The Original Pancake House

Sunday morning, on the heels of the enchiladas, I went with Nick, Amy, Rob, Cheryl, and Charlie to The Original Pancake House in Centerville. This was my first trip to the restaurant and I was pleased. The menu here is extensive and includes huge three egg omelets, waffles, French toast, egg dishes, and of course pancakes. I found out later that this is actually a chain, which is surprising given the quality, portions, and handmade feel of everything.

I ordered the salami and scrambled eggs pictured above with a stack of bacon pancakes. I realize that this is a heart stopper but I felt obligated as Cheryl was lecturing me about heart health (thanks Dr. Mom!) I was really happy with the meal. The eggs were soft scrambled which is the correct way to cook scrambled eggs and the salami was great! This is not a combination that would have occurred to me but it really worked. I will say that it is hard to beat all beef kosher salami in anything. The pancakes were where the restaurant really soared. They used high quality bacon that was neither too salty nor too smoky. Also the mark of good bacon is that it doesn’t shrivel when cooked and it certainly stood up to the test. The cakes themselves were fluffy and light, which is good since the rich, heavy, bacon accompanied them. Then to top this salty, smoky, fluffy, goodness with sweet maple syrup is incredible!

Everyone else seemed to be pleased with there dishes as well. Service was fast, courteous, and well done. I will say that it is nice to know that there is one more good breakfast place in Dayton to go to on a sleepy Sunday morning. 10 out of 10.