Old Spanish Sugar Mill

What a fun place and adventure!!!! We drove 2 hours for pancakes..... I know crazy but it was so fun! The pancakes were so light and fluffy and tasty!! We also had the ham and bacon. They serve a variety of other stuff, but the pancakes were so fun! Go early so you get there when they open! We were told by park staff and a few others that as the morning goes on, it gets busy! We got there shortly after opening, and we're seated right away. Placed our order, and everything showed up pretty fast! You have a choice of toppings/ add-ins to add to your pancakes. They serve both buttermilk and a whole grain batter, and you can try both! Maple syrup, honey, and molasses are your options for topping everything off! Quit reading this and make a plan and go!!

This is a place to visit just for the experience. It's fun to sit around the table griddle with family & cook your own breakfast from pancakes & eggs to French toast. Prepare for long wait times of an hour or more. You can take a boat tour while you wait for about $10 per person, but the last tour is at 1pm & we missed it. Lots of great hiking trails too. The restaurant didn't have a/c & grills really heated things up. It's not a bad thing, but be aware if you want a place with a/c to get out of the FL heat, this isn't it. We loved the history, learning about the area & the unique experience.

I came here a month ago and I was so excited that they reopened!! I proceeded to go to the guard shack where it cost $4 for one individual in a car or $6 for up to 8 people in a car. There is a huge parking lot and if you have an RV, they have RV parking as well! It's well worth the cost considering all of the activities available on-site. First, there are miles of hiking trails, a cool gift shop with historic artifacts and information about the early origins of the "Fountain of Youth" and the swimming pool still attached to the lake. The most popular part of this park is the Old Spanish Mill where you can wander in and have some delicious pancakes that you made yourself on the griddle that is part of your table! The all you can eat pancake special most people get is 7.99 and you can add extra breakfast items to your order. They accept Apple and Google pay, credit, debit, or cash for payment. You can also buy a nice hat or t shirt to take home with you in their gift shop! The best time to come here if you are like me and don't like a ton of crowds is Monday thru Thursday 0800 to 1100 hours (lunch starts and it can get crowded). Weekends are absolutely crowded with a wait time of up to an hour. You can always join the wait-list when you get there and have a nice short hike with your compatriots. The trails are easy and short for those who have mobility issues. Put your feet into the original sought after the Fountain of Youth or take a short hike to see the artifacts in the gift shop!

We visited this place right before the pandemic and are happy that it will be reopening under new management in November of 2022. This place is unique as you can make your own pancakes right at your table. This is located right inside De Leon Springs park so you will have to pay an entry fee for the park. I recommend you arrive early to get in line to get in as this place fills up quickly, especially during the weekend. You will also have to make reservations to eat inside the mill. You can go kayaking , scuba diving and even take a boat tour while you are there. They also have a covered outdoor eating area and a free museum showcasing the local history of this location. This will keep you entertained while you wait for your table, at least that is how it used to be. I am not aware if the new management will decide to change this system of reservations or pricing. All in all it is well worth the trip.

We got there at 8:30 and there was a short line. The pancakes were great, especially the five grain. By the time we left, the place was packed and there was a long wait. Be sure to get there early if you want to eat right away. After, we took a boat your, went on some of the hiking trails, explored the small museum and cooled off in the spring. The park is absolutely beautiful and worth the drive!

I wish there were places like the Old Sugar Mill around here in Germany. I visited a couple of times with my US family and I’m grateful that they introduced me to this gorgeous place/restaurant. Everything you could ask for and second to none blueberry pancake dough, perfect bacon and for the fun of it you can take your time preparing your meal on an individual hotplate. A solid recommendation and spot to return to.

This is the new pancake place that replaced the old pancake place at the sugar mill. First off, there are two pancake mixes like before. However, they are very different. I did like the old mixes better, but of these two new types, I like the multigrain more. There is stereotypical syrup and molasses. However, there is no longer honey at the table. Speaking of tables, they all appear new as do the chairs. Maybe a new light fixture or two. There is a front hostess stand that will add you to the wait list. They don't yell out names any more but do text you and you can see your status in line on yelp. Also long line finally got into the park at 830 and we were only 4th on the waiting list, not too bad for a Saturday. MOST IMPORTANTLY PLEASE BRING BACK VEGGIE SAUSAGE IT WAS WONDERFUL.

