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    The Pancake Pantry

    4.0 (2.7k reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Sampler
    AJ L.

    Heard absolutely great things from so many people so I had to make the trip. I went on a Sunday morning at 8am and had no issue getting a table albeit the line when I left was CRAZY. I got the sampler and tried the cinnamon roll, banana bread, and pigs in a blanket pancakes. The best was the cinnamon roll by a mile. The banana bread didn't taste like banana and the pigs in a blanket had one measly sausage link. What redeems the score overall was the incredible service and the cinnamon syrup. The latter which is worth a visit alone. Would definitely come back.

    Blueberry
    Martha G.

    Best blueberry pancakes I've had--made with fresh blueberries and blueberry sauce. Soft, fluffy, not doughy. Loved the fresh-squeezed OJ. Ham and scrambled eggs plate was good too. Large dining room and helpful staff. No wait when I went during the week, but there's definitely a wait for Sunday brunch.

    Susan B.

    The restaurant itself is pretty large and has lots of windows. It's a bit outdated and things look worn, but it's part of the charm. Our waiter was not great, not super friendly nor attentive. Food was really good, we enjoyed the eggs and pancakes.

    Menu
    Michael B.

    Food First time trying the original Pancake Pantry and I can say I see why I've heard so many great things. We tried an omelet; buttermilk pancakes, Caribbean pancake, and sweet potato pancake and all were exceptional in their individual ways. The star of the show was easily the original buttermilk pancakes, though. Just the right amount of sweetness with fluffiness and paired well with the warm maple syrup. We liked the Caribbean pancake but it didn't need the banana. The combo of pecans and coconut added excellent flavor with crunch. The sweet potato was the least favorite but it wasn't bad. Service Excellent service! Showed up at about 830am and there was no line and we were seated immediately. When we left, there was a line out the door and it was starting to get hot outside. Highly recommend getting there early because I would not stand in a line for some pancakes. Ambiance Pretty loud inside, so if not your thing may want to skip this one. Also, there were kids running around getting in the servers' way but that's more a parent thing than on the restaurant. Plenty of paid parking behind the building and on the street. Would I go back? Yes, as long as I don't have to stand in line

    Unseasoned Breakfast Tacos.
    courtney c.

    I don't understand how this place has 4.5 stars. We ordered through Postmates and the food was disgusting and not as advertised. Breakfast tacos only had egg and greasy, under seasoned pork belly in a flour tortilla (when the heck do tacos have flour tortillas?). Tacos are were supposed to have avocados and crema but only came with a side of salsa and a spoon of mysterious green sauce. Cheese grits... the most deplorable excuse for cheese grits on earth! No season whatsoever. Bland and appalling. My southern ancestors would be so disappointed. Croissant sandwiches were bland and eggs were under seasoned. We asked for mayo and ketchup and received 1 packet of mayo and excessive amounts of mustard (seriously what the heck?!). Pancakes were the only decent item, but they also came with some kind of weird cinnamon sauce that didn't pair with anything. A waste of $112.00. Just avoid this place, like we will.

    That looks Amazing!
    Clem M.

    Second Visit to Pancake Pantry before heading home. If it's good, why not get it again? I love the Pancake Meal with Eggs and Bacon add Hash Brown Potatoes. Everything was cooked as requested. The potatoes are fantastic with over easy eggs. I love the crisp texture, just fantastic. The bacon could be more crisp as I got it extra crispy. The pancakes are phenomenal and that cinnamon crack that comes with it makes it next level deliciousness. This is why I came back again. Fluffy Stacks of Heaven. I love when a restaurant is consistent and makes the food the same every time. You know you are getting a great meal. The service is excellent and we got it to go. I would definitely return and recommend this location. I grabbed a bag of pancake mix to take home for fun and deliciousness later.

    Banana Bread Pancakes, Hashbrowns, Crepes
    Juliana C.

    The banana bread pancakes were very delicious. The actual pancake batter has some fresh banana and it is topped with some pecans. It wasn't too sweet at all. It was warm fluffy and soft. I really enjoyed the distinct flavors that came together to create the banana bread flavor. I am excited to try their other specialty flavor pancakes. Parking may be difficult. There's a paid lot right out back behind the restaurant. You could find free parking more along the streets near the houses surrounding the restaurant.

    Silver dollar pancakes
    D R.

    One of our must go to places when visiting Nashville. Great service and the prices are below Nashville standards. We always have great food and service here. Rule of thumb when going to eat here, Get there before 8:30 or you will be waiting in a line out side. So if you write a bad review because you got up late that's on you. Anyone who has ate here will know the truth.

    Taylor C.

