Something for Every Belly
Flappy Jack’s Pancake House and Restaurant is a sensory extravaganza of sights, sounds and the taste of delicious food. The eye catching blue and white exterior of the establishment pales in comparison to what awaits inside.
Upon entering, patrons are greeted with an explosive amalgamation of mid-century Americana and Route 66 reverence. Among the numerous roadside businesses milking the historic thoroughfares brand, Flappy Jack’s takes its “Mother Road” homage to celestial proportions.
Not that that matters.
Contrived or not, the relentless 1950s/Route 66 themed decor and period music makes customers happy.
In fact, one can’t help but get a Fonzie vibe. Aaaaayyyyy!
Despite its nostalgic ambiance, Flappy Jack’s is a great place for people of any age and every occasion.
Flappy Jack’s menu is also eye catching, with bright colors, checkered flag style borders and flame graphics enhancing the foods depicted, while revving up the appetite. The Flappy Jack’s menu said the concept of the restaurant was brought over from Chicago, Illinois. Owner Theodoros Romios established the first Flappy Jack’s Pancake House Restaurant in Glendora in 2002 and the second in Orange in 2011. Romios used his many years in the culinary business and working knowledge to great effect, creating recipes for pancake batter, waffles, crepes and many more items. The Flappy Jack’s menu said that their goal is “to provide exceptional service and to satisfy every craving.”
Though not the cheapest restaurant around, Flappy Jack’s menu said that Romios uses only the highest quality of fresh products and ingredients in his food, which might explain the higher prices.
Photography major Priscilla Medina, 24, ordered the “Classic Eggs Benedict” at $12.19, which is served with a side order of hash browns.
“The poached eggs were perfectly cooked,” Medina said, “but my favorite part was the gravy.”
Though usually not a fan of hash browns, Medina said that the “gravy,” described in Flappy Jack’s menu as homemade hollandaise sauce, brought out flavors in the hash browns that she really enjoyed.
Medina said that the thick strips of Canadian bacon tasted really good.
Patrons wanting their breakfast with a French flair can order the “Stuffed French Toast” at $11.19, which can be ordered either by itself or as a combo with eggs or bacon for an extra $2.50.
The fitness minded may want to order “Arnold’s Favorite Omelette” from Flappy’s Fitness Menu.
For the gluten-phobic, Flappy Jack’s offers numerous gluten free breakfast items such as “Banana Nut” pancakes or “Blueberry” waffles, among others.
Patrons on a budget have a wide variety of “Breakfast Specials” to choose from, including the “Hash Browns & Eggs” at $7.69, which comes with a side order of either pancakes, toast, or biscuits and gravy.
The large helping of hash browns are cooked just right, being crisp on the outside, but light and airy on the inside, and taste marvelous, especially after being drowned in ketchup.
The scrambled eggs portion is kind of small, but tastes great, as if the eggs were cooked with the perfect amount of pepper.
The side order of pancakes are light and fluffy on the inside and after being slathered in syrup, the taste is pure ambrosia.
Flappy Jack’s offers a wide selection of “Lunch Specials”, including the “Classic Burger” at $8.39.
Served on a toasted sesame seed bun and topped with crisp lettuce, tart tomato, zesty sliced onions and a rich tasting special dressing, the hearty ground beef patty comes grilled to order and is rather large, so customers had better be hungry before ordering it.
Even so, they’re still probably going to need a nap after eating it, because it’s very filling.
The plump, old fashioned french fries served on the side are flavorful, as is the spicy seasoned pasta salad.
There is a maximum table occupancy of two hours during peak times, so that every guest can be served.
However planning ahead to avoid the peak times would be difficult, because the peak times vary both during the week and on the weekends.
Though Flappy Jack’s gets crowded during peak times, waiting for a table is made more comfortable by the multiple benches provided for customers.
Flappy Jack’s Pancake House Restaurant is located in Glendora on Route 66, just a few minutes drive from Citrus College and a short walk from Foothill Transit 188 and 284 bus stops.
Address: 640 W. Route 66, Glendora
Hours: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Sunday
Phone #: (626) 852-9444
