Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and one of most popular early-morning staples is a fluffy stack of pancakes. As versatile as they are tasty, flapjacks can start your day off on a sweet note. While some eateries specialize in griddling pancakes to perfection, other restaurants have carefully curated a recipe unlike any other short stack you may have encountered before.
LoveFood searched around the country for the absolute best pancake houses around, compiling a list of the most memorable spot in each state serving up "sweet and salty pillowy piles [and] plates packed with innovative flavors."
According to the site, Portage Bay Cafe in Seattle was crowned the "best pancake house" in all of Washington, dishing out tasty stacks smothered in syrup and delicious toppings. Portage Bay Cafe has several locations around the city. Find your nearest on by visiting the restaurant's website.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this sweet spot:
"The pancakes at Portage Bay Cafe are anything but ordinary. The menu has Swedish-style pancakes, made with rice and tapioca flour and served with lingonberries, as well as apple cinnamon pancakes and vegan options served with bananas and powdered sugar. All pancake orders include a trip to the café's breakfast bar to load up on fruit, whipped cream, and organic maple syrup. Portage Bay Cafe boasts five locations across Seattle."
Check out the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more of the best pancake spots around the country. After enjoying a nice pancake breakfast or brunch, get a head start on dinner plans by reading up on our previous coverage of the best steakhouse in all of Washington.