Illustration of Santa greeting families at long breakfast tables with pancakes and cocoa (Pancakes with Santa)
Christmas Parties

Pancakes with Santa

Families gather in the Grand Hall to enjoy a holiday breakfast featuring pancakes topped with strawberries and whipped cream Santa faces, served with milk for children and coffee for adults. During the meal, guests watch a 3D lightshow projected across the ceiling. Visitors also get to meet Santa Claus and take their own photos with him.

Nov 21 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

8:30am and 10:00am.

Neighborhood

Downtown

Food & Drink

Pancakes topped with strawberries and whipped-cream Santa faces are served with milk for children and coffee for adults.

Location

Grand Hall · 201 S. 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive on time for your seating, because each one is limited to an hour and starts at its set time whether or not you're there.
  • Bring a camera or smartphone, since there's no photographer and guests take their own pictures with Santa.
  • Reserve your seating ahead of time, because Pancakes with Santa is a reserved meal with timed seatings on set dates only.
  • If you're a member, choose member pricing when you book your Pancakes with Santa seating.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Extra weekday seatings on December 21, 22, 23 and 24 in the run-up to Christmas.
  • Members get member pricing.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's for breakfast?

Pancakes topped with strawberries and whipped cream Santa faces, served with milk for the kids or coffee for the grownups.

Can we take photos with Santa?

Yes. Guests take their own photos with Santa, so bring a camera or smartphone.

How long should we allow?

Each seating lasts one hour and starts at its set time, so be there on time.

Is there anything to see during the meal?

Yes. A 3D lightshow plays across the ceiling of the Grand Hall while you eat.

Do we need to reserve?

Yes. It's a reserved meal with timed seatings, so families book a seating ahead.

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