Millbrae Pancake House

Just a solid breakfast spot. Great pancakes. Great service. Place was busy and still got sat in just a few minutes. Love the vibes and the pictures of all the famous visitors. Great spot for a classic breakfast in the city. Would definitely recommend. Good luck finding close parking though.

I have to admit the pancake House was nothing like I expected. After years of frequenting diners to eat breakfast food and enjoying the atmosphere, I was a little thrown off by how the pancake House was configured. The moment you're inside you realize this place is not meant to remind you of a traditional diner, but instead a large farmhouse, or barn, where there's a communal eating space. I don't know if it's a bad thing, but I do hear that sometimes individual guest can be seated among a large group to make things efficient. That didn't happen, but you might find it mentioned in other reviews. The overall atmosphere was very rustic, with most of the decorations being made out of wood. There a special area where booths were set up, which definitely stand out when mixed in with the restaurant's other seating arrangements. The service was good, but I can't say that's the case all the time, as I visited during a less busy time (which I understand is common in dining these days) so there weren't very many other customers. Both the waitress and another person (maybe a kitchen worker) checked on me regularly as they do at most breakfast places, offering me coffee refills, and checking to see if the food that I order was to my liking. Other than that, there's really not much to say. Because I was unfamiliar with the restaurant, I wanted to order the classic pancakes, but the staff was nice enough to notify me that almost every dish comes with a side of pancakes, so I should order whatever I want. That was a nice touch. The pancakes were good, but it was nothing to write home to Mom about, offering a good blend of thickness/syrup absorbtion ratio. The syrup, along with all the other condiments, and be found on the table, so guests can season to their taste preference. If you're looking for breakfast in the Millbrae area, I would recommend you stop by the pancake House as you can expect a solid experience that meets expectations. On top of that, the price isn't bad either.

Classic Millbrae establishment. The wait was about 10 minutes on a rainy Monday President's Day at 9:15pm. We had 2x California omelettes $18 each, supreme omelette $18 and coffee $4. The food came out reasonably quick. It tasted fine. It is cool how pancakes are included or toast if you order the omelettes. Service was lacking. Our waiter disappeared for half an hour. Luckily another waiter was able to helped us with coffee and water refills. But since our waiter wasn't around, we had to wait at least 15 minutes for the check so that we could pay. It is ridiculous to disappear for half an hour.

This may be one of my new favorite brunch spots on the peninusla. The pancakes and waffles are top tier, the website says they've made them from scratch for ~60+ years and the results speak for themselves! Prices are great, the restaurant is roomy and cozy, and the food is exemplary. 10/10 experience.

We had to wait 25 minutes for a waiter to take our order. They checked in once and never came again, until we had to wave several waiters down to go get ours. But the food did come pretty fast. I thought the food was average. The best thing was their fried chicken and waffle. Crunchy thin waffles and semi juicy chicken.

Craving for pancakes so we looked up for a good place that has it. We came in at the right time (Sunday, 9am) since after we ate, there was a really long wait (like around 10-12 groups outside were waiting to be seated. We ordered the Supreme Omelet ($18), Special #1 ($14.75), 2 coffee ($8) and Kids Chicken Nuggets ($10.50). Good portions for the price. Since this is a pancake house, I was expecting more than the average pancakes. It was a little bit dense for me but still good (I prefer a lighter and fluffier one in a different restaurant). The eggs and bacon that came with it were nothing out of the ordinary (same with the Supreme Omelet). Surprisingly, I enjoyed my child’s food the most! The fries and nuggets hits home! It’s a nice place to have breakfast (or any other meal of the day). It has a warm and cozy ambiance. The staff are attentive and courteous.

Before COVID I took the train from Millbrae for work and the Pancake House was a regular stop, but I haven’t been back since I started working from home. I was in the area today and decided to stop in. I was delighted to find it is as excellent as ever. I wanted a little bit of everything on the menu so I went for the Special with chicken fried steak, eggs, hash browns, and buttermilk pancakes on the side. It was awesome. I may not need to eat for a day or two.

A classic Millbrae institution (nearly 3,000 reviews as of Feb 2026) with no wait when we arrived and fast, efficient service. I had the blueberry pancakes, coffee, and an omelet—everything was delicious. Next time, I’m trying the Hawaiian pancakes 🥞.