The Original Pancake House

3 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Pancakes
Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

5900 W Fairview Ave
Boise, ID 83704

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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Everything is cooked on the same griddle so there will be cross contamination.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I had a good experience here! They have gluten-friendly pancakes which I ordered & didn't have a flare up (I don't have celiac but just a wheat intolerance). They were very very yummy! They do use the same grill & cookware to cook the food & said they can't guarantee there won't be cross contamination. We went on a somewhat busy Saturday morning, but I imagine if it was slower they might accommodate & clean some of their supplies. I don't have flare ups with cross contamination so I didn't mind it/didn't ask about it. On the menu they have labels next to each item that's gluten free, but take that with a grain of salt because their oatmeal is listed as such but it might be oats with traces of gluten. We had a good waitress & overall had a good time. So glad I found a restaurant I can eat at with good food! I don't believe this to be a restaurant safe for celiacs though.

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?

— Some

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 dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


One of my absolute favorite places to have breakfast, and has been for years. Though they do offer Gluten Free* options on their menu, they specifically state that there is no guarantee against cross-contamination as they do not use separate cooking equipment for their gluten free items.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Some

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 keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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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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Celiac

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We had the corn beef hash with eggs any style, hash browns and the gf pancakes. All was delicious.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


GF labels on the menu. GF pancakes were excellent. Popular place so you may have to wait for a table.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Ended up super duper sick:( Learned the hard way- eating at home.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Menu has numerous clearly labeled GF options. Pancakes were fantastic!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Not celiac-friendly, but they serve pretty awesome "gluten-wise" pancakes. Yummm!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They told me they don’t do gluten free here, but they do have Buckwheat pancakes and plenty of omelets as well

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


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.

Safety


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

— Not 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

Celiac

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Review


Their gluten free batter is great! They can make you waffles and pancakes

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Great waffles (cornmeal). Vegan coconut whip cream an option too. Yum!

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Many GF opinions at this location, just wish the potato pancakes were. If you like sweet breakfast definitely worth it.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


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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