PJ's Pancake House - Princeton Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to PJ's Pancake House - Princeton, an iconic diner nestled in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Known for its delectable pancakes, the menu boasts an impressive variety that leaves pancake lovers spoiled for choice. From classic buttermilk to innovative flavors like Banana Coconut Rum and Lemon Ricotta, every bite offers a delightful experience.
Beyond pancakes, their offerings include savory dishes like the California Omelet and Skillet Steak, ensuring there's something for everyone. Patrons rave about the generous portions, friendly service, and inviting ambiance. Whether you opt for a counter seat to watch the bustling kitchen or a cozy booth for a relaxing meal, the atmosphere captures the charm of a classic diner.
If you’re in Princeton, make sure to stop by PJ's for a meal that’s both heartwarming and satisfying—it's more than just breakfast; it's a community staple!
Pizza NEW
Plain Pie - Artisan Pie 12"
Marinara sauce and cheese
Plain Pie - Large Pie
Marinara sauce and cheese
Classic Margherita - Artisan Pie 12"
Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
Classic Margherita - Large Pie
Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
Four Cheese Pizza - Artisan Pie 12"
Fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, shaved provolone, ricotta, heirloom cherry tomatoes
Four Cheese Pizza - Large Pie
Fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, shaved provolone, ricotta, heirloom cherry tomatoes
Mushroom Pizza - Artisan Pie 12"
Shaved provolone, wild mushroom blend, fresh parsley, truffle oil drizzle
Mushroom Pizza - Large Pie
Shaved provolone, wild mushroom blend, fresh parsley, truffle oil drizzle
Meatball Pizza - Artisan Pie 12"
Marinara sauce, house made meatballs, sweet red onions, sharp provolone
Meatball Pizza - Large Pie
Marinara sauce, house made meatballs, sweet red onions, sharp provolone
Sausage Pizza - Artisan Pie 12"
Marinara sauce, sweet Italian sausage, caramelized onions, shaved parmesan, basil
Sausage Pizza - Large Pie
Marinara sauce, sweet Italian sausage, caramelized onions, shaved parmesan, basil
Pepperoni Pizza - Artisan Pie 12"
Marinana sauce, cupped pepperoni, shaved parmesan
Pepperoni Pizza - Large Pie
Marinana sauce, cupped pepperoni, shaved parmesan
Jersey Square Tomato Pie
Focaccia like dough, chunky plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella. basil
BYO Artisan Pizza 12"
Build Your Own Artisan 12" Pie. Choose your ingredients!
BYO Large Pizza
Build Your Own Large Pizza pie. Choose your ingredients!
Calzones
Build Your Own Calzones! Choose your cheeses and ingredients
Two-Fer Breakfast
2 eggs your way, 2 buttermilk pancakes, 2 slices bacon, 1 sausage link. PJ's pancake breakfast combo.
*"Two-Fer" Breakfast
Eggs & Omelets
Classic Omelet
Mushrooms, peppers, broccoli, spinach, feta
Brooklyn Omelet
Hickory smoked angus pastrami, Swiss cheese.
California Omelet
Spinach, turkey bacon, Pepper Jack, avocado.
Special Omelet
Onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes
Jersey Omelet
Pork roll, griddled onion, American cheese.
Mediterranean Omelet
Sundried tomatoes, spinach, Feta cheese.
PJ's Veggie Omelet
Peppers, broccoli, zucchini, squash
Steak & Eggs
Sirloin, onions, 2 any style eggs.
Two Eggs Any Style
with Mashed Brown Potatoes & Toast* OR with Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Two Eggs Any Style w/ Meat
with Mashed Brown Potatoes & Toast* OR with Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Western Omelet
Onions, peppers, ham, Cheddar.
Smoked Salmon Omelet
Lox, onions, capers, avocado, cream cheese
Spanish Omelet
Sausage, avocado, cheddar, ranchero sauce
Banana Caramel Foster Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Banana Caramel Foster Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Banana Coconut Rum Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Banana Coconut Rum Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Banana Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Banana Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Banana Pecan Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Banana Pecan Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Blueberry Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Blueberry Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Pancake - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Pancake - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Chai, Pistachio, Whipped Cream Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Chai, Pistachio, Whipped Cream Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Pigs in a Blanket
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962 stuffed with sausage links.