We had a great time here today. We did our advance research and understood it's in a State Park and all state parks have entrance fees, we also knew there would be a wait. During our wait we took the boat ride, none of us expected it to be free. It was a lovely, meditative ride with some fun Florida flora and fauna facts. Our wait time was just under 2 hours for the pancake house, exactly as was quoted to us by the hostess. We got the make your own buttermilk and 5 grain batter along with pecans, blueberries and chocolate chips with a side of sausage patties. The table griddles worked just like any other cast iron griddle, you spray it and you cook on it and it cooks fast. The pancakes came out fluffy and tasty. Honey, syrup and molasses was.provided along with plenty of butter packets. The service was friendly and just the right amount of attentive to get drink refills but not feel smothered or rushed. We received a normal bill with an outline of our charges and it is very explicitly stated on the menu and the bill that 18% gratuity is included (based on some of the previous reviews I don't blame them for adding the 18% as people seem to have forgotten that servers do not make a living wage). The building is not air conditioned obviously as it is an old sugar mill but they have windows and fans so it was not unpleasant. Overall we had a fun time and would recommend the adventure to those who enjoy pancakes and old Florida charm.

Such a fun, Florida experience. A very important note! This restaurant is INSIDE Ponce De Leon Park. If the park is at capacity, you will not be able to enter the park and dine. We ended up having to wait a bit to enter the park, but had such a good time at the pancake house it was worth it. It's exactly as it seems, delicious pancakes you cook up on a griddle in front of you. You can add on toppings and even mimosas or a Bloody Mary! We went as a date, but it would be really fun with kids (if you can trust them not to touch the hot griddle). The spring is right outside if you want to pair it with a day of swimming or kayaking.

This was a Bucket List spot and it was well worth it. My kids absolutely loved the experience and the pancakes were amazing. Pros: Delicious, fluffy pancakes. Fast, friendly service. Great historic and rustic building with lots of history. Cons: Really long wait with only 10 minutes to get out of the Spring and get dressed or you lose your spot, which means someone has to stand around holding onto their phone and can't really enjoy the water. Gratuity is included but we didn't see the sign until we were walking out so we wound up paying double gratuity, which almost doubled our bill. We weren't given an itemized bill; we were just told the total and handed the little handheld machine on the "add gratuity" screen and the waitress didn't mention it.

There is unfortunately nothing to tell. I drive 90 minutes for the experience for them to be closed due to a water problem: they had none. Not their fault. VERY disappointed but what can you do? Just drive the 90 minutes home after Kerri g the grandkids play on the swings. 3 weeks later, my children drive me back out there to surprise me for my birthday. They called first to ensure the house was open. Got reassured they were open. Drove the 90 minutes again and lo and behold not only did they have a 4 hour wait (yes you read that right FOUR hour wait) BUT they had just told the gate they were not taking anymore visitors for the day: FIVE hours before their closing time. Seems like Information that should have been communicated during the preamble phone call. Sooooo, drove the 90 minutes home and just made it to First Watch with no wait time. I wish I could write about the food and the ambiance, but two attempts is more than I am willing to drive 180 minutes to try some pancakes. I'm giving one star out of frustration.

It was such a fun day! The pancakes were great and the toppings they offer (at a small extra fee) made them even better. I recommend getting eggs and bacon as well. The little house was cute and clearly old with many, many stories. The server was also very kind and patient as we had two toddlers and a baby with us. Overall, 10/10!

We had 25 in our party with lots of kids. Sarah, Gaby & Elana were able to get our orders taken efficiently even though we had multiple checks with parties not sitting together. Kitchen staff was fast on the orders as well. They were quick on refilling what was needed. Thank you ladies for your hard work.

