Traditional Breakfast Dishes
America enjoys eating breakfast at almost any time of day, and there are some enduring traditional American breakfasts that many know and love. Eggs Benedict is one such famous breakfast dish enjoyed for over 100 years. Its origins are debated, but there’s no debating the popularity of this breakfast classic. The basic recipe involves a toasted English muffin cut in half with a piece of ham and a poached egg on each side, all smothered in the real stuff—an authentically creamy and delicious, homemade Hollandaise sauce. At The Original Pancake House, we love Eggs Benedict so much we serve four delicious variations! Come on by and sample our Traditional Eggs Benedict, Mary’s Eggs Benedict, Pork Green Chile Eggs Benedict, or Veggie Eggs Benedict. No matter which version you try, you won’t be disappointed.
Another traditional and favorite food on America’s breakfast table is French toast. The history of this famous breakfast dish dates all the way back to the 4th or 5th century. Talk about an enduring dish! Like most of the world, we love this golden eggy bread for breakfast. At The Original Pancake House, you can have your classic French toast made with sourdough bread dusted with powdered sugar and served with whipped butter, served encrusted with sliced almonds, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, topped with fresh strawberries, homemade fresh whipped cream, dusted with powdered sugar, and served with homemade warm strawberry syrup, or loaded with sliced bananas, toasted pecans, warm praline sauce and homemade fresh whipped cream. Any way you slice it, our French toast is a hit.
Did you know that the egg omelette is a modern version of a favorite dish during the French Revolutionary Wars. It was made popular by Napoleon Bonaparte while his army made their way through southern France. Today, our traditional American breakfast includes an omelette that is made from whole beaten eggs or simply egg whites that are mixed with a small amount of milk, cream, or water and fried with butter or oil in a frying pan (without stirring as in scrambled eggs). Omelettes are normally folded around a filling such as cheese, chives, vegetables, mushrooms, meat, or a combination of ingredients. We’ve got eight different kinds of palate pleasing omelettes here at The Original Pancake House, chock full of enough goodness to satisfy the hungriest cowboy.
Belgian waffles were made famous thanks in part to a Belgian named Walter Cleyman, who brought these delicious waffles to the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle in 1962 and served them to the crowd with whipped cream and strawberries. They became a traditional American bre
akfast favorite when these waffles made an encore appearance during the 1964 New York World's Fair at Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York City, thanks to another Belgian named Maurice Vermersch. We carry on the tradition of serving irresistible Belgian waffles at The Original Pancake House with our golden brown beauties, topped with fresh strawberries and homemade fresh whipped cream, dusted with a touch of powdered sugar and served with warm homemade strawberry syrup.
Believe it or not, eggs and bacon hasn’t always been the staple of a traditional American breakfast. When the first Europeans colonized America, their breakfasts often consisted of porridge and beer unless the family was well off, then they enjoyed a much wider variety of food choices including fresh game and steak and eggs. Today, bacon and eggs is considered a typical American breakfast, and is labeled as such on many European restaurant menus. At The Original Pancake House, our meat and egg plate choices include not only thick sliced honey cured bacon but also hickory smoked ham, link or patty sausage, hardwood smoked Canadian bacon, turkey sausage patties, and even fresh corned beef hash. You’ve got plenty of hearty choices when meat and eggs is what you yearn for. We use only the best quality ingredients in all our famous breakfasts dishes and take the time to deliver “made from scratch” amazing breakfast food our customers crave.
When you visit The Original Pancake House, you’ll find a family friendly place with great food and helpful, smiling staff who will welcome you warmly and take good care of you. The Original Pancake House still holds true to our founding principles of quality, service, and friendliness. That’s how we’ve earned a solid reputation for quality food and consistently superior service that keeps people returning to our restaurant year after year. Our customers love the family atmosphere where everyone is welcome, and any time is the right time for a hearty, healthy breakfast. Come by to enjoy a traditional American breakfast today and experience America’s finest pancake house, where breakfast or brunch can be enjoyed from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Best Breakfasts Around the World
Summer is the season to travel and we love hearing about the adventures our customers experience as they travel the globe over the holiday months. Our customers’ stories have us wondering, what are the best breakfasts to experience around the world? We decided to create a breakfast travel wishlist in case we are ever able to book that ‘round the world’ plane ticket! If your travels take you to any of these destinations, snap a photo and show us the yummy food you tried!
