Stack'em High Pancakes and So Forth

Know before you go: this restaurant is cafeteria-styled ordering experience. So, you stand in line and order your food at the counter, then they bring out the food to your table. The drinks are refilled by servers, however. As well, any credit card transactions incur a 3% convenience fee. The food was fantastic, and very reasonably priced. My girlfriend and I ordered the (spicy) biscuits and gravy, short stack of pancakes with chocolate and PB chips, with 2 eggs, and bacon, the gyro omelette, and a Belgian waffle. All the food was fantastic! After a 20% tip, the total was $62. Which, considering the generous servings, I thought was beyond a reasonable price. The staff was incredibly courteous and hospitable. The line was out the door, and around the corner for the majority of our experience, but the line moves quite quickly. All and all, we waited about 30min in total, 25min to stand in line and 5min to get our food.

For breakfast or brunch, it's hard to beat this place. Unlike traditional breakfast chains, it has a fast food/cafeteria style setup, where you get your drinks first, then you order your dishes at the cashier, and then sit at the table where a server will bring out your order. The portions were enormous, and the pricing is more than competitive when compared to other chain options. The table and seating were fairly average, as to reflect their no frills standard. However, the service provided by the staff was way beyond average. They made sure all your needs were met, and willing to make things right if any issues came up with your orders. Don't miss this place for breakfast or brunch when in the Outer Banks area!

Be prepared to wait, the line is always out the door, you order your food at the counter and they bring it to your table. We waited around 30 minutes in the line and our food was out to us within 10 minutes. It was so worth the wait, everything was fresh, hot and delicious! Customer service is amazing considering how busy they are! Definitely recommend going to this spot if you’re in the area!!

My fiancé and I headed here for a late breakfast after sleeping in. We got there at about 11:45 and there was almost no line. We got our drinks at the front (cafeteria style as other reviews have noted) and placed our orders at the end with Dawn. She was so friendly and told us about a bookstore up the road, and now we have another place to stop, haha! We got a biscuit on the side and both ordered the high stack with two eggs and bacon, mine with strawberries and chocolate chips, my fiancés with blueberries and chocolate chips. We seated ourselves and were quickly greeted by a waitress to fill coffee (free refills) and update us on our order status. The food was out quickly and was SO delicious! I couldn’t describe it if I tried, you’ve just gotta go try it. Since we got there so close to closing time, the owner Nick ended up coming out and having his meal at a table nearby. We had such a fun conversation, he was so warm and genuine. We will absolutely be back on our next trip!

If it’s your first time here, you should know that the ordering system isn’t the most convenient. First, you have to wait in a long line where there’s only one person taking orders—that’s when you get to see the menu and decide what you want. Then you pay (they charge a 3% fee if you pay by card), and they bring the food to your table. The service is super friendly—every staff member is really nice. The food didn’t take long to arrive. We had the gyro omelette with hash browns and rye toast, and the French toast with berries. Coffee and tea have free refills.

Service was excellent! Food was awesome! The atmosphere was great! Literally, they set the standard. We absolutely loved it & will be back. THE best breakfast on the OBX!

Cute sayings around window and door frames, easy ordering, delicious freshly made food, and the best customer service I've ever had. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The best Greek omelet I've ever had hands down I love you don't fluff it with pancake mix it's just eggs.

This is always a favorite! One of the first places we want to eat upon arriving in OBX and one of the last places we eat before we head out. This is a cafeteria style ordering system. You wait in line and order before going to your table. They bring your food out to your table and always keep your coffee refilled. Their eggs, pancakes, waffle, grits, everything is good. The only thing I've tried which wasn't my favorite was the cheesy grits. The regular grits were very tasty! The service is always phenomenal! The owners are always super pleasant. Love this place!!!!

