The Original Pancake Kitchen
The Original Pancake Kitchen (often referred to as PK's) is a restaurant franchise in Adelaide, South Australia, known for serving American-style pancakes and breakfast dishes, established in 1965 on Gilbert Place in the Adelaide city centre.[1]
History
The restaurant opened in 1965 under the name The Pancake Kitchen, which served throughout the day and night.[1]
In December 2022, it was reported that two of the five Original Pancake Kitchen locations – in Reynella and Port Adelaide – had closed following a serious kitchen fire at the Reynella site and broader economic pressures. The closures were managed by Oracle Insolvency Services, while the Gilbert Place, Marion, and Modbury outlets remained open.[2]
Expansion
In mid-2025, Glam Adelaide announced that a new Original Pancake Kitchen venue would open in the north-eastern suburb of Golden Grove in late August.[3]
In early 2025, The Advertiser reported that journalist Mitchell Sariovski and his partner Lauren Bent had purchased the Gilbert Place venue, announcing plans for renovations and a refreshed menu while retaining the restaurant's heritage and signature dishes.[4]
Locations
As of 2025, The Original Pancake Kitchen operates at:
- Gilbert Place, Adelaide CBD
- Modbury
- Marion
- Golden Grove (opening late August 2025)[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Pancake Kitchen re-invents itself". CityMag. 2 August 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Two of the five Pancake Kitchens to close". Glam Adelaide. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ a b "COMING SOON: The Original Pancake Kitchen is flipping its way to the North-East suburbs". Glam Adelaide. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Scobie, Katherine (17 February 2025). "7NEWS reporter buys Adelaide's Original Pancake Kitchen". The Advertiser. Retrieved 10 August 2025.