Flapjack’s Pancake Shack

Not great, but good. We went there for breakfast, but aside from a couple traditional pancake options and breakfast sandwiches that sounded big enough for a lumberjack (that’s kind of their thing), everything was what I would describe as more of a snack or a dessert (also very much their thing). This is not a complaint, more of a mother’s observation. I went there with my 7-​year old son and my husband. Of course, the boys ordered the s’mores and oreo pancakes respectively. I admit it, I cringed, though I didn’t protest. I don’t usually let my little one order something so decadent for breakfast, but, hey, it was vacay. I ordered the smallest breakfast sandwich, which was enorme!
As for taste: My sandwich was good. Thick fluffy pancakes acted as bread, nice Canadian bacon (of course!), a fried egg-​perfectly done (the whites fully cooked with a liquid-​y yolk in the center – watch out for that first bite!), and a side of grade A amber. The oreo sandwich had bits of oreo and vanilla frosting in the center. And the s’mores sandwich nutella and marshmallow crème sandwiched between two graham pancakes. My son was happy as a little Canadian beaver gnawing on a maple log. But my husband and I observed that the flapjacks were BLAND, BLAND, BLAND. The «graham» ones tasted no different from the others and even those had no character. No salt, no sweetness, no hint of buttermilk… nothing to make them stand out. We were surprised since this place had been so well reviewed and because they were all about the flapjacks.
This is a food truck (we thought there would be some sort of shack) and they have set up a small, rustic seating area nearby, so I wouldn’t go if it was raining, but it was a fun experience. Service was surprisingly slow, but very friendly. Also, it was cash only, at least when we were there.

Not a bad place, but really it was overpriced pancakes with not nearly enough syrup. They don’t provide you with enough to begin with and they charge you for another tiny portion. I can’t recommend it.

Best idea on a rainy day no line up (despite the fact that there’s no dry spot to sit).

We accidentally stumbled upon this truck happily, since we had read some great reviews about the pancakes here. I was very excited to get some strawberry pancakes. As many people on here have mentioned, even though you might be the only ones there, there is a wait. The guy was really nice, but we were a bit shocked that it took a while for 2 little pancakes to be done. I figured he was making sure the dough would be fully cooked, since strawberries might make it more dense and harder to cook.
Finally we got our pancakes! They smelled really good. We were in a rush to leave, so we didn’t have a chance to sit in the cute eating area. I took a bite of a little piece of the pancake and was really disappointed. The dough was not fully cooked even though we waited forever. The dough was dense and wet, so I was afraid to eat raw dough. I could tell that if it had been fully cooked, it could’ve tasted really good. I give this place 2 stars as a benefit of the doubt. The guy was really nice and the outside seating area was really cute. I don’t think I’ll be coming back again unfortunately, but if I do. I will make sure to have ample amount of time for the dough to cook fully.

My husband and I had a panwich breakfast sandwich and a medium stack with nutella. Both were fine but nothing to rave about. The panwich was pretty good when compared to a fast food breakfast sandwich complete with processed cheese which I’m not a fan of. The pancakes that they make here are very well suited to a sandwich, they are dense and hold up well. Regular pancakes could not hold up to handling the contents of a sandwich. We got nutella added to our medium stack and I’m very glad we did. As I said, these pancakes are quite dense and not particularly tasty so they needed both the moisture and flavour. Adding to this problem is the fact that they serve them with the smallest amount of maple syrup imaginable.

Omg what a find. As soon as you can find it, because it is hiddend in a great place in the back of 2 building of bank, you are like wow. I just love this place. The seating and table fron tree trunk to the wood chip on the groud, everything is lumberjack theme. Went there for a late breakfast and had the, well dint remember the name cause they to are original, but the blueberry one and the one with brie. Mmm mmm they were just mmm. Because i love to eat i got a stack of 4 to go with it. They were good but nothing compare the other 2. I wash it all down with a hot apple cider. If you want some good food a great experience this is the place.

This place had me at «breakfast panwich…» Seriously. Even though it was our last day in Ottawa, with loads of eating on our itinerary, I was obssessed with trying one of these. So off we went to The Glebe (I love saying this), where Flapjack’s Shack is located, in the middle of a little yard off the street, with a few outdoor tables for «dining in.» Since we had so much eating planned for that day, we decided to share a panwich (the Jimberr! Watson) with egg, gouda and bacon just for the experience of trying it.
We waited what felt like a pretty long time for our order, but the little yard felt very zen so we really didn’t mind too much. As for the sandwich, I wish I could say I loved the execution as much as the concept… but it was just awright to me. I was hoping for a stronger blast of gouda flavor and thick cut bacon. I couldn’t really taste either and the egg was overcooked. The pancakes were nice and fluffy though.
Looking back, I wish we woud have tried the pancake poutine too. Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda. As it stands, this is a place I am sure I would go to occasionally if I lived nearby, but nothing I would travel out of my way for.

Tucked away behind Bank St., down a beautifully painted alley, Flapjacks was a great surprise find. We had to wait 15 minutes for our order, but it was worth it. We both had the Campfire panwich (a pancake sandwich), and agreed it was heavenly: melted marshmallow and Nutella oozing out from between two thick, pillowy graham cracker pancakes. What makes this food truck extra special is the location: it feels cosy, surrounded on all sides by the backsides of various buildings, with a big tree in the middle, sheltering the log chairs and tables where you can sit to eat. It really does feel like you are in the woods. Awesome.