For breakfast or brunch, it's hard to beat this place. Unlike traditional breakfast chains, it has a fast food/cafeteria style setup, where you get your drinks first, then you order your dishes at the cashier, and then sit at the table where a server will bring out your order. The portions were enormous, and the pricing is more than competitive when compared to other chain options. The table and seating were fairly average, as to reflect their no frills standard. However, the service provided by the staff was way beyond average. They made sure all your needs were met, and willing to make things right if any issues came up with your orders. Don't miss this place for breakfast or brunch when in the Outer Banks area!

Completely worth the wait. Food was fresh and hot. Terrific options. Parking is pandemonium but once you are in it's worth it. Recommend the pancakes, something about the butter is divine. Coffee refills on point, quick and frequent

Wow!! Really cool friendly VERY BUSY HOPPING PLACE!!! Line out the door to get in. As a "single", I was asked to sit in an area with only two tops leaving the other tables for large parties, I understand this, but dang I'm all alone over here LOL!! Still received excellent service. Restaurant is loud, music, conversation, rolling carts, dishes banging, so if you want somewhere quiet this isn't a good choice, especially for some autistic children very over stimulating. That being said, this is a really hip and cool place! The staff seem to really enjoy their jobs and they work together teamwork!!!!

Nice busy place for breakfast you get want you want to drink coffee and juices and order your food at counter and they will deliver it to your table. Friendly staff and very busy place.

Food is amazing! Friendly staff and family own. The wait wasn't long. Will definitely be our breakfast place when in town.

Staying in Outer Banks on a sister trip and we stopped here because it sounded fun! From the outside, you would never know it was so "homey"and comfortable inside! The owners are just a hoot and gave us the best service! The pancakes were delicious and we sure didn't leave there hungry!!

This is a very unique place. You get your drinks, order your food, then post for everything. Then you find a seat and they will bring your food to you. The food was good and they do give you good portions. The prices weren't bad. The place had lots of funny quotes written in various places on the walls and even up on the ceiling beams. We liked it enough to go back a serving time while visiting.

Family owned and extremely well managed. Very friendly with great food. Reasonably priced.

The food is decent, but the ordering process is horribly mismanaged. The line is consistently around the corner, yet half the tables are empty. This is because you're not waiting in line to be seated, you're waiting in line to order. Bob's (right next door) is much better all around, just go there.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! When we first entered and saw the line, I was skeptical. The ordering process began with you standing in a line to order your food like a college cafeteria. You can grab things al a carte, or you can check out the menu while you get to the cashier. The staff was friendly and super helpful. They were quick to accommodate guests, clean up plates, and refill water glasses. The ambiance was classic beach breakfast. My husband got cereal and the chunky monkey peanut better and banana pancakes. He devoured it. I ordered a monster biscuit (egg and cheese). I ended up deconstructing it and eating it like an omelet and putting strawberry jam on the biscuit. Lastly. We had to try their granola made in house. Hands down the best granola I have EVER had. I will go back for the fruit parfait alone. Don't skip that granola!

Odd little place ! Very family runner! Cafeteria style ordering! Only one tray per table! Very friendly! Almost too attentive! Great vibe except ordering! Food was hot and pancakes were some of the best! Great on the off season!

Food is fabulous! Tasty and large portions. I get a side dish and toast, while my husband had corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns and toast. Coffee is delicious and plentiful. The service is great. You order through a "line" but your food is delivered to your table. The ambiance is great with many fun quotes shared all around.

In terms of cleanliness, a zero. When entering the building you are prompted to grab silverware out of a dishwasher box that supplies the silverware for everyone that comes in. All the silverware in one box for everyone to put their hands in and grab instead of wrapping it in something to put on the tables. Food was not good. Pancakes were thin and cheap. Everything else was just ok. Stack Em High advertises Pancakes as their logo and image but that isn't portrayed well in reality.

when you walk in you will have a line where you are waiting to give your order to the cashier while you are in line you can get ur drinks. The line wait was around 30 mins at 11:00 am and the food wait was 15 mins. The food was overall mid the only thing that was a 10/10 was the smothered hash browns I was very happy with that. I also did like the decoration and sayings that had written on the wall.

