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There is nothing better than a perfect stack. Whether you prefer them topped with fresh fruit or drowning in syrup, these flapjacks are sure to hit the spot. We’ve rounded up our picks for the 9 best pancakes in San Diego.
A stack of delicious pancakes from Flap Your Jacks; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
North Park’s pancake palace serves up unbeatable breakfast straight from the griddle. While pancakes are the main focus—personalized to your liking from the Flip Your Own section of the menu—other delicious dishes include brioche cubed French toast, smoked salmon Benedict and a classic corned beef hash.
This Southern California breakfast staple has locations spanning from Los Angeles to La Jolla and always has a line out the door. Pick from pancake flavors ranging from Oreo cookie to pineapple upside down, or order a flight of three to mix and match your preferred options.
Chef Richard Blais’ California English is a unique blend of national cuisine, infusing classic English dishes with local California ingredients. This pairing works particularly well for the sticky toffee pancakes, a sweet breakfast topped with dates, toasted pecans and toffee sauce.
Madi's strawberry mango pancakes; PHOTO BY DIANA SCIACCA
With brunch available seven days per week, Madi in Normal Heights is a go-to destination for sumptuous stacks. The restaurant's 60-year-old pancake recipe is utilized in a variety of rotating iterations from blackberry and goat cheese to orange cinnamon roll.
Morning Glory’s funky interiors—think pink velvet booths and argyle tiles—make for a fun spot to grab a weekend brunch. When choosing what to order, consider classic flapjacks, vegan pancakes and even a German pancake, a fluffy delicacy topped with lemon and sugar.
Richard Walker’s Pancake House
When you’re craving pancakes, this is the spot for you. Fresh rolled cherry Kijafa crepes, lingonberry-garnished Swedish pancakes, 49ers chewy flapjacks, and savory potato pancakes are just a few of the options from this La Jolla-based breakfast joint.
In Carlsbad, pancake enthusiasts are heading to The Naked Cafe for custom cakes topped with coconut, mango, granola and more. Opt for gluten-free, vegan batter or a buttermilk base to enjoy breakfast your way.
Breakfast at The Pony Room; PHOTO COURTESY OF RANCHO VALENCIA RESORT & SPA
At Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, The Pony Room serves a variety of sweet and savory delicacies, from huevos rancheros to orange compote French toast. But its gluten-free lemon pancakes are an essential order for a citrusy take on the breakfast classic.
The best accompaniment to a karaoke brunch is a sugary plate of Homer cakes—an ode to the cartoon with raspberry jelly-filled buttermilk pancakes drenched in glazed doughnut icing. These sinfully sweet pancakes can also be paired with cheesy chive scrambled eggs and bacon in the Cake and Eggs combo for a balanced breakfast of champions.
Homer Cakes at Werewolf; photo courtesy of Werewolf
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