ST. LOUIS – Not long ago, St. Louisans were saying goodbye to a beloved pancake eatery that stood along South Kingshighway Boulevard for over six decades. A surprising announcement came Monday that, with a little help from some friends, Uncle Bill’s Pancake House in south St. Louis is returning.
The Golden Hoosier, a restaurant and bar less than a mile away from the old Uncle Bill’s location, posted a video on social media disclosing the news that the teams from their restaurant, Bud’s Pizza & Beer, and Garcia Properties have worked together to bring the pancake spot back.
“It’s been part of the neighborhood for decades, and now it’s time to add a new chapter to its story,” the social media post said. “We’re honored to be good stewards of this iconic restaurant.”
Since 1961, the restaurant at 3427 S. Kingshighway Blvd. has served customers day and night with classic breakfast dishes—from their signature pancakes to sandwiches, soups, and more. They closed their doors in October 2024, as the owner was retiring.
A second location of the pancake house remained open in west county, but the closing of the original stung for some regular customers.
The new ownership said their plans are to bring back everything the customers grew to love while adding fresh items to the menu.
An official opening date has not been scheduled yet.