Pancake Circus Menu

Pancake Circus is a beloved diner specializing in breakfast and brunch located in Sacramento, CA. Offering a plethora of vegetarian options, the restaurant is known for its massive portions and vintage circus-themed decor. The staff is praised for their friendliness and excellent service, adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience. With a menu featuring fluffy pancakes, hearty burgers, and classic diner fare, Pancake Circus is a go-to spot for all ages. The establishment also offers amenities like free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and waiter service, making it a versatile dining destination. Customers have highlighted the generous portion sizes, delicious pancakes, and welcoming ambiance, making Pancake Circus a must-visit cult classic in Sacramento.

Breakfast

Build Your Own Breakfast

Create your open breakfast with your choice of Meat, 2 Eggs, and Pancakes, Waffle, French Toast or Potatoes and Toast or something in between.

$14.45

Create Your Own Omelet

Select up to 5 items. Served with your choice of 3 Pancakes or Potatoes and Toast or Waffle or French Toast.

$14.45

Eggs Benedict

English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, 2 poached or scrambled eggs and Hollandaise sauce. Served with country potatoes.

$14.75

New York Steak and Eggs

8 oz. New York served with 2 eggs and 3 pancakes.

$14.50

Circus Big Top

Choice of ham, bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon or beef patty with 2 eggs, country potatoes and 2 pancakes.

$11.95

T-Bone Steak and Eggs

12 oz. T-Bone served with 2 eggs and 3 pancakes.

$16.00

Pork Chop and Eggs

Boneless pork loin with 2 eggs and 3 circus pancakes.

$11.85

Circus Special

Choice of ham, bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon or beef patty with 2 eggs and 3 pancakes.

$11.65

Linguica and Eggs

Served with 2 eggs and 3 circus pancakes.

$11.99

Hot Links and Eggs

Served with 2 eggs and 3 circus pancakes.

$11.99

Italian Sausage and Eggs

Served with 2 eggs and 3 circus pancakes.

$11.99

Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

2 eggs and 3 circus pancakes.

$11.75

Crab Cake Benedict

Fried crab cake topped with tomatoes, 2 poached or scrambled eggs and Hollandaise sauce. Served with country potatoes.

$14.75

Country Benedict

Biscuit topped with country sausage, 2 poached or scrambled eggs and country gravy. Served with country potatoes.

$14.75

Breakfast No. 1

2 eggs and 3 circus pancakes.

$7.40

Breakfast No. 2

Diced ham, bacon or chorizo, scrambled with 2 eggs and 3 circus pancakes.

$10.45

Breakfast No. 3

Dollar pancakes.

$5.35

Breakfast No. 4

French toast, 1 egg, 2 bacon or 2 link sausage.

$8.99

Breakfast No. 5

Pigs in a blanket: 2 link sausage rolled between 2 pancakes with 1 egg.

$9.75

Breakfast No. 6

Chicken fried steak smothered in country gravy, served with 2 eggs and 3 circus pancakes.

$11.75

French Toast w/Strawberries and Bananas and whip

Served with powdered sugar. Includes strawberries, bananas and whipped cream.

$10.75

Biscuits and Country Gravy

2 biscuits smothered in country gravy, served with 2 eggs, 2 link sausage or 2 bacon strips.

$12.65

Biscuits and Country Gravy with 1 Pancake

2 biscuits smothered in country gravy, served with 2 eggs, 2 link sausage or 2 bacon strips.

$10.74

Biscuits and Country Gravy with Country Potatoes

2 biscuits smothered in country gravy served with 2 eggs, 2 link sausage or 2 bacon strips.

$10.74

Stack of Circus Pancakes

$2.80

All Meat Omelet

Ham, bacon and sausage. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.50

All Meat Omelet with Cheese

Ham, bacon and sausage. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$11.00

3 Cheese Omelet

American, Swiss and cheddar. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$8.50

Hawaiian Omelet

Canadian bacon topped with grilled pineapple. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$9.99

Hawaiian Omelet with Cheese

Canadian bacon topped with grilled pineapple. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.49

California Omelet

Bacon and tomatoes topped with avocado slices. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.75

California Omelet with Cheese

Bacon and tomatoes topped with avocado slices. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$11.25

Chili Omelet

Topped with cheese and onions. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.75

Ultimate Vegetable Omelet

Artichoke hearts, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, spinach and black olives. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.50

Ham Omelet

Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.25

Sausage Omelet

Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.25

Bacon Omelet

Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.25

Ham Omelet with Cheese

Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.75

Sausage Omelet with Cheese

Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.75

Bacon Omelet with Cheese

Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.75

Denver Omelet

Ham, onions and bell peppers. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.25

Denver Omelet with Cheese

Ham, onions and bell peppers with choice of cheese. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.75

Spanish Omelet

Black olives, cheese, salsa, sour cream, ham, onions and bell peppers. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.50

Linguica and Cheese Omelet

Ham, onions and bell peppers with choice of cheese. Served with 3 pancakes or country potatoes and toast.

$10.75

Breakfast Omelets

Breakfast Crepes

Plain Crepes with Powdered Sugar

$7.50

Cheese Blintz Crepes

3 crepes filled with cheese and topped with sour cream, powdered sugar and choice of strawberry or blueberry.

$9.50

Plain Waffle

$6.50

Plain Waffle Combo

Includes 1 egg and 2 bacon strips or 2 sausage links.

$9.50

Pecan Waffle

$8.00

Pecan Waffle Combo

Includes 1 egg and 2 bacon strips or 2 sausage links.

$11.00

Apple Waffle

$8.00

Apple Waffle Combo

Includes 1 egg and 2 bacon strips or 2 sausage links.