Mexico: When visiting our southern neighbor, be sure to order the Chilaquiles for breakfast. You’ll enjoy a tortilla topped with eggs, red or green chile sauce, cheese, beans, and sometimes shredded bacon or chicken.
England: One must order a full English breakfast when visiting the U.K. You’ll get a hearty plate with eggs, baked beans, grilled mushrooms and tomatoes, sausage or bacon, and toast. Sounds good to us!
Australia: When in the land down under, one must order toast with vegemite for breakfast. Vegemite is a thick, black Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives. Some people love it, others not so much, let us know what you think!
Japan: Traditional Japanese breakfasts usually include miso soup, steamed rice, and boiled fish. Now that sounds like a breakfast our doctor would approve of…
Turkey: In turkey, as with other Mediterranean countries, you can expect lots of fresh produce including feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, olives, toast, cherry jam, spicy Turkish sausage, and of course Turkish tea.
Venezuela: In Venezuela, breakfast arepas are like a grilled pancake or tortilla or sorts filled with assorted meats and sausage, cheese, and are served with avocado salad, eggs and beans. Now that sounds like a breakfast that will get you through the day!
Of course, we think a classic American breakfast with pancakes, eggs, sausage, and home fries really can’t be beat! When you return from your world travels, be sure to stop in and say hi at the Original Pancake House in Denver, we’ll cook you up a breakfast that tastes like home!
Blueberry Spectacular!
Blueberries are truly a remarkable little berry! They are a good source of vitamin K1, vitamin C, manganese and several other beneficial plant compounds like anthocyanins. Consuming blueberries on a regular basis may help prevent heart disease, improve brain health and help moderate blood sugar levels. Not to mention they taste divine and work well for just about any meal of the day, we certainly like to have them for breakfast in Denver this time of year when they are in season and at the peak of their flavor. Here are a few ways to incorporate blueberries into every meal of the day!
Breakfast: Well that’s an easy one! At the Original Pancake House in Denver we love to have buttermilk blueberry pancakes dusted with powdered sugar and served with homemade blueberry compote or our homemade Belgian waffles with plump ripe blueberries. Breakfast doesn’t get much better than that!
Lunch: For lunch, try this recipe for Blueberry and Feta salad with mint dressing. You’ll get your greens, healthy protein, and of course delicious berries. This salad can be made ahead and will keep for a couple of days, so it is a great lunch to bring to work or even to serve at a summer picnic.
Dinner: The blueberry dipping sauce really stands out on these Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers. Kids and adults alike will love this summer grilled entree.
Dessert: Don’t forget dessert! With just three ingredients, you can make these blueberry ice pops in a jiffy. They’ll be a delightful and healthy frozen treat on a hot day!
Enjoy fresh blueberry season, Denver! And join us next time you are craving these delectable little berries for breakfast, we know you’ll love our blueberry pancakes and waffles!
4th of July Feast! How to eat like our Founding Fathers
Every year on the 4th of July we honor our nation’s independence by donning red, white and blue, spending time with friends and family, and firing up the grill. But while we like to eat hamburgers and ribs, our Founding Fathers shared a very different spread back in 1776. Here are a few of our Founding Fathers’ favorite foods, and how you can incorporate them into your modern day 4th of July!
Cornmeal Hoecakes: A staple food of the early colonial days, cornmeal hoecakes, similar to a pancake, were found on almost every table. Also, did you know that George Washington wore dentures and thus preferred soft foods? Cornmeal hoecakes were one of his favorites! At the Original Pancake House in Denver, we have a whole assortment of pancakes that would surely please our first President!
Cherries: We’ve all heard the myth about George Washington and the cherry tree. Did you know that both Thomas Jefferson and George Washington had cherry orchards on their farms? If you want to incorporate cherries into your 4th of July, be sure to try our Cherry Kijafa Crepes!
Oysters: Since many of our Founding Fathers lived near the coast, seafood was almost always part of their daily menu. Oysters were a particular favorite food and Martha Washington included several recipes for oysters in her First Lady’s cookbook.
Apples: A staple part of the colonial harvest, apples appear in many early American recipes. Abigail Adams, John Adams wife, tended their farm and crops while he was busy creating a new nation. She often made apple pandowdy, a sort of cobbler, with their fresh apple harvest. If you are in the mood to eat like President Adams, you won’t want to miss our oven baked Apple Pancake!