This restaurant is located inside the DeLeon Springs State Park. The area is gorgeous. The springs or crystal clear and the Eagle boat trip was nice. The restaurant itself is interesting because it's an old retired. Sugarhill and their appeal is all you can eat pancakes that you make yourself on a grill in the middle of the table. There are victims of their own success because they are very busy and the wait are usually one to two hours. The food itself is average, the service is kind of slow because it appears they are shortstaffed, but the overall experience is worth it at least one time. Been there done that but it's definitely worth a trip to experience the entire park. Make sure if you choose to go that you go onto the Yelp App and you can place yourself on waiting list. We were able to plan our boat trip instead of sitting around waiting.

The Old Sugar Mill is a hidden gem inside Deleon Springs! The park in enriched with Florida history like this restaurant. The wait can be long so be sure to put your name in while you enjoy all the park has to offer (water activities like kayaking, trails or a boat tour). The Yelp system made it so easy to see where you are in line and the estimated wait time to be back. The restaurant isn't air conditioned but does have a nice breeze. We did the all you can eat pancakes - the set up has a grill for you to make your own right at your table!

We went near the end of a cloudy day, so the crowds were not as bad and folks might not have been in a pancake mood. This was good for us as we were seated right away! The building is actually an Old Mill so there is wood everywhere and it gives old timey ambiance. The pancakes are all you can make/eat and if you order eggs or bacon, you cook those yourself too! The first pitcher of pancake batter makes about six big and dense pancakes and that was all my wife and I could finish! My only caveat to the meal is to let diners know that there is an 18% gratuity added to all bills ... Just FYI!

This place is a winner!! You get to choose your pancake batter and then cook it on the grill built into the table! It's so much fun and the food is great. There May be a long wait but it's worth it!

Being born and raised in Deland I grew up at this place! It's a go-to place to bring out-of-town friends or family. It's an activity and a meal! It gets busy and there are long waits, sometimes, so go early or right when they open! I love they have two different pancake mixes, regular and whole wheat. Both are delicious, depending on your taste. and i typically don't like whole wheat. And, I will say, it does get superrr hot in there so beware! With no ac and hot plates all over the restaurant, just a heads up. There is a small fee to get into the park as well, so if you do visit for breakfast go walk around as well!

This place is so much fun for the entire family! The restaurant is actually a renovated old sugar mill right next to the original fountain of youth. The wait list is always long as the first time without putting ourself on the wait list until we got there was over three hours. The second time we made a reservation through Yelp and waited 30min. This restaurant is located INSIDE the state park so you will need to pay the park entry fee to get inside even if you are just eating at the sugar mill. The fun is at the table with a live hot griddle to make pancakes right in front of you! So much fun for the kids and adults as all you can eat pancakes are only $8.99! They just keep refilling the pitchers of batter over and over again until you say that's enough. There is a choice of regular buttermilk and whole grain pancakes but we always get both. The toppings can add up and come in very small containers but the syrup is free. They have maple and molasses syrups. My son got the flavor of the month lucky charms green pancakes and was so pleased! They also serve regular breakfasts but the pancakes at your table is the real draw. If you do experience a long wait just know there is plenty to do as you are in a state park. We took the boat tour and if it had not been so cold we could also have gone swimming, tubing, or canoeing if we had wanted. We did go on a great little hike on a well trampled path that led to areas to sit and see some wildlife. This place is a great time and truly unique!

The sugar mill is such an amazing place! I love that you can now use the wait list to help decrease the wait. We were able to get in line from Home and time our arrival and sit down. The wait was up to four hours at that time! The make your own pancakes is so much fun. The batter is excellent and makes such great pancakes. We tried the buttermilk and multigrain, we liked both. Our service was great. Despite the crazy wait times, the staff was super friendly and attentive. They kept our coffees and waters full. The ambiance is top notch! It doesn't get much better than this place. We sat in the back screened in area and had a great view of the water and beautiful trees! After you finish eating, you can take a dip in the water. If you do end up with a wait, there are trails, kayaks, eco tours, a lot to fill your time in the state park.

