There is nothing better than a perfect stack. Whether you prefer them topped with fresh fruit or drowning in syrup, these flapjacks are sure to hit the spot. We’ve rounded up our picks for the best six pancakes in Silicon Valley.
Only Jeffrey Stout, chef-owner at the inventive Orchard City Kitchen in Campbell, can make flapjacks feel high-end. The Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand offers fluffy cakes crafted with creative ingredients—think tart key lime, crunchy Marcona almonds, a dash of mint and cream cheese. 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell
With locations all over the Bay Area, including San Jose, Palo Alto and Fremont, Bill’s Cafe is the perfect spot for a stack. The resto’s wide selection includes classic buttermilk and chocolate chip cakes alongside more niche flavors like cinnamon roll, peanut butter, cookies and cream, Hawaiian and strawberry oatmeal. Multiple locations
While its namesake comes from the delicate French pastry, Crepevine Restaurants also boasts an incredibly tasty pancake selection. Buttermilk pancakes can be upgraded with blueberry, banana and coconut, strawberries or chocolate chips; specialty flavors include favorites like pumpkin spice. Multiple locations
Named after an all-American movie, The Breakfast Club at Midtown aptly serves an all-American brunch. Nosh on blue lemon ricotta cakes, or satisfy your sweet tooth with red velvet cakes topped with chocolate chips and a cream cheese drizzle. 1432 W. San Carlos St., Ste. 80, San Jose
Here, it’s all in the name. Thick buttermilk pancakes are dressed with a variety of delightful toppings. Chunky Monkey comes with strawberries, bananas, hot Nutella sauce, powdered sugar and whipped cream, while other options include cinnamon crumbs, blueberry glaze and more. Multiple locations
Los Gatos Cafe serves up tasty buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup, whipped butter and powdered sugar alongside multiple international-inspired offerings. French pancakes resemble crepes; Copenhagen cakes are filled with raspberry cream cheese and topped with sour cream and almonds; and the Swedish style features lingonberry butter. Multiple locations
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