Richard 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.

Tucker 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.

Ms. Rose

The food was pretty good, I really liked the Circus Burger. One of the other people I went with said that their French dip sandwich wasn't very good, so I suppose don't get that. If you like circus-themed things, I definitely recommend. There were little games and a lot of neat little figures that seemed to have been there for at least two decades.

+2

Yeahoo Whoyah

Had to try this uniquely decorated restaurant after reading a recently published story in the Sacramento Bee. I wasn’t disappointed. Good food at reasonable prices and friendly service. On site parking lot with space available. While paying the bill I purchased Mega Millions Lotto Tickets which accomplished the other thing I had to do today‼️

+2

Mala Valentine

For years I have driven by this place thinking it was closed like ghost town restaurant. My bestie and I came here last Sunday. The food was okay, and the atmosphere was creepy. Not coming here again. It's not a bad place, it's just not for me.

Mark 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.

Sharon 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.

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.

Alex 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.

+4

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Went today with my cousin who has surgery tomorrow and he only had an hour and a half to eat, he had never tried this before and was excited. Right away when we walked in the waitress was very rude, my cousin asked for the biscuits and gravy and the woman said that he could only have 1 piece of bacon and 1 sausage. Also tried to get 2 banana pancakes and 2 chocolate chip. She said we couldnt do both and it had to be one or the other. The food was horrid and made my stomach hurt right away. We all took a bite from the food and decided we did not like it so we told the waitress we didnt like the food and she said “oh im sorry to hear that” rudely and walked off. Would never go here again and do not recommend.

josh rodriguez

I took my girlfriend and my cousin to eat here because they had never been before. We placed our orders, but from the moment we arrived, the server was extremely rude. When the food came out, it was very disappointing the biscuits and gravy were cold, and the potatoes were undercooked. We waited for the server to return and told her that the food wasn’t to our liking. Her response was, “I’m so sorry to hear that,” but she said it in a condescending tone, as if mocking me. Then she simply placed the bill on the table and walked away. None of us were able to eat even half of our meals because the food was so unpleasant.

jose s

This morning I had taken my wife to eat here and regret ever coming to this restaruant. As the waitress lupe walked us to our table she did not ask what we would like to drink just walked off. Lupe returned and took our order then immediately required me to pay the bill talking loudly so everyone in the restaurant is now looking at us. She didnt give us our drinks until after I paid ,and she brought back 2 folded dollars with no receipt when lupe brought the food it was already cold I had just spent $57 on cold food coffee and orange juice then as we're eating lupe asked how many to go boxes we would want and we just began eating so I finished my meal went to the bathroom and my wife was sitting with a look like she was about to cry she quietly told me she asked for more orange juice and a different server refused and gave her a cup of iceless water. I asked the waitress for an Orange juice she said there are no refills I said ok well I'm not asking for a refill I want to purchase another one she flat out said no and lupe yells come here I'll deal with you from the front register says no refills I said ok can you just charge me for another one she said you already paid so no. I was standing there embarrassed everyone watching cash to pay in my hand for the orange juice then she told us to leave she doesn't have time for me.i asked to speak to her manager she said I just did. That was the most horrible experience of our life. Rude judgemental staff cold food and Waste of money not worth it to eat there.