20 best places for pancakes in America

20 best places for pancakes in America

Pancakes are a classic breakfast/ brunch option for many, and they are also known as flapjacks, hotcakes, flatcakes, etc. This list of Best Pancakes in America is curated with the help of internet reviews and online rankings, and hence, the list might mostly contain restaurants that are internet popular. The list is also very limited in the sense that it might not mention restaurants from all states of America.

20. Bea Bea’s - Burbank, CA

Bea Bea's offers customers more than twenty varieties of pancakes, including but not limited to the S’mores, Apple Cobbler, Chocolate Tuxedo, etc. Though the most talked about ones are their Thai Tea Pancakes (Thai tea cakes topped with Thai tea cream and whipped cream) as well as the Green Tea Monster (matcha green tea pancakes, green tea mascarpone, white chocolate chips & whipped cream).

19. Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant - Raleigh, NC

Pam's Farmhouse in Raleigh is known for its southern-style dishes as well as its classic dishes. Their pancakes, referred to as hotcakes, are considered huge in size and sweet in taste. According to Crystal Ledbetter's Google review, the place has a 1960s vibe and serves great food for affordable prices.

18. Bearcat Cafe - New Orleans

Bearcat Cafe is available in two New Orleans locations, CBD and Uptown. The uptown menu consists of two options for pancakes on their menu Chai Apple Pie Pancakes( Chai pancakes with apple pie filling, vanilla cream cheese, granola, and chai apple syrup) as well as Single Pancakes (Blueberry, Vegan). The cafe comes at number ten in Travel and Leisure's list of top places for pancakes in America.

17. Chez Ma Tante - Brooklyn, NY

Chez ma Tante is an American restaurant in Brooklyn that offers more than just American eateries; it also has Canadian-inspired dishes. Their pancakes are one of the most discussed dishes on Google Reviews. According to Rivik Robert on Google Reviews, their pancakes perfectly balance fluffy and crispy. Though their pancakes are popular, other items on the menu are also considered equally good.

16. Downtown Cafe - Rochester, MI

Downtown cafe located in Rochester, Michigan, offers a variety of pancakes like Wildberry Pancakes consisting of multiple types of berries and topped with Raspberry sauce and Vanilla Sauce, Michigan Pancakes consisting of Sun-dried cherries, apples, and walnuts, German Apple Buttermilk Pancakes which are Griddled pancakes with Cinnamon, Brown sugar, and served with glazed sauteed apples, and more.

15. Du-Par's Restaurant and Bakery - Los Angeles, CA

Du-Par's is a 24/7 diner chain, established in 1938, that serves classic American eateries with items like pancakes, aka hotcakes, french toast, hamburgers, etc. Coming to their pancakes, you can choose from their famous buttermilk hot cakes and studded hot cakes. Though they are huge in size and portion, many reviewers say that they finish it all because of the taste.

14. The Pancake Chef - SeaTac, WA

The Pancake Chef is a long-standing food spot that has been serving the community since 1959. Their online menu offers six types of pancakes: Blueberry Pancakes, Potato Pancakes, Banana Pancakes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough Pancakes, and Buckwheat Pancakes. Stephen Long, on Google Reviews, describes The Pancake Chef's pancakes as 'somewhere in-between crepes and French toast'.

13. Original Pancake House - Redondo Beach, CA

Original Pancake House offers more than fifteen types of pancakes. Staying true to its name, the place is indeed a pancake house. The types of pancakes include Apple pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, potato pancakes, etc. The most reviewed pancakes from OPH on Google are Dutch baby pancakes and potato pancakes.

12. Otro Café - Phoenix, AZ

Otro Cafe is a family-run restaurant that mainly focuses on Mexican/fusion-style dishes; they offer variety in their menu from street tacos, flapjacks, aka pancakes, drinks, and more. They offer two types of flapjacks: their Famous Flap Jacks topped with fresh berries or chocolate chips, and their Cajeta flapjacks topped with sliced banana, creme fraiche, Cajeta caramel, and candied peanuts.

