Wednesday, March 17, 2004
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Wednesday, March 17, 2004 |
| Rise and dine at the Original Pancake House By KRISTINE FORTUNATO They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why is it that most people’s idea of breakfast consists of a cup of coffee on the go, or maybe a doughnut when we get into the office? What ever happened to those days of a home-cooked meal, with eggs and bacon, pancakes and omelets, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and the satisfaction of knowing that someone cooked this nutritious and filling meal just for you? At the Original Pancake House, those days never disappeared. Tucked in next to Staples at the corner of Ga. highways 54 and 74 in Peachtree City, the Original Pancake House offers its customers a chance to start their morning or afternoon the way it is meant to begin, with a great meal. The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Ore., in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field, and their extensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes they were able to offer without compromise this unique and original menu which has gained national acclaim. There are over 90 franchises from coast to coast, which have won local and national acclaim. The Peachtree City restaurant began four years ago, when Jay and Mary Kaye Justis won the first new franchise for an Original Pancake House offered in 10 years, an event they describe as one of their life’s goals. One of the reasons the restaurant has been so successful is the high standards the it maintains, Jay Justis said. “Our recipes demand only the very finest of ingredients, such as 93 score butter, pure 40 percent whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and our own recipe sourdough starter. Our batters and sauces are made fresh daily in each restaurant’s kitchen, and this is just one of the things that makes us unique.” Another feature that sets the Original Pancake House apart is the variety of its menu. While buttermilk pancakes and bacon and eggs are the most popular items, the dishes that draw the most complements, according to Justis, are “the large, fluffy omelets, the wide variety of crepes, and the many specialty pancakes and signature entrees, like the Apple Pancake and the Dutch Baby.” The German Apple Pancake comes to the table “puffed up” to perfection, before it collapses into the caramelized cinnamon glazed topping. The Dutch Baby is a pastry made from Dutch butter is the brought to the table while it is still rising. “It is a hearty meal preferred by many of our discriminating diners,” Justis said. Since it opened, the Original Pancake House has enjoyed positive feedback from its customers. “The great majority of our customers are regulars,” Justis said. “I am most impacted by the number of people who tell us that the Original Pancake House is their favorite place to eat, because of the food, but also that they always feel so warmly welcomed.” One of those customers is Glenn Hills, who works for the East Point Fire Department. “The crepes are fantastic,” he said, recommending the cherry crepes. “Other things that impress me are the friendly service and the super clean kitchen area. Breakfast dining doesn’t get any better than this.” The Original Pancake House offers senior citizens a 15 percent discount Monday through Friday, and if you sign up to join the Birthday Club, you will receive a $5 discount on a weekday purchase during your birthday month. Prices range from $5.50 for buttermilk pancakes to $11.50 for steak and eggs. “Whether you choose a hearty five-egg omelet, the signature Dutch Baby pastry platter, or the wide variety of crepes and pancakes, we know you’ll be pleased,” Justis said. The Original Pancake House is at 243 Marketplace Connector, across from The Avenue on the corner of Hwys. 54 and 74 in Peachtree City. Hours are 7 a.m-2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday though Sunday. Call 770-486-7634 for more information.
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