Wasn't a fan. I could have saved money and cooked at home. Nothing special about their pancake mix, and no variety of syrups, cold butter in little packets. The bacon was horrible; it tasted dried out and rubber. 18% Tip was added to our ticket which is a turn off. Four adults $64.56 for breakfast we had to cook our self. Nothing special about the ingredients.

We had a GREAT time today! Long wait, but the food made up for it. Just put in a reservation as soon as you get there and swim for a little bit. Service was excellent and attentive! We also haven't stopped talking about the bacon all day, it was amazing.

What a cute and creative way to re-use a defunct building! This was an old sugar mill, converted into a restaurant. We put in a reservation ahead of time and arrived a few minutes after receiving the text that our table was ready, and they were still able to seat us when we arrived. The inside is a big, open room where the tables are fitted with a big griddle in the middle for you to cook your pancakes or eggs. After being seated, someone took our drink and pancake batter preference. They give you a can of cooking spray and a bowl of butter to spread on the griddle to cook. The pancakes came out very well and were surprising fluffy on the inside. A table across from us ordered scrambled eggs, and they were brought whole eggs to whisk up themselves at the table, which is such a cute idea. Throughout our meal, the servers stopped by several times to check on us, and give us any necessary refills. Tips: - This is in the DeLeon State Park, so you will be paying a $6 entrance fee - There is already an 18% gratuity already included, and there's a big sign that states that at the entrance, so I'm not sure why some of the other reviewers were surprised to see it on their checks - The park and spring are beautiful, so get your $6 worth and walk off some of that food! - Go durning the winter, I doubt there's AC, and it would get hot inside with all of the griddles.

This is a fun experience for everyone if you're visiting De Leon Springs! You will want to go here first and put your name down because more than likely there will be a wait.... they text you when your table is ready so bring your Smart Phone. The wait wasn't terribly long, but it was totally worth it. Loved cooking my own pancakes on the griddle located in the middle of our table. You can order additions like pecans, bananas, chocolate chips, peanut butter, apples, granola, glazed ham, smoked sausage, bacon, and eggs for a few extra dollars. The prices are so reasonable for this experience and the other items on the menu. The Cuban was huge and enough to share. The Bavarian Pretzels w/Natural Beer Cheese was surprisingly good! The sweet tea was perfect and coffee was strong. It's going to be really hot inside if you go during the summer due to the table griddles throughout the dining room coupled with the Florida heat. Luckily, there's a giant fresh water spring just about 20 ft. outside of the restaurant that you can jump in to cool off after stuffing yourself of AYCE pancakes... The customer service was great and the staff was efficient and personable. Would definitely do this again. Worth it.

We walked in and were seated right away. The food was really good. I loved the experience and atmosphere. The waitress was kept disappearing, but the other staff covered well and were great.

This is the cutest place! Make your own pancakes, with all the add ins and a great spring to jump in after you're through! The overall experience was very good! The place is a little rustic, but a perfect set up for big families to come and enjoy! The servers were very sweet and there for all your needs. I recommend going early or on a weekday so you don't have to wait

I was underwhelmed. Now, I knew what we were getting into: make your own pancakes. But I also thought that maybe it came with toppings or at least a more creative way to put it all together. The tables all have griddles in the middle and you order "all you can eat pancakes" for $7. BUT THEN for $3 EACH you get a small cup (about the size of a condiment cup from Chilis) of toppings. So one small cup of strawberries, blueberries, half a banana, granola, chocolate chips, etc. (not to disrespect Chilis but these cups go a lot further for sour cream than for pancake toppings) for $3 A PIECE. The menu said fresh and it was definitely jarred blueberries and strawberry compote, which is 80% syrup. It just feels like a rip off? I get that you are in an old Sugar Mill from the 1800s overlooking a beautiful spring and it's all about the experience of flipping your own pancakes...but you do this at home with a box of bisquick and a whole container of strawberries, blueberries, bushel of bananas, chocolate chips, and whatever other sides you want for way less than this. And then on to service: we were not checked in on often and it took way longer than it should have for drinks to come, then we had to wait for her to come back to ask what we wanted, then another 15-20 minutes for her to return with a jug of pancake mix and two whole eggs (yes, you fry your own eggs too). It wasn't crazy busy, just there wasn't a priority on service. Then we were charged 18% gratuity. TLDR: make your own pancakes at home then go spend the day exploring the springs