I thought I posted this already but I can't find it... the food was ok but the service was awful. I ordered the #C off the menu which comes with a meat and cost $6.75 When I received my order, it was without the meat. When shared this information with young man who servicing my table, he went to resolve the issue, however a young lady came to our table asking for the receipt, to see if I actually order it. The person pur in D instead of C, that the cashier's mistake. Due to C & D being the same price, no one caught the mistake until I got my food. Instead of the young lady recognizing the mistake the cashier made and offering to bring me what I ordered, she wanted me to for a other order. I just said forget it... the food was not that good and the service was worse

I picked up takeout from here on a Sunday morning around 9am because of the great reviews. I will say the most annoying part was the small parking lot for such a busy place (and no street parking is allowed), so I circled and waited for about 10-15 minutes for a spot to open up. Then everyone (regardless of doing take-out or eating in) has to wait in the same line to order at the register (I probably waited about 35 mins to order), and it took about another 10 minutes for my food to be ready. I ordered a 2 egg platter with hash browns and toast, and a short stack of pancakes with chocolate chips and strawberries. The pancakes were thin, but so fluffy and delicious. I also got to try some of my husband's biscuit and that was the right amount of buttery for me and not dry. I wish I had a location close to my house so I could order from there again!

Everything was delicious! We tried everything and wanted to go back the next day but we didn't service was awesome and ambiance is relaxed and like having breakfast with your friends and family. HIGHLY recommend

What a gem of a place. Get there early in season! I didn't realize it would be cafeteria style with ordering at the end of the line. The cashier/waitress was wonderful on an early morning taking time with each party. She gave me great advice on getting grits with my breakfast (definitely get them! They're the real deal! ) and commiserated with me on rye toast being the only choice with corned beef hash. Everything was so good that I ate myself silly. Corned beef hash is made in house and delicious. Rye was thick sliced and tasty. Service once I was at the table was good. Even though I ate way too much I'm working out how to go again tomorrow!

Never disappoints! Always great food awesome staff and service. Our favorite stop when we arrive at OBX and always fit in 2-3 visits. The pancakes and omelets were awesome this morning!

We had a large group of ladies. I had the western omelette that was covered in cheese and vegetables. I got a side of gravy with a huge biscuit. The gravy was perfectly peppered. We will come back!

I've been here twice so far, once today and once 2 years ago! The service is amazing. I recommend getting here early as you can. Both times I came solo and at opening. It was so relaxing and the food has been phenomenal. I don't usually go out for breakfast but I make it a point to go out to stack em high when I come to OBX! Amazing place will never skip over it!

Amazing breakfast. The gravy was awesome. With a spicy peppery flavor. The waffles were sweet and super tasty.

My favorite breakfast in the Outer Banks! We came at the peak time and waited an hour, but it was worth it! The crunchy monkey pancakes were amazing and had pecans and bananas added to the batter as well as on top. My husband got biscuits and gravy, which came with a side of hashbrowns. He ordered them loaded them loaded with cheese and bacon, and that's the way to go! So delicious! This is the second time I've visited and I've been so impressed with the staff! They are all so friendly!

Cashier or whoever runs the front the owner maybe? Very nice lady. She remembered my order after only one visit. It was so good that's why I came back the second day. You go in pick up a tray like a highschool cafeteria and pick your order (alot to choose from). I love to add fruit into the pancakes. The biscuits and gravy was the highlight for me. They get extremely busy so come early. Hard to find parking when they do. Seating is plentiful but again they get busy so it's always filled. Awesome food, great price, great service. Highly highly recommend!

Really well organized for a busy Sunday morning. Great coffee, delicious pancakes with whatever you want on them!

Stopped by for breakfast on Saturday morning. It was about a 20 minute wait to sit down but worth it! I had the berry crunch pancakes with sausage links, my husband had the monstrous country ham, egg and cheese sandwich with a side of gravy for dipping and we split a western omelet with fresh cut potato hash browns and toast just to try multiple things. The pancakes were light and fluffy and just perfectly cooked. The biscuit was truly monstrous in size. But the omelet was our favorite! We love omelets and this one was one of the best we've had. Definitely should be on everyone's breakfast list!!