    Okay Nashville locals always say that the pancake pantry is overrated however I disagree! Yes, the line is annoying but it does move fast or if you get up early enough you can beat the crowd. I tried their espresso pancakes this time and I was blown away. FABULOUS. Service is always kind and the restaurant is always packed. Wish they had more specialty coffees and latte like drinks but still very affordable and very good breakfast food.

    Chocolate chip Pancakes
    Maddy A.

    Pancakes and waffle were good! The server was nice too. I would come back here again.

    Blueberry Apple Walnut Cornmeal
    Adina S.

    Huge fan of the Pancake Pantry! In all honestly, I would have thought their reviews would have been a bit better. They had tons of fun pancake options, as well as a number of other breakfast type items. Of the ones I tried, I actually liked the Cornmeal the most, since it was something different. Overall, the vibes and service were great! It's a pretty big space, but it's apparently always quite busy. Come early to get a spot!

    Matt M.

    After walking 2.7 miles in a brisk 30 degrees I was ready to have a break and eat . As I came up to The Pancake Pantry I seen there was no line out the door and around the corner . I have been wanting to try it since eyeing it on previous trips to Nashville . Ended up with Nicholas as my waiter , I grilled him on what he liked the most . Finally decided to get blueberry and apple pancakes . The compote on both is homemade not that out of the can stuff you get and most places . The blueberry compote has a balanced flavor and just the right amount of sweet . Apple compote is a little sweeter and the apples have a slight crunch not over cooked at all . Grits are finer ground than normal in which gives them a slightly different flavor . The flavor of the grits is great and the smoothness just makes them . Coffee is just meh plain old coffee . Service is amazing everyone was so friendly and Nicholas was so nice and very attentive . He always was stopping by to make sure everything was good and to check my coffee for a refill . Top notch server .

    Pancake flight!
    David M.

    Wow! This place exceeded my expectations. Yes, you have to deal with a line to get in, but it does move ok. Once inside, it isn't much to look at. Very diner-esque. BUT, the food was amazing! I had a "flight" of 3 pancakes and each was awesome. I thought in particular the cinnamon roll pancake was phenomenal. They give you both warm maple syrup and what was an even better accompaniment, a cinnamon maple syrup. It was epic! We also got a side of hash browns which were fantastic. Super crispy outside and soft, pillowy inside. The only thing that was just ok was the side of bacon. Not very crisp and pretty fatty. Overall, if you are a pancake fan and in the Nashville area, you will be quite a happy camper if you come for a pancake meal.

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    Ask the Community - The Pancake Pantry

    Can I make a reservation for tomorrow morning?

    They don't take reservations. First come, first served. Go early cause the line gets long.

    Do they have Gluten free Options, for pancakes specifically?

    Yes they do.

    Is there outdoor dining here?

    No just indoor. Unless you want to order to go and possibly eat at a nearby park.

    I've been hearing a lot about the pancake pantry, and how great it is. But I am a vegan and wanted to know what and if there are many vegan options on the menu?

    With this being a breakfast location, there are many items that involve eggs and meat. I would go for the safe route and get pancakes but the catch is the batter is made for you, I assume they use eggs and whole milk. Truthfully not the best place… Read more

    Wait time shorter on a Monday? When is the best time to go?

    Yes, it should be shorter on a Monday. I would definitely avoid weekend if you're worried about wait time. I also wouldn't be surprised if there was still a line out the door on a Monday. There's just about always a line out the door.

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    Had a great experience with this restaurant! Me and my husband had breakfast here and everything…read morewas absolutely amazing and reasonable prices. Their cinnamon cream syrup was absolutely delish! I left my purse at the table after breakfast and didn't notice until the restaurant had closed for the day and we ended up getting ahold of someone and they came to open the doors for us so I could get my purse to make my flight at the airport later the same day! Great food, great customer service could not recommend this place more! I will definitely be coming back next time we are in town!

    The wait was worth the while... about 30~ mins or so. They have their system down, they're pretty…read morefast and efficient with their check in and check out process. I'll start off by saying I'm not the biggest fan of pancakes, nor cinnamon and have to be in the mood for both. Today happened to be the day. I tried their pancake sampler, with cinnamon, Caribbean and banana bread pancakes. They were all good, fluffy, airy and flavorful. Banana bread with their maple syrup, Caribbean with cinnamon. But, their cinnamon pancakes were amazing!! Those were definitely the winner!!! Best pancakes I've ever had. Their three pig omelette was pretty bomb as well. I got some of their sausage gravy on the side, to douse the omelette and that was definitely the move there. I think this is the first time I didn't need to use cholula for flavoring. The location is centralized, set up nicely, with huge open indoor space with plenty of seating outside. The service was great as well. Attentive and fast. All in all, I wish I had the time to come here yesterday, so I could try something different today. But, I took the place for everything it had and it definitely delivered. Highly recommend and I will be back, when I'm in the area for sure!

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