The Original Pancake House

The Original Pancake House is a beloved breakfast destination on Convoy St in San Diego, rooted in a founding story that stretches back to Portland, Oregon in 1953. Les Highet and Erma Hueneke built the concept around authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes, using only premium ingredients like 93 score butter, pure 36% whipping cream, and fresh grade AA eggs. Signature items include the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar glaze, and the Dutch Baby, oven baked to golden perfection. The casual, cozy atmosphere suits families well, and guests frequently praise the kind, attentive staff.