The Original Pancake House

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

As rated by the community

1931 11th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Stay Away!!! Went in and asked for the GF pancakes. The waitress was kind enough to tell me that they cook them using the same equipment and on the same griddle without cleaning them first. She said staff is instructed to tell people it’s a safe environment. Had to get up and leave.

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Updated 1 month ago read full review

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 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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 1 year 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

Overall Rating

Review


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

Overall Rating

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 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


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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Review


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

Overall Rating

Review


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 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


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 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Tried the gluten free pancakes and was very impressed. Had a very slight oat flavor but were so fluffy! Would absolutely eat again.

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

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great food and no windy celiac explanation needed here. They get it and took prompt care of our family. Delicious food from omelets to waffles to pancakes - all gf!!

Safety


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

— Very

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

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Wonderful atmosphere, service, and food. Great GF pancake options and large portions!!! Long wait list, but it moved quickly.

Safety


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

— Very

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


Hey original pancake house is a very good place for breakfast and has a good menu selection I recommend this place

Safety


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

— Very

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

Overall Rating

Review


The staff was knowledgeable about what was gluten free. My gluten-free pancakes came on a different colored plate.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

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