Whatever you eat this 4th of July, we hope you enjoy the holiday with family and friends! And from everyone at the Original Pancake House in Denver, we wish you a happy birthday, America!
Healthy Summer Breakfasts
At The Original Pancake House in Denver, we often associate summer with relaxed mornings and leisurely summer breakfasts. In reality, some summer days are quite rushed, scooting the kids off to camp, or getting up early to hit the trails before it gets too hot. For those days, we have collected a few of our favorite make-at-home, easy-breezy summer breakfast recipes.
Here they are!
No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bites: We love these because they make a delicious and easy breakfast, or snack on the go! Freeze them and save them for a day when you are short on time!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup no stir almond butter or creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Up to 4 tsp warm water , as needed
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (raw)
- 3/4 cup toasted or raw coconut
- 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
- 6 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, stir together almond butter, honey, vanilla and cocoa powder. If mixture seems too thick stir in 2 tsp warm water to thin. Add oats, coconut, flaxseed meal and chocolate chips and stir until evenly coated. At this point if mixture still doesn't stick well, stir in up to 2 tsp water as needed. Transfer mixture to refrigerator or freezer and chill until nearly set and easier to handle.
- Remove from refrigerator and shape into 1-inch balls. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.
Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie - this recipe wins points for being super easy (all you need is a blender!), and for using up the inevitable watermelon leftovers you’ll have after buying a whole melon.
Simply combine the following ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed (black seeds removed)
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 ripe banana previously peeled, chopped and frozen
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 Tbsp chia or hemp seeds (optional)
Overnight Blueberry Cobbler Oatmeal: Make this one the night before and it’s ready to eat for a morning on the run!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 plus cup plus 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup milk, I used almond but any milk will do
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (I use 2 if I drizzle on extra honey)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- pecans, optional
- honey, optional
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, stir together oats, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Fold in blueberries.
- Divide evenly between 2 small bowls and cover to refrigerate. Leave in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight. Enjoy with a drizzle of honey and your favorite nuts, if desired.
And for those days that you do have time for a leisurely summer breakfast, come in and join us at The Original Pancake House for breakfast in Denver! We’ll take good care of you and your belly! Happy Summer!
Berries are Back!
At the Original Pancake House in Denver, we love the beginning of summer. Long summer days, leisurely morning breakfasts, and the return of fresh berries make us smile this time of year. There is nothing quite so delectable as perfectly ripe and sweet fresh seasonal berries topping your favorite pancakes, waffles, french toast and crepes! Here are a few of our favorite dishes which showcase the best, most delicious, fresh berries:
Fresh Seasonal Berry French Toast
Our golden brown French toast topped with fresh seasonal berries and our fresh whipped cream. Served with our warm strawberry syrup.
Blueberry Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes filled with plump blueberries and lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Served with whipped butter and warm blueberry compote syrup.
Strawberry Belgian Waffle
Our golden brown Belgian waffle lightly dusted with powdered sugar, then topped with fresh strawberries and our fresh whipped cream. Served with our warm strawberry syrup.
Seasonal Berry Crepes
Three delicate crepes rolled and topped with fresh seasonal berries, our fresh whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar. Served with our warm strawberry syrup.
The next time you are out for breakfast in Denver, be sure to stop in and try one of our seasonal berry breakfasts, they are berry delicious!
Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
To all the graduating high school seniors in Denver, we say, congratulations and well-done! You’ve worked hard over the past four years to reach this momentous occasion and now you are off to great things! Graduation is such a special time, enjoy the celebrations and summer ahead. Hopefully you’ll have time for a few leisurely breakfasts in Denver with your friends before moving on to work and college in the fall.
This year, we send out a special congratulations to one of our staff members at The Original Pancake House, Tianna Morris. Tianna is a host at our Cherry Hills location and will graduate from Vista High School this May. After graduation, Tianna is planning to join the U.S. Navy! From all of us at The Original Pancake House, we say congratulations Tianna! We are so proud of you and wish you all the best in your Navy career. We will miss you!