I went to the old sugar, mill pancake house for a meal today with my family, and I was treated in a very insulting and demeaning manner . My family had been swimming, and I was actually watching them all with a bathing suit and a pair of shorts over the bottom. We put our name on the list with no problems. When we were called to eat 45 minutes later, The shift manager name Mel (I doubt she's the manager) abruptly stopped me and told me I had to put a shirt on because my cleavage would be too distracting to the other diners. I was aghast at this request because she had talk to me 45 minutes earlier and didn't mention this. Also, there were a number of other women in the restaurant eating already who were in what bathing suits revealing their breasts with a towel or wet cover all over their bottoms. I was the only one that was asked to put a shirt over a dry bathing suit top. I tried to point this out to Mel but she insisted that there was nothing she could do and I had to go back and change. This was embarrassing and clearly I was being singled out. I am uncertain if this reflects a lack of self-esteem in mel because I am an attractive woman . But I was certainly not the only one in a bathing suit with their breast partially exposed. Nothing was suggestive or sexual in anyway. I am also a woman of color, and clearly I am the only one in the restaurant of color, and I don't want to suggest things that may not be necessarily true, but there are certain people who are uncomfortable with an attractive woman of color.. As always , the Food was good, especially since you make your own food.

Finally made it to the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House and so glad we did. What a fun experience with the family and what amazing pancakes. The service was excellent and food amazing. Will definitely return again

Haven't been since they remodeled and they changed the pancake recipe. I'm pretty sure it is hungry jack, thin and watery. We drove and hour and a half for overpriced instant pancakes. The server seemed to be having a bad day, and informed us that 18% tip was included (for a table of 3) but I could increase the tip to 20, 25 or 30%. I won't be returning. It's a shame, they used to have the best pancakes.

This is worth the drive!! What a great experience so much fun to be with family and friends, cooking pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, multi grain, pancakes with bacon and eggs, enjoying your coffee with the beautiful old Spanish moss hanging out the window over the historic Springs.

we went around 10 am fully expecting a wait as everyone mentions. When we got there we were turned away from entering the Springs and told to try again around 2-3. We came back and after a 30 minute or so wait, finally got into the springs. Once we finally made it to the restaurant, we walked in and we greeted with a burst of very hot air. There was absolutely no air conditioning inside and was all of the grills. The restaurant was extremely hot and sweaty. We got sat right away, which was great. Our waitress came intended to our needs, which was fine as well. The food wasn't terrible, but it wasn't anything to write home about. And settled for the day my husband and I both suffered serious intestinal issues. Since that was the only thing we had eaten at the same time that day we believe that it must've been something we ate there. It certainly wasn't the worst thing we've ever tried, but we definitely won't be going back for a second time.

The wait was well over an hour- you can walk around the spring and look at the manatees or swim. They have kayaks you can rent as well. The griddle in placed in the middle of the table and everyone can reach and make their own breakfast. I think kids would really enjoy this. They give you multiple spatulas for the table. Our waitress was quick and to the point. The inside is an old mill and woodsy looking. Call girls come on girl Matt can you bring me a towel girls room? Can you bring me a towel because I am.

Wow! What an awesome experience, the Old Sugar Mill is located within De Leon Springs and offer an unlimited pancakes experience which were delicious. They also offer lunch. The service was excellent and we enjoyed our time and breakfast there.

Pancakes where great!! They have gluten free option. Home fries with peppers very good. Service was excellent. Tim went above and beyond. Great with kids. Make sure you get reservations!!!

Only fun if you are going to make your own breakfast and pancakes. The tables have a griddle in the center that turns on to cook your food and it's a cool concept. The other menu items are not good, we tried the different sandwiches and they took forever to come out and it seemed like something that was microwaved and served. Our waiter was very kind but the service was so slow. I like the idea of making your own pancakes and eggs at your table, it is cool, but anything that the cooking staff is making for you is not going to be anything great. Would only recommend for the pancakes and breakfast options. The prices were very reasonable though, we were happy about the cheap prices for the meals. To enter the park is $6 and most menu items were under $10.

