Hidden in plain sight on Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor sits a breakfast sanctuary that doesn’t need flashy gimmicks or trendy decor to draw crowds – Nick’s Original House of Pancakes lets its food do all the talking.
While the name might spotlight pancakes, locals know this unassuming spot harbors a secret weapon: chicken and waffles that could make a Southern chef weep with joy.
You’ve probably driven past it a dozen times, nestled in that strip mall with the kind of modest signage that doesn’t scream for attention.
That’s the first clue you’ve found somewhere special – the places that don’t need to shout usually have the most to say on the plate…