Bel Aire Pancake House

My paradise Belgian waffle was thee best! Crispy on the outside soft on the inside. The
only thing I would change is the strawberries, they were still slightly frozen which changed the temperature of the waffle. Everything else (food wise) was good including the potatoes which were cooked to perfection.
The service was ok, our waitress was sweating as though she just stepped out of the sauna not sure if that was due to working hard or hyperhidrosis which is overactive sweat glands.
My first coffee mug was stained the waitress replaced it with another that was also stained.

I took my husband here for Father’s Day. The food was okay, I wish I woulda went someone where else. However the servers there are really nice.

We went on Father’s Day so maybe they were busy but we were not impressed at all. The eggs were over easy not over medium and my sons pancakes were dense and thick not light and fluffy. We went there because the it did not have a wait… I guess we should have waited for somewhere else

10 STARS!
Absolutely love this little dive! Food is amazing! Staff is super friendly and cheerful! Gotta try the waffles! Home fries are the best ever! Omelets are fluffy and fat! This is the place to eat! I love the staff! Always smiling and happy to see you!

Ate breakfast here today and the food was very good. I had the belly buster and it was filling. The wait staff are very sweet and polite and prompt my only negative would be some of the menu items are pricey. But I will go back.

I drove by this diner so many times for years! And I never really thought about eating here. This morning we where thinking about a place to eat breakfast close to the house, and there it was ! We went in, it’s so much bigger than what it looks in the outside. Very clean, and you don’t have that greasy smell that a lot of diners have. But u do smell a little like food when you leave. Kat was our waitress, she was really nice, she told us the specials, refill our coffee always keeping it warm. The food was delicious, they have a huge list of omelets, and other breakfast foods. I didn’t really look into the lunch menu but I’m sure it’s great too! I got an omelet with avocado, a little disappointed that the avocado was inside the omelette and had turned really dark. Maybe from heat, so I couldn’t eat it, just looked bad. But the omelette in overall was so yummy! I will get avocado on top next time. I thought it was a little pricey for a dinner, but the servings are huge so it was ok. I will def keep coming back here more often!

I come here occasionally. I wouldn’t say that they are over the top, best place to be. However, the staff are friendly and the food is good. I usually come for the same thing every time, just a turkey ssg, egg and cheese bagel (which is delish).
The overall place needs an update, everything seems to be outdated. The prices are okay, just be careful when ordering their juices, a bit pricey and refills are extra.

Food was pretty good. I had a turkey club. Husband had the belly buster and really liked it but the pancakes were a little too dense for him. Father in law had the gyro platter and thought it was fantastic. The waitstaff was awesome. Super friendly very on top of making sure my coffee cup was never empty.

Another hidden, little restaurant that has apparently been around for years. Good service and food, not a fast food chain, so no crowds. If you want a good breakfast, check them out if you in the area. Enjoyed grits, bacon, home fries and pancakes, yes it’s southern!

My first time here.
Coffee is really good. (From my breakfast mate)
The food was AMAZING! (The Hungry Man with a side of Corned Beef Hash is my favourite so far. I will admit, the menu was a bit overwhelming. I pretty much told Linda what I wanted and she put together the platter/​combo for me. «Too many choices can become a prison.»
Linda was our server.
She was hilarious and efficient.
My second visit. The food was once again exceptional. My only «gripe» there was a server who complained about the amount of her tip given to hers by her customers. I just thought that was rude and unprofessional. If you’re going to complain, do it OUT of earshot of your customers.
I’ll visit again because the food was (as I said before, well prepared and well proportioned.

This is the second time I’ve been to the restaurant and had a pleasant dining experience. The staff was courteous and prompt with seating and order taking, and the food was delicious.

Super cozy feel. Great food breakfast and lunch. Wait staff is very friendly. The only thing I have tried and not loved was the catfish, but I’m picky about my fish. Fish tasted fine but was mostly breading and there was hardly any actual fish. So far, every breakfast that I have tried has been great.

