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. Here, we’ve rounded up our picks for the 10 best pancakes in Los Angeles.
Salt’s Cure griddle cake mix. Photo by Salt’s Cure
Salt’s Cure
This cozy Hollywood eatery draws crowds for its iconic oatmeal griddle cakes topped with sweet cinnamon molasses butter. Stop by during breakfast, brunch or lunch to order a plate, and after, be sure to pick up a pancake mix to go!
Takagi Coffee
Believe it or not, some of the best pancakes can be found inside a sleek coffee shop on W. Third St. The Japan-based cafe brings the uber-delicious social media craze of soufflé pancakes to the West Coast. Using fluffy egg whites in the batter, Takagi pancakes come out thick yet light and delicate and make the perfect pairing to pour over coffees they source from around the world.
Café Telegrama
Head to Melrose Hill for an unforgettable breakfast: an addicting stack of blueberry compote and ricotta pancakes. Pair with a frothy cappuccino or an iced Rosella hibiscus tea for the perfect morning pick-me-up.
Café Telegrama blueberry pancakes. Photo courtesy of Café Telegrama
Cafe Vida
For the gluten-free crowd, Cafe Vida’s flourless brown rice stack—topped with fresh-cut berries, warm maple syrup and a sprinkle of almonds, chia seeds and flax—will become your next go-to when looking for a pancake fix. Find this healthy treat at all three locations: El Segundo, Culver City and Pacific Palisades.
CiCi’s Cafe
Featuring over 80 pancake varietals, this valley staple, with a second location in Westlake Village, keeps breakfast enthusiasts coming back to try something new every time. You can’t go wrong with any option, but the Double C’s—red velvet flavored cakes with bananas, peanut butter, Oreos and marshmallows—are a must-try.
Clark Street Diner
Clark Street Diner is Hollywood’s ultimate eatery for modernized comfort food in a 70s-style environment. A pancake platter with sunny-side-up eggs, bacon and hash browns is such a hit here that they designed a T-shirt after the order, which is available for purchase at their Franklin Ave. location.
Clark Street Diner pancakes. Photo courtesy of Clark Street Diner
Farmshop
Brentwood Country Mart’s Farmshop is a charming setting for a southern California-style brunch. The Sweet Laurel Paleo Pancakes are a uniquely crave-able dish, served with blueberry-passion fruit marmalade, whipped coconut and pistachio crumble, whether you’re following a paleo lifestyle or are searching for a twist on the classic breakfast.
Great White
This contemporary casual cafe serves dishes made with fresh and simple ingredients from day to night. Next time you’re in for brunch, order the ricotta hotcake, a harmonious blend of seasonal fruit, hazelnut dukkah and whipped chai ricotta…