The Original Pancake House – American
This beloved breakfast institution captures the essence of a classic morning ritual, where the comforting aroma of sizzling bacon and toasted pecans fills a space defined by warm hospitality and timeless charm. The kitchen transforms simple batter into golden masterpieces, from the towering, cinnamon-glazed Apple Pancake to the airy, oven-baked Dutch Baby that arrives dusted in a delicate cloud of powdered sugar. Every plate celebrates the art of the griddle, offering a nostalgic sanctuary where lacy Swedish pancakes and crisp-edged potato cakes turn the first meal of the day into a decadent tradition.
2229, Swallow Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220 +14122791442 https://www.originalpancakehousepittsburgh.com/location/scott-townshipsouth-hills/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, carnivore, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
House Specialties
- Apple Pancake - $18.3: Fresh Granny Smith apples, oven-baked, pure cinnamon glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Dutch Baby - $8.4: Light and fluffy oven-baked pancake, whipped butter glaze, fresh lemon, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pancakes
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $5.2: Traditional buttermilk batter Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buckwheat Pancakes - $5.84: Hearty buckwheat batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 49er Flap Jacks - $5.7: Plate-sized, chewy and tender pancakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Swedish Pancakes - $6.9: Lacy pancakes served with lingonberries and whipped butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Potato Pancakes - $8.8: Served with sour cream or cinnamon applesauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Belgian Waffles
- Bacon Waffle - $6.58: Baked with real bits of bacon, whipped butter, hot maple syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pecan Waffle - $11.34: Toasted pecans, powdered sugar, whipped butter, hot maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Waffle - $6.97: Fresh strawberries, strawberry syrup, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Plain Waffle - $3.52: Golden brown waffle, whipped butter, hot syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Egg Specialties & Omelettes
- Eggs Benedict - $12.3: English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, German-style homefries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - $12.4: Homemade hash, two eggs any style, German-style homefries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Western Omelette - $12.25: 4 eggs, ham, onions, green peppers, sweet red peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
Crepes & Blintzes
- Cherry Kijafa Blintz - $14.64: Crepe batter, special filling, cherry Kijafa wine sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Crepes - $11.82: Rolled with fresh strawberries, powdered sugar, strawberry syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Wraps, Sandwiches & Burgers
- Monte Cristo - $10.14: Sourdough, french toast batter, ham, swiss cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Southwest Burger - $10.78: 1/2 lb Angus burger, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheddar, lettuce, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $2.5: Regular or decaf
- Orange Juice - $1.67: Fresh with pulp
- Hot Chocolate - $1.3: Served with fresh whipped cream
Sides
- Thick Sliced Bacon - $3: 4 slices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- German Style Home Fries - $3.2: Sautéed potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Wedding Soup - $2.48: Traditional Italian wedding soup Available at: dinner, lunch
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