The Original Pancake House
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When I got pancakes here, they specifically said gluten free when they gave them to me, but as I was eating them I was wondering if what i was tasting was wheat flour (it tasted similar to the smell). I don't know for sure, and it could have been the buttermilk or something but I got sick relatively soon after eating them, and I'm only gluten sensitive. Usually cross contamination doesn't bother me unless it's REALLY strong (Canes fries for example) and I can even have small amounts of wheat (taco bell nacho fries, and fermented and distilled things like soy sauce and beer) so I have a feeling they just gave me wheat pancakes :(
Entire menu can be made GF. Spoke to the staff and they gave separate prep and equipment for GF.
Large gluten free menu. I had the blueberry pancakes. They were good. Didn’t get sick.
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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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I would be cautious eating here if you are celiac. They technically offer gf pancake batter but it is cooked on the same grill top as gluten pancakes and when my partner asked about their cross contamination protocol they joked to just not tell me about the cross contamination risk with a 🤫. I dont know if that employee still works there but they've lost my trust and offended me when they implied celiac is all in the head or that my full consent about what exposure risk I might take is not needed or a joke. Some celiacs are more symptomatic than others with exposure but that doesnt mean they arent experiencing damage to their intestines all the same. Not cool.
Just had breakfast here today, and was super disappointed that their gf pancakes aren’t df as well. We live near St. Louis, Missouri, and we have 2 locations,and both have gf and df pancakes.
Tasty pancakes and waffles (and other breakfast options) at moderate price. GF plates are marked with a food pick. Large servings. While they can't guarantee no cross-contamination, they have separate prep areas. When the server is talking about experimenting with Bob's Red Mill flour, you know you have someone who understands GF!
Been here twice recently and they have updated their GF menu/procedures. didn’t get sick either time and food was delicious! I’d recommend.
I got the bacon and eggs with gf pancakes
They did express *Gluten Friendly* as you never know with flour in the air. They are not a dedicated GF place, but have a separate prep area. But that said, My son has never been happier. He got a huge (10-12 pancakes) plate of Buckeye GF Pancakes no issues. Lots of options! Over 7 pancake options, 5 waffles options. Tons of toppings. Just ask your server they will know
Called ahead and was told they take precautions. The menu has asterisks by GF items. The staff said there is a separate space for GF prep/cooking. The meal came out on a black-rimmed plate to indicate GF. Delicious pancakes & turkey sausage. Celiac and Will go back soon.
We went here for the first time today and I was very excited. If you eat pancakes raw, I do have to agree they are a little sour, but if you eat them with anything else they are amazing. They give you a large serving with no up charge. I was very excited and I will definitely be going back.
I was so excited to find gluten friendly pancakes, especially because they have the look and texture of a normal pancake, but somehow they manage to taste like nothing and then have a distinctly sour aftertaste. I got chocolate chip pancakes and can’t even taste the chocolate. I ate one and think I’m going to throw the rest away because they taste so bad. the hash browns are decent, but some of the worst pancakes I’ve ever had. also there is no guarantee of no cross-contamination (hence “gluten friendly” instead of “gluten free”) which is fine for me, but don’t go here is cross contamination could be an issue for you
I’ve eaten here twice in the past week with no signs of gluten contamination. The pancakes are excellent, they offer fresh squeezed oj
My favorite breakfast spot in Columbus. Has a ton of gluten (friendly: meaning they have gf batter but it is cooked on same stove top), flavors my favorites have been blueberry, pumpkin, and gingerbread! So many different options. Even has gf waffles and of course your traditional eggs, omelets, etc
Waitress stressed that they were gluten friendly and cross-containment could occur. Had 1 GF pancake, bacon, and huevos ranchero. Really good food and I don’t think I had any CC.
delicious GF pancakes and waffles. not celiac friendly because the griddle is shared. a little on the expensive side.
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The food was great, however, they had very little knowledge on gluten, despite having GF options listed on the menu. Only pancakes were labeled that they could be made GF. I ordered a dish with eggs, bacon, cheese, potatoes and tomatoes and I just wanted to make sure it was GF but was told it cannot be made GF. I asked what in the dish contained gluten and was told “idk tomatoes?” Spoke with the manager who said they would not know what contains gluten but her best guess was the potatoes. I wound up ordering the dish anyway and was fine, but I would be cautious especially if you are very sensitive. I am not sure about cross contamination at this location. The GF pancakes were delicious and came with an umbrella as to not get confused with the other pancakes on the table.
Waffles were great! There was a toothpick in it to say it was GF. Can’t speak to cross contamination but I did not get sick. Great service too. Fresh OJ there FYI!
The staff was knowledgeable and nice and even helped me pick out what I wanted. I had the gf waffle and a side of fruit. The waffle was really good and the side of fruit was amazing. Normally when you get a side of fruit at places it’s just crummy, but this one was so goooood. My boyfriend had the burrito and said it was very good just greasy.
Gluten free pancakes were excellent. I am not sure how careful they are about cross contact. I did not get sick, but restaurants like this are generally not super cautious, so I might have just gotten lucky.
My celiac husband has their gluten free pancakes all the time with no issues! Staff is friendly and understanding.
No reservations and there’s always a long wait on weekends, but once you’re placed at a table the service is quick.
I’m dairy+egg free and order the hash brown plate with a side of sausage and all the omelet veggies and it’s delicious.
