View Poll Results: Pancakes or Waffles?
Pancakes
20
28.99%
Waffles
44
63.77%
Neither
5
7.25%
Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll
Pancakes or Waffles?
Mar 26, 2022, 1:44 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: YEG
Programs: Table scraps from Aeroplan and AmEx Plat
Posts: 902
No crepes or palatschinken???
Definitely prefer freshly made waffles from a proper waffle iron over pancakes.
If pre-made, sitting in a buffet tray for hours, then pancakes.
Definitely prefer freshly made waffles from a proper waffle iron over pancakes.
If pre-made, sitting in a buffet tray for hours, then pancakes.
Mar 26, 2022, 1:44 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Bham, AL
Programs: Marriott Gold, AmEx Plat, Agnostic on Airline Programs
Posts: 394
I had been a team pancake person for the first four decades of my life, then went to Iceland and had on three separate occasions waffles that completely changed my world of breakfast food. Now, waffles, always waffles.
But if we're talking being in the US, then I'll take an IHOP over a Waffle House any day.
But if we're talking being in the US, then I'll take an IHOP over a Waffle House any day.
Mar 26, 2022, 2:28 pm
#18
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: on the path to perdition
Programs: Delta, United
Posts: 4,786
I grew up in a household where waffles were made only for Sunday night dinner, my father made them. Alas my parents are both gone so I have no idea how the tradition started. However, I continue the tradition using their waffle iron that was one of their wedding presents. The waffle iron is now over 60 years old.
As for pancakes, there are pancakes and the there are buckwheat pancakes. If you want to experience buckwheat pancakes, the Preston County, WV Buckwheat Festival is held in the fall in Kingwood, WV. Buckwheat pancakes are served all day long. Trivia buckwheat is not a wheat.
As which I would choose, probably pancakes, but in general most are poorly made, especially those made at a restaurant. They are tough and dry. There are the exceptions.
As for pancakes, there are pancakes and the there are buckwheat pancakes. If you want to experience buckwheat pancakes, the Preston County, WV Buckwheat Festival is held in the fall in Kingwood, WV. Buckwheat pancakes are served all day long. Trivia buckwheat is not a wheat.
As which I would choose, probably pancakes, but in general most are poorly made, especially those made at a restaurant. They are tough and dry. There are the exceptions.
Mar 26, 2022, 2:46 pm
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,666
I also don't get the fascination of the auto-pancake machines in the AS lounge, or hotel buffays, etc. Perhaps the novelty the first time you push, but that's about it.
Mar 26, 2022, 3:33 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
I grew up in a household where waffles were made only for Sunday night dinner, my father made them. Alas my parents are both gone so I have no idea how the tradition started. However, I continue the tradition using their waffle iron that was one of their wedding presents. The waffle iron is now over 60 years old.
As for pancakes, there are pancakes and the there are buckwheat pancakes. If you want to experience buckwheat pancakes, the Preston County, WV Buckwheat Festival is held in the fall in Kingwood, WV. Buckwheat pancakes are served all day long. Trivia buckwheat is not a wheat.
As which I would choose, probably pancakes, but in general most are poorly made, especially those made at a restaurant. They are tough and dry. There are the exceptions.
As for pancakes, there are pancakes and the there are buckwheat pancakes. If you want to experience buckwheat pancakes, the Preston County, WV Buckwheat Festival is held in the fall in Kingwood, WV. Buckwheat pancakes are served all day long. Trivia buckwheat is not a wheat.
As which I would choose, probably pancakes, but in general most are poorly made, especially those made at a restaurant. They are tough and dry. There are the exceptions.
Mar 26, 2022, 3:34 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 328
Hands down waffles. The geometric arrangement of syrup & butter cells appeals to my sense of order. Pancakes are pure syrup river chaos machines ensuring areas I won't get to for awhile turn into a less appetizing mush.
Not that I don't enjoy a small stack now and then...
Not that I don't enjoy a small stack now and then...
Mar 26, 2022, 6:22 pm
#22
Moderator: Hilton Honors forums
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Posts: 24,997
Mar 26, 2022, 7:30 pm
#24
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,071
I've had plenty of crappy waffles, but the worst of them don't even come close to the worst pancakes. The last time I ordered pancakes was a few years ago at the Laylow in Waikiki. I could eat some of the top one around the edges, and that was about it. A huge pile of mush. The server offered to take it off the bill, but it was pretty much the full use of the F&B credit I had, and I really didn't want anything else.
I also don't get the fascination of the auto-pancake machines in the AS lounge, or hotel buffays, etc. Perhaps the novelty the first time you push, but that's about it.
I also don't get the fascination of the auto-pancake machines in the AS lounge, or hotel buffays, etc. Perhaps the novelty the first time you push, but that's about it.
Mar 26, 2022, 9:59 pm
#25
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Northern California
Programs: UA Premier Gold, 1.5 Million Mile Flyer
Posts: 3,548
Funny. I've had probably 300 chances to use those things, and not once have I done it. I did try the pancake machine once (the only time I've seen one), and they were tolerable. In general, I skip hotel complimentary breakfasts anyway.
Mar 27, 2022, 7:39 am
#27
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,071
Mar 27, 2022, 10:14 am
#28
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,594
I'm in the Neither category. I feel weighed down if I eat a lot of carbs for breakfast, so I stick with proteins. But in a starvation situation, if I "had to choose", it would be waffles, hopefully the lighter and crispier variety. Then again, if we count a crepe as a pancake and fill it with something good, I might change my mind.
It would be similarly interesting to see a similar poll about breakfast egg preparation, but I'm not going to open that can of yolks (or not).
It would be similarly interesting to see a similar poll about breakfast egg preparation, but I'm not going to open that can of yolks (or not).
Mar 27, 2022, 10:50 am
#29
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Francisco
Programs: GM on VX, UA, AA, HA, AS, SY; Budget Fastbreak
Posts: 27,654
one thing I still don’t ever want - fried chicken and waffles. I prefer them totally separate. I also don’t like Korean cold noodles and I don’t like sweet noodles. Certain combos just aren’t for me.
so for a buffet, it’s neither for me. I prefer either that are freshly made.
how are waffles different in Iceland? I love Walker bros and still haven’t had Waffle House
I love hotel free meals!!
I had been a team pancake person for the first four decades of my life, then went to Iceland and had on three separate occasions waffles that completely changed my world of breakfast food. Now, waffles, always waffles.
But if we're talking being in the US, then I'll take an IHOP over a Waffle House any day.
But if we're talking being in the US, then I'll take an IHOP over a Waffle House any day.
I love hotel free meals!!
Mar 27, 2022, 11:14 am
#30
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: RSE
Programs: AA Exp|VA Platinum
Posts: 15,506
I'm in the Neither category. I feel weighed down if I eat a lot of carbs for breakfast, so I stick with proteins. But in a starvation situation, if I "had to choose", it would be waffles, hopefully the lighter and crispier variety. Then again, if we count a crepe as a pancake and fill it with something good, I might change my mind.
Egg preference varies a lot for me.