Best Pancakes in the USA
Apr 25, 2006 | 8:27 am
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Shopsins in NYC should be on the list.
Where else can you get Macaroni and Cheese pancakes that actually taste incredible? And oh my...how about the Slutty Cakes. Nothing like them IMO
The menu needs to be seen to be believed (pancakes & major pancakes can be found on the thrid page)...
http://www.shopsins.com/media/redshops/shopsiemenu.pdf
Where else can you get Macaroni and Cheese pancakes that actually taste incredible? And oh my...how about the Slutty Cakes. Nothing like them IMO
The menu needs to be seen to be believed (pancakes & major pancakes can be found on the thrid page)...
http://www.shopsins.com/media/redshops/shopsiemenu.pdf
Apr 25, 2006 | 3:26 pm
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Originally Posted by DrivingRain
The menu needs to be seen to be believed (pancakes & major pancakes can be found on the thrid page)...
http://www.shopsins.com/media/redshops/shopsiemenu.pdf
http://www.shopsins.com/media/redshops/shopsiemenu.pdf
Actually, O'Rourke's Diner in Middletown, Ct has a pretty amazing brunch menu, too--something like 8 pages, half of the items named after regulars, etc. The combinations aren't quite as weird, though. Can't comment on their pancakes, however, as I am not much of a pancake eater.
Apr 26, 2006 | 12:34 pm
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A must for any pancake lover is the restaurant at the DeLeon Springs State Park in Florida, north of Orlando. They give you the batter (various kinds) and you make them yourself at your table. Truly excellent pancakes.
Of all places, I also remember Alaska in general having very good sourdough pancakes. It seemed like many of the breakfast restaurants competed on their pancakes, with claims like using ancient "starter" and such. At the moment, I can't remember my favorite, but I don't think I've ever had a bad plate of sourdough pancakes in Alaska.
Of all places, I also remember Alaska in general having very good sourdough pancakes. It seemed like many of the breakfast restaurants competed on their pancakes, with claims like using ancient "starter" and such. At the moment, I can't remember my favorite, but I don't think I've ever had a bad plate of sourdough pancakes in Alaska.
May 13, 2006 | 9:20 am
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Originally Posted by Calcifer
No wonder I've never been there--just looking at the menu leaves me paralyzed with indecision!
The link below is to what might be the most hearfelt piece of writing about a restuarant I have read. It's from the New Yorker about Shopsin's. If you love food in general, pancakes in particular and writing then I recommend you check this article out & check the restuarant out.
http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/?020415fa_FACT
May 14, 2006 | 3:57 am
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No list of "best pancakes in the USA" can be complete without including at least one Hawaiian restaurant serving macademia nut pancakes with lilikoi (passionfruit) syrup 
The Gazebo Restaurant at the Outrigger Napili Shores on Maui
Boots & Kimo's in Kailua (Oahu)
-Ono grindz dat brok' da mouf Brah!!!
Now for buttermilk pancakes, I've gotta put in a plug for a Berkeley, CA classic--Bette's Diner
http://www.worldpantry.com/bettes/home.html
The Gazebo Restaurant at the Outrigger Napili Shores on Maui
Boots & Kimo's in Kailua (Oahu)
-Ono grindz dat brok' da mouf Brah!!!
Now for buttermilk pancakes, I've gotta put in a plug for a Berkeley, CA classic--Bette's Diner
http://www.worldpantry.com/bettes/home.html
May 19, 2006 | 9:20 am
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NYC: Bid Daddy's Diner
May 19, 2006 | 2:02 pm
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Originally Posted by hotel96
13. Magnolia Pancake Haus - San Antonio
Pfannekuchen proves Germans (even those from Texas) know pancakes.
Pfannekuchen proves Germans (even those from Texas) know pancakes.
As for Eggs-n-Things in Honolulu, I found it very overrated. Mediocre pancakes (ditto for other food), poor service, and very expensive for what you got.
Jun 1, 2006 | 10:40 pm
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I *do* enjoy the Original Pancake House's german pancake, but I have tasted six or so other varieties and found them all to be average.
First Awakenings in Monterey....now THAT's yummy! They were featured on Rachael Ray's $40 a Day show, I believe. Great waffles too.
I dig the blueberry germ pancakes at Stacks in the Bay Area...those flapjacks are HUGE! One covers a dinner size plate!
First Awakenings in Monterey....now THAT's yummy! They were featured on Rachael Ray's $40 a Day show, I believe. Great waffles too.
I dig the blueberry germ pancakes at Stacks in the Bay Area...those flapjacks are HUGE! One covers a dinner size plate!
Jun 5, 2006 | 4:15 pm
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Originally Posted by hotel96
According to AOL:
What say you?
4. Griddle Cafe - West Hollywood, Calif.
Catch young celebs ordering Kahlua buttermilk pancakes.
What say you?
4. Griddle Cafe - West Hollywood, Calif.
Catch young celebs ordering Kahlua buttermilk pancakes.