Pancake recommendations by GEORGANN YARA for ARIZONA REPUBLIC

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Pancake recommendations by GEORGANN YARA for ARIZONA REPUBLIC

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HASH KITCHEN 602-612-5580. Other locations at hashkitchen.com Known for its over-the-top Bloody Mary bars, this breakfast and lunch joint also serves up some spotlight-worthy pancakes. The s’mores rendition starts with chocolate chip pancakes and finishes with marshmallow fluff, graham cracker dust and a Nutella drizzle. Or take a no-passport-required trip to Italy with the cannoli pancakes that boast sweetened ricotta and chocolate chip cream sandwiched between fluffy ricotta and cinnamon pancakes. The stack is topped with maraschino cherries and crushed cannoli shells.
8777 N Scottsdale Rd
8777 North Scottsdale Road
HASH KITCHEN 602-612-5580. Other locations at hashkitchen.com Known for its over-the-top Bloody Mary bars, this breakfast and lunch joint also serves up some spotlight-worthy pancakes. The s’mores rendition starts with chocolate chip pancakes and finishes with marshmallow fluff, graham cracker dust and a Nutella drizzle. Or take a no-passport-required trip to Italy with the cannoli pancakes that boast sweetened ricotta and chocolate chip cream sandwiched between fluffy ricotta and cinnamon pancakes. The stack is topped with maraschino cherries and crushed cannoli shells.
MATT'S BIG BREAKFAST (personal breakfast favorite of your Airbnb host) 480-967-5156. Other locations at mattsbigbreakfast.com The from-scratch griddlecakes at Matt’s Big Breakfast are the ideal vehicle for soaking up the sweet cream butter and real maple syrup that accompany them.
400 E Rio Salado Pkwy
400 East Rio Salado Parkway
MATT'S BIG BREAKFAST (personal breakfast favorite of your Airbnb host) 480-967-5156. Other locations at mattsbigbreakfast.com The from-scratch griddlecakes at Matt’s Big Breakfast are the ideal vehicle for soaking up the sweet cream butter and real maple syrup that accompany them.
ORIGINAL BREAKFAST HOUSE 602-482-2328, originalbreakfasthouse.com Go for the gluten-free granola banana pancakes if you’re feeling extra healthy. If not, the cinnamon roll, tres leches and Key Lime versions could easily double as dessert.
13623 N 32nd St
13623 North 32nd Street
ORIGINAL BREAKFAST HOUSE 602-482-2328, originalbreakfasthouse.com Go for the gluten-free granola banana pancakes if you’re feeling extra healthy. If not, the cinnamon roll, tres leches and Key Lime versions could easily double as dessert.  
SIERRA BONITA GRILL & CATERING 602-264-0700, sierrabonitagrill.com On the weekend brunch menu, griddled blue-corn masa and toasted pine nuts unite in the signature the atole piñon hotcakes. Strawberry butter brings luscious sweetness.
6933 N 7th St
6933 North 7th Street
SIERRA BONITA GRILL & CATERING 602-264-0700, sierrabonitagrill.com On the weekend brunch menu, griddled blue-corn masa and toasted pine nuts unite in the signature the atole piñon hotcakes. Strawberry butter brings luscious sweetness.
LOLO's CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 480-945-1920 Other locations at loloschickenandwaffles.com If you’ve been tempted to try something other than the iconic duo mentioned in this establishment’s name, the restaurant's sweet pancakes make a strong case to give in. The showstopper is the banana caramel hotcakes that bear fresh banana cooked in the batter and are doused in banana caramel sauce. And, there’s the Oreo pancakes topped with cookie crumbles and homemade cream cheese icing.
3133 N Scottsdale Rd
3133 North Drinkwater Boulevard
LOLO's CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 480-945-1920 Other locations at loloschickenandwaffles.com If you’ve been tempted to try something other than the iconic duo mentioned in this establishment’s name, the restaurant's sweet pancakes make a strong case to give in. The showstopper is the banana caramel hotcakes that bear fresh banana cooked in the batter and are doused in banana caramel sauce. And, there’s the Oreo pancakes topped with cookie crumbles and homemade cream cheese icing.
U.S. EGG 480-705-0868. Other locations at useggrestaurant.com The good-for-you protein pancakes are packed with wild Maine blueberries, cinnamon, slivered almonds and granola that’s made in-house.
U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch Chandler
5840 W Chandler Blvd
U.S. EGG 480-705-0868. Other locations at useggrestaurant.com The good-for-you protein pancakes are packed with wild Maine blueberries, cinnamon, slivered almonds and granola that’s made in-house.
PERK EATERY 480-998-6026, perkeatery.com Made fresh daily using a secret family recipe, the Perk potato pancakes arrive at your table delicately thin with crispy edges. Go sweet with applesauce or tangy with sour cream as your accompaniment.
6501 E Greenway Pkwy
6501 East Greenway Parkway
PERK EATERY 480-998-6026, perkeatery.com Made fresh daily using a secret family recipe, the Perk potato pancakes arrive at your table delicately thin with crispy edges. Go sweet with applesauce or tangy with sour cream as your accompaniment.
Butters Pancake and Café 480-991-0011 other locations at butterscafe.com Is it breakfast or pie? The banana cream cakes fit both categories with fresh bananas, cream topping, graham cracker pecan crumb and a caramel ribbon. The blueberry danish also has a dual personality with sweet mascarpone, brown sugar almond crumb and vanilla icing. The restaurant also offers gluten-free pancakes that can be topped with fruit like glazed wildberries or cinnamon glazed apples.
14795 N Northsight Blvd
14795 North Northsight Boulevard
Butters Pancake and Café 480-991-0011 other locations at butterscafe.com Is it breakfast or pie? The banana cream cakes fit both categories with fresh bananas, cream topping, graham cracker pecan crumb and a caramel ribbon. The blueberry danish also has a dual personality with sweet mascarpone, brown sugar almond crumb and vanilla icing. The restaurant also offers gluten-free pancakes that can be topped with fruit like glazed wildberries or cinnamon glazed apples.
CREPE BAR 480-247-8012, crepe-bar.com Ponder a lineup of 22 crepe selections. On the sweet side, there’s the Coffee Crepe – vanilla bean custard, honey glazed figs and roasted pepita – and the First Time, a twist on the familiar with Nutella, banana brûlée and banana chips. Go savory with one that’s filled with duck breast from the Meatshop and Fontina cheese, chicken and tahini, or the chilaquiles-inspired version with chorizo, black beans and cotija. There are vegan and vegetarian choices, too.
7520 S Rural Rd
7520 South Rural Road
CREPE BAR 480-247-8012, crepe-bar.com Ponder a lineup of 22 crepe selections. On the sweet side, there’s the Coffee Crepe – vanilla bean custard, honey glazed figs and roasted pepita – and the First Time, a twist on the familiar with Nutella, banana brûlée and banana chips. Go savory with one that’s filled with duck breast from the Meatshop and Fontina cheese, chicken and tahini, or the chilaquiles-inspired version with chorizo, black beans and cotija. There are vegan and vegetarian choices, too.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery 480-893-7638 Other locations at snoozeeatery.com The section is called “Pancake Utopia” for a reason. Peanut butter cup and chocolate chips are on the basic side. Sweet potato buttermilk pancakes are topped with homemade caramel, candied pecans and ginger butter, and traditional buttermilk pancakes come adorned with lemon anglaise, shortbread crumbles, whipped mascarpone, candied cranberries and candied orange zest. Can’t decide? Get a flight of any three flavors.
4901 E Ray Rd
4901 East Ray Road
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery 480-893-7638 Other locations at snoozeeatery.com The section is called “Pancake Utopia” for a reason. Peanut butter cup and chocolate chips are on the basic side. Sweet potato buttermilk pancakes are topped with homemade caramel, candied pecans and ginger butter, and traditional buttermilk pancakes come adorned with lemon anglaise, shortbread crumbles, whipped mascarpone, candied cranberries and candied orange zest. Can’t decide? Get a flight of any three flavors.
Henhouse Café  480-899-4214 Other locations at henhouse-cafe.com Mom’s Famous Pancakes aren’t the only ones on the menu, but they may as well be. Two, 18-inch pancakes are dusted with powdered sugar and served with butter and homemade maple syrup. They’re simply dressed but weighing in at a total of 3 pounds, this isn’t a breakfast. It’s a dare.
3133 S Lindsay Rd
3133 South Lindsay Road
Henhouse Café  480-899-4214 Other locations at henhouse-cafe.com Mom’s Famous Pancakes aren’t the only ones on the menu, but they may as well be. Two, 18-inch pancakes are dusted with powdered sugar and served with butter and homemade maple syrup. They’re simply dressed but weighing in at a total of 3 pounds, this isn’t a breakfast. It’s a dare.

