Photos: Iconic Uncle Bill's Pancake House nears reopening under new ownership
Friends and family enjoyed a trial run breakfast on Tuesday at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House in the North Hampton area of 最新杏吧原创.聽
Cooks Dominic Butler, left, and Keith Johnson prepare pancakes and waffles during a trial run of the restaurant on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House in south 最新杏吧原创. After closing in 2024, the iconic restaurant is set to reopen under the new ownership of local real estate company Garcia Properties sometime next week.
Server Danielle Johnson delivers food during a trial run for friends and family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House in the North Hampton neighborhood.聽
A finial of wooden pancakes rests on the banister, adding to the refreshed yet nostalgic decor inside Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House as friends and family enjoy a trial run breakfast on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the North Hampton neighborhood.聽
鈥淚 told them when I was in high school this was the place,鈥 said Jan Schumacker, background right, who sits next to her daughter Megan Clemenson, far left, as server Alyssa Tamul delivers breakfast to their table during a trial run breakfast service on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House on South Kingshighway in 最新杏吧原创. The restaurant will open to the public next week, under new owners.
Aidan Clemenson dives into his blueberry pancakes during a trial run breakfast for friends and family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House in the North Hampton neighborhood.
鈥淚 have not been here in 25 years,鈥 said Lunaa Hong, who enjoys breakfast for friends and family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House in the North Hampton neighborhood.聽
Friends and family enjoy a trial run breakfast on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House in the North Hampton neighborhood.聽
Co-owner Ivan Garcia, left, visits with Lunaa Hong, center, and Hanna Chancellor, who enjoy a breakfast for friends and family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House in the North Hampton neighborhood.聽
Joe Hardesty with Garcia Properties puts the final touches on the outdoor benches on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Uncle Bill鈥檚 Pancake House in the North Hampton neighborhood.聽
Laurie Skrivan | Post-Dispatch
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Even the menus look familiar, with the same font, color and food items as the menu that was handed to patrons 50 years ago.聽