Mixed Berry Blintz Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Mixed Berry Blintz Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Multi-Grain Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Multi-Grain Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Nutella, Banana, Strawberry Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Nutella, Banana, Strawberry Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Old West Buckwheat Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Old West Buckwheat Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Oreo Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Oreo Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Pecan Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Pecan Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Buttermilk Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Buttermilk Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Silver Dollars Pancakes
Our signature buttermilk pancakes since 1962 made silver dollar size.
Smores Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Smores Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Strawberry Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Strawberry Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Tiramisu Pancakes - 2 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Tiramisu Pancakes - 3 Pancakes
Our signature large buttermilk pancakes since 1962.
Pancakes
Waffle or French Toast
French Toast
Waffle
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Crepe Sweet
Ham, Egg, & Cheddar Crepe Savory
Lox & Stock, Cream Cheese Crepe Savory
Mixed Berry Blintz Crepe Sweet
Mushrooms, Spinach, & Swiss Crepe Savory
Nutella, Banana, Strawberry Crepe Sweet
Orange Marmalade Blintz Crepe Sweet
Spinach, Onion, & Sour Cream Crepe Savory
Homemade Crepes
Skillets & Signatures
Chicken & Waffles
Chicken fritters, fries, real maple syrup
Country Boy Hash
Over easy eggs, diced sirloin, peppers and onions, over mashed browns. PJ's skillets and specialties.
Mexishuka
Scrambled eggs, crumbled chorizo, mashed avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco. PJ's skillets and specialties.
Shakshuka
Over easy eggs, spicy crushed tomato sauce, onions, peppers, spinach, Feta cheese, crostini. PJ's skillets and specialties.
Crabby Benny
Lump crab cakes, wilted spinach, on English muffin. Comes with fresh fruit or mashed browns.
Eggy Benny
Canadian bacon, on English muffin. Comes with fresh fruit or mashed browns.
Sammy Benny
Lox, onions, capers, on English muffin. Comes with fresh fruit or mashed browns.
Veggie Benny
Grilled Portobello caps, wilted spinach, roasted red peppers, on English muffin. Comes with fresh fruit or mashed browns.
Benedicts
Breakfast Classics
Breakfast Scramble Quesadilla
Eggs, bacon, Cheddar, guacamole, sour cream. Served with fresh fruit or mashed brown potatoes.
Burrito Breakfast
Eggs, chorizo, Pepper Jack, potatoes, peppers. Served with fresh fruit or mashed brown potatoes.
Fried Egg Sandwich - Plain
Served with fresh fruit or mashed brown potatoes.
Fried Egg Sandwich w/ Meat
Choice of meat and cheese, Kaiser. Served with fresh fruit or mashed brown potatoes.
Lox, Stock & Bagel
Lox, tomato, onion, capers, cream cheese. Served with fresh fruit or mashed brown potatoes.
Trenton Pork Roll, Egg, & Cheese
American, sauteed onions, tomato, Kaiser. Served with fresh fruit or mashed brown potatoes.
Huevos Ranchero Wrap
eggs over hard, sausage, ranchero sauce
Healthy Heart Smart Sandwich
Egg whites, spinach, tomato, veggie sausage, English muffin. Served with fresh fruit or mashed brown potatoes.
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Fresh assortment.
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Mixed berries, bananas, granola.
Overnight Oats
Oat milk, honey, choice of banana, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry.
Bacon Egg Stuffed Avocado
Healthy Corner
Sides
2 Eggs
Choice of Meat
Croissant
Strawberry jam, marmalade, or Nutella.
PJ's Mashed Browns
Bacon & Egg Avocado Toast
Scrambled or fried egg chopped bacon.
Classic Avocado Toast
Feta cheese, sea salt, crushed red pepper.
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
Lox, cream cheese, onions, capers.
Thick-Cut Rye Avocado Toasts
Old Fashioned Potato Cakes
The Denver
Peppers and onions, ham.