Thank you for being open on Easter Sunday! Yummy food. Nice portions for the price. Fresh fruit. Go back again!

Not what I expected... Once you walk in, you grab a tray. We're talking high school lunch style! You pick any drinks you want - juice out of the coolers, pour your own coffee, soda fountain. Then you grab silverware and order your meal at the register. They assign you a table to sit at based on how many are in your party, so you take your tray and number to that table. The food was DELICIOUS! I understand why we had to wait in a line out the door all the way into the parking lot. The wait was long, but the food was worth it! I highly recommend the Biscuits & Gravy. I wasn't a fan of the camp-style eating, but it was still a good experience! FYI, parking is atrocious! Get there early, or I recommend parking in a different lot and walking over.

Our family did a brief overnight trip to the OBX and found this gem of a breakfast place. You get your drinks in a kind of buffet style, the order your food at the register and your given a table. Your food is then delivered to your table, drinks are refilled and whatnot by a waitress. Our family got a bit of everything, mushroom & cheese omelet, pancakes, french toast, hash browns, sausage and bacon and we all left with happy full tummies! Everything was full of flavor and definitely made fresh to order. Their coffee is local OBX coffee and it was great. The service was amazing! The waitresses were very attentive and the owner was working the register and had a great sense of humor. The ambiance was clean and cozy.

Stopped here for breakfast and the food was great! My dining companion and I both ordered the pancakes and really enjoyed them. The only odd thing is the cafeteria-style setup, which involves waiting in line (even though, in our case, we could see plenty of available tables), getting your drink and paying at the register. It seemed a little inefficient but if you're not in a hurry, then I'm sure it's no problem. Would recommend to anyone looking for a full breakfast experience!

Awesome breakfast spot! So many options. Went with a stack of pancakes and the corn beef hash. Huge portions and some of the best hash I've had. Friendly and efficient service. Keep your coffee cup full too. Can't wait to go back!

I had to have the homemade biscuit and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Extremely delicious and soft! Worth every bite! The service was wonderful and the staff was extremely friendly too. The place is reminiscent of a lunch line. When you get there, you get one tray per family. Get your drinks and then order at the cashier. They'll give you a number and then bring you the food. I loved the quotes written everywhere too.

Have driven by this on several trips, but never stopped. So this year we tried it. Food was fabulous, presentation was delightful. Will definitely go again next time we're here.

Believe it! The Yelpers have spoken the truth. This location is amazing! The staff is super friendly, helpful and responsive. The food is cooked to order, served right away and is a cut above the other local places in the OBX. There's a method to handling the large crowds! It's an organized line and it works. Seating can accommodate large parties to single diners. Great atmosphere. You walk in to a "cafeteria type line." We were instructed to grab "one tray" for our twosome. It's only to hold your drinks. The line has a large choice of beverages: juice, coffee, tea and sodas. You place your order with the friendly cashier, pay and she gives you a table number. The food is brought over to you, served hot. There are lots of servers pouring coffee and tea refills. The staff was great! Ask for a takeout box because the portions are huge. A "side" of corn beef hash can serve a few people. Take home the extra because this was so good, real potato and beef. The pancakes have a scoop of butter and were so good. The 3 stack was more than I could finish. Table syrup was sweet and gave the stack a nice taste. As locals, we will certainly return. We did come at 7:30a on a Sunday morning because I did read about the rush.

