Hanabusa Café

The pancakes are unique for the area and do take some time to prepare, about 25min even when it isn't busy. They are soft and fluffy, however do taste eggier than expected. If that isn't your preference this may not be the place for you. The strawberry sauce that came with the pancakes was pretty light in flavor and didn't really add much to the pancakes.The vibes are generally nice, there's outdoor and indoor seating. For a dessert / snack after another meal it works great, however this wouldn't be enough food for a breakfast or single meal.

What I ordered:- Matcha soufflé pancake- Original soufflé pancakeIf cute breakfast/brunch spots are your thing, you'll love this place. The tableware is aesthetically pleasing with the matte pink plates and gold utensils. The table tops are marble-esque with a cute potted plant resting on the side.This was my first time trying Japanese soufflé pancakes. They are tremendously different from American pancakes, being much thicker in size, but significantly fluffier/lighter in taste. Only difference between the matcha and original soufflé pancake is the side of matcha sauce. Eating the pancakes got boring towards the end because you're just eating pancakes and fruit, they really needed some sort of protein or extra twist.The wait time for this restaurant is very long, the estimate is ~25mins for your pancakes to be ready, but that can go up drastically depending on how busy they are. It was a fun experience, but I probably won't come back.

This cafe is so cute and the pancakes are delicious! They have new flavors once in a while and I always love checking what will be next! The pancakes are fluffy and plentiful with a little bit of a wait, I would say it's worth it:)

I've wanted to come here for so long and I'm so glad that I finally made the trip! This place is so cute and well decorated and the food is delicious too! They tell you when you get there that it will take minimum 25 minutes to get your order, maybe longer if it's busy, but the wait didn't feel like that long. My friend and I enjoyed our coffees before our orders were ready and it gave us plenty of time to chat and catch up! I got the strawberry pancake and it was amazing! They were so light and fluffy and the strawberry cream was incredible! I can't wait to go back because I want to try all of the different flavors they have, and if you visit during the weekdays they have specials, too!

We just happened to be walking around the area and came across this place! I had heard of it a while ago as somewhere to get Japanese fluffy pancakes, but there was usually a long line. We were there on a Sunday around 9:30am and there were only a couple of groups there, so I jumped at the chance to finally try it. We ordered the strawberry pancake to split between two people. It did take about 25min to come out, which they warn you about. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the 3 pancakes! I don't think I could have eaten a whole plate myself. The pancakes were really good! It's not exactly a light and airy pancake, but more like custard. It still is lighter than American style pancakes. The strawberry cream was nice too, it didn't taste too sweet or artificial. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend the drinks. I got the lychee tea, and the syrup taste was very strong. I wasn't able to finish it. The mocha wasn't bad, so maybe try a coffee drink instead.

The pancakes were fluffy and good, I'm not a big pancake fan but these were better than I thought it'd be! Loved the pink and decor in the cafe too. Service was a little slower than expected, especially since we were in the only ones in the cafe at the time.

Food:If you're here for the soufflé pancakes, then by all means!! SUPER FLUFFY YUMMY PANCAKES!! Kind of expensive but it is not easy to make on your own! Ambiance/Service:Very polite/friendly service! They do have you clean after yourself, but other than that the place does look nice and clean!

This was my first time trying souffle pancakes, despite wanting to try them for years. Some friends recommended this place so we went all together. The shop is super aesthetic and great for small groups. Pretty much just counter service - you get a buzzer and you pick up your order. The pancakes are made to order, but it takes 25 minutes. They do offer card games to keep you entertained during the wait though.I've heard that some fluffy pancakes deflate if you don't eat them fast enough, but it doesn't seem like an issue here. I didn't dig into my plate until 10 minutes later since one of my friends was still waiting for his order. I ordered the matcha pancakes and it's basically just the regular fluffy pancakes with a pour-over matcha topping on the side. It would've been cool to have actual green matcha pancakes though. The pancakes came loaded with whipped cream and the strawberries weren't the sweetest but were a great contrast to the pancakes and sweet matcha topping. In the end, the pancakes with the matcha topping ended up being too sweet and heavy for me, so I felt a bit nauseated. I do want to come back and try the original pancakes on their own though.

I have been here previously 2 times with no luck. The first time google maps stated Hanabusa closed at 6, I arrived around 3 and there was a sign that said they closed early that day. The second time I arrived an hour before and the lady inside said they didn't have pancakes and recommended next time to get there before 5pm. Well today I didn't work and got the chance to try some pancakes Strawberry pancakes. Service was great, got my pancakes in 10 minutes and they were def fluffy! They are not sweet at all but the strawberry dip gives it a semi sweet kick

First time back in years and I've actually come to like this place even more. The vibe has definitely changed: the first time I was here, the owner was there and there was a bit more of a feeling of ownership back then. When I came this time, it was primarily young 18-20 something's running the place and jumping between songs from an anime to kpop.Another review mentioned the interior isn't as cute anymore and yes, the pastel furniture is aging. They are going to be due for a makeover any day.However, I actually am upping them to 5 stars. Pancakes have improved with time and a seasonal flavor is a fun new edition. I loved the taro flavor and the fruit included is always so fresh.My pancake was a little underdone so I had a few bites of fluffy egg white and not fully formed batter, but that's pretty common with this kind of pancake so I don't dock points on that. Admittedly I probably would avoid a long wait for this place because they only serve pancakes so I'd be worried I'd get hungry again soon after (sweets never keep me full for long).Fun place to take people to indulge on your sweet tooth! And a great spot to catch up with someone; just don't show up too hungry because the pancakes can take AT LEAST 25 minutes, but sometimes longer (I came in an hour after opening and no one was there so my order was the first and it took closer to 35 minutes)I have a huge sweet tooth and love these kinds of pancakes so that's what makes this place 5 stars for me. If you're a savory person, I'd skip this spot