By Hannah George By Hannah George | April 2, 2024 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Feature, Eat, Brunch, Patio, Drink, Bar Bites, Features, Featured, Food & Drink Feature, Food & Drink, Guide, Restaurants, Guides, Food and Drink Feature,
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 12 best pancakes in O.C.
Delicious stacks await at Haute Cakes Caffe in Newport Beach. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Since 1990, Newport Beach’s Haute Cakes Caffe has united the community through a shared love of sweet breakfast treats. While its breakfast and lunch menu includes avocado toast, scrambles, savory sandwiches and salads, the pancakes are a must-try—like the orange ricotta cakes hot off the griddle.
The strawberry souffle pancakes from Burnt Crumbs; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Burnt Crumbs started with a food truck and now has staked a claim in Irvine’s breakfast culture. Diners can’t get enough of the fluffy soufflé pancakes in original, strawberry and blueberry flavors.
Grab breakfast with a view! Driftwood Kitchen’s oceanside eatery is an excellent spot for brunch or dinner, but those stopping by before 2 p.m. have to order the stack of blueberry pancakes topped with caramelized hazelnut butter and Vermont maple syrup.
Try crispy-edge sourdough pancakes at Fable & Spirit in Newport Beach. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Stop by this Newport Beach hot spot that's earned a nod from the Michelin Guide for a unique take on traditional pancakes during weekend brunch. Think crispy-edge sourdough pancakes dripped in lemon mascarpone, blueberry compote and maple syrup. Heavenly!
The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach
The Montage Laguna Beach is the perfect place to enjoy an incredible meal. At The Loft, indulge in a plate of whipped ricotta-topped buttermilk pancakes with lemon-thyme-infused maple syrup for a delectable brunch in this upscale, cozy setting.
Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails
Huntington Beach residents know Mama’s on 39 as a staple diner to grab homestyle classics and a refreshing brew. Stop by any time for an all-day breakfast menu, which includes the mouthwatering chocolate chip pancake stack, with chocolate chips sprinkled in the batter and on top.
Enjoy pancakes under the California sun at Malibu Farm. PHOTO BY ALINA SCHESSLER
Pull up a seat at this waterfront restaurant at Lido Marina Village to enjoy multigrain pancakes topped with bacon bits and maple syrup, served until 11:30 a.m. daily. For an even sweeter take, try the Swedish mini pancakes topped with seasonal fruit compote and whipped cream.
Shorebird in Newport Beach offers an array of cuisine for dinner and lunch, such as a raw bar and taco platters, and brunch to boot. The widespread brunch selection includes a stack of lemon ricotta soufflé hot cakes, complemented by blueberries and whipped honey butter.
The Snooze franchise is nationwide for a reason. With locations in Huntington Beach, Tustin, Orange and Laguna Niguel, you can get your fix of bread pudding French toast, chilaquiles, barbacoa Benedict and a can’t-beat lineup of pancakes, from strawberry shortcake to vegan banana bliss. Don’t forget to try the pancake of the week!
With a name like Stacks Pancake House, you know it’s going to be good. This O.C.-wide breakfast chain offers aloha-inspired eats, including plate-sized macadamia nut pancakes. Yum!
Rich in family history, this eatery founded in 1967 welcomes Huntington Beach locals and visitors for a down home-style breakfast. Three-egg omelets, combo platters and raisin bread French toast are all drivers of this locale, but a classic short stack of pancakes makes a great meal or side to any of the cafe’s menu items.
This famously trendy coffee shop spread throughout Southern California has a fantastic breakfast menu to match. Offering cuisine from healthy to hearty, the organic buttermilk pancakes with acacia honey butter are a must-try. For the gluten-free folks, try an order of white corn pancakes griddled until golden brown.
Photography by: