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Paula's Pancake House

1531 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463-2607
805-688-2867
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Ranked #3 of 47 restaurants in Solvang
Price range: $0 - $21
Cuisines: American, Café, Scandinavian
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Description: Serving classic American breakfast and lunch in addition to our world famous Danish pancakes.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I've never cared for Solvang - too many cheesie touristy shops and not fabulous pastry shops. But thought the granddaughter would enjoy having breakfast here on a road trip to San Fran. Wow! I ordered an egg white veg omelette which was good, but the G-daughter's Swedish pancake smelled so good I had to have a bite. Well, the thing... More

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Really good restaurant located on the main street leading into town. Staff are friendly. Service is quick. It is not a far walk from many of the down town hotels.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Sweedish pancakes with strawberries were my favorite. Everything is good. Warm weather and we were lucky to get a table outside which was really nice.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Very nice place for breakfast. Great food and excellent service. Can get crowded in the morning so expect at least a 15 minute wait. Will definitely eat here again on our next visit to Solvang.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We had the Belgian waffles, fruit topped with the freshest strawberries and blueberries. Absolutely amazing! Delicious coffee and great service too!

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

If you are visiting Solvang, this is a great place for breakfast. The atmosphere is casual and the outside seating is nice. The breakfast plates looked quite delicious especially the plate sized pancakes. Our group had an early lunch but we will definitely be back for those pancakes in the near future. Overall, good food and good service.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We were going to do a 50 mile bike ride and wanted to try one of the best pancake houses in Solvang before we left. Got there relatively early and the line was already forming. If it is a weekend and you are in a hurry, this may not be the place for you (unless you get there before 8... More

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Morgan, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The waffles melt in your mouth, the bacon has a distinctive flavor and taste that is great, and the service was top notch - which explains why the place is always busy!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Stopped here for early breakfast when we arrived in Solvang. They had some breakfast specials, steak and eggs was very good and priced Reasonably. My son had Danish pancake big large and thin and he loved it. Nice place to stop and have a bite to eat.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We were returning home on a trip to Santa Barbara and decided to stop in Solvang for breakfast. Paula's was definitely the business restaurant in town (weekday morning 9am) but we didn't let that deter us from trying it. After a short 15 minute wait we were seated. We've never had Danish pancakes before and didn't know what to expect.... More

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