was great!!! *not celiac, just sensitive

My boyfriend has celiac, has gotten very very sick twice in the past few months. Both times talked to the manager directly who assured us they had the kitchen staff switch out all the utensils and that they would oversee the whole thing. I do not doubt they did, I just think for highly sensitive celiac customers there is an uncontrollable factor that they are unaware of.

Celiac friendly?

No

They no longer sell gluten free pancakes

When asking the wait staff about GF procedures to avoid x-contamination, they were not knowledgable. Considering the promotion of GF without preparation knowledge with regular food, I asked for the manager to explain the need for a knowledgeable wait and cook staff. I actually spoke to the owner who replied that I should leave.

Celiac friendly?

No

The strawberry GF pancakes are fantastic! Note that their maple syrup is not gluten free; however, the strawberry syrup that comes out with the strawberry pancakes is to die for. You need to go here!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious GF pancakes! All of their pancakes, waffles and crepes are available to be made gluten free.

Great pancakes. Bring your own syrup if you want pure maple as their gf one is their sugar free one

Maybe the best experience we've ever had dining out with celiac. Not only was the waiter aware of celiac disease, he even caught something that we didn't realize wasn't GF and suggested an alternative (turkey sausage for regular sausage). Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free, though. Pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes... We'd be there every day until we tried everything, if we could only afford it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fantastic gf crepes!! I really recommend the blintz. Great pancakes too.

Phenomenal. We are visiting from out of town and are tired of always having to get eggs and bacon at breakfast restaurants. So wonderful to have such a variety of GF pancakes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love the choice of pancakes they offer. Strawberry is my favorite with no whip cream. They serve thick cut bacon. Cooked well and never greasy. In fact our gluten free group has eaten there.

This place is amazing! My daughter ordered the gluten free chocolate chip pancakes and they were fabulous. They are very knowledgeable about which items are gluten free and use a specific area of the grill for only gluten free items.

Amazing!

This place has one of the best gluten free breakfast menus in the twin cities

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Got sick from the veggie sausages and it was completely awful. Not gluten free friendly.

The gluten-free pancakes were solid and appreciated. They have fresh blueberry syrup also which was terrific.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

OK here's my honest review going to the Original Pancake House with Celiac. They have several gluten free options, which is super cool. They can make any pancake gluten free, however, I have no idea what ingredients are in their add ons for pancakes and honestly I'm not sure the wait staff fully knows either. Due to that lack of confidence, I ordered plain GF pancakes. They tasted excellent and I highly recommend. The caveat is how sensitive are you and how willing are you to take a legit chance in potentially getting glutened? They do cook the pancakes on a separate griddle, but they use the same cooking utensil as regular pancakes, so the potential is there for cross contamination. I would avoid the waffles because they are cooked in the same waffle iron. I took a chance on the pancakes and I think I will be safe. I would stay away from ANY sides as they are cooked on the same griddled as the gluten foods. If I get glutened I am confident it is because I did not ask the right questions related to meat prep BEFORE I took a bite of the ham I ordered. So if you decide to roll the dice on this one and hope against hope because you just want to have a "normal" meal out with your family because celiac is HARD, I would recommend sticking with straight up GF plain pancakes. Hope that helps you all! Have a good day!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

shit was gas as hell

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent