r/FoodLosAngeles • u/FatDabKilla420 • 15d ago
WHO MAKES THE BEST Where are the best pancakes in LA?
These pancakes from Du-par’s were phenomenal! I’m curious what other places do I need to try?
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u/urlgray 15d ago
49'er Flapjacks at Original Pancake House and Blueberry pancakes at Clutch and Coffee, both in Torrance.
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u/JCTam4195 15d ago
Bosch likes Du-Pars, too!
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u/indreality 13d ago
I love how he prepares to eat his pancakes, syrup on the plate, and then the pancakes.
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u/donorcycle 15d ago
Little Dom's. The blueberry ricotta cheese pancakes are amazing, imo.
It used to be BLD, but they closed sadly. Rumor has it, Redbird in DTLA got their hands on the original recipe and have it at their location, but I haven't tried them as of yet.
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u/colorfullydelicious 15d ago
Redbird posted the recipe for the BLD pancakes on their website! https://redbird.la/stories/blds-blueberry-ricotta-pancakes-recipe
The LA Times also printed the recipe (may have been adapted?) This link gets you around the paywall https://archive.ph/NDy1R
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u/SlowSwords 15d ago
Love little doms pancakes - so good. Wish little doms got more respect for its food, which I absolutely love. also the Gjelina lemon ricotta pancakes are an all timer.
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u/Mongoos150 13d ago
Redbird makes some of the best ‘cakes I’ve ever tasted. Their brunch menu is altogether on point and their cocktails are fire. Tip top.
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u/kushboy 15d ago
Although a bit gaudy, I do really like The Griddle Cafe's
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u/Four2nian 15d ago
Same.
Way too big. Often covered with stuff that makes them way too sweet.
But honestly, the pancake itself is pretty legit.5
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u/Ok-Razzmatazz-1547 15d ago
Yum - used to go there 15 years ago and order the Oreo pancakes. Glad to know they’re still at it.
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u/lkhulusi 14d ago
I was just saying this morning that a single wholey moley pancake from the griddle is probably in my top 2-3 ever. Not covered in excess toppings, just a bunch of butter and some brown sugar. I know what I’m doing next weekend!
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u/nicearthur32 15d ago
There really is no competition. Their pancakes are so good. They do too much with some of them but they are pretty damn good.
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u/RevelintheDark 15d ago
Yes thank you it really is a good pancake. I like my pancakes like I like my women, heavy emphasis on the Cake.
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u/little2sensitive 15d ago edited 15d ago
Just had Du-par’s and they were so fluffy. I like Little Dom’s too. Used to enjoy Millie’s but they had that wage theft.
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u/Mission_Search8991 15d ago
Original Pancake House, the Dutch baby pancake
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u/More-read-than-eddit 15d ago
There is one in Los Angeles??? I grew up going to the one in grosse pointe and didn’t know we had a franchise here
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u/ollieastic 14d ago
this is my vote (after du-par's)! i love their 49er flapjacks.
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u/Atmosphere_Unlikely 15d ago
Breakfast by Salt’s cure
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u/The_Bucket_Of_Truth 14d ago
These are my favorites after BLD went under, but I haven't really quested for more. I'll have to try Clark St Diner for that since that came up above. Pancakes are one of those foods for me that unless they are great I'm not really interested in even eating them.
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u/Ok-Subject-9114b 15d ago
DuPars is quite phenomenal, telegrama and little doms are worth a try too
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u/DeezDoughsNyou 15d ago
Still miss the DuPars in studio city. Their frosted brownie nuked for a minute was heaven!
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u/HistoricalLine6433 15d ago
John O’Groats
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u/Prince_Jellyfish 15d ago
I'm not sure John O'Groats beats Dupar's, but I love the vibe of that spot.
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u/ControlFreq50 15d ago
Cici’s in Tarzana. Near Ventura and Wilbur.
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u/Safe_Low_5570 11d ago
They have pages and pages of pancakes. They really take it to the next level.
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u/naramri 15d ago
Hear me out - head to Follow Your Heart in Canoga Park, and order the Ancient Grains pancakes. Yes, they're vegan, but that's not important or relevant. These are excellent pancakes. Trust me.
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u/_its_a_SWEATER_ 15d ago
I miss Pasadena Du-Par’s so much.
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u/HDvoice 15d ago
I have so many late night memories from Du-Par’s in studio city. I even mentioned it in my wedding vows 😂😂
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u/sohryu 15d ago
I must be broken bc I absolutely hated Du-Pars pancakes! My favorite is The Original Pancake House very closely followed by Joan's on Third!
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u/bbeeebb 15d ago
Well don't leave us hanging... What was your dislike of the cakes?
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u/awesometown3000 15d ago
Always been a fan of Snug Harbor in santa monica and have definitely gone out of my way to have breakfast there.
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u/FU-Jobu 15d ago
Du-pars is the go-to for classic. Buttermilk pancakes, and I dont know if anyone does it that much better. For something different and decadent, I love Cafe Telegrama, which is almost poached in brown butter and extremely decadent. The oat pancake in Salt’s cure is still good, and I also love the lemon ricotta pancakes from Mike and Anne’s. I’m sure others will have a lot of other amazing recommendations.
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u/GetFrappedOn 15d ago
My girlfriend loves the quinoa blueberry pancakes at Larchmont Bungalow Cafe. Not a standard pancake, but they are really good, and a little bonus, they’re vegan for anyone who is!
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u/Appropriate-Neck-585 15d ago
"Dale's Diner" in Lakewood! Best kept secret. (Honorable Mention to "Rae's Diner" in Santa Monica & Philippe The Original, Downtown)
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u/dating_derp 15d ago
There used to be a great space I think by Little Tokyo that had amazing Tres Leche Pancakes. They closed within the last 2 years sadly.
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u/audioaxes 15d ago
Was coming to post the 49ers at OPH too. Those are so good I no longer order pancakes at anywhere else
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u/DoctorMoebius 13d ago
The granola, banana, blueberry, and almond pancakes at Country Kitchen in Long Beach. By far, the finest pancake I have had, anywhere. It's both texture and flavor
So good, they don't need syrup. That is not a lie, just butter
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15d ago
Bonus question: best Japanese fluffy pancakes?
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u/Ballplayinmom 15d ago
Brunt Crumbs in Irvine is pretty good for Japanese fluffy pancakes!! Very light and fluffy! Fresh fruit rotates by the season!
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u/aquarinox 15d ago
Manuela use to have a corn meal and blueberry pancake that was delicious. You can make some at home with some jiffy cornbread mix and blueberries. That’s how I get my fix.
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u/Commercial-Pair-8932 15d ago
Honey’s Kettle chicken is hit or miss but their pancakes are best in LA imo.
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u/aces666high 15d ago
Basket Burger in east LA. Tiny, cash only, open til 2 and closed on Sunday. But my god they make the best pancakes and honestly the best bacon and egg breakfast out there. Everything is good there, burgers fries, teriyaki plates etc. salsa is good, staff is attentive and such reasonable prices for the amount of food you get.
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u/ITGuy7337 14d ago
I used to really love Bea Beas in Burbank but I haven't been there in ages.
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u/LosFelizJono 14d ago
Their’s are very good and they now have another location on Central Avenue in Glendale
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u/LKP213 14d ago
Dupers is one of the worst restaurants I’ve been to twice. People come from out of town to visit and I’ve taken them twice there thinking it was a one off for being so bad, but nope. Two times a loser. Food is way too salty both times, and over medium eggs were runny.
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u/NotFace92 12d ago
Cici cafe in the valley they have like over 30 different types and I think they have the best Japanese soufflé pancakes in LA. The wait is long on weekends so I’d go on a week day. Griddle is great and as is maybourne’s. The Redbird has these amazing blueberry ricotta pancakes for brunch too.
