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De Dutch Pannekoek House
Category: Food Specialty Food Specialty Food [Edit]
3192 Oak StVancouver, BC V6H 2L1
Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, Fairview Slopes, South Cambie
(604) 732-1915
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for De Dutch Pannekoek House
15 reviews in English
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Review from Alexandra S.
Vancouver, BC
11/27/2011
It took years for me to step into De Dutch, thanks to the kitschy, IHOP-looking exterior. Tragic, wasted (but slimmer) years.
Here's the thing: this is so NOT a generic pancake place. These pancakes are somewhere between a crepe and a pancake: thin enough to roll up around your choice of ingredients, but more substantial than a crepe. The choice of toppings is also far wider than you'd find in a crepe place, and skews more toward a traditional North American breakfast menu.
Our favourites: Eggs over easy with real maple syrup. Or the granola and apple -- again, with real maple syrup. The kid-size pancake is a mountain, and always thrills them.
Now that I have foresworn white flour as my mortal enemy I almost never order my own pancake when we go here, so I've tried some of their other items. The egg hashes (basically, eggs plus yummy stuff on top of a pile of potatoes) are good -- a better and more interesting option than you'd find in a lot of places, but doesn't rock my world the way the pancakes do.
The service has been consistently friendly and efficient, so the only thing keeping it from 5 stars is the kind of generic atmosphere, and the prices, which are a bit high for what it is. -
Review from Fritz S.
11/2/2011
I first heard about this place from my white friends way back in high school... (no racial).. then i thought to myself.... "what the F#$K is a Pannekoek!?"
A Pannekoek is a Dutch pancake, similar to the the American one but the size of a 12" plate and a thinner!! mmmm. The menu was pretty big so i had a hard time picking what i wanted.. I'm more of a sweet then a savory kind of guy so that narrowed it down a little..
I finally chose Chocolate, Strawberry and whipped cream! Very delicious and rich! A great alternative from your everyday normal-ass Aunt Jamima/ IHOP kind of pancakes ya know?! My favorite part is rolling the pancake up and just scarfing it down like that.. i know what your thinking.. "real mature Fritz!!" haha
For the first timers! try this place out!
For the Ol' schoolers! roll it up and pass it down!! ;)
Also good eats:
Banana, strawberry whip
Mixed fruit whip
Maple, banana, walnut
The Canadian
Or simply just make your own!!!! mmm #sweettoppers -
Review from Cathy S.
3/27/2011
Four hours and a 4km walk later and I am still really full after eating 3/4 of my pannekoek! For those who have previously commented that the price that they charge for a "pancake" is outrageous, um, this is a pannekeok not a pancake. It is kind of like saying that the price being charged for an egg is outrageous when you have been served an omelette.
I ordered a savoury pannekoek with turkey bacon, mushrooms and cheese. The pannekeok looked like a crepe (but with a different flavour) and easily filled a 12" plate. It was nicely garnished with extra slices of melted cheese and tomato slices. Despite the fact that it doesn't immediately look very daunting to eat, every bite had bacon, mushrooms and cheese incorporated in it.
Our server was very pleasant and the kitchen seemed really efficient cranking out the food. Point deduction for being understaffed and not offering up coffee refills and more hot water for the tea. -
Review from Alison S.
1/6/2011
3.5 stars but rounding up :)
Came here with the boy because he loves pancakes with a fervour that I've never seen before. At 11:40 am on a Sunday, it's packed! We waited for about 25 minutes before getting a seat. The hostess appeared a little frazzled. "What do you want to drink." Was it...a question?
Our server was friendlier, which was good :) We ordered the Pannekoek with debakon hash (him) and the hash with ham with eggs on top (me).
Did you know that if you cut a pannekoek into square inch bites, you will end up with 113 of them? So says the menu. The Boy got distracted by cutting shapes out of his ginormous pannekoek. It was pretty tasty too. Fluffy and a little eggy, and not needing too much maple syrup for extra flavour. The hash was similarly tasty.
Prices are a little steep for breakfast, but the portions are quite large. -
Review from Justin L.
11/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
We split the Boer (Farmer's) Pannekoek ($16). The server was kind enough to divide everything onto two plates: ham, sausage, bacon, egg, and hollandaise sauce. Deliciousness served up in a clean, pleasant, and sunny location.
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Review from kat t.
1/17/2009 3 photos
I can never get enough of this place when I visit Canada! My cousin/nephew took us to this place. And everytime we go to Canada we have to have it.. well I do...
The Place is clean and friendly!! But the wait to be seating can be foreverrrr... doesn't matter which de dutch you go to there is always a wait.. But thank god we didn't have to wait..
I'd say they have the yummmiest pancakes.. You have to try it!! The pancakes are thin and delish.. I had Great service also.. that's even a plus..
Gotta try it if this is your first time in Vancouver!!! -
Review from Crazy P.
Vancouver, BC
2/23/2011
I had scrambled eggs, turkey bacon and a pancake with "genuine" maple syrup. I ate it all. The pancake was thicker than a crepe and had a bit of a creamy texture.
Our server was very nice. We were seated right away (went Saturday around noon). -
Review from Debbie P.
3/3/2010 1 photo
The pancakes were a bit different from the Dutch pancakes I'm use to - the Dutch pancakes in California are less fluffy and more crispy. Not sure which is more authentic.
The pancakes here were good but I was more impressed by the perfectly cooked eggs (over medium) and bacon. The coffee was good as well.
The restaurant has probably been around for a while since it's a bit dated but it has it's charm. The servers were very attentive and came by to ask several times if everything was okay and refill my coffee. -
Review from Ernesto G.
3/5/2010 2 photos
If you're looking for a good breakfast/brunch place around Oak and 16th, this is the place for you and your friends.
Great family run restaurant with fantastic service. I like it here because the food is good and its open for breakfast/brunch until 3pm.
Taste = good
Food Presentation = good
Bang for the buck = ok ($14 per person, but good chance you'll need a doggy bag)
Would I go again = yes, if in the neighbourhood and craving pancakes -
Review from Tim L.
8/17/2008
This De Dutch has been around for ages and is in a great central location for early morning breakfast meetings.
When in the mood for pancakes I would certainly pick this place over an IHOP as their pancakes are extra tasty even just plain. -
Review from Orion C.
9/19/2009
I've never been to this place, but I'm trying to find the restaurant used in the filming of the tv show Dead Like Me, which in the series is called Der Waffle Haus.
Is this the place??? -
Review from Anthony F.
Vancouver, BC
3/3/2010
Although I'm not partial to pannekoeks, I do appreciate the consistent breakfasts and great service at this local diner. I have several friends who have regular cravings for this place. The coffee is reasonably good. It's too bad they're not open during dinner.
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Review from Evan D.
Vancouver, BC
4/19/2009
This is the clean version of Dutch Wooden Shoe. Pancakes are good, but try the Dutch breakfasts too. Potentially one of the best breakfasts in the city. If Sofie's had better hash browns...
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Review from Marina G.
Vancouver, BC
2/19/2009
If you are craving pancakes for $11 then this is the place for you! I have visited several different De Dutch locations and really don't get the draw. The prices are bit steep and the food is pretty bland. The decor is pretty basic and really doesn't have any personality.
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Review from Rob S.
12/14/2008
Way too busy, but decent food once you get seated