My family and I had breakfast here yesterday. What an amazing place. The food was great and so was the atmosphere. Most of all I was very happy with the awesome staff, especially Mel. She is one hard working lady. She was making sure all the table were happy. Please do yourself and try this place out.

Visiting the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House at Deleon Springs has been a beloved family ritual for over a decade, cherished for its once cozy and warm dining experience. However, recent visits have revealed that service and quality have gone drastically downhill since new management took over in late 2022. One of the first noticeable changes is the switch from calling names over the loudspeaker to texting when your table is ready. While this might work well in most places, the poor cell phone reception in the park makes this new system ridiculously impractical and frustrating. Service has become a major issue. Despite waiting more than 10 minutes for our coffees, we felt rushed through our meal. On more than one occasion, members of our party had to walk to the server station just to ask for refills, as our server was nowhere to be found. Another inconvenience is the out-of-order bathrooms, forcing diners to leave the restaurant and use the park's facilities. This lack of basic amenities adds to the overall feeling of neglect. The pancakes, once the highlight of our visits, have also changed for the worse. The batter is now runny, resulting in thin, unimpressive pancakes that are a far cry from the fluffy delights we used to enjoy. The restaurant now feels more focused on squeezing profits than providing a quality dining experience. The disappointing shift has ruined our experience to the point that we'll likely be steering clear of both the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House and De Leon Springs Park next summer.

Absolutely not . Bland pancakes Bland French toast Bland biscuit There's really not any flavor , I was so sad . The good thing is the server was kind enough to take it off our bill . Staff was nice . The idea of it was so nice , was looking forward to the experience. At least restaurant was clean and staff was friendly.

Great service, good food, fun to make and design your own pancakes! Definitely worth the drive over!

Great spot for a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at a great price! Can't wait to visit again soon. Just be prepared - it's quite warm inside, but it gets you ready for the refreshing spring water outside!

Old mill atmosphere and pretty cool. Tables all equipped with griddles for the pancakes. We enjoyed the pancakes. Ordered topping for the pancakes. A bit pricey. Also ordered a side of home fries. Asked for crispy. Wasn't crispy enough so I placed on the griddle with a pad of butter. Finished to perfection and the aroma of the peppers and onions cooking was spot on!!! Service was adequate. I also ordered a grilled chicken breast sandwich. Was tasty. Definitely worth trying the experience. Keep in mind spring fall and winter for us is the perfect time to enjoy the restaurant. As there is NO A/C in the building. They do provide takeout on some menu items. The park has many things to do. Enjoy!!

NOTE: Do not follow your GPS's directions as it will likely lead you to the gated service road in back. You need to enter Ponce DeLeon State Park ($6 fee per car), drive through the parking lot, and then it's a short walk to the restaurant building. I've always wanted to go to this place, but I was afraid of the wait, which I understand can be very long on weekends. The trick is to go at an unlikely time. We chose a bit after noon on a Thursday, and there was no wait. Some of the reviews mention poor service, but our server was great. Obviously you go here for the novelty of cooking your own breakfast on your table, and it is quite fun. It would be a great family activity--let the kids cook breakfast for the adults! But I have to say, the food was EXCELLENT! The eggs were really fresh, and the bacon was meaty. Of course, the highlight is the pancakes and they didn't disappoint. You can choose between buttermilk batter or a five grain specialty blend. Our server suggested I try both, and indeed, although the buttermilk was nice and fluffy, the five grain blend was also fluffy, plus it had a nice texture and even more flavor. It's along way for us to go for breakfast (about a 90 minute drive) but I'd definitely like to bo back.

Love this unique dining experience! Pancake batter is delicious!! Service is excellent and the building is so historic!

