Good
news: September 26 is National Pancake Day! But wait—pancake-lovers, rejoice!
September 26 is actually the second National Pancake Day of the year.
Yes, this syrupy holiday is also celebrated annually on February 25 as well,
because you can never have too many pancakes. Get your second celebratory stack
by choosing from the wide variety of pancakes offered by restaurants in New
Orleans, with options ranging from classic buttermilk to banana pancakes to cupcake
pancakes. There is no shortage of breakfast or brunch places in New Orleans to
choose from to properly celebrate this most magnificent (second) day of
pancakes. Refer to the list below for some of the best pancake spots around.
The Ruby Slipper
The
Ruby Slipper opened in Mid-City in May 2008, and after its overwhelming
success, opened other locations in the Marigny, CBD, French Quarter, Metairie, and
Uptown—and even spread to other states, including Florida and Alabama. They
offer a wide range of pancakes, such as classic buttermilk for $10, banana pecan
for $11, bacon praline for $12, and cinnamon swirl for $12. Some of their
locations are still temporarily closed now, so click here to view the addresses, hours, phone numbers,
and opening status for each of their restaurants.
Waffles on Maple
Don't
be misled by this restaurant's name—they also serve delicious pancakes! Waffles
on Maple has offered a welcoming place for families to enjoy sweet breakfast,
lunch, and dinner since 2014. They offer a pancake stack of four pancakes for
$5.99 and a pancake combo, which includes three packages, two eggs any style,
and grits, for $9.99. If you're more of a fan of those super-thin pancakes that
we all refer to as crepes, this restaurant has plenty of those as well. The Uptown
location is currently closed, but the Metairie location is open Sunday through
Friday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4650 W.
Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 510-4900, wafflesonmaple.com
Monty's Cafe
Monty's
is located on Jackson Square and presents classic breakfast and brunch foods
with a New Orleans twist. They offer sweet cream pancakes, which come with a
choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, for $13, and traditional pancakes on the kids'
menu for $7. Monty's also offers other delicious items, such as beignet fries
and king cake beignets, each for $9, which just might be the next best thing to
pancakes. Monty's truly captures the New Orleans culture and spirit in their
cuisine. 801 Decatur St., (504) 525-4478, montysonthesquare.com
Bearcat Cafe
Bearcat
Cafe offers a divided menu, with a "Good Cat" section for lighter and healthier
dishes and a "Bad Cat" section for more guilty-pleasure options. Indulge your
inner naughty kitty with their Bananas Foster pancakes with vanilla cream for
$12; their short stack, which comes with two small pancakes with cultured
butter, for $6; or their vegan pancakes with blueberries for $14. Or choose
from any number of other delicious dishes, including vegetarian, vegan, paleo, or
gluten-free selections that can accommodate customers of all diets. Bearcat
Cafe has a dish perfect for you, especially on National Pancake Day. Multiple locations, bearcatcafe.com
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