How it all began
Pancakes are the very old beginnings of bread and pastry. Generally, a pancake is any kind of batter fried or baked on a skillet, a griddle, or on any hot surface. People of all nationalities have made pancakes for time immemorial. Today, pancakes are enjoyed for breakfast, luncheon, dinner, and even dessert.
The Original Pancake House was founded in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field and their comprehensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes, they were able to offer – without compromise – this unique and original menu which has gained national acclaim and remains unchanged to this day. These recipes demand only the very finest of ingredients, such as 93 score butter, pure whipping cream, fresh Grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and our sourdough yeast. Old fashioned sourdough yeast, just like your great grandmother made, is used in many of our batters. It is grown in our kitchen from a culture of potatoes, flour, sugar, and is activated by a “start of yeast.” This sourdough yeast produces light, airy, fine-textured pancakes.
How it all began
Pancakes are the very old beginnings of bread and pastry. Generally, a pancake is any kind of batter fried or baked on a skillet, a griddle, or on any hot surface. People of all nationalities have made pancakes for time immemorial. Today, pancakes are enjoyed for breakfast, luncheon, dinner, and even dessert.
The Original Pancake House was founded in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field and their comprehensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes, they were able to offer – without compromise – this unique and original menu which has gained national acclaim and remains unchanged to this day. These recipes demand only the very finest of ingredients, such as 93 score butter, pure whipping cream, fresh Grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and our sourdough yeast. Old fashioned sourdough yeast, just like your great grandmother made, is used in many of our batters. It is grown in our kitchen from a culture of potatoes, flour, sugar, and is activated by a “start of yeast.” This sourdough yeast produces light, airy, fine-textured pancakes.
Our Recipes
We base our recipes on those created by Lester Highet and Erma Hueneke, giving each meal the time and care it needs as it is prepared. We are dedicated to delighting your taste buds with real ingredients, homemade syrup, and fresh batter. Even the fruit that comes with a meal is sliced to your order.
Additionally, we subscribe to the original philosophy and spirit of The Original Pancake House. That is: there is no replacement for using the best ingredients and for making every meal fresh and to-order. The service, quality, and speed you will experience when enjoying your breakfast or luncheon is second to none.
Our Ingredients
Every ingredient used at The Original Pancakes House is selected for freshness, quality, and taste. Our whipped butter is just that – nothing added. We import the finest lingonberries from Sweden, and our coffee is specially blended to compliment your meal. The Canadian Bacon you find in your Eggs Benedict, and the ham in your ham and eggs are sugar cured, and hickory smoked. The sausage links and patties are our own unique recipe. We take pride in the fact that our customers can taste the quality and care that we put into each and every bite.
Our Staff
Our staff is the backbone of The Original Pancake House. Without them, we could not provide the customer service and care for which our restaurant is famous. Every member of our team works on this philosophy: every customer is my customer. You will never hear “I’m not your server.” Instead, everyone here at The Original Pancake House strives to make sure every single customer’s needs are met. This not only makes us a better restaurant for our customers, but it also fosters care and genuine teamwork among our staff. We are a family business, and our staff is a part of that family.