This place is so awesome! I heard there’s a second location opening up in Westboro! I had the blueberry pancakes and they were awesome! My husband had the Big Joe and loved it! The staff was very friendly and service was quick! Highly recommended to any Ottawatonions and people visiting the capital. Trust me, skip Cora’s and come to Flapjacks!

Located down an alley in The Glebe, you feel a little like a spy meeting a covert operative as you duck in for your flap jack exchange.
The setting is perfect — I can’t even explain how cute it is with rustic seating, little wooden decorations and fun signage. Gotta see it for yourself.
I had a Panwich — which reminded me of a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin in form — but not in taste! It was wonderful.
There was a steady stream of people coming and going at 2p on a sunny Saturday afternoon. (I wonder what it’s like at meal times!).
They have gluten free options (extra cost) which is great.
Like all good things, expect a wait. The wait may range from 5 to 20 minutes. (They had to mix up more batter for our order — so we had a 20 minute wait. We went to a couple of local stores to pass the time — no biggy. Just don’t go there expecting a quick flap jack fix.)
Guys in the truck were awesome (and busy).
Would I return? Yes!
Would I recommend: Yes!

Great concept and really tasty food! I really liked how much character they managed to bring to the back alley/​parking lot they’re situated in with their furniture and decorations. The menu is really creative and there are lots of options for both sweet and savoury pancakes and pancake sandwiches (panwiches).
For what you get, I’d say the food is a bit pricey but I’ll definitely come back!

Of all the food trucks I’ve been to since May, this is my favourite for several reasons. It’s location isn’t visible to people rushing along Bank, which makes it feel kind of secret and special. Located in the alley beside Mrs. Tiggy Winkles, it’s like a slice of the sugar bush in the hustle and bustle of the city.
Tucked back from the street you’ll find log seats (with cute matching pillows!), a picnic table and crafty little wood knick knacks. Country music plays softly, and then you smell the delicious maple and pancakey goodness wafting from a very fun-​looking food truck. Lumberjack themed and utterly Canadian, I felt a bit of nostalgia for my country-​girl roots (which doesn’t happen too often!).
Bonus? The guys that work here (at least when I was there on Ssaturday) are sweet as pie and undeniably adorable. There was only a couple of people munching on their pancakes when we got there, but by the time we had our order in, there were about 3 groups of people behind us, all eagerly awaiting a noontime treat.
On the advice of one of the co-​owners, I opted for the gluten-​free (heck yes, they have gluten-​free pancakes — AMAZING!) breakfast panwich (bacon strips, egg and cheddar cheese) and my sister went for the Chocolate Woodchipper — two chocolate chip pancakes sandwiched together with delicious Nutella. I also grabbed an apple cider and she had a hot chocolate.
So the food: UNREAL. I couldn’t believe I was eating something gluten-​free. The taste and texture were superb. My sister had amazing things to say about her panwich, and we both agreed we could easily have scarfed down another one if we weren’t too embarrassed to head back and stuff our faces again. I’m psyched to try some of their other concoctions! Note that the pancakes aren’t massive Denny’s size ones — more the size of a large english muffin, which makes them even better in my opinion. They also sell them in stacks as well as their panwiches in 2, 4 or 6. I totally get how one could eat 6 of these. DELISH!!!
So psyched that they’re expanding to my other favourite ‘hood — Hintonburg — this March. These ambitious owners know what they’re doing and I’m happy to have them in our city :)

Just came out of breakfast here. What a perfect way to start my day. The staff was friendly, got my food fast and my food was great. I especially liked the syrup they used for the pancakes. I recommend it to everyone who likes a good breakfast

Great place that has definitely taken advantage of its locale to create a sweet setting to enjoy some amazing pancakes. Both guys were super nice and seem committed to serving up some great food. Be sure to check it out if you need good breakfast on the go.

Finally, Ottawa is coming into its own as far as food trucks are concerned. This is exactly what the city needed, a simple yet original idea executed well.
The location, at first, may throw you off. Beside Ms. Tiggywinkles in the Glebe is an alley. On the wall of the alley is a giant sign for Flapjack’s. This is not a trick. Go down the alley and you will find a cool setup that includes tree stumps cut into chairs, wood chips on the ground and an old truck that has been turned into a solid food truck.
It’s simple concept: they have an assortment of toppings and ingredients. You go up to the truck, request a batter, the ingredients, the toppings and the sauces you want. They put them together. You eat the concoction. You leave happy and stuffed-​full of pancake goodness.
The food is quality. You won’t leave feeling disappointed or cheated. They have a few other options, too, if you’re not feeling like pancakes. They even have hot apple cider.
In conclusion, you should go here.

A pancake food truck? It seems so obvious now that it’s been done!
The location is super cute in the alley behind Mrs. Tiggywinkles — they’ve created what feels like a little piece of sugar bush with wood chips, tables and chairs cut from logs, and their adorable truck.
Went with a friend so we could check out two «panwiches» — that’s pancake sandwiches! Since we’d seen a recommendation for the breakfast panwich (with egg, bacon, and cheddar) and the guy in the truck recommended the campfire (graham crackers, marshmallows, nutella), that’s what we got. The bacon in the breakfast sandwich was not burnt to a crisp (pet peeve) and the egg was cooked perfectly for a breakfast sandwich — not at all runny, but still some softness in the yolk. The campfire was pretty sweet (I was warned) but somehow the maple syrup that came with both pancakes still added something to it.
If you’re eating on the run you can ask them to cook your pancakes into sticks so they’re easy to dip in your syrup.
Really enjoyed our visit. This might be my new preferred calorie splurge over Beavertails… in fact, I becha killaloe sunrise pancakes would be pretty darned delicious!