Sometimes the choice between a savory or sweet breakfast is a problem, but not at these awesome pancake joints in Rhode Island. Each pancake is a little different but each strike the perfect balance of fluffy, sweet, and buttery. Next time you’re out for breakfast or brunch, stop in at these 6 delicious places for pancakes in the state!
You won’t even come close to finishing the pancakes at English Muffin, a simple diner that does their sweet breakfast right. Pancakes cover the width of an entire plate. Stuff them with blueberries or bananas, and top it off with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for the final touches.
You won’t find cheaper pancakes in many other places! For just $5.50, order three buttermilk pancakes. For a dollar more, add on fruit or M&M’s. And for the kids in the family, Meldgie’s will whip up some Mickey Mouse pancakes. Come in hungry!
Come during the fall to try this Wakefield café’s delicious pumpkin pancakes, seasoned with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. A tip: even though the menu doesn’t tell you, you can order just a single pancake rather than three at a time! You’ll be sure to sit down next to plenty of locals and be waited on by their bubbly staff.
Another Wakefield spot, Bluebird Café is a BYOB restaurant tucked away in an unassuming spot. Inside, this cozy breakfast nook is complete with checkered table cloths and the smell of hot coffee brewing. Make sure to try the loaded blueberry pancakes, or the buckwheat flavor!
At T’s, it’s rare to find a plate that hasn’t been completely polished off by a customer. The food here will have you smiling until the last bite. Order a Bloody Mary to go with your breakfast—the number one allows you to try their sweet, fluffy pancakes paired with eggs, bacon and home fries. Find locations in Narragansett, Cranston, and East Greenwich.
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gel’s Kitchen serves up only the freshest food, and meals are always cooked to order. Though there are plenty of sweet options on Gel’s menu—the French crepes, the cheese blintzes, or the malted waffles—you’ll want to go for one of their incredible pancake options. Try the cranberry-walnut or the pumpkin pancakes in the fall, or get them served with seasonal fruit on top during the summer.