If you are looking for a place for breakfast or brunch that proposes insane dishes and milkshakes, Brownstone Pancake Factory in Freehold is the right place for you. As you enter, you get the sense that this will be a bit crazy, the decor, with its fully functional carousel and sign in the back, setting the tone. Sure, you can get plain pancakes, waffles or French toast, but, looking at the menu, you will be intrigued and probably want to order something decadent. To start, check out their milkshakes: you can get a classic vanilla or chocolate one, but their “ultimate insane milkshakes” are not to be ignored. I tried their Oreo cookie cake milkshake that had a piece of Oreo cookie cake literally on top! After this and a banana French toast I ordered, I just needed to lay down…On a lighter note, I also tried their Hazelnut coffee dream, made with vanilla ice cream, Nutella, milk and Nescafe, a perfect combination for Nutella and coffee lovers, even if Nescafe is a bit light for me!
So, the French toast is not my favorite: I wish it was more eggy and less dry, but their pancakes are really good, quite fluffy. I also liked their waffles, choosing their Oreo Nutella one that is baked with oreo cookies and topped with vanilla ice cream, oreos, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, peanut butter and nutella. This really decadent waffle was superb, but you need some savory sides if you do not want to crash considering the amount of sugar you are ingurgitating…Sausage or eggs will do it.
Whether you want a crazy meal or not, Brownstone Pancake Factory is worth trying. Their menu is quite large with also burgers, omelets, quesadilla and more. So I guess, I will have to go back to explore more…
Enjoy (I did)!
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Brownstone Pancake Factory - 3445 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728