Chicago Pancakes That You’ll Flip For
Siena Tavern
Stack, stack, stack em up! Pancakes are a breakfast tradition for a reason…or many delicious reasons 🥞 Luckily, Chicago is chalk full of breakfast joints that will have you full UP of this sweet treat. Whether you like your short stacks classic, or want to get creative with the toppings, these are the pancakes you need to dive fork first into ASAP!
Siena Tavern {353 North Clark/51 West Kinzie Street, Chicago; 312.595.1322}
If you’re planning a brunch date, this is the spot to impress your special someone! Come for the brunch cocktails and romantic vibes, stay for the Ricotta Pancakes with vanilla cream, candied lemon zest, and bourbon blueberry compote. It will be love at first bite!
Stax Cafe {multiple locations}
No matter how you like your pancakes, Stax has a flavor for you: blueberry, buttermilk, chocolate peanut butter, lavender lemon, banana and more! They also have Insta-famous waffles and French toast too so come with a group of sugar-lovers and order a whole MESS of breakfast sweets for the table. In addition to the pancakes, we recommend the Stuffed Nutella Raspberry French Toast 😄
Yolk {multiple locations}
If you’re someone who likes a little variety, you will never run out of favorite flavors at the Chicago Yolk locations! You can always get their Nutty Monkey Cakes filled with banana slices and chocolate chips, then layered with peanut butter, but each month, this breakfast spot also has a changing Pancake of the Month. Gives you an excuse to keep coming back 😉
Batter & Berries {2748 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago; 773.248.7710}
They might be home of the world-famous French Toast Flight, but don’t sleep on their pancakes either! Batter & Berries is the perfect family breakfast place, and their Buttermilk Pancakes are made with just a touch of lemon (plus topped with fresh berries) for added sweetness. They also have Gluten-Free Buckwheat Cakes if you’re trying to be a bit healthier!
Eleven City Diner {1112 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago; 312.212.1112}
Treating yourself to pancakes shouldn’t be left only for the weekends 🥞 This South Loop diner is open seven days a week, so you can come in on a Monday for Pancakes with Chocolate Chips, then return on Thursday for Pancakes with Berries and still have room for Pancakes with Bananas & Pecans! Soooo many days of the week to enjoy your favorite breakfast stack.
Beatrix {multiple locations}
Always one of our top picks for baked goods and coffee runs, Beatrix is also great for group brunches and family celebrations! Their Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes are served with blackberries and lemon syrup for a lighter approach to the classic dish. They’re perfect for a sunny summer morning around the table with friends!
Sunda Chicago
PLUS… New Not-to-Miss Chicago Brunches
Sunda New Asian {110 West Illinois Street, Chicago; 312.644.0500}
No pancakes on this menu but there ARE Ube Waffles, Avocado Crispy Rice, Tempura French Toast and plenty of Asian twists on breakfast classics. So, if you need a break from your shortstacks, come to Sunda in River North and give breakfast sushi (yep -it’s a thing!) a try this season!
Adalina {912 North State Street, Chicago; 312.820.9000}
This sexy steakhouse took Chicago by storm almost as soon as they opened their doors, and they now have a new brunch menu to add to their offerings. Aside from The Burger or their Filet & Eggs, all of which you’d expect from a steakhouse, they also have dishes with a bit more sugar… like their Ricotta Pancakes with brown sugar oat crunch and limoncello maple syrup!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor