The Original Pancake House

I don't usually leave reviews but I have to about this place... their selection was phenomenal everything I tasted was magical and their staff was very knowledgeable. Highly Recommend!!!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Tons of gf pancakes, waffles, crepes, and French toast options

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

Best breakfast in town

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

The Original Pancake House is awesome! Great selection of gluten free items on the menu. Staff is knowledgeable. Gluten free items served on different colored plates. Have never had an issue when eating at the OPH and have been multiple times. Have had omelettes, pancakes, French toast to name a few. Never disappointed.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Menu was clearly marked with gluten-free options. Unfortunately our waitress was very rude and flippant when we had questions regarding the soufflé omelettes which were not marked as gluten-free.

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

Menu well-marked, separate plate color for GF

Even though they use Pamela's baking mix, which is what we use at home, it's fun to be able to go out for breakfast worry free. Have been to OPH many times and never had any issues afterward. Most recently had apple crepes which were great and nice to be able to get a short order (2) instead of full order (3).

Several outlets in the Twin Cities area and we have had success at 4 - the Roseville location is stark and felt cold but the other locations we've been to are very homey and cozy. Awesome thick bacon and coffee served in mugs which seem to be handmade, adding to the cozy feel.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Pumpkin pancakes tested ok to eat with NIMA, Dec 2019

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lots of gluten free options but they need to work on cross contamination issues. Food was tasty but I got sick pretty fast.

Celiac friendly?

No

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So many options on their breakfast menu. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. My food came out on a special red plate indicating allergy/gluten free order. I had the pumpkin pancakes and my daughters had the chocolate chip pancakes. Both were delicious and I have had no sensitive celiac issues!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My husband and I have tried eating here on several occasions. Each time the staff seems less and less knowledgeable, and takes our allergy concerns less seriously. Most recently the manager came over to explain the allergy friendly meal process including identifiable multicolored plates. Our food came out on regular plates and we were told they don’t have colorful plates anymore by the waitstaff. After getting sick yet again from this locations it is needless to say we will not be coming back.

Celiac friendly?

No

LOTS of GF selections. Waffles, French toast... I had the pumpkin pancakes. They were so good, I ate all 3 and now am stuffed! They serve GF on different color plates, which is extra reassuring.

they take extra precautions and are celiac friendly. great savory crepes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great GF offers! GF Pancakes are super tasty! Good GF toast, etc. my waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable. Loved the experience!

Great food. Knowledgable staff about Celiac and cross contamination. Will be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Incredible food and service. Have been here lots of times and have never been sick. 100% recommend you go here for great and safe GF food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food great portions. Celiac friendly food comes out on a red plate. Great system of seperating it from gluten food. Small wait but worth it.

Great food. Everything is clearly labeled. Did not get sick. All gluten free comes out on a red plate!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

BEST GLUTEN FREE BREAKFAST! My daughter and I both have celiac, and we had yet to find a restaurant to serve her gf French toast. This place knocked it out of the park. I had the strawberry crepes and was also in heaven! They prepared our meals on dedicated gf equipment, too. The service was fast and friendly. We'll be back for sure!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great GF pancakes! They roll their sausages in wheat flour, though, and those are cooked right next to the bacon, so make sure to ask for a clean grill if you order bacon and are celiac. They seemed happy to accommodate me. I did not have a reaction the one time I ate there.

Great gluten free breakfast. I have gotten sick here a few times.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I really like this local Breakfast chain. They have a wonderful GF menu. They serve all of their GF items on Red Plates to ensure the staff knows of the allergy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great gf menu options and knowledgeable staff! Wish we had this chain in Iowa!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Their GF items are spot on! Delicious food and very friendly service. The hashbrowns are amazing. Omelettes are HUGE and are definitely enough to split. gF Pancakes take care of your cravings for real flapjacks. Great!

Awesome pancakes!!!

I enjoyed the Strawberry pancakes and turkey sausage immensely!!! Highly recommend this place, I love they color code the plates so you can be assured your food is gf!!!

Outstanding! GF pancakes (made from Pamela's mixes) served on a red plate for allergy awareness. Hash browns were not only gf, but crispy and delicious!

Best breakfast place to go with a gluten allergy. Almost every dish can be made gluten free with no charge. Crepes are fabulous and so are the hash browns.

I had to go through several different staff before the manager came out to help. They eventually gave us a server who had a better idea of how they cooked the food and certain ingredients. The majority of the GF menu is made with Pamela's products so they all have dairy in them. I was able to have the French toast (GF, DF) because they use GF bread dipped in an egg batter. If you only have to avoid gluten then this is a great option.

Very accommodating! No up charge for GF substitutes!

Great options . Staff is knowledgable and accommodating!! I had the pecan pancakes!!! Yum!

Very busy! But the GF menu is great. Its so nice to be able to have breakfast out. Food was delicious. I am not having any kind of reaction so no cross contamination here

Fantastic gf pancakes, crepes, omelettes, etc. great service.

This place is phenomenal!!! Very knowledgable and the food is GREAT!! Best breakfast in a long time, lots of options too!! Awesome!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food. Well trained servers.

I can have what I actually want at OPH. Ooey, gooey maple syrupy goodness away from home. Imagine the joy! One of my favorite places to be...the servers there are top notch too. Thank you OPH. OPH omelet is a fave, as are the apple crepes. Choc chip or bacon pancakes great too.

Wow!! So good. Very careful about cross contamination. The pancakes are superb! A must try.

Amazing and totally clean prep! They serve the GF food on a red plate so you know for sure the cooks got the memo.

This was one of our favorite places before a Celiac diagnosis. It is SO nice to still be able to go there as a family. Nobody (no mater what they can our cannot eat) will be disappointed!

Amazing breakfast! Gluten free batter for gluten free pancakes, crepes & French toast.

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