I expected just another beaxh breakfast spot- full due to demand and not necessarily quality Little did I know this spot is a local treasure. It was busy don't get me wrong, the way this restaurant operates is different from most. Customers line up at the door and single file through to order at the cashier. You can pick up juices, freshly brewed coffee, trays and utensils. Menus are nonexistent and instead all items are written on several chalkboards. Granola, omelets, French toast, pancakes, Belgian waffles, etc! There is something (if not multiple things) for everyone! Prices were very decent. Service was great and since we were there on Mother's Day there was plenty of organization and workers showing people to open tables. We both opted for the French toasts. They had topping options like coconut flakes, fresh fruit, choc chips, pecans to name a few. The fresh fruit was plentiful on our orders and the French toast was a great portion- we might have even been able to split one order. The maple syrup was the perfect drizzle on top of a golden fluffy toast! We also ordered the loaded hash browns to share. The hashbrowns were also a shareable order with plenty cheese and bacon on top. I don't know what they did to the actual potatoes but they kept their consistency while being crunchy on the outside it felt as if it was prepared in a skillet. This spot is 1000% worth your patronage while in Kill Devil Hills. Delicious breakfast guaranteed to fuel your beach day or any other adventure. We were full for a while!

It's been four years since I've visited OBX and I've been looking forward to eating at Stack'em High whenever we returned. I was a little worried the food wouldn't live up to my memories. But it did! Still so, so good! We arrived soon after they opened. The staff were all very friendly and reminded us how to order before being seated. I ordered the Greek omelet with a short stack of pancakes. We learned they are closed on Wednesdays (even in season) so be aware of that if you plan to eat there. We didn't have a wait to order when we arrived just after they opened; we drove past about 10:30am and noticed the line to get in was halfway down the outside of the restaurant. (The wait is worth it!) I love the quotes that make up the decor of the dining room. The wait staff was great about refilling our drinks. The coffee was wonderful. The food was brought to our table within about 10 minutes after we ordered. We'll be back 1-2 more times before heading home!

Me and my boyfriend came in the middle of October and had an absolutely AMAZING meal. The set up is a little strange by having you stand in line to order but we honestly loved being able to see the kitchen as we waited. I also wanted to commend the man taking our order. He was a goofy guy and you could tell he was trying to make every order personal and tried to make it an experience as well as he checked on us while we were eating(: I cant for the life of me remember his name but I think he said he put his kids through school while working there. If he sees this comment we were the couple who asked if the coconut was extra! (: Food is really really good!! Definitely would come again if we're in the area(:

This was an absolute gem of a place here in the Outer Banks! We found this place before we got here and was looking forward to pancakes all weekend. The service was great, they were packed packed but very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and you can tell everyone who works here really cares and enjoys it. Very fun family vibe and look forward to coming back next trip!

We really liked this place. This was Donnie and I's first time in OBX and first breakfast spot and we were delighted. Now the first time we attempted to eat here we were deterred by the long line outside. The time, we arrived early. About 8ish. Don't let that deter you! Their business model is a little different. They do not seat you as soon as you arrive. It's sorta cafeteria style. The line is to collect your tray, utensils, drinks and place your order. Once you place your order, you are then seated. At no time during our ordering, being seated, or eating did we see the dining room full. As you are in line placing your order people are cycling out. The line moves pretty steadily. Plus we had Macy to talk to and remind Donnie to stop being Bossy. The staff were very friendly! Everyone seemed to enjoy their jobs and working there. You can see the kitchen as you prepare to place your order. It's very clean and orderly. Donnie says the food was "prepared with love". The menu is a pretty reasonable with an obvious focus on pancakes. (Hence the business name.) The pancakes were delicious. If you like crêpes, you'll love these. They are light and fluffy. Just perfect. If you like thick cut bacon... you may be a little disappointed. The bacon is thin but cooked nice and crispy. We alls had the eggs and grits. Donnie really enjoyed the eggs and would like to try the omelette next time. Prices are also very reasonable. The owner was there while we were there. You could see the pride he had in the restaurant as he oversaw his smooth running operations and worked alongside his staff

I recommend this as a solid breakfast restaurant if you're visiting Outer Banks. Service is very friendly. The owners are actively working. One is working the cashier and is very patient, constantly explaining alternatives to the posted menu. The other is making sure that tables are cleaned and things are moving smoothly. The restaurant is clean and the patrons move in and out efficiently. In terms of food, I would say it's basic and solid. It's not mind blowing but breakfast food isn't complicated. Good place to put on your vacation breakfast rotation.

