If you're seeking the perfect breakfast spot in Riverdale, Duck Creek Pancake House might just be your next favorite destination. Nestled at 4405 State St, this unassuming restaurant surprises patrons with its inviting interior, featuring clean decor and a warm atmosphere. Despite its faded exterior, the ambiance and hospitality are top-notch, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual visits with friends.
Reviewers consistently praise the friendly service and ample food portions. Dishes like the Mexican skillet and the bacon skillet stand out, offering delightful combinations of textures and flavors. Customers rave about everything from the fluffy pancakes to heartwarming biscuits and gravy. One guest, Joe Kopacz, emphasized the quality of the hash browns and irresistible cheddar cheese that enhanced his skillet experience, ensuring he’ll return soon.
Whether it’s a burger, French dip club, or the signature pancakes, Duck Creek delivers delicious meals at reasonable prices. With many repeat visitors, it’s clear this breakfast haven is worth the trip. For a delightful start to your day, Duck Creek Pancake House is certainly worth a stop. You'll leave satisfied and eager to return!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Duck Creek Pancake House
Terry Black
Jun 17,2025
Father in law had the biscuit and gravy and I had the Mexican skillet food was awesome
David Craft II
Jun 11,2025
One of the better breakfast spots in town. The service is very personable and the food is great. Very family friendly. Don't let the outside fool you it is warm and welcoming when you get in there.
Tina Pfeiffer
May 21,2025
We have a Sister's Day once a month where we pick something random including restaurants to start our day. We chose this restaurant on a whim. Disceaving on the outside, beautiful and clean inside. Nice decor. Great Family restaurant. Food was delicious and good portions. One had Breakfast, one had a burger w/fries, and I had the French Dip club sandwich w/fries. Highly Recommend.
Joe Kopacz
May 8,2025
I have continued an effort to eat out for breakfast around the Quad Cities, especially at all of the places that describe themselves as a "Pancake House" in part of their name. Duck Creek Pancake House is yet another location that is on one of the possible routes from my home to my place of employment that I've driven by countless times. This morning, I decided it was time to experience my morning meal at their establishment. Honestly, if not for Google maps, I don't know that I'd ever come here except if advised by multiple other people. The building and sign are old - once side of the building has what appears to be a long ago addition with beige/brown painted wood siding while the facade facing the street consists primarily of slightly darker color brick. The sign is faded and barely noticeable. Without the larger sign that simply says "restaurant" on the wood side of the building, I probably wouldn't have noticed this place at all. The interior fixtures and furniture starkly contrast the exterior appearances. Newer snap together wood panel flooring is present throughout, clean and new tables fill the large space, and the drop ceiling with fluorescent light fixtures appears noticeably clean and new, as well. Between these clean features and the various framed photos of nature and wildlife, the place is clearly a breakfast joint. Since the place was packed this morning and I didn't want to take up a whole table myself, I opted to sit in the back at the counter near the kitchen. I've come to enjoy doing this at breakfast places - you get to see the guys in the kitchen making food and it's otherwise a high traffic area with all the servers coming by to pick up food or return dishes. A nice, manageable amount of excitement to my morning, indeed. I opted for what I prefer at so many other breakfast nooks - a skillet. This time, I opted for a bacon skillet which contained chopped up pieces of bacon throughout atop the pile of hash browns. I REALLY liked this skillet. The hash browns consisted of a nice mix of crispy and not crispy potatoes, the bacon chunks added further crispy texture, and the cheddar cheese added some additional needed fatty depth to everything, all while providing some additional structure. The scrambled eggs were also on point and tasted great with the sourdough toast. Would definitely get this skillet again. Between the friendly staff, the great food, and the clean wholesome space, I'm looking forward to coming back here again. It's worth the trip here to get some breakfast, even if it's a little out of the way. Thanks Duck Creek Pancake House!
Jessica Hernandez
May 8,2025
Like other reviews said the outside doesn't have a great appeal but you walk in and it's so nice inside. Everyone was friendly, the food was out fast and was hot and delicious. I had a burger and my husband ordered the steak wrap. They both came with a cup of delicious soup and fries. Great food portions for the prices. We definitely will be back
Mikhail Giza
Apr 27,2025
Great breakfast/lunch spot! Don't drive past this local hole-in-the-wall...you will not be disappointed, and it won't break your bank either!
brian archer
Mar 26,2025
Found this place nlt too far from our hotel . The waitress was very nice and super friendly. Food came out quickly also . Nothing superb but everything was good and cooked properly .
Amanda Boyd
Mar 8,2025
We had a great experience at Duck Creek Pancake House. Our server was a very friendly and attentive young man. He genuinely seemed to enjoy his job and was great at it! Our breakfast was ready super fast and everything about it was delicious and perfectly prepared.
Reviews For Duck Creek Pancake House