The best pancakes in Virginia, according to our research
Love fluffy pancakes? Check out these 10 Virginia restaurants.
Pancakes are the quintessential breakfast food. Fluffy and delectable, they can be topped with all sorts of yummy things, ranging from sweet to savory. If you’re looking to indulge in some of Virginia’s best pancakes, consider having breakfast or brunch at one of these 10 restaurants.
The best pancakes in Arlington
Ted’s Bulletin
4238 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1130 Arlington, VA 22203
Serving breakfast all day, Ted’s Bulletin takes both a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes, including pancakes. Its pancake options include stacks with either blueberries, strawberries, or chocolate chips. Eggs and hashbrowns come with the stacks. It also has a unique blueberry ricotta pancake option that consists of sweetened ricotta, blueberry sauce, lemon zest, and powdered sugar.
Metro 29 Diner
4711 Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207
The Metro Diner Restaurant came to fruition after two families came together to open a New York-style diner in Arlington in 1995. It caters to pancake lovers with two options, including golden brown griddle cakes and 10 silver dollar griddle cakes. All griddle specialties come served with butter and syrup. Eggs, ham, bacon, and sausage can be added to each pancake order.
The best pancakes in Norfolk
Bel-Aire Pancake House
1613 E Little Creek Rd. Norfolk, VA 23518
There’s no better place to go for pancakes in Norfolk than the Bel-Aire Pancake House. Two cakes are included in its pancake platters that come with either banana chocolate chip, banana split, blueberry walnut, cranberry pecan, granola crunch, Oreo cookie, banana nut and caramel, banana walnut, chocolate chip, delight, Hawaiian, pina colada, tropical, or turtle flavoring. Those with a sweet tooth should give the turtle pancakes a try. They come with pecans, caramel bits, chocolate chips, and caramel drizzle.
The best pancakes in Virginia Beach
Rick’s Café
1612 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Rick’s Café, which is family-owned, is the place to go for your 24/7 pancake cravings. It serves buttermilk pancakes in single, short, and tall stacks. Toppings offered include chocolate chips, strawberries, bananas, pecans, and whipped cream.
Pocahontas Pancakes
3420 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Pocahontas Pancakes and Waffle House was named the “Best Pancake House in Virginia Beach” in 2002 by the Food Network. Luckily, it lives up to that title. Since 1974, it has been serving a wide variety of pancakes. The options range from the traditional buttermilk kind to the more unique, like Reese’s peanut butter chip kind. Have some protein with your flapjacks by ordering the pancakes and chicken. Those with dietary restrictions will be happy to hear that vegan and organic multigrain pancakes are also offered. Top your pancakes with margarine, powered sugar, and whipped cream.
The best pancakes in Richmond
Galaxy Diner
3109 W Cary St. Richmond, VA 23221
The Galaxy Diner serves what it calls an “interplanetary breakfast,” consisting of a variety of pancake options. Banana, blueberry, chocolate chip, strawberry, walnut, and Oreo toppings are available. All pancake plates come served with butter and maple syrup, along with a side of two eggs, an option of bacon, sausage, or corned beef, and an option of stewed tomatoes or apples.
Village Café
1001 W Grace St. Richmond, VA 23220
The Village Café serves breakfast, including pancakes, all day long. Each pancake order consists of three buttermilk pancakes that are served with powdered sugar. The flavors include plain buttermilk, blueberry, banana, granola, chocolate chip, pecan, apple, and Oreo.
The best pancakes in Charlottesville
Food is Good
1331 West Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22903
Food is Good, or FiG, has been serving Charlottesville locals and students brunches that feature pancakes since 2012. It offers three pancake options, including Oreo, bacon chocolate chip, and apple cinnamon.
The best pancakes in Roanoke
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
3334 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, VA 24018
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro started in 1980 as a small bakery but has grown into a full-service patisserie and bistro. It serves what it calls “huge homemade buttermilk pancakes” with butter and syrup. The three plain pancake special is the best value at $11.50. For a little extra flavor, add blueberries or chocolate chips. Special Vermont maple syrup is another good addition. Any of the pancake orders can be made into a combo with eggs and bacon for an additional $7.50.
The best pancakes in Chesapeake
Pancakes-N-Things
4408 Indian River Rd. Chesapeake, VA 23325
Pancakes-N-Things was started over 40 years ago out of a desire to serve fresh home-cooked foods at reasonable prices. Today, it’s the go-to pancake establishment in Chesapeake. It has a range of buttermilk pancake options, including three large pancakes with either blueberry, strawberry, or apple toppings and 10 silver dollar pancakes. If you want some protein, go for the pigs in a blanket, which includes three sausage links that are wrapped in three large pancakes.
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