The Original Pancake House

4 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pancakes
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4 ratings

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1931 11th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
Updated 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Great find! Whole family enjoyed GF pancakes, eggs and bacon.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic little gem! My teenage son said it was delicious and the staff was so nice! They definitely understand celiac and cross contamination.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pancakes

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

Notes


Many Original Pancake House locations offer gluten free pancakes. Please speak to your server about taking the proper precautions to prevent cross contamination, if necessary.

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Review


I have celiac and am highly sensitive. I wanted a good breakfast since I couldn't eat at our hotel. I had gluten free pancakes and home fries. It was extremely good and they were cautious. I will definitely eat here again!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great gluten free pancakes. Big portions. Friendly staff. Definitely coming back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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fantastic pancakes and omelettes!!! We know where to go now when we are in town and want breakfast

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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im extremely sensitive to gluten. It causes migraines and vomiting for hours. When I ordered the gluten free pancakes from The Original Pancake House, I told the waiter I not only wanted the gluten but I needed gluten free. He said "I understand" It took a long time for my pancakes to be cooked but it was worth it. I didnt get sick at all.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Pancakes are made on the same grill as gluten containing pancakes, so only meat/egg dishes are truly gf. Server was somewhat knowledgeable and tried to tell me that others with celiac disease have eaten pancakes without problems, but I'm not willing to risk it.

Ended up getting the corned beef hash and it was absolutely terrible. Will not be revisiting.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Very good GF pancakes. The only down side is they can't do Blueberry because they don't cook when added to the batter. They can do other fruits or you can get the blueberry compote with the buttermilk.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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This restaurant has gluten-free pancakes as well as eggs and home fries. Home fries and eggs are cooked separately in a skillet and when we mention that my wife had celiac, they said that they would be cleaning the grill. Everything was tasty; GF pancakes tasted very, very good not grainy at all, just like a pancake texture. Rating as a four star because they don't have a gluten free menu.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


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

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


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

Asymptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


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

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Overall Rating

Review


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!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering

Overall Rating

Review


shit was gas as hell

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

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