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ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 6840 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. 480-946-4902, originalpancakehouse.com.  Making a decision will take some time as you peruse the dozen pancake options. You could opt for the Hawaiian pancakes filled with crushed pineapple or the version filled and topped with coconut. But the signature apple pancake is a must: batter is poured over sautéed Granny Smith apples and baked halfway. It’s glazed with Sinkiang cinnamon sugar, then it's flipped over and baked again, resulting in a bubbly dish shimmering with sugary cinnamon goodness.
6840 E Camelback Rd
6840 East Camelback Road
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 6840 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. 480-946-4902, originalpancakehouse.com.  Making a decision will take some time as you peruse the dozen pancake options. You could opt for the Hawaiian pancakes filled with crushed pineapple or the version filled and topped with coconut. But the signature apple pancake is a must: batter is poured over sautéed Granny Smith apples and baked halfway. It’s glazed with Sinkiang cinnamon sugar, then it's flipped over and baked again, resulting in a bubbly dish shimmering with sugary cinnamon goodness.
OCOTILLO RESTAURANT 602-687-9080, ocotillophx.com The iron skillet pancake is buttery and fluffy with a delicate crust and a topping of sweet and smoky roasted bananas. Find it on the brunch menu.
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Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd St
95 habitants recommandent
OCOTILLO RESTAURANT 602-687-9080, ocotillophx.com The iron skillet pancake is buttery and fluffy with a delicate crust and a topping of sweet and smoky roasted bananas. Find it on the brunch menu.