Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus

We (family and friends) have been to Pfantastic Pannenkoek Haus multiple times and we really enjoy all their pancakes (savoury and sweet) and other breakfast options.
The food portions are huge, so sharing is a must! We have almost tried every single pancake (savoury and sweet) and we love them all! Their pancakes are thin and crispy, but at the same time chewy and moist on the inside.
Atmosphere of PPH is super cozy and the service is great. Servers always greet us instantly when we walk through the doors. Even when there is a huge line-​up (trust me there is always a line up, especially on the weekends) our orders come in a timely manner. And while waiting, when you get your coffee, they give you a lil gingerbread cookie! And I’m pretty sure if you ask even if you didn’t order coffee they would give you a cookie anyway.
Overall, just think of the PPH as your grandparent’s home where you eat comfortable, talk happily, and eat super tasty homemade food. So, I definitely recommend it!

Great consistent place … If line ups are not your thing, then you need to go early or really late for a weekend brunch. I’m not a fan of their tea or coffee, but the biscuit it they add on the side makes up for it … Now to the real stuff … A picture is worth a 1000 words (Calories have a different metric) the Apple and Cinnamon pancake is my favourite.

Came here for brunch a few weeks ago and holy smokes, that was an experience. It’s definitely a popular place and was totally packed, with a lineup outside. You have to go inside and put your name on the list and then they pop outside and call your name when your table is ready. It took us about 40 mins to get seated but we were committed and I’m glad we stuck around. We’ll come much earlier next time to avoid the wait but if you’re not starving, it’s not terrible. The food itself is super tasty. We were greedy and ordered two savoury pancakes and one sweet one to share. In retrospect, this was too much food for two people and while we persevered and came out victorious, we did end up skipping dinner that day because we were still full. The savoury cross are like a delicious cross between Korean pancakes and pizza. If you pick one with potatoes as one of the toppings (which I highly recommend), it’s like also adding rosti to that mix. Super tasty. I preferred the savoury pancakes to the sweet but it’s mainly because they are THAT good. Once inside, service was fast and attentive. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Tasty pancakes! With mostly 4 and 5 star ratings you should be safe checking it out. With savoury and sweet options on the menu, there should be something for everyone.

We arrived and checked in. There was a long line and we expected a wait. However once we were inside it was very clear they were focused on the large groups. With a quick count of the current log sheet 45% of the customers were either groups of 2 or 3. When I checked in with the lady at the front and noted a single table was sitting for about 10 minutes she stated it was be saved for a large group. A while later they moved the table to Accommodate a large group and bypassed several couples or groups of three. The only way I would ever go back is to say I had a group of 6 – 8. Short of that you will get very frustrated by the lack of organization. When I asked to speak to the manager I was told they don’t have one which may explain a lot!
The food was decent. But service horrible!

Delicious ‘Pannenkoek’s! We shared two savoury Dutch pancakes and they are rich and calorie ridden so be aware of that, but daaaannnggggg! Pretty darn tasty. We ordered the Philly to share and then the cinnamon-​roll one with baked apple.
Both of the pancakes were very very good. Both were a joy to eat. Every bite was enjoyable.
The coffee was ok, not bad. Came with a dunkable ginger cookie!
I like that they have syrup (sweet) and Maggie seasoning (savory) on the table, that was nice. All of the staff there were efficient, knowledgeable and nice. We didn’t even ask for them to split the two dishes but they did it themselves so that was a nice treat. Our waitress said they do that if they can.
Overall good experience for a sometimes-​treat.

Been here twice — one year ago, before moving to YYC, and now. The quality and the service were still the same: excellent. It’s a hidden gem for sure. Coffee and pancakes were delicious (ordered the Mediterranean).

Fantastic local spot!
Never had Dutch breakfast before but it was delicious.
Their specialty is a crêpe that’s done like an omelette and turns out like breakfast pizza. Amazing!
Friendly staff made this even better.
Even had to bring leftovers home ;)

Best pancake ever!
I ordered the Kaneel Rol (cinnamon roll) and it was heaven! The coffee was average, but the biscuit that comes with it makes up for that. Be prepared to wait in line to be seated on the weekend, but it is well worth the wait.

First I’d like to start by saying friendly staff and good service. Food not so great, I think this place is overrated. We ordered a variety: sweet and savory and both were ok. The savory were lacking in flavour and «dry». This will be our first and last breakfast here. Nice touch with the biscuit with the coffee and tea.

This place is tasty! There’s a reason they’re lined up out the door. The décor is lacking, sadly, but the food is great, and the service was fast and correct. I had the Cinnamon Roll with added apple, and the pannenkoek was the size of the plate, hot and fresh, costing about $ 11. The coffee was mediocre (I had to add two sugars to it), but you’re not there for the coffee, are you? I would totally hit this place again!

Great staffs, very friendly. Served tea with a piece of delicious ginger cookie, very thoughtful.
However, food, very disappointing. Not exactly what we were hoping for.
My family all order the pancakes. We never had pancakes like this before, and decided to give this place a try.
We were not were happy after breakfast here. They were very greasy and very salty.
Maybe this is the truly authentic way of preparing pancake, they were crispy, however it didn’t work out for us.

