• Rutherford Pancake House

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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers also vegan versions of pancakes, French toast, scramble (tofu), veggie burgers. Casual, atmosphere. Open Mon-Sat 7:00am-3:00pm, Sun 7:30am-3:00pm.


37 Reviews

First Review by MikeyMike

MykeBoss

Points +36

Vegan
02 Aug 2025

Don't Miss the Pancakes

Me and a friend were in town for a two-day concert, found this place on Happy Cow and saw that they had some potentially exciting options. We were not disappointed in the slightest. Vegan waffles, pancakes, and challah bread french toast. The french toast was perfectly fried and custardy on the inside. I couldn't believe it. The pancakes were light and fluffy and tasted amazing. Seriously if you're looking for a great breakfast spot don't sleep on this. They also had some savory tofu scramble options. We tried one, it wasn't as good as the plate of pancakes, but still a good option.

Pros: quick, no fuss, vegan pancakes

BookishWanderer

Points +393

Vegan
13 Apr 2025

So many options

I ordered way too much food the first time I was here because I could not decide what I wanted. Well worth heading to for breakfast. Not many lunch options.

Pros: Service , Options

Cons: More lunch choices

EmWo

Points +34

Vegan
28 Dec 2024

Great pancake house

Great vegan brunch and pancake options

Pros: Choice of meals, Vegan pancakes, Vegan burger

ashlibashli

Points +105

Vegan
04 Oct 2024

Solid vegan options for a breakfast spot

Considering their main fare is pancakes or waffles, I was really surprised to find they had vegan options available, including a few scrambled tofu options. There are even vegan AND gluten free options, which is always pleasantly surprising. I had the vegan popeye, but be aware the sausage is not gluten free. I did ask, but for me it's not the end of the world in small quantities like that.

catenthusiast

Points +87

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

Love this place!

I have been coming here for years. The vegan Challah French toast and vegan sausage as well as their Vegan Popeye: tofu, vegan sausage, spinach, mushrooms and avocado are to die for!

NathaliaBermudez

Points +424

Vegan
27 Mar 2024

Breakfast spot

One of the few places that does great vegan breakfast options in northern NJ. Tofu scrambles, French toast, and alternative milks available for your coffees and lattes. Even though there’s lots of seating, it can get pretty busy on the weekend. Be prepared to wait. But it’s worth it!

Pros: Tasty vegan options, Breakfast food, Fast service

annabram

Points +51

Vegan
26 Nov 2023

Extensive vegan breakfast choices

They have vegan pancakes, challah french toast, waffles, wraps and various tofu scrambles, including one of the daily specials. I had a Popeye scramble with tofu, spinach, mushrooms, and avocado. The space is an old fashioned breakfast place with wooden booths. Good coffee. I wanted to try everything!

Pros: All the vegan breakfast options, Atmosphere

esul76

Points +34

Vegan
24 Mar 2023

Yay pancakes!

They have a ton of vegan options. It’s nice to sit in a diner and eat pancakes. I love this place.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Reasonably priced , Like a regular pancake joint

Cons: It closes early.

Joeybarber

Points +217

Vegan
01 Feb 2023

Great spot!!!

I love this and maywood pancake house!!

Cat0326

Points +211

Vegan
20 Nov 2022

Delicious breakfast!

We had a great breakfast here on a busy Sunday morning. We each had a tofu scramble and it was hearty and delicious. As an added bonus, coffee was was amazing as well. They have many vegan options and vegan butter for toast and pancakes.

Pros: Many vegan options , Reasonably priced , Great coffee

jennamcgann

Points +126

Vegan
16 Nov 2022

Wow - amazing vegan food!

I was visiting a friend in Rutherford and we decided to go here for lunch since they had vegan options. When I got there, I couldn’t decide what to get so I ordered two meals - the vegan French toast Americain and vegan Santa Fe quesadilla. They were both AMAZING! The leftovers were delicious too. Highly recommend this to anyone vegan looking for a good meal😄

ZakuNick

Points +58

Vegan
02 Nov 2022

I came all the way from Baltimore for this.

Okay, maybe I was in town for work. But that’s beside the point. I had the French Toast, sausage, and home fries and it was amazing. The only thing missing was ‘eggs’ which I wouldn’t have had room in my stomach for anyway.
The limited hours are unfortunate.

Pros: French Toast, Home Fries, Breakfast

KylaVGarcia

Points +366

Vegan
20 May 2022

The best vegan breakfast in NJ

I always go to RPH when I’m home visiting my fam. You can go there with the whole family vegans and non-vegans alike because the menu serves both and has a vegan version of virtually everything on the menu.

The Vegan Mexicana is DELICIOUS and I love doing make-your-own vegan pancakes with coconut flakes inside and strawberries on top.

Staff is lovely. Always a good time/experience at RPH.

Pros: GIANT MENU, So many vegan options , Food is always delicious

JackelynCooper

Points +28

Vegan
22 Nov 2021

The best

The breakfast quesadilla is amazing

mvswi

Points +177

Vegan
05 Sep 2021

Amazing!

Busy place, went on Sunday and had to wait a little. It went really fast to get table though. Friendly environment, staff was very nice, reasonable prices. Small menu (which is a plus) yet great options to choose from. Had challah French toast and scrambled tofu mexicana. Both delicious. Definitely worth a trip!

showmethecake

Points +40

Vegetarian
31 May 2021

Many vegan options

We come here weekly as we live about a mile away. They have vegan pancakes waffles tofu scramble French toast and there’s always a vegan special every week.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Vegan cookie dough milkshakes

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Reasonably priced , Weekly vegan specials

Cons: Can be a long wait after 9am on weekends , Not on any of the delivery platforms I think

pitabreadandme

Points +22

Vegan
16 Nov 2020

Amazing food!

I come here a little too much, but I really love their food. It’s not an insane amount of options, but it’s enough to be able to pick different foods. I always end up getting their vegan quesadillas! So good.

Kamz

Points +125

Vegan
18 Oct 2019

Great place for Vegans!

I go here often and it is always a win. I am sad because they used to have vegan nachos and vegan Monte Cristo but they took it off the menu. So now We usually get the Santa Fe Quesadilla and the Challah French Toast and coffee with nut milk. Great place to go to when you are hanging with friend/family who arent vegan.

Pros: Yummy vegan food options.

Cons: They close at 3 pm.

DiannaRoa

Points +150

Vegan
18 Oct 2019

Great vegan quesadilla and pancakes!

Husband took me here for my birthday breakfast and we are so pleased! Will be coming back

ChihuahuaMom

Points +51

Vegan
01 Jul 2019

Great vegan brunch

I recommend the chili tofu scramble

Pros: Vegan drinks, Sweet and savory, Good prices

Cons: Serves meat, Better for brunch

Veggielover73

Points +16

Vegan
16 Apr 2019

Not so great

Was excited to try out this place. Unfortunately their vegan options are not up to par for me and my guy. I appreciate they have the options for us vegans but truly I wish they would put more effort i to making it taste good. I had the vegan quesadilla and it was kinda gross. Mind you I love tofu prepared the right way, they need to press that sucker and add some flavor! There was literally a hint of avocado. My man got the vegan burger and it was obvi a pre-made patty. He was disappointed. So the vegan menu I feel is a after thought, nice idea but needs better execution. Wont be back.

Pros: Vegan options

Cons: Bland, Pricey for what you get, Appears some items are frozen product

angelinadeering

Points +43

Vegan
18 Feb 2019

The vegan pancakes you’ve been searching for...

I had vegan blueberry pancakes with vegan sausage and it was all SO good. They had vegan butter as well which really made it feel like a nice home cooked breakfast. They had a ton of vegan options on the menu (including an entire tofu scramble selection, French toast, waffles, burger, etc). I’ll definitely be returning.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Inexpensive, Delicious

Cons: Not fully vegan

tylergoesvegan

Points +383

Vegan
18 Aug 2018

Good Food, Nice People!

I had their vegan pancake and by recommendation by server to have the fresh fruit inside as "taste better". I will say wasn't the best or worse suggestion but Good. Also had vegan sausage which was good!
Will definitely go back.

c-kisha

Points +40

Vegan
30 May 2018

Great for vegans

Waffles, pancakes, French toast. Oh my😋😋😋

jennybarns

Points +267

Vegan
05 May 2018

so many vegan options

vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, loaded fries? i'm in heaven.

MeghanMerkel

Points +38

Vegan
27 Feb 2018

😋😋😋

Such a cute place! Super vegan friendly ! The vegan French toast americano is the way to go :) soooo 😋

Samcolombo

Points +43

Vegan
27 May 2017

Thanks 4 the pancakes. Better than Champs (in terms of pacakes only)

I've lived down the street from here for years and didn't know it existed til recently but I've been so many times for their pancakes. They have tofu scrambles and vegan quesadillas. And soy shakes. I love them. Their vegan pancakes are somehow better than the ones from the all vegan Champs Diner in brooklyn.

Updated from previous review on 2017-05-27

Pros: Soy-milkshakes!!!, Amazing pancakes, Awesome options for all people

Cons: Meat




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