Millbrae Pancake House

It's an institution. It's old school as far as menu items / options. You won't find non-fat soy lattes here, for example! It's a little dark inside for my taste. Even the high ceilings didn't take away the feeling of being in a tight space. Tables and booths are closely set together. I marvel at the servers who manage to negotiate the limited aisle spaces. There are plenty of servers and they are assisted by runners so that the food comes out of the kitchen in a timely manner.When I saw crepes done German style (with lemon and powdered sugar), I was instantly ready to order. What I received wasn't really like a crepe, it was more of a very thin pancake, with the pancake's kind of taste and texture. It was yummy, but not really what I was expecting. I also ordered a side of fruit, which was melon. Not a berry in sight.We were dining with our Adored Grandson and his lovely girlfriend. We hadn't seen them in many months and were excited to be spending time together. Late morning on a Friday the restaurant was very full, with the noise level to go along with it. We conversed the best we could, but right after we finished our food we settled the bill and moved to a coffee place to sit and talk without the high volume around us.No one left hungry, but no one was blown away by the quality of their meal, either.

We happened upon this pancake house when my husband's flight was delayed at SFO. Super glad we did! The restaurant is huge and decorated nicely with a wood cabin vibe. The staff are all friendly and they have a fair-sized parking lot, so we had no issues parking on a Saturday morning. I'll admit I didn't love the eggs or hash brown, but the pancakes really are as good as they say. Fluffy, much thicker than I was expecting, and tasted great. Next time we go I'd prefer trying out the different flavors of pancakes they have, rather than getting a breakfast meal.

A friend mentioned this spot so I had to try it. Tried calling first to grab a to go order bc I couldn't make modifications to my order online, I was told to come in and order. Kind of defeated my goal of ordering before hand so I wouldn't have to wait, but happy they could make the switch for me. I was able to sub out my eggs for hash browns, glory be! This location is totally a classic diner, and I do mean classic. From the sign outside to the vintage wallpaper in the back, it's like stepping into the 70s. The front of the restaurant was pretty tight as it was bustling with folks waiting to be seated. They conveniently have a waiting area outside but it was quite chilly on this am so most of us were huddled indoors. Plan for a wait, this is clearly a popular breakfast spot. At around 9a the parking lot was already packed.Now let's talk eats. I know this place is exceptionally good bc I didn't get to eat my food until I was back in my hotel and it had lost its freshness and was just above room temperature, and yall.... It was STILL delicious! I mean the waffle, hash browns and bacon still had crispness to it. The strawberries were fresh. And they conveniently gave me a package they had syrup and ketchup and hot sauce. I was able happy camper. I'd say I could've used an extra syrup but kinda happy they saved me from the extra calories. I'll def be back!

Solid place to get brunch on the Peninsula! I would come back to try their other brunch items if ever in the area. Whether I would travel across counties to eat here is TBD.Ambiance:Huge interior with booth and table seating. It's mostly wooden inside and is reminiscent of kitchens built in the 1970s. A homey yet bustling interior! The outdoor seating is pretty standard, but it has a refreshing vibe and plenty of shade due to the red umbrellas.Food: Southern Omelet & Swedish PancakesWith omelets, the ingredients typically blend together and are complimentary in taste/texture. With the Southern Omelet, it was more of a fried egg with hot links and bell peppers tossed in. I suppose it's a good thing you can taste each ingredient, but it's like you taste each component one at a time. As for the hash browns, these weren't as crispy as I had hoped they would be - it leaned more towards the soft/moist side. Moreover, the portion size is pretty small.The Swedish Pancakes were nice and light! Having the lingonberry butter there is a good addition - it reminds me of a cream cheese.Service:Good service overall, but if you're sitting outdoors then it can be a little challenging getting the attention of the wait staff since they're mostly indoors. Parking:They do have a parking lot on the premises, but I would advise arriving early as it's small and gets filled quickly. Recommend parking just up the street going up towards the hill.

We ended up here for work based on a locals recommendation. Service was helpful with any questions that we had, water and coffee refills frequent. Food actually came out quite quickly as well though I think we had gotten there early enough to avoid some of that. I had gotten a veggie scramble, and a friend let me try some of his swedish pancakes for curiosities sake. The veggie scramble was nice and light, vegetables cooked through. It was served with a couple of slices of wheat and fruit which was nice. The swedish pancakes were pretty solid also. Not too heavy, and the lingonberry butter wasn't too sweet or too rich which was great.

I cannot believe I haven't reviewed this place before.This place gets super crowded with a long wait and the parking lot gets filled up. Either come early or come between meal times.Everything on the menu is good, made to order and the way you like it. You cannot go wrong here.But it is a pancake house so you should at least try the pancakes. You can order them with a variety of toppings and there are different kinds of syrups on the table.My personal favorite is the lingonberry pancakes. These are thin pancakes, topped with a generous helping of lingonberry butter.

Stopped by w/ my daughter on our way to the airport. Easy to find, easy to find parking in lot. Staff was friendly from the time we walked in, and we were seated right away. Restaurant has a store in front for simple keepsakes, decorated nicely for the holidays. Food was amazing as other locations. I ordered my usual 49er flapjacks, eggs and hash browns. My daughter had the CA omelette. It was all so tasty! We finished every bite!

Tucked away in the town of millbrae lies a super cute and homey and famous pancake house. Once you enter the cute cabin like building you see all the celebs that have visited in the past! They are famous for their Swedish pancakes which are essentially fluffy crepes with this delicious light fluffy lingonberry butter (not sure if I spelled that berry right) the service was very fast as they are quite busy! Not a whole lot of parking in the lot so I think street parking is the way to go! Also I heard wait times can get pretty long! So be prepared! Overall I enjoyed the food and the environment a lot it had very local diner vibes.

Always a treat coming for breakfast or brunch. Parking is available in their parking lot or on el Camino or the side street

LOVE this spot! I can't get enough of breakfast diners and am so shocked we've never come across Millbrae Pancake House! Ordered strawberry pancakes (as pictured) with an omelette and hot chocolate. The atmosphere is so nostalgic of restaurants that my family and I would eat at when we were younger! A very timeless ambiance and by the looks of the crowd, everyone enjoys coming here too! Our server was so friendly and welcoming and cannot get any better than that.