Whether for breakfast, or brunch, it’s hard to resist a tall stack of pancakes. Made from super fluffy, to customizable, to savoury pancakes there is no shortage of options in Toronto. Here are the some of the best and more unique pancakes available restaurants across Toronto.
School Bakery & Cafe
When it comes to pancakes, School Bakery & Cafe probably has the fluffiest in the city. Aptly named, the Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes are made whipped egg whites which add to their volume. Served with five cakes stacked onto one another under a mountain of fresh strawberries On the side you'll find School's house-made brown sugar butter and fresh Ontario #2 Maple Syrup. The pancakes can be ordered everyday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Hollandaise Diner
The pancakes at Hollandaise Diner are all customizable. The build-your-own menu gives you the control over your pancakes, starting with the batter. Choose from buttermilk, chocolate or coconut. Then it's time for the sauce! All made in-house, there's lots to choose from including, maple, chocolate, strawberry, banana, blueberry and raspberry. Your custom pancake can be topped up with your choice of chocolate chips, whole strawberries, smoked bacon, toasted coconut or banana.
Emma's Country Kitchen
A pancake for every season is the motto as this popular brunch spot. Depending on the time of year you can get your hands on a variety of pancakes from cinnamon roll, to gingerbread and wild blueberry, or whatever else is in season. All of the pancakes are made from scratch daily, and are served with whipped flavoured ricotta and pure maple syrup.
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
There's a reason they're called "Legendary." On the menu since 1989, Mildred's Mrs. Biederhof’s Legendary Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes usually find themselves centre stage on Mildred's brunch menu. Served with Lanark County maple syrup, wild blueberry compote and whipped cream, the light and fluffy pancakes are a must-try when visiting this Liberty Village restaurant.
Barque Smokehouse
For something different you're going to want to try Barque's Smoked Duck Pancakes. Available on the weekend brunch menu, these pancakes are the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Topped with smoked pulled duck, that is slowly smoked overnight, the tender meat adds a tasty Barque spin on a classic. The pancakes are topped with blueberry compote, chevre and maple syrup.
LittleFish
This little shop on Dundas West has been serving some of the city's best pancakes since they opened in 2009. Always made to order, they will have you reminiscent of your mom's homemade pancakes. It may be the combination of that cozy feeling you get when you walk into LittleFish, and the simple, yet delicious four-stack packed with blueberries. Whatever it is, you're definitely going to be coming back for more of these homemade pancakes.
Maman
A relativity new item on the menu, Maman's Matcha pancakes are available during thebrunch service, every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Starting with a buttermilk base, matcha powder is mixed into the batter, giving the pancakes that slightly bitter and familiar green colour associated with the green tea leaves. To offset the bitter flavour, Maman serves the pancakes with fresh blueberries, ricotta and shredded coconut.
Momofuku Daisho
There's now a brunch menu at Momofuku's upstairs dining room, Daisho. These buttermilk pancakes are the perfect compliment to any weekend morning among friends. The pancakes are packed with wild Ontario blueberries and come in pairs. They are finished off with cultured butter, maple syrup and a sprinkle of icing sugar.
Old School
The 24-hour diner Old School sells some of the most indulgent hotcakes in the city! The pancakes come in a stack of six, and are layered between melty brie cheese and candied bacon, for that sweet and salty flavour. The pancakes are topped off with a light dusting of icing sugar.
Aunties & Uncles
Popular brunch spot, Aunties & Uncles serves up its popular pancakes seven days a week, but they're not of the buttermilk variety. The banana oatmeal pancakes, may not be voluminous, but they sure are packed with flavour! They are served with seasonal fruit and pure maple syrup.