By Emma Flannery By Emma Flannery | March 25, 2024 | Food & Drink,
From classic buttermilk to bread pudding pancakes, these Chicago spots are serving up stacks that are sure to hit the spot. Here, the best spots to get pancakes in Chicago.
1415 N. Wood St. / Website
Chef Brian Jupiter’s homage to his Southern roots quickly became a Wicker Park staple for those seeking New Orleans flavors in the Windy City. Brunch bites, including fluffy pancakes, are served every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2537 N. Kedzie Blvd. / Website
A Logan Square favorite since 1999, this beloved boîte earns rave reviews for its outstanding (and veggie-friendly) brunch fare, which includes everything from a tofu and veggie scramble to grain bowls, buttermilk pancakes and a squash and pasilla chili quesadilla.
Multiple locations / Website
For over 50 years, Walker Bros. has been serving delicious fluffy pancakes that are definitely worth the trip to one of their locations.
1470 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
The Bongo Room serves classic pancakes with a twist, constantly keeping even the most devoted pancake lovers on their toes. With new and inventive options constantly cycling through the menu, be sure to come hungry.
1746 N. Wells St. / Website
If you're a pancake traditionalists, Nookies is the place for you. Fluffy, simple and classic is the name of the game at Nookies, where the old-school vibe and family-style diner leaves guests with full stomachs and smiling faces.
7036 N. Clark St. / Website
With its brilliant blue exterior and colorful murals adorning the walls, the Honeybear Cafe is hard to miss, but don’t just stop outside and stare. Inside, sweet and savory pancakes are so plentiful that it’s hard to choose just one—and you don’t have to. Honeybear Cafe’s pancake flight gives customers three options to choose from, assuring you’ll find your next favorite flavor.
1545 N. Damen Ave. / Website
This Tex-Mex diner is shaking up the Chicago breakfast scene one unexpected ingredient at a time. Dove’s Masa Pancakes are the true example of this mission, with mole-spiced maple syrup and whipped agave butter changing the pancake game.
5707 N. Clark St. / Website
M.Henry puts a fresh spin on American breakfast cuisine using global inspirations to liven up dishes. From the Simply Hotcakes to the famous Blackberry Bliss Cakes (layered with warm blackberries and vanilla mascarpone) you can’t go wrong with M.Henry’s fluffy, fresh flapjacks.
2748 N. Lincoln Ave. / Website
Frequently packed with a line down the block, Batter and Berries is a Chicago institution serving up delicious classic pancakes for its loyal clientele.
3552 N. Southport Ave. / Website
Located in the heart of Southport, this cafe/grocery store serves up delicious pancakes that you can also make at home. Try their signature bread pudding pancakes, and be sure to purchase the mix on your way out.
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