Some Ohioans set their alarms for work, and some set them for pancakes. Across the state, a handful of pancake houses open their doors at 7 or 7:30 in the morning, and the regulars are ready when they do.
This list covers six spots from Toledo to Dayton to the Cleveland suburbs where the griddle is the star of the show. You will find Swedish pancakes, Dutch babies, churro stacks, potato pancakes, and plenty of classic buttermilk short stacks along the way.
Some of these places get busy fast on weekends, so a little planning goes a long way. Others are easy weekday stops if you want a quiet booth and a hot cup of coffee…