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“Solvang's Original Pancake House”
Over 100 years ago, in 1911, three Danish-American educators discovered a place in sunny California where land was plentiful and their culture could prosper. This place became Solvang, meaning “sunny fields” in Danish. Solvang is located in the verdant Santa Ynez Valley among many wineries and ranches. In 1971, Charles and Paula Greenwald gave up city life and moved to the wide open spaces of the Santa Ynez Valley. In May of 1971, they opened their first restaurant, The Belgian Café, in Solvang. Although the location has changed since its inception, this restaurant still serves its authentic Belgian waffles and French crepes. Fifteen years later in 1986, Paula’s Pancake House was born. The idea was to build a reputation and a menu around a variety of Danish pancakes and traditional American breakfast fare. To this day, the restaurant hosts many of the original customers who came here as youngsters and now bring their children.
Great hearty breakfast spot! I think they're the same as the Belgian Cafe, but Belgian specializes in waffles and Paula's specializes in pancakes. My favorite thing from both places is the... Read more
There was a complimentary breakfast at the Wine Valley Inn, but I really wanted to eat out, and try Paula's. My late sister was named Paula, so I just felt she was telling me to eat here. LOL!... Read more
Hash Benedict was very tasty. Pancakes were amazing, large thin. Good to share. Sat outside on cool day & received good service. Read more
Paula's Pancake House
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Parking
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Pets Allowed
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Restrooms
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Lunch
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Brunch
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Dine In
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Takeout
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Breakfast
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Waitstaff
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Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
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