Not only would my Dutch mother in law be so proud I went here, I couldn’t imagine never going back! Pannenkoek, Dutch pancakes, are incredible! The menu here has so many combinations of deliciousness, it’s nearly impossible to pick one! Sweet? There’s options. Savory? Yup, options there too. Sweet AND Savory? They got it! Pretty much whatever concoction you can think of throwing into a light thin crêpe-​style pancake, have at it! You will not be disappointed!
I had the potato, bacon, onion and cheese pannenkoek, and my two lovely friends decided on the apple cinnamon. At the table, there was nothing but constant «oh em gee’s» of how delicious our food was. The coffee was hot and fresh, and even came with a dutch cookie for dipping. Tastes similar to gingerbread. Mmmmm.
Of course there’s no reservations for breakfast on the weekends, but if you’re patient enough to wait (which wasn’t long at all) you will be beyond glad you did. You may have to roll yourself outside and undo a button or two… Sheer bliss to stuff your face with deliciousness, and for a great price!

Decided to go here for late brunch on Sat after the Farmer’s Market. We have dietary restrictions so we only had the vegetarian and sweet pancakes.
And the place didn’t disappoint, we ordered a five cheese pancake and a blueberry pancake. Service was courteous and fast.
The pancakes are good, they look like thin pizzas but deceptively filling. Props goes to the five cheese, melts in your mouth! The blueberry after was excellent too.
Plus point; it was our daughter’s birthday so our waiter gave her a birthday sundae for free which was very nice of her. Would definitely come again!

Definitely a place you gotta try at least once. Located just off crowchild trail and glenmore in a super old strip mall. First time I ate here I thought «how is this thin crêpe thing supposed to fill me up??» But you leave stuffed!
You get super strong dark coffee with a ginger cookie to start off. The pannekoet are either savory or sweet. It’s best to split with a friend.
Busy place but they are quick with turn around. Gotta love the fresh whipped cream!

This is your childhood dream come true! Your pancakes with any combination of ingredients! This is not your traditional take on pancakes — hence the unusual name of the restaurant.
Every Calgarian needs to visit — this is a special take in pancakes unlike any other.
Price: Very reasonable!
Ambience: casual and family friendly
Service: always ready to help
Food: good food and large portion sizes.
I’ll be going back!

I’ve gone here a couple of times now and there have been line ups out the door. It’s definitely worth the wait as they have a variety of crêpe like dishes (potato, bacon and onion is delicious!) Although the restaurant is a bit dated, the atmosphere is pleasant and service is good. This is a great place to go for breakfast or dessert.

I decided to stop by here because of all the positive Unilocal reviews and I’m glad I did. This place is awesome! It’s located in a strip mall right off Crowchild and has ample parking. The inside is cute and has so much charm.
I’m certainly not a Dutch pancake expert so I ordered their most popular Pannenkoek to try, which is the potato, bacon, onion and cheddar. The ingredients were incorporated into the pancake itself but I understand that, with many of the sweet pancakes, the ingredients may be on top of the pancake. Anyways, my pancake arrived the size of my plate and was thin, crêpe-​like and had a crispy top, with a side of sour cream. The server informed me that the syrup on the table really complements the pancake. I was a bit hesitant… syrup with a savoury crêpe?! But they were amazingly delicious together. My only issue is that the crêpe was really really very very salty! And I am not shy with salt. Perhaps it was meant to be extremely salty so that the syrup can appropriately balance it? I’m not quite sure but I was thirsty for hours afterwards. The saltiness is the reason why I knocked a star off.
They have some Dutch goodies by the counter which you can purchase to go. I love stroop waffles so I bought some of those to enjoy with my morning tea.
Also, this place is family-​friendly as evidenced by the booster seats and children’s books available in the front so don’t be shy in bringing your kids!

Delicious, thy name is pannenkoek! I’ve been told about this pancake place by a few friends and family and had to try it. Disguised and tucked away in a little strip mall right off of Crowchild is this Dutch haus.
The ambience is very homey and welcoming. You are greeted at the front podium with a pair of clogs and excited staff. You can see a lot of Dutch wares and food/​condiments for sale that can’t be found in your regular supermarket.
If you get coffee, you get a tasty treat of speculoos cookie on the side. The pancakes are large, filling the plate. You have a choice of savoury, savoury-​sweet, and sweet as well as the option to create your own/​add extra toppings. All of the toppings are cooked right into the pancake.
We had the chicken parmesan as well as the potato, bacon, and onion pancakes. They were both filling and completely satisfying. The potato, bacon, onion came with a side of sour cream. You can add the Maggi sauce to add a punch of umami flavour as well.
This is a great place to go to for a different spin on pancakes and breakfast/​brunch!

The name alone is a mouthful, so I took it as an indication that food would put me in the same state.
I’ve heard rave reviews about this place so when I finally found myself in the South end of the city, my sister and I headed here for dinner. After reading over all the drool worthy options, we went the savoury potato, onion, bacon and cheese pannenkoek to share. Out rolls this GIANT crêpe like concoction and I was ready to indulge. After smearing some sour cream on, I took my first bite and was brought straight to heaven. Crispy shredded potatoes were accompanied with sautéed onions and bacon that was smothered in melted cheese — yaaaaaaaaaaaaaassss
I’m glad they have a take out option, because after stuffing ourselves I still wanted to try dessert. We got the cinnamon roll to go (apples and brown sugar dusted with cinnamon and a cream cheese filling), and I was treated with the smell of freshly baked cinnamon buns in my car that lingered for a few days. (It tasted as good as it smelled if you were wondering)
I will keep this place in mind next time I’m in the South and schedule to make a pit stop because it really is pfanntastic.