11. Cafe Kacao - Oklahoma City

Cafe Kacao, founded in 2011, is a small Guatemalan restaurant on Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, serving popular Guatemalan as well as other Latin American fusion dishes. At Cafe Kacao, you can enjoy dragonfruit pancakes, Wildberry pancakes, Nutella madness pancakes, and mango pancakes. According to a Travel and Leisure article, their pancakes are huge in portion, so check if it is a shared plate or a single plate before ordering.

10. Lil Black Bear Cafe, Pigeon Forge, TN

Lil Black Bear is a small cafe that mainly serves classic American dishes for breakfast and lunch. They have a very limited menu with just one option for pancakes, their Hot Golden Pancakes, but you can choose from a variety of toppings or mix-ins. According to online reviews, their pancakes are fluffy, soft, and about one inch thick.

9. Baja Cafe on Campbell - Tucson, AZ

Baja Cafe, located at the Campbell Plaza (they also have another one at 7002 E Broadway), is a restaurant that, according to the restaurant itself, serves 'traditional meals and many with a Southwestern flair.' Their menu consists of more than eight types of pancakes, including the classic Buttermilk pancakes, Cinnamon Roll pancakes, Lemon Blueberry, etc, and are available in two sizes, small or large.

8. Red Oak Cafe - League City, TX

Red Oak Cafe is a family-owned restaurant described as a cozy place for breakfast and lunch. Their pancakes are often praised for their huge size, and according to Ericka H. on Google Reviews, the chocolate chip pancakes tasted like "freshly baked chocolate chip cookies." If you are not a chocolate fan, there are other options, such as Sweet Potato Pancakes, brown sugar cinnamon pancakes, etc.

7. Golden Diner - New York

Golden Diner in New York serves Honey Butter Pancakes with two fluffy pancakes with honey maple butter, finished with lemon zest. If one prefers to, they can add berry compote. According to Deb L on Google Review, the honey butter pancakes are rich and very sweet, and they are Insta-worthy when it comes to visuals. Pro Tip: Reviewers often recommend coming in early to reduce wait time.

6. The Oak Table Cafe - Silverdale, WA

The Oak Table Cafe is a well-known spot in Washington for fluffy pancakes. They serve a variety of pancakes, such as classic buttermilk pancakes served with whipped butter and maple syrup and blueberry pancakes served with blueberry compote dusted with powdered sugar. The most reviewed items on Google reviews are potato pancakes, German pancakes, and apple pancakes.

5. Hawaiian Style Cafe - Hilo, HI

To no one's surprise, a food spot named Hawaiian Style Cafe primarily serves Hawaiin cuisine. Coming to their pancakes, some reviewers have described the haupia pancakes as huge and a little crumbly, so some might not like it, yet tasty. Their house specialty pancakes, such as haupia pancakes, banana nut pancakes, and famous pancakes, are listed on their menu.

4. Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro - Salem, OR

Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro serves classic American dishes like pancakes, egg benedicts, and other items such as sandwiches. Based on their online menu, they serve four different types of pancakes: classic buttermilk pancakes, cinnamon roll pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes, and Oregon blueberry pancakes. According to Jen Rickey on Google, WOM have the most delicious cinnamon roll pancakes.

3. Comfort Cafe - San Antonio, TX

Comfort Cafe is a division of Serenity Star that helps people recover from addiction, the cafe runs on a "pay what you can" basis, though a minimum of $15 per meal is suggested. Their menu consists of sweet cream pancakes with a variety of options to choose from, including blueberry compote, peanut butter bacon, etc. Google Reviews describe their pancakes as soft, fluffy, and flavorful.

2. Butter's Pancakes & Cafe - Scottsdale, AZ

Butterfield's has very impressive ratings on both Google and Yelp. Regarding their pancakes, according to their menu, they sell about eleven types of pancakes, including but not limited to buttermilk pancakes, strawberry chocolate chips, blueberry danish, apple cinnamon pecan caramel, etc. However, based on online reviews, the popular ones are cinnamon roll pancakes and cream pancakes.

1. Clinton St. Baking Company - New York

Clinton St. Baking Company is yet another restaurant located in New York. St. Clinton's serves pancakes in two ways: Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter wild Maine blueberry, banana walnut, or chocolate chunk, or Crispy Potato Pancakes with caramelized applesauce and sour cream. They are particularly known for their blueberry pancakes as well as their chicken and waffles.