Nice local restaurant. Lots of food at a decent price. Menu is a bit overwhelming with lots of options. Will probably stop in on our next visit.

My 1^st time here, food was great. I ordered the Belgian Waffle Deluxe and Oreo Pancake for my daughter. We finished it all. My kind of Forty Niners here in Virginia.

We stopped in for breakfast because it looked clean and inviting, plus there were two Norfolk police cars in the lot. Bonus points for being a place where the cops eat.
My son had the waffles with strawberries and bananas. The strawberries were still frozen and made the waffle cold. My mother and I each had two eggs with hashbrowns, toast, with bacon for her and scrapple for me. (What can I say? I’m a Lancaster County PA girl.) Mom’s bacon looked good, but my scrapple was a thin hard overcooked slice.
The service was good, until it got weird. My hashbrowns were undercooked and the onions were nearly raw. I told the waitress about it and she asked to take my whole plate back. (What?) She scraped my breakfast onto a new plate without the hashbrowns and brought it back; by the time she did this, everything was cold. She later brought out a plate of just hashbrowns, this time with deep-​fried potatoes and sort-​of grilled onions on top. The idea of taking my food back to the kitchen to put it on a new plate and re-​cooking the hashbrowns is nasty. Just bring me a new plate of hashbrowns, please.
Breakfast for the three of us came in just shy of $ 37, including tip. Coffee (with refills) was $ 2.00/cup, and I was charged extra for onions.

I agree with Jillian t 100%. Food is overpriced but not bad and our server was rude and extremely slow. Horrible service. She did not refrain from making facial gestured and voicing her opinion.

I live directly across the street and finally made a stop here with family. It is great! Been here twice in the last couple days. Fast service (drinks and food were ridiculously fast), amazing food, & very reasonably priced.
I had scrambled egg whites which at 99% of restaurants are runny and they were perfect here. Also the omelets and pancakes are huge and not skimpy on toppings. Also ordered at the table were french toast, waffles, bacon, biscuits and gravy, a melt special, & regular eggs. None of which were disappointing in the least.

A classic diner that is warm and inviting. This may have just become my go-​to breakfast place. I want to see how lunch is.
My friend and I came in after church. The place looks small from the outside but once inside it is a very decent sized restaurant. The staff was welcoming and very nice.
I had the farmers breakfast. A meat lovers omelet covered in country gravy with a side of hash browns and toast. It was hearty and delicious. I really like the gravy.
My friend had the belly buster with fried eggs, sausage, hash browns, and French toast. The meal was massive. It really loved up to its name.
Overall this is a fantastic breakfast spot. Our waitress Kathy was superb.
This is a great spot to fill your belly with quality food. I can’t wait till I have room so I can come back!

What an spectacular breakfast joint, a warm and inviting place. I can tell that most of the customers are regular and the servers know their guests. I super love this place and this is exactly what the classic diner is all about. Friendly and loving staff and sumptuous big fat home cooked meal. The food portion is tremendously generous and if you left here hungry something is definitely wrong with you.
As for today’s visit, I ordered the «BELLY BUSTER» consisting of (3) over — easy eggs, (2) sausage patties served with home fries and (2) french toast. Not too shabby for 10 dollar meal. That was absolutely perfect, just the way I wanted. The entire dish was simply delicious, mama did hit every adjective on that meal.
The customer service was terrific. Kathy did a wonderful job serving us and ensured that we got everything we needed. I truly enjoyed my meal and filled my heart desire.
I can’t wait to come back.

This place is great. The French Toast is the best I’ve had any where. The crew is both friendly and funny. All in all best breakfast place ever.

Anytime we’ve gone it’s been great service, timely food and it’s yummy.
It is your typical diner, locally owned. Think the 80s show Alice — this is your place. Whenever i go, it’s packed. Park in the back because it’s much easier to get out that way.
Last time I went I had their biscuit and gravy — yummy! Our server kept the coffee flowing too which was awesome. A lot of great service goes a long way.
We will be back. Repeatedly!