Everything is made to order…always.

Baked Legends

Since 1948, the Walker family name has become synonymous with quality family dining. The family has since perfected its reputation.

You can’t miss the sweet appley aroma when you walk by the restaurant… That’s from our famous baked pancakes that have made Richard Walker’s unlike any other. These fluffy masterpieces are baked to order (10-20 minutes), but your patience will be rewarded! Please join us in celebrating our Bavarian roots and don’t leave Richard Walker’s without trying a baked pancake.

Watching your carbs? We’ve got you covered. Partake in an omelette which is the standard by which all other omelettes are measured! Made with 4 Grade AA eggs and whipped to order, our baked omelettes are filled with the freshest local ingredients and stuffed with the finest available cheeses.

  • We are OPEN for dine-in and carry-out!

  • More than 100 mouth-watering menu items made from scratch daily.

  • We select fresh meats and produce from local farmers and ranchers.

Family Owned, Family Operated, Family Funded, Since 1948

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Ahhhhsome Coffee

We start with the finest blend of whole-bean prime-roasted coffee sourced from Central America – exclusively for our restaurants. We slowly drip purified water through the freshly ground beans, and what’s left is rich, full-bodied, deeply flavored coffee…and each pot is made fresh. Often imitated, never duplicated.

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Breakfast Specialists

With more than 100 items made from scratch daily, Richard Walker’s is the connoisseur of breakfast. With 25 gourmet pancake varieties, more than 20 different omelettes and egg dishes, plus Belgian waffles and crepes, a mouth-watering experience is guaranteed! Take your taste buds to a whole new level!

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Options for Everyone

Our staff is happy to discuss the ingredients used in the preparation of our recipes. We will adapt our menu to meet your dietary needs the best we can, but we can’t guarantee no cross-contamination. We offer vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options as well as other healthy options. Look for the health heroes icon!

We follow the most recent COVID protocols and safety standards for ALL orders, whether you dine at our place…or yours. We look forward to serving you!

We follow the most recent COVID protocols and safety standards for ALL orders, whether you dine at our place…or yours. We look forward to serving you!

Locations

 Carlsbad Location Interior

Carlsbad

Crystal Lake, IL Location Exterior

Crystal Lake

Del Mar Location Exterior

Del Mar

La Jolla Location Exterior

La Jolla

Downtown San Diego Location

San Diego

Carlsbad, CA

2656 Gateway Road
Carlsbad, CA 92009

323.PANCAKE

Bressi Ranch (Palomar Airport Rd. and El Fuerte St.),
behind BevMo. Map it »

  There is plenty of free parking!

  Pet friendly patio seating available.

NO RESERVATIONS.

Crystal Lake, IL

5680 Northwest Hwy
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815-479-9000

On Rt-14 NW Hwy in front of Sam’s Club.
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Free private parking adjacent to the restaurant.

  Pet friendly patio seating available.

NO RESERVATIONS. 

Del Mar Location ExteriorDel Mar, CA

2670 Via de la Valle
Del Mar, CA 92014

323.PANCAKE

Flower Hill Mall, 2nd Floor just behind Flower Child.
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Free private parking adjacent to the restaurant.

  Pet friendly patio seating available.

NO RESERVATIONS. 

La Jolla Location ExteriorLa Jolla, CA

909 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

323-726-2253

Prospect St. between Girard Ave. and Fay Ave.
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On-street parking available.

  Pet friendly patio seating available.

NO RESERVATIONS. 

Downtown San Diego LocationSan Diego, CA

520 Front Street
San Diego, CA 92101

323-726-2253

Off Market St. on Front St. adjacent to the
Children’s Museum. Map it »

On-street parking available.

  Pet friendly patio seating available.

NO RESERVATIONS. 

Locations

Why We’re Better

Richard Walker’s Pancake House continues the Walker family tradition by embracing a menu with a multitude of choices and unbeatable service. Our recipes demand only the finest ingredients: USDA 93-score butter, pure heavy whipping cream, the freshest locally sourced Grade AA eggs, and hard wheat unbleached flour. All batters are made fresh on the premises in our on-site commissaries so be assured you’re enjoying the finest breakfast creations possible.

Sweetness from Sweden

Our lingonberries have the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness after ripening on the vine in the summer of northern Sweden where the summer sun never sets.

Danish Decadence

Our Havarti cheese is shipped in from Denmark where even the cows smile!  This cheese ages beautifully and takes on a mild, nutty flavor.

Local Meats & Produce

Our bacon, sausages, hickory smoked ham and Canadian bacon are custom made for our operations only by local farms, and our fresh produce is sourced from local farmers as available.

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What’s up with the Rabbit?

In cultures throughout the world, the rabbit symbolically indicates comfort, abundance and family. Richard Walker’s Pancake House has chosen the symbol of the rabbit to say “Welcome Home.” We hope any time you see the Richard Walker’s rabbit, you find comfort and feel right at home.