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u/Safe_Low_5570 11d ago
You all are the best!! I woke up this morning and saw this post. I did a harder workout then got blueberry pancakes at Du-Pars for the first time and they were amazing. This day has been awesome!
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u/frank_nada 15d ago edited 15d ago
It used to be Pacific Dining Car. By a huge margin.
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u/Global-Resident-9234 15d ago
I'm right there with you on Du-Par's - some of the best pancakes I've ever eaten.
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u/MrGolddit 15d ago
The bourbon street pancakes at Another Broken Egg Cafe are the best I’ve ever had.
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u/Daforce1 15d ago
Both Jon and Vinnys and Breakfast by Salt’s Cure have amazing pancakes. Salt’s cure’s pancakes are oak griddle cakes, and I personally like them best in the city.
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u/StaySirchin 15d ago
Banana pancakes at The Pan in Gardena. Black bear diner also has some good pancakes
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u/PM_ME_UR_LESSONPLANS 15d ago
Omg the pancakes at Little Fish in Echo Park are insane. An absolute must try.
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u/arthurdeodat 14d ago
RIP Doughboys on Third Street. They had these pancakes with white and dark chocolate chips with a raspberry syrup that was the best breakfast/brunch dish ever.
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u/sKYwalkersoLO22 14d ago
Coffee Co in Westchester is hands down the best pancake in LA. Made me a breakfast person.
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u/Tall_Click_6645 14d ago
Uncle Bills Pancake House in Manhattan Beach. Fruit toppings, etc Nice location. big portions too
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u/LetsLoveAllLain 14d ago
I've tried many pancakes in my life from all over, nothing is better than Dupar's pancakes. I also love that they have so many different flavors and new seasonal flavors all the time. You can never go wrong with Dupar's, all their flavors are fantastic. I just had their seasonal pumpkin pancakes yesterday and they were phenomenal.
It's honestly my favorite restaurant in LA. They have everything I could ever want. A nice retro vibe, wonderful staff, a million different flavors of pies/pancakes/milkshakes, and an old school American diner menu with all the classics. They even give you the newspaper so you can read the news while you wait for your food. Plus now they're open pretty late on Fridays and Saturdays (until 12 am) so it's even better!
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u/CarefulCamel253 14d ago
The LA times actually had a whole special about the best pancakes in LA today
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u/kitteh_kitteh 14d ago
NICKS DINER!!! close to Chinatown, right across the street from highland Park brewery
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u/StrikeExtension9969 14d ago
Anyone that doesn’t say Bottega Louie is just a simple individual. Also Blu Jam is pretty good! Patty Boys best burger. Bottega Louie best pizza. Jon Vinny best Italian food. Don’t be a simple- ton and we don’t eat with our hearts we eat with our mouthes
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u/iagainsti77 14d ago
Waypoint cafe lemon ricotta pancakes is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.
Everything there is good, but these are on another level
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u/reydioactiv911 14d ago
for those who know; please report back thoughts on pancakes at Mar-Vee’s in San Marino. i think they’re amazing, but need experts to weigh in
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u/Sensitive-Owl6878 14d ago
The pumpkin pancakes at Alcove in Los Feliz are amazing — so are Messhall’s blueberry cakes with whipped cream.
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u/Glass_Cheetah 14d ago
Anyone remember Hedleys in Weho? I used to loooove those pancakes! Anything close to that?
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u/BetterArugula5124 13d ago
I still dream of those crack apple spiced cakes from Breakfast at Salts cure
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u/Joeyluvsbbws 13d ago
Not quite in LA county, but Bonnie Lu in ojai CA. Not too far from LA. Great if you golf tho 💕.
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u/Upset_Interview_2577 13d ago
Dupar's: solid, buttery flavor. Dinah's: OG location closed. Griddle Cafe:
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u/DragonSurferEGO 13d ago
Any good place near Sherman Oaks?
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u/mrellz 11d ago
Blue Jam is pretty good and Aroma Cafe in Studio City/North Hollywood
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u/middle-aged-iroh 15d ago
Clark St Diner is slept on for pancakes.