The Puerco
Crumbled chorizo, onion, jalapeno, queso fresco.
The Works
Cheddar, bacon, chili, sour cream, scallion.
Plain Potato Cakes
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chili Soup
French Onion Soup
Soups
Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine, shaved Parmesan, croutons.
Cobb Salad
Romaine, hard boiled egg, bacon, cucumber, tomato, Blue cheese dressing.
Waldorf Salad
Romaine, spinach, Feta, grapes, apples, celery, walnuts, honey mayo.
Greek Salad
Feta, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, romaine, red wine vinegar dressing
BLTA Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, rye, comes with a pickle spear.
Tuscan Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, and basil pesto on a torpedo roll
Buffalo Chicken Fritters Sandwich
crispy chicken fritters, buffalo sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato, mayo
Chicken or Steak Quesadilla Sandwich
Chicken breast or sirloin steak, Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and sour cream, comes with a pickle spear.
Chicken Salad Wrap
Avocado, shredded cheddar
Fat Tiger Sandwich
Sirloin steak, bacon, shoestring fries, Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, torpedo, comes with a pickle spear.
Fried Cod Sandwich
Tartar sauce, American cheese, lettuce, torpedo, comes with a pickle spear.
Grilled Cheese
Cheddar & american grilled cheese, Texas toast
Pastrami Reuben
Swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island, rye
Philly Cheese Steak
Onions, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes torpedo, comes with a pickle spear.
Tuna Melt
Bacon, choice of cheese, thick rye
Turkey Club
Turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, white, comes with a pickle spear.
Turkey Reuben
Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 island, rye, comes with a pickle spear.
Fish & Chips Platter
Sandwiches
PJ's Bar Nachos
Cheesy Nachos
Pepper Jack, Cheddar, jalapenos sour cream. With our house made tortilla chips.
Loaded Nachos
Pepper Jack, Cheddar, diced onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream. With our house made tortilla chips.
Nachos Supreme
Pepper Jack, Cheddar, diced onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, meat and bean chili, pico de gallo, jalapenos sour cream. With our house made tortilla chips.
Bar Pretzel
Brushed butter, grain mustard.
Buffalo Wings
Celery, Blue cheese dressing.
Chicken Fritter Tenders
Spicy mayo.
Chili Cheese Fries
Cheddar, jalapenos.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Shaved Parmesan, salt and pepper.
Mozzarella Sticks (7)
Guacamole Appetizer
Made fresh daily with house made tortilla chips.
Onion Rings
Special sauce
Shoestring Fries
Herb mayonnaise.
Sweet Potato Fries
Herb mayonnaise
Bar Snacks
Beverages
Cappuccino - Single
Cappuccino - Double
Chai Latte
Harney and sons organic chai.
Chocolate Milk
12 oz.
Fountain Soda
12 oz.
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Shangri la organic black tea.
Hot Chocolate
Hot Coffee
Hot Tea
Imported Italian Espresso - Single
Imported Italian Espresso - Double
Juice
12 oz.
Latte - Single
Latte - Double
Milk
12 oz. Whole or skim.
PJ's Cold Brew
Smores Hot Chocolate
Beyond Vegetarian Burger
Caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, pj's special sauce on a side
Jersey Burger
Pork roll, american cheese, fried egg
Mexican Burger
Pepper jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo
PJ's Burger
Build Your Own Burger!
Smothered Cheeseburger
Smothered w/ sauteed onions & mushrooms
Turkey Burger
All natural white & dark meat, sliced avocado, pesto mayo
Burgers
Mac N' Cheese
Buffalo Bleu Mac
Blue Cheese, Diced Grilled Chicken, Red Bell Peppers, Franks Hot Sauce
Cheeseburger Mac
Ground Beef, American & Cheddar Cheese
Mushroom Mac
Roasted Mushrooms, Fontina, Mascarpone, Truffle Oil
The Classic Mac N' Cheese
Fruit Smoothies
Choice of 2.
PJ's Hand-Spun Milkshakes
Your flavor ice cream.