And to the Class of 2018, your journey is just beginning. The world is waiting for you to bestow great things upon it. Congratulations on your graduation, may your knowledge carry you far. And our biggest piece of advice on your graduation is to make sure you start every day with a good breakfast
A Topping for Every Pancake
If you want pancakes for breakfast in Denver, look no further than the Original Pancake House! We are proud to say that we make the most perfect, golden brown pancakes you’ll ever have. If you are a purist, we will always have our classic buttermilk pancakes topped with whipped butter and served with our warm maple syrup, but for those who are feeling adventurous, we have a topping for every taste!
For those who love our classic, American buttermilk pancakes, try one of these favorites inspired by the American heartland:
49'er Flap Jacks - From the mother lode country. Plate-sized, chewy, and tender. Served with whipped butter and warm syrup.
Potato Pancakes - Served with sour cream or cinnamon applesauce.
Sourdough Flap Jacks - This recipe was the favorite of the klondike gold rush. Served with whipped butter and warm syrup.
Georgia Pecan Pancakes - Buttermilk pancakes filled and topped with warm toasted pecans. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Served with whipped butter and warm tropical syrup.
For those that are feeling like something a little exotic, you have to try one of these delightful takes on classic 
pancakes:
Swedish Pancakes - Authentic lacy Swedish pancakes are always a treat. Served with lingonberry sauce from Sweden and whipped butter.
Coconut Pancakes - Buttermilk pancakes filled and topped with warm toasted coconut. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Served with whipped butter and tropical syrup.
Hawaiian Pancakes - Buttermilk pancakes filled with crushed pineapple and lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Served with whipped butter and warm tropical syrup.
For the young, and the young at heart, we always recommend folks try our Bacon Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes, Banana Pancakes or our Chocolate Chip Pancakes. All are served with whipped butter and warm syrup of course!
And last, but certainly not least, if you are feeling fancy you must try our signature Dutch Baby Pancake which is oven baked and served with whipped butter, lemon and powdered sugar, or our signature Apple Pancake which is oven baked with fresh Granny Smith apples and pure Sinkiang cinnamon glaze. We promise you won’t go home hungry after one of these breakfast works of art!
Little Helpers - Great Breakfasts to Make with Your Kids
We all enjoy breakfast or brunch in Denver with our kids, it is a truly special way to spend a weekend morning with our families. For the mornings you stay home, it is great to get kids involved in the kitchen. Even the smallest tots enjoy mixing, stirring, and cracking eggs! Here are a few of our favorite recipes to make with our kids. These recipes are easy and fast, meaning breakfast will be on the table in a jiffy, especially with the extra help from your kids!
Chocolate Chip Pancake Poppers
This recipe is essentially chocolate chip pancakes in mini-muffin form so your kids don’t have to worry about flipping messy pancakes on a hot griddle. Its as easy as 1- 2 -3 and of course they are fun to eat too!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. maple syrup
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 egg, lightly whisked
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then stir in milk, maple syrup, butter, egg, vanilla and cinnamon. Fold in mini chocolate chips until just combined. Divide batter evenly between mini muffin cups.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, with maple syrup.
Donut Apples
We love this recipe because there is actually real fruit hiding below all the delicious toppings! It’s fun and healthy too!
Ingredients:
12 oz. cream cheese, softened, cut into thirds
2 tsp. honey, divided
1/2 c. melted chocolate
2 drops pink food coloring
3 apples
Assorted sprinkles, for decorating
Directions:
- Divide cream cheese among three small bowls. In one bowl, add 1 teaspoon honey. In another bowl, add melted chocolate. In the last bowl, add remaining teaspoon honey and pink food coloring. Stir each bowl together until combined.
- Slice apples and use a biscuit or cookie cutter to hollow out centers.
- Spread mixtures on apple slices and top with sprinkles.
And of course if you aren’t in the mood for making a mess of your kitchen, come join us at The Original Pancake House for breakfast out in Denver!
Sweet Treats for Easter
With Easter coming up this weekend, most families in Denver are planning their annual traditions. For some, it is church, followed by brunch in Denver with the whole family. For others, the holiday starts at the crack of dawn with an egg hunt and easter baskets and brunch at home. Whatever your tradition, everyone wants some easy pre-made breakfast treats on hand to go with their morning coffee! After all, a big Easter brunch may be several hours away! Here are a few of our favorite recipes for Easter morning that work well for before, during, or even after Easter brunch.
French Toast Bake
We love this recipe because you can prepare it the night before and just pop it in the oven when you are ready to nosh on Easter morning!
