Happy Jack Pancake House has been serving the families of visitors and
locals alike for 49 years. Started by Dick Smith and taken over by Bob
Torrey 29 years ago, the restaurant has been a “must-visit” restaurant
for generations. Currently located at 26th Street in Ocean City, it is a
family run business with two generations of family working there. We
pride ourselves on offering good food, fast service, and a friendly
staff. We have expanded our season from full time in the summer, to
include weekends throughout the year to better serve the Ocean City
community. We are a family operated and family oriented restaurant –
family serving family is a way of life for us. Come visit us today and
see what all the talk is about!
Cuisine
AmericanMeal Types
Breakfast, BrunchRecent Reviews
Happy Jack Pancake House
John : 5 on 5/21/2025 6:30 pm
Not a single real complaint on anything I tried. They have very unique menu options with some things I haven't seen anywhere else. Cookie dough on pancakes? What!?
The peanut butter pancakes, Nutella cookie dough, and s'mores French toast? All phenomenal. They absolutely DO NOT skimp on the toppings/mix-ins like a lot of places. I've lost track of the number of times at other restaurants where the top pancake has all the good stuff and then there's almost nothing left for the rest.
Biscuits and gravy were great and the potatoes were perfectly crispy. Could have used a bit more seasoning on the latter, but no biggie. Place was absolutely slammed, but service was fast, friendly, and without skimping on quality.
The peanut butter pancakes, Nutella cookie dough, and s'mores French toast? All phenomenal. They absolutely DO NOT skimp on the toppings/mix-ins like a lot of places. I've lost track of the number of times at other restaurants where the top pancake has all the good stuff and then there's almost nothing left for the rest.
Biscuits and gravy were great and the potatoes were perfectly crispy. Could have used a bit more seasoning on the latter, but no biggie. Place was absolutely slammed, but service was fast, friendly, and without skimping on quality.
John
1747852203
5
5
Happy Jack Pancake House
Rebecca Famous : 5 on 2/9/2025 9:19 pm
We went here for breakfast this morning because my husband loves cinnamon bun pancakes and I saw they have them on the menu. He said they were delicious, not the best he’s ever had but definitely toward the top. I ordered an egg white omelette with mushrooms, spinach, and Swiss, and I was very happy that they went light on the oil. I hate when I order an egg white omelette and then it has a ton of oil. It was perfect and delicious and light, and our food came out so quickly it was crazy! It was maybe 5 minutes after we ordered. I also ordered iced coffee and it was so good, I didn’t feel the need to stop at Starbucks. The waitress was super nice and the service was perfect, I would come back here anytime I’m in OC.
Rebecca Famous
1739135978
5
5
Happy Jack Pancake House
John Smith : 3 on 5/20/2025 1:20 pm
Went here based on how wonderful the pancakes were Mine were kinda on the dry side and not so fluffy. Bacon was good and you received your moneys worth. I would try it again to see if it was a bad day. They do happen.
John Smith
1747747209
3
5
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