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Circus-themed diner serving traditional American breakfasts, plus sandwiches, burgers & other mains.
Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2101 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818
Phone: (916) 452-3322
Website: https://www.pancakecircusca.com/
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Order and Reservations
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Pancake Circus – Sacramento
Pancake Circus has been feeding Sacramento Breakfast and Lunch since 1960.
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Pancake Circus is a quirky and beloved diner located at 2101 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818. Known for its nostalgic circus-themed décor and comforting …
Pancake Circus: A true Sacramento landmark. – Reddit
I saw crumb but that was years before moving to California. So I wouldn’t have remembered that detail. Is Pancake Circus a chain, then?
Reviews
Ama
Such a cute restaurant with such a wonderful theming and decor! The food is wonderful, if a little salty for my personal tastes, and the staff are very friendly and personable. They’re even planning on adding a vegan veggie burger!
… moreRichard Chang
Pancake Circus does not have much ambiance!
But want comfort food? I had the Pancake Circus special $13.99 and a cup of coffee (which was excellent)!
Surprisingly, it was: 2 eggs (your way),
2 sausage or bacon, potatoes (country style was recommended and did not disappoint! Huge chunks of potatoe perfectly cooked), and surprisingly cinnamon french toast (not pancakes?).
*Now how a place called Pancake Circus, could have a special without pancakes is dumb founding. However the french toast is shaped like a pancake! See photo.
The service was great, so was the coffee. Plenty of parking, handicap accessed. Did not see many families, however this was a Monday morning, not the weekend. In addition, what kid does not love pancakes! The decorations inside child friendly! See photos.
… moreBut want comfort food? I had the Pancake Circus special $13.99 and a cup of coffee (which was excellent)!
Surprisingly, it was: 2 eggs (your way),
2 sausage or bacon, potatoes (country style was recommended and did not disappoint! Huge chunks of potatoe perfectly cooked), and surprisingly cinnamon french toast (not pancakes?).
*Now how a place called Pancake Circus, could have a special without pancakes is dumb founding. However the french toast is shaped like a pancake! See photo.
The service was great, so was the coffee. Plenty of parking, handicap accessed. Did not see many families, however this was a Monday morning, not the weekend. In addition, what kid does not love pancakes! The decorations inside child friendly! See photos.
priya pal
It’s like stepping back in time. Everything is old. Not for those scared of clowns. Food isn’t mind blowing. Some of our plates were cold BUT pancakes are worth trying. Service is ok. Our server did not check on us for refills. I dont think she checked on any table. I think this place is worth a visit for it’s age.
… moreMark Husey
I’m old enough to remember when restaurants still had smoking sections and the “time capsule” experience I read about in other reviews persists with the nicotine-stained walls, ceiling, and carpet at Pancake Circus. On a scale of one to five, the smell is about a 1.5, so if you avoid bars because of smoke, the second-hand smoke smell here may bother you as well; it persisted in my sinuses until the food arrived. The water was not filtered and the coffee wasn’t great.
Now that you’ve lived past that, the food itself was EXCEPTIONALLY tasty. My buddy got the chorizo and it was flavorful without being overpowering. My lemon méringue pancakes were beautifully fluffy and with heated syrup were next-level. My chicken-fried steak was perfection and the eggs with cheese were scrumptious. I got some extra crisp hash browns and they did not disappoint.
They were spread a bit thin for staff so don’t be shy about getting up and telling them what you need. They did a fine job. I’d say either bring your own beverages or use this for delivery because the food is completely comfortable and delicious. Avoid if you have the least bit hesitation about clowns because they are all over the place. I used the gender-neutral bathroom and it was clean, so that’s good.
… moreNow that you’ve lived past that, the food itself was EXCEPTIONALLY tasty. My buddy got the chorizo and it was flavorful without being overpowering. My lemon méringue pancakes were beautifully fluffy and with heated syrup were next-level. My chicken-fried steak was perfection and the eggs with cheese were scrumptious. I got some extra crisp hash browns and they did not disappoint.
They were spread a bit thin for staff so don’t be shy about getting up and telling them what you need. They did a fine job. I’d say either bring your own beverages or use this for delivery because the food is completely comfortable and delicious. Avoid if you have the least bit hesitation about clowns because they are all over the place. I used the gender-neutral bathroom and it was clean, so that’s good.
vinod patel
Great food and great guest service. Very reasonable price for the portions of food. Whimsical atmosphere.
… moreAlex DeMartino
This place looks like it’s from a horror movie. Old school zoo / circus vibe, and starting to show its age. I got the early bird special and it was worth it. Can’t say that it was amazing but it was pretty good. There was only one server for the entire restaurant so service was not the high point.
… moreTucker Gandy
You go to a greasy spoon for exactly that, a greasy spoon.
Expect charming service, vintage atmosphere, and very classic American greasy spoon diner offerings.
The staff is kind and the prices are very reasonable.
… moreExpect charming service, vintage atmosphere, and very classic American greasy spoon diner offerings.
The staff is kind and the prices are very reasonable.
bartellj
One of Sacramento‘s iconic breakfast diners! The decor is glorious! Strange clown, pictures on the wall and for some reason Winnie the Pooh characters randomly dispersed. The food is classic diner, breakfast and lunch. I ended up having the circus burger, which was amazing. It’s two beef patties on a hoagie bun. I recommend the curly fries. Service was great and the food came out quick. I also had a few bites of my wife’s pancakes and waffles and they were pretty good.
… moreAndy Saunders
Nice old school diner coffee shop felt like the old Brentwood Bowl Coffee Shop I used to go to in South San Francisco the first 55 years of my life. I was at home the minute I walked through the door and the menu you had interesting options to boot. I had Hot Links with Eggs and the most fluffy pancake cakes you can imagine. The only negative is maple syrup only, no flavored ones. But I believe that’s the old school way to do it. Prices are good. Food is good, and it looks like it hasn’t changed in fifty years. I like all that…
… moreSharon Fine
The service was decent but not majorly attentive. Has the Denver Omelet w/cheese and Country Potatoes. The extra cost for a sprinkle of cheese was not worth the extra almost $3, there was barely any ham in it and the eggs tasted like they were from a box but, the potatoes were on point and the coffee was fresh. I did notice the, I’m guessing, owner was very personal with his customers, which is always a plus. The old fashion charm of the classic diner was very whimsical and nostalgic.
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