Ingredients:
6 large eggs
1 1/2 c. whole milk
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
pinch of nutmeg
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 loaf white bread, preferably day old
Powdered sugar, for serving
Maple syrup, for serving
strawberries, for serving (optional)
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
- Dunk bread slices in the egg mixture then arrange them in a tall baking dish, standing up. Pour extra egg mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate, 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Bake in oven on 375° until the tops of the bread are golden and crunchy, about 45 minutes.
- Sift powdered sugar on top of the French toast bake. Serve warm with maple syrup and strawberries, if desired.
Lemon Poppyseed Loaf
Prepare this delicious, sunshiney breakfast bread ahead of time and then slice and go! Whether you are chasing tots around the yard on their egg hunt, or getting everyone in the car to go to church and brunch, this is the perfect pre-breakfast treat!
Ingredients
1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
3 large eggs
1/2 c. yogurt
1/4 c. skim milk
Juice of 1 1/2 lemons, divided, plus small wedges for serving
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. powdered sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9”-x-5” loaf pan with cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper and grease parchment paper with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer, combine butter, sugar, and lemon zest and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Add yogurt, milk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add flour mixture to the egg mixture in 3 additions, stirring at low speed between each one. Stir until batter is just combined, then pour batter into prepared pan and bake until the loaf is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
- Let loaf cool in pan for 15 minutes then carefully transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. When the loaf has cooled, whisk together powdered sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice to make glaze. Pour over loaf and garnish with lemon wedges.
And remember, we’ll be open on Easter so bring your family in for brunch! From all of us at The Original Pancake House in Denver, Happy Easter to you and yours!
What is an Irish Breakfast?
St. Patrick’s Day is this coming Saturday and we’re excited to celebrate this delicious (and lucky!) food holiday at The Original Pancake House in Denver. In Ireland they say “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper” which means we should all start the day with a large cooked breakfast - now that is an idea we fully support!
In Ireland, the tradition of a full Irish breakfast was started for farm workers to give them energy and sustenance for a full-day of outdoor labor. The meal was typically created with farm fresh produce and homemade breakfast staples, all warmed together in a big frying pan with a generous square of Irish butter. Today’s Irish breakfast usually consists of some or all of the following: bacon, sausages, baked beans, eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, and perhaps some cooked leftover potatoes made into a hash. There will also be toast, butter, marmalade, and lots of tea to drink.
Today, most Irish folk don’t have time for such an elaborate breakfast during the week. However, this favorite breakfast meal is savored on lazy weekend mornings and is always served at Irish bed and breakfasts and inns.
At The Original Pancake House in Denver, we serve our own version of an Irish breakfast, our Corned Beef Hash and Eggs. Inspired by the flavors of Ireland, this dish includes our own homemade freshly ground corned beef brisket and onion with diced potatoes. It comes served with two basted eggs and three of our wonderful buttermilk pancakes. If you are looking for a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in Denver, stop on in and try it!
From all of us at The Original Pancake House, we wish you a Happy St. Patty’s Day!
Celebrate National Hot Breakfast Month
The month of February is marked by several great food holidays including “National Chocolate Month,” “National Grapefruit Month,” and “National Cherry Month.” We of course will try to celebrate all these delicious occasions, but for us, the most important February holiday is “National Hot Breakfast Month.” At The Original Pancake House in Denver we believe the best way to start any day is with a hot breakfast. It gives you the fuel you need to be your best self, not to mention, a hot breakfast is so comforting and warming on a cold morning. Here are our favorite hot breakfasts:
Hearty Egg Plates: Biscuits and Gravy, Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, and Eggs Benedict round out this delicious group of hot breakfast items. If you start your day with one of these, you’ll be ready to take on anything the day brings!
Omelettes: Whether you like your omelettes with ham and cheese, or smothered in green chile, or filled to the brim with fresh veggies, these hot breakfast items are always a crowd-pleaser! And we always serve ours with three fresh buttermilk pancakes!
On the sweeter side: For those who like something sweet in the morning, there is no better hot breakfast than one topped with syrup! Pancakes, and crepes, and waffles, oh my! Choose your topping, add butter and syrup or perhaps whipped cream and you’ll be smiling all day!
The next time you’d like to enjoy breakfast out in Denver, let us cook up one of our favorite hot breakfasts for you. The only hard part is deciding what to order!