You might be surprised to learn that the origins of thepancakego wayand I meanwayback.

Indeed, the flavors you’re free to pair with pancakes are seemingly endless.

Perhaps because pancakes are so customizable, the demand for these hot starchy stacks is steadily increasing.

Pancakes loaded with caramel strawberries and chocolate

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There are evenentire restaurants dedicated solely to pancakes.

Here are some of the best.

The Louisiana-based chain is one of America’s fastest-growing breakfast brands with more than 70 cafes in 14 states.

Bourbon Street Pancakes at Another Broken Egg Cafe

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Themuch belovedand rapidly expanding Florida-based chain currently operates more than 500 restaurants across 29 states.

Why choose one when it’s possible for you to try three?

Well, in the case ofLe Pain Quotidien’s Dutch mini-pancakes, that certainly rings true.

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Plus, what’s cuter than mini bite-sized pancakes?

One review onTripAdvisorstated, “Loved the mini pancakes…they were tasty and fluffy and small.”

Another customerproclaimedthat the pancakes “taste just like Amsterdam.”

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The New York-based chain operates in 50 locations, primarily along the East Coast and southern California.

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The chain’sSwedish pancakesare another example of its versatile offerings.

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These classic, thin pancakes are served with Swedish lingonberries and freshly whipped butter.

From classic buttermilk to banana to Cinna-Cakes, there’s a wide variety to choose fromeven gluten-free options!)

New to the menu, Broken Yolk offers lemon ricotta pancakes that are as decadent as they are flavorful.

serafina lemon ricotta pancakes

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The Smith

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These buttermilk pancakes are anything but basic.

The buttery pancakes are topped with sticky toffee caramel and served with pecan maple butter to slather your stack.

Included in those hearty breakfast offerings is the chain’s nourishing stuffed cheesecake pancake breakfast.

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Original Pancake House

Along with that, you’ll also enjoy two eggs and your choice of thick-sliced bacon or smoked sausage.

broken yolk lemon ricotta pancakes

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Corn Meal Johnny Cakes

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cracker barrel blueberry stuffed cheesecake pancakes

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