Why We’re Better

Richard Walker’s Pancake House continues the Walker family tradition by embracing a menu with a multitude of choices and unbeatable service. Our recipes demand only the finest ingredients: USDA 93-score butter, pure heavy whipping cream, the freshest locally sourced Grade AA eggs, and hard wheat unbleached flour. All batters are made fresh on the premises in our on-site commissaries so be assured you’re enjoying the finest breakfast creations possible.

Sweetness from Sweden

Our lingonberries have the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness after ripening on the vine in the summer of northern Sweden where the summer sun never sets.

Danish Decadence

Our Havarti cheese is shipped in from Denmark where even the cows smile!  This cheese ages beautifully and takes on a mild, nutty flavor.

Local Meats & Produce

Our bacon, sausages, hickory smoked ham and Canadian bacon are custom made for our operations only by local farms, and our fresh produce is sourced from local farmers as available.

rabbit icon

What’s up with the Rabbit?

In cultures throughout the world, the rabbit symbolically indicates comfort, abundance and family. Richard Walker’s Pancake House has chosen the symbol of the rabbit to say “Welcome Home.” We hope any time you see the Richard Walker’s rabbit, you find comfort and feel right at home.

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About Richard Walker’s Pancake House 

A Shared Experience

Since 1948, the Walker family name has become synonymous with quality family dining. The family has since perfected its reputation for outstanding gourmet pancakes and breakfasts. Our story begins when Victor and Everett Walker began opening snack shops in Evanston, IL. In 1960, they opened Walker Bros. Original Pancake House in Wilmette, IL. In 1981, Ray Walker and Richard Walker Sr., sons of Victor, opened Walker Bros. Original Pancake House in Glenview, IL. In 1989, Richard Walker Sr. ventured out on his own and opened Richard Walker’s Pancake House in Schaumburg, IL. In 1996, Richard Sr. opened a second location in Crystal Lake, IL. In 2006, Richard Sr. relocated to San Diego and opened the third location in downtown San Diego, CA. In 2014, Richard Walker Jr. joined the family business and opened the fourth Richard Walker’s Pancake House in La Jolla, CA. In 2019 and 2020, Richard Jr. opened the fifth and sixth Richard Walker’s Pancake House in Carlsbad and Del Mar, CA, respectively. Richard Walker’s Pancake House has been, and always will be, a 100% family owned, family funded, and family operated business. Period.

About Richard Walker’s Pancake House 

A Shared Experience

Since 1948, the Walker family name has become synonymous with quality family dining. The family has since perfected its reputation for outstanding gourmet pancakes and breakfasts. Our story begins when Victor and Everett Walker began opening snack shops in Evanston, IL. In 1960, they opened Walker Bros. Original Pancake House in Wilmette, IL. In 1981, Ray Walker and Richard Walker Sr., sons of Victor, opened Walker Bros. Original Pancake House in Glenview, IL. In 1989, Richard Walker Sr. ventured out on his own and opened Richard Walker’s Pancake House in Schaumburg, IL. In 1996, Richard Sr. opened a second location in Crystal Lake, IL. In 2006, Richard Sr. relocated to San Diego and opened the third location in downtown San Diego, CA. In 2014, Richard Walker Jr. joined the family business and opened the fourth Richard Walker’s Pancake House in La Jolla, CA. In 2019 and 2020, Richard Jr. opened the fifth and sixth Richard Walker’s Pancake House in Carlsbad and Del Mar, CA, respectively. Richard Walker’s Pancake House has been, and always will be, a 100% family owned, family funded, and family operated business. Period.

Reviews

Comments from our Customers

Great pancakes, great coffee, great service. Go early because it gets busy as the day goes on. I recommend blueberry and strawberry pancakes.
I am from New York but will make a point of stopping anytime I’m in town!

Bill M.

Manhattan, New York

This place is so nostalgic and comforting. First time I ate here was back in 2017 in the Downtown San Diego location. The staff is fast and efficient. The coffee is delicious! The servings are huge and it’s so delicious. We got the Dutch baby pancakes and this takes about 20+ mins. Will always come back for more.

Marivic R.

Seattle, WA

Top tier breakfast place. Always open (even holidays)! Staff were friendly and food was prompt. Chocolate pancakes were very good, wife got eggs and sausage, simple yet amazing. Tourist spot for sure but still can’t beat it. Well done RWPH!

Brooks M.

Wantagh, NY

Came here during a weekend trip to San Diego with my wife, and decided to try the baked pecan Dutch pancake. OMG it was delicious and well worth the 20 minute wait for it. We’re actually planning on stopping by again before heading out LOL.

Max J.

Downey, CA

Amazing! I don’t know what to say about this pancake creation, but it was probably the best thing I’ve tasted in a while. The apple pancake came to the table like it was alive. It was about 4 in high and slowly deflated into a sweet cinnamon apple flavored pancake. If you go, get one and split it among the table. Enjoy the pancake!

Kirt K.

Sherman Oaks, CA

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