Ellen's Danish Pancake House

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"There’s no better way to start the day than with a proper Danish breakfast. While the wait times at the more popular morning spots in Solvang, like Paula’s Pancake House, can be daunting, there’s usually ample room at Ellen’s Danish Pancake House. Opened in 1947, the local favorite turns out Danish-style breakfasts, pancakes, and other diner staples in a boisterous room. To give it an even more Danish-picnic-for-breakfast vibe, most tables are covered with quaint red-gingham tablecloths." - Nicole Adlman