The best biscuits with sausage gravy I ever had. We loved it so much that we went here twice during our OBX vacation. The staff were very friendly and they worked hard. The restaurant was very busy both times we went. There were a long line but it was worth it.

Cannot wait till they open back up I will definitely be there! Old school cool great breakfast! Service was Top Notch very friendly staff and excellent food!

Absolutely a top breakfast choice for a reason! Service was so friendly and helpful, from the counter ordering to the staff checking on the tables to the manager walking around making sure guests were satisfied! Menu was large and customizable. We had pancakes to share and one huge homemade biscuit! Hubs had an omelet and cheese grits while I had eggs over medium with sausage. We were beyond full, the biscuit came home with us! A casual breakfast joint with a hometown feel in a beach town is everything you hope for. Would love to return someday!

This is a super casual, cafeteria-style place that's always jumping. The line outside moved really fast, and we were only waiting for about ten minutes. The food is good, fast, and the servers milling about keep refilling drinks and checking in on you. They get five stars for their sincere friendliness. I got the yogurt and granola bowl. It was nice, and they made it for me with unsweetened yogurt.

Very courteous staff and fast service and the food was delicious and filling. One location was a bit more popular than the other. P

Delicious American style breakfast, quick service, great atmosphere. Would recommend if you are hungry and want some breakfast and just so happen to be passing by, fairly priced as well.

5/5! I love this place. After looking at all the positive reviews, I had to give this place a try for breakfast. There was a little wait when arriving, but the lines move fairly quickly. There isn't an option to make a reservation or put a name down on a list, just first come, first serve. However, it does give you plenty of time to browse the menu, as there are a ton of options. When it's your turn in line, you grab a tray, drinks and then give your order and pay. The Food: I went with the Western Omelet with smothered Hashbrowns and a side of strawberry pancakes. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. The Omelet was had tons of filling and the hashbrowns were crisp. Nothing was overcooked at all. The pancakes were fluffy and the strawberries were fresh as well. The Service: Despite the long lines, you'll get through it fairly quickly as they try to keep the food coming out as fast as possible. There's plenty of seating, and they bring your food out to you when you paid for your order. The staff here are very friendly and welcoming as well. The food got to our table in a timely manner as well, even with the high traffic. Overall, a very good experience here. I'd highly recommend giving this breakfast spot a try. I'll definitely be back again!

I wouldn't say diner, but I wouldn't say it's a pinkies up kinda breakfast place. It's a Good Ol' 'Merican Breakfast at its best- for seriously. Here's the playbook: you get in, grab a tray and drinks, and peruse the menu. You order at the end of the line with the cashier and sit down and from there it's full service (so please do everyone a big favor and tip generously at the cashier because everyone here is fantastic and attentive). Food portions and pricing were so reasonable. Our little ones wanted chocolate chips with strawberries on their pancakes and waffles and they did not skimp on the toppings whatsoever (with huge bits of chocolate Inside the pancake and waffles and on top). My Monster Biscuit Sandwich was def sizable with flaky biscuit and perfectly seasoned hash on the side. We love how quickly we were served (super plus for families with little ones) and how attentive they are. The staff even had a high chair and color book set up before we sat down. Highly highly recommend this place guys. Note: you may spend longer waiting to order and eat than actually eating. We happened to get in before the breakfast rush and ordered and ate right away, but the rest of our group went around 9:30 and they waited an hour just to order.

Wasn't expecting the self ordering system they had, but I understand why they do it! You walk in and grab a tray, your drinks, order food, & pay. Then when you seat everything will be brought to you and they provide refills as needed. Absolutely phenomenal with children. 3 different employees gave my 1 year old son attention to keep him happy in the restaurant setting! Pancakes are obviously to die for. I enjoyed their biscuits and gravy as well. Overall, we recommend & will be back in the future!