$11.00

Banana Waffle

$8.00

Banana Waffle Combo

Includes 1 egg and 2 bacon strips or 2 sausage links.

$11.00

Blueberry Waffle

$8.00

Blueberry Waffle Combo

Includes 1 egg and 2 bacon strips or 2 sausage links.

$11.00

Strawberry Waffle

$8.00

Strawberry Waffle Combo

Includes 1 egg and 2 bacon strips or 2 sausage links.

$11.00

Apple Pancakes

$9.50

Banana Pancakes

$9.50

Blueberry Pancakes

$9.50

Strawberry Pancakes

$9.50

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

$9.50

Lemon Meringue Pancakes

$9.50

Buttermilk Circus Pancakes

$2.80

Breakfast from the Griddle

Breakfast Sides

Toast

$3.35

Bagel with Cream Cheese

$3.65

1 Biscuit

$3.35

Corned Beef Hash

$6.65

Egg

$1.35

Country Potatoes

$3.99

Hash Browns

$3.99

Ham

$4.15

Bacon Strips

$3.15

Sausage Links

$3.15

Turkey Sausage

$4.35

Country Sausage

$3.60

Linguica

$5.50

Hot Links

$5.50

Canadian Bacon

$4.95

Hot Oats

$3.95

Assorted Dry Cereals

$3.45

Fresh Fruit

$3.25

Chef's Salad

Ham, turkey and American cheese on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes and hard-boiled egg.

$11.95

1/2 Chef's Salad

$9.45

Chicken Breast Salad

Strips of chicken breast on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes, avocado, and cheese.

$11.95

Fried Chicken Salad

Strips of deep fried breaded chicken breast on a bed of lettuce with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.

$11.95

Cottage Cheese and Fruit Salad

Seasonal fruit with a generous portion of cottage cheese.

$9.45

Cobb Salad

Diced ham, turkey, bacon bits and hard-boiled egg on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.

$11.65

Chicken Caesar Salad

Strips of chicken breast on lettuce with Parmesan cheese and croutons.

$11.65

Salads

Sandwiches

California Club Sandwich

Triple decker with avocado served on rye.

$12.75

Clubhouse Sandwich

Old standard with bacon and turkey.

$11.95

Reuben Sandwich

Corned beef on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and special dressing.

$12.25

Turkey Melt Sandwich

Turkey, bacon, tomato and Swiss cheese on grilled sourdough bread.

$12.50

French Dip Sandwich

Thin-sliced roast beef on a French roll with au jus.

$11.95

Roast Beef Deli Sandwich

$9.95

Tuna Deli Sandwich

$9.95

Turkey Deli Sandwich

$9.95

Ham Deli Sandwich

$9.95

Tuna Melt Sandwich

$11.50

Steak Sandwich

$17.95

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Grilled strips of roast beef with Swiss cheese on a French roll.

$12.45

Philly Chicken Sandwich

Grilled strips of chicken with Swiss cheese on a French roll.

$12.45

Grilled Chicken Breast Melt Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast with melted Swiss cheese, bacon and tomato on grilled sourdough bread.

$12.45

Crab Cake Sandwich

Crab cake on a soft bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and tartar sauce.

$11.25

Fish Sandwich

Fillet of cod on a soft bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and tartar sauce. Served with choice of 1 side.

$8.95

BLT Sandwich

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on choice of bread.

$11.25

Omelette Sandwich

3 topping omelet on a toasted roll.

$12.95

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

$7.50

Burger Deluxe

Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and special sauce.

$10.70

Burger Deluxe with Cheese

Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and special sauce.

$11.95

Bacon Cheese Burger

Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and special sauce.

$10.95

Western Burger

Topped with bacon, cheese, 1 onion ring, and BBQ sauce.

$10.95

Teriyaki Mushroom Burger

Mushrooms, bell peppers and onions smothered in teriyaki sauce.

$10.95

Patty Melt

Served on rye bread with onions on request.

$9.60

Jalapeno Burger

Topped with cheese and sliced jalapenos.

$10.95

Chili Burger

Smothered with our own chili.

$10.95

Circus Burger

1/2 lb. beef patty topped with ham, cheese, special sauce, and 2 onion rings on a French roll.

$15.99

Burgers

Lunch Sides

Potato Salad

$3.30

French Fries

$3.00

Curly Fries

$3.35

Baked Potato

$3.25

Onion Rings

$3.75

Cottage Cheese

$3.25

Avocado Slices

$3.25

Sliced Tomatoes

$1.85

French Roll

$2.00

Garlic Bread

$2.25

Chili

$3.50

Dinner Salad

$3.75

Soup

$3.50

Chicken Fried Steak Lunch

Served with mashed potato and white gravy, vegetables add garlic bread.

$14.95

4 Chicken Tenders Lunch

Served with a choice of french fries or potato salad.

$10.45

Spaghetti Lunch

Spaghetti with meatballs or Italian sausage topped with our homemade zesty marinara and garlic bread.

$11.45

Hot Roast Beef Sandwich Lunch

Served on sliced bread with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, and vegetable.

$11.65

Hot Turkey Sandwich Lunch

Giblet gravy over sliced turkey breast with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and vegetables.

$11.65

Hot Meatball Sandwich Lunch

Served on French roll with a choice of french fries.

$11.65

Hot Lunch

Desserts

Ice Cream

$2.75

Sundaes

$3.00

Tapioca Pudding

$3.25

Jell-O

$3.25

Coffee

$2.70

Decaf Coffee

$2.70

Hot Tea

$2.70

Iced Tea

$2.85

Milk

$1.80

Chocolate Milk

$2.25

Soft Drink

$2.85

Lemonade

$2.85

Milkshake

$4.00

Root Beer Float

$4.25

Hot Chocolate

$2.85

Juice

$1.95

Beverages