PJ's Pancake House - Princeton Reviews Summary

Category: Breakfast restaurant

Address: 154 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA

Phone: +16099241353

Rating: 4.2
based on 217 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Our server was friendly and attentive! The food came out quickly, was hot and sooo delicious!"
  • "Literally great service, the waiter was there when we needed him but mostly kept out of our hair."
  • "The service at the counter was perfect and the orders came out quickly."
  • "The service was great, our server was very warm and welcoming."
  • "Great Mothers Day experience, not a long wait and the place was packed around 11am!"
  • "Even the service at this location was wonderful. The staff was very nice and attentive."
  • "Service was super friendly and quick."

Cons:

  • "Forgetful staff."
  • "The manager seemed like he couldn't careless either."
  • "One time a waiter literally chased us down to ask for more tip money."
  • "But boy they do have a problem with their staff."
  • "The place was very comfortable but the service was horrible."
  • "Service was unpleasant, early on a Saturday morning with a light customer load and 5 waiters working, wait times were still high as most of them were chatting by the counter."
  • "Service was incredibly friendly but a little bit dysfunctional at some points, however they were very busy so it was understandable."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is very good and very high value for money particularly for Princeton and the Nassau area."
  • "The pancakes were absolutely delicious and omelette was good."
  • "Had the best pancakes here! I got the sampler and split it and we got to try 3 different pancakes for the price of one plate of them."
  • "The pancake was light fluffy and melt in your mouth tasty."
  • "A single chocolate chip pancake was only $4. And it was incredibly soft milky and rich."
  • "By far the BEST Breakfast that I've had in a VERY Long time."
  • "The Classic Mac and Cheese is INCREDIBLE!!"

Cons:

  • "The veggies that were in the omelette were not fresh, and tasted if taken from a can."
  • "The pancakes were fluffy but a bit too salty."
  • "The shakshuka looked nothing like it should, because the eggs were NOT made in the tomato sauce, but placed on top."
  • "Only to find several very long hairs mixed into the chicken."
  • "Sandwiches are not good at all, they use uncooked chicken."
  • "However, the eggs and sausage platters are average at best."
  • "The apples and peaches were from a can."

Atmosphere & Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "Super chill place. On the inside, it's a cozy atmosphere."
  • "Great service and outdoor covid space."
  • "Seating on the inside, and perfect seating on the outside provided the perfect cool, but sunny setting for an amazing brunch."
  • "The pancakes live up to their name, they were fluffy and delicious, and it seems like the syrup is their own blend."
  • "Good ventilation system made me feel comfortable eating indoors."
  • "The place was very comfortable."
  • "Nice luxury diner vibe, and excellent service."

Cons:

  • "Sat down the bench seating was so close to the table that my belly:( hits the table sorry 50 year old belly now."
  • "Could use some remodeling as the interior resembles a Denny's from the 70's."
  • "The restaurant is a little cramped and the prices are typical Princeton which is expensive."
  • "Saw a server wipe tables with a dirty rag and then pack utensils in napkins without washing his hands."
  • "The service and food were good, BUT as we were waiting for our check, we noticed a ridiculous amount of fruit flies around our table."
  • "Dust caked on the lamps and light fixtures and in other nooks and crannies, paint falling off the ceiling, the restroom not good, and we were given a dirty napkin."
  • "Another problem they didn’t clean the floor."

Value

Pros:

  • "The food is very good and very high value for money particularly for Princeton and the Nassau area."
  • "A single chocolate chip pancake was only $4. And it was incredibly soft milky and rich."
  • "Well priced for Princeton."
  • "Prices are reasonable, and the selection is good."
  • "Good atmosphere and well priced for Princeton."
  • "Great selection of fresh products at reasonable prices."
  • "Parking on Sunday is easier than other days."

Cons:

  • "Removing one star since they missed our order of bacon after charging for it."
  • "Pancakes were good but too expensive."
  • "This used to be a great place to go to but the prices have become insane."
  • "The prices are insanely high."
  • "Pancakes might be good, but they aren't $20 for regular pancakes good."
  • "The food is good, but the prices have recently ballooned to frankly ridiculous levels."
  • "Also BEWARE of the insanely high hidden 'service fee'."

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