In 1962, Uncle Bill's Pancake House made its debut in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. From that one location, it expanded into a family-run business with multiple locations throughout a large portion of the southern Jersey shore.
Uncle Bill's What started as a single breakfast location has grown into a yearly ritual for both locals and many tourists.
Today, Uncle Bill’s Pancake House has several beloved locations along the Jersey Shore, including Avalon at 3189 Dune Drive, Cape May at 261 Beach Avenue, North Cape May at 3820 Bayshore Road, Stone Harbor at 304 96th Street, and Wildwood at 4601 Pacific Avenue. Ocean City breakfast lovers can choose between two spots, one at 2112 Asbury Avenue and another at 4001 West Avenue. You will catch all locations serving up the same classic Uncle Bill’s tradition.
Family work is at the heart of Uncle Bill's story. Bill Donahue and his wife Eleanor were the ones who made the first opening in Stone Harbor. The O'Hara side of the family helped continue the brand by opening new locations, keeping items in the family, and maintaining the atmosphere after their daughter Debbie later married Billy O'Hara Jr. One of the highlights is that, despite having several locations, they are not franchises in the traditional sense because each is family-run and has its own unique personality.
Uncle Bill's is prepared if you're craving pancakes.
With more than 15 varieties of pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelets, and more, they serve breakfast all day. Peanut butter pancakes, blueberry pancakes (made with locally sourced blueberries), and chocolate chip pancakes are a few of the fan favorites. They provide omelets and full breakfasts (eggs, meats, and pancakes), so there are substantial savory options in addition to the sweet ones. Using fresh produce from nearby farms, paying close attention to service, and preserving the family-friendly atmosphere are all part of their "quality has no substitute" philosophy.
Uncle Bill's Pancake House offers more than just a meal, it's a piece of local culture, whether you've been to the Jersey Shore your entire life or this is your first time. From the first pancake flip in 1962 to the busy families and summer tourists that frequent the place today, it has become more than just a place to eat breakfast; it has become ingrained in the shore-morning ritual. You might be entering a piece of Shore history the next time you hear pancakes sizzling and the aroma of maple syrup filling the air.