If you are visiting the DeLeon Springs, you must stop in to the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House and make your own pancakes! A few things to keep in mind: it gets VERY busy so be prepared to wait, or make sure you check yelp before you leave and add your name to the waitlist. My family and I were in town visiting family. Before we left, I had checked yelp and added my name to the waitlist, by the time we got to the springs we had gone from number 15 in line to number 4! Once we sat down, service was pretty quick considering. We did the make your own pancakes, and added some add ons! (Bacon, peaches and eggs). The eggs you also make yourself on the griddle the bacon and sausage comes from the kitchen! The kids had fun making and flipping their own pancakes! No AC so it does get toasty in there! Stop in and enjoy!

Everyone was friendly. Food was good. Waiting list system worked well for us. We were able to go kayaking for an hour while we waited for our table.

Food was excellent as usual. Service was on point with perfectly timed drink refills and table visits. The wait was actually much better than usual. All food was fresh. A definite place to not miss, trust me. Update: The owner reached out to me after my review to thank me for it. Awesome follow up by the business. And I was informed my servers name was Kenzie. Thank you Kenzie. Great job.

Off the beaten path. A great surprise. You make your own pancakes and eggs on the griddle table. Bring your swimsuits & towels to enjoy the springs afterwards. Through Yelp you can put your name on the list for a table when you are 15 minutes away. You can also rent at the boat house kayaks,paddleboards,canoes or take the guided tour boat ride.

The service was a little slow, and you can count on a 1 to 2 hour wait to be seated. The good news is, you can put your name in line online before you arrive, and the pancakes are delicious.

Old Sugar Mill at Ponce De Leon Springs. Horrible experience today. Drove almost 2 hours. It was an hour wait which was fine with us. Walked around and my husband got a text saying table is ready. Right after that he got another text that said apologies your table is not ready. A few minutes after, they cancelled our reservation. Went back to the less than pleasant hostess and told her. She acted as if it was our fault and said we should have come back with the first text. We explained again and showed her another text came in saying it's not ready. She just shrugged her shoulders and was like you can wait for two people to finish but there is another couple ahead. I said will it be another hour and she said yes. So disappointed in the horrible service we received and on top of that to be made to feel like it was our fault. We decided to leave after spending money to get into the park as we wanted to swim after breakfast but this experience spoiled the whole morning.

It was our first time visiting this restaurant, the experience was amazing. Our kids were excited about cooking their own pancakes, that by the way they were delicious. We also tried French Toast and my son got the cheeseburger, everything good as well. I read a few reviews complaining about that it was hot inside, but it was normal on a hot summer day in Florida and it's part of the experience. I definitely will be back soon. Our waitress name was Gaby she was amazing and super helpful on explaining everything to us since it was our first time there.Definitely recommend join the wait as soon as you get to the park. You do have to pay park entrance of $6 to access the restaurant.

We made trip up to try but once we finally got to front of line to enter park saw sign posted that said it would be 3 1/2 to 4 hours to get in to eat so we left

I come here all the time with my family. Today, we heard an employee get verbally berated by a male employer.. It's truly disturbing how normalized It is to talk to your employees like that..I was going to order food, but my kids we're made very uncomfortable because of this..

I have been coming here since I was a little kid and now I get to bring my kids here. We enjoy making our own pancakes. Beware that there is no air conditioning, lol, it gets very hot sitting at the table with the griddle making your pancakes. Also know that they automatically add gratuity to your bill. But it's a fun experience and a great way to lead into a cold drip in the spring!

Location is great. Right in the water in the springs. The food is ho hum. I got blueberries, pancakes and sausage. Service was poor. Tables around served well. Must have been a fluke. Put labels on the syrups. Waiter said butter just arrived. That's odd. I will return to try it again.

Hello...! I came in today with my family while on vacation.. The food was delicious and well worth the wait , I really enjoyed being able to make our own pancakes it was a fun family activity.. They were amazing with the kids , our server was amazing .. and the prices weren't bad either . The host was amazing as well and made sure we had full drinks at all times when our waitress was busy .. all around it was an amazing experience and I will be coming back if I come back down . The only issue we had was the phone reception and knowing when our table was ready . After eating and swimming around for a bit we also stopped by the little concession area outside .. the young lady in there was amazingly kind as well .