Eat · Brunch · 2026
The best pancakes in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 5 places.
Friends and family have asked me more than once where to find the best pancakes in New York City, and after years of first hand experience, I’ve narrowed down a list of local gems worth calling out.
- Breakfast by Salt's CureRestaurant · West Village & Carroll GardensBreakfast by Salt’s Cure redefined pancakes in New York City with Oatmeal Griddle Cakes.
- Bubby'sRestaurant · TribecaNamed after the Yiddish word for grandmother, Bubby’s dishes out some of the most popular home-style brunch in New York City.
- Chez Ma TanteRestaurant · Greenpoint, BrooklynThe New York Times and The New Yorker both applauded the joint for serving the most delicious pancakes in New York City.
- Rule of ThirdsRestaurant · Greenpoint, BrooklynMade with soufflé batter, these are unlike any other pancakes in NYC.
- Sunday in BrooklynRestaurant · Williamsburg, BrooklynBrunch dreams take flight at Sunday in Brooklyn, where sky-high Sunday Pancakes reign supreme.
Breakfast by Salt's Cure
Restaurant · West Village & Carroll Gardens · 27 1/2 Morton St, New York & 368 Court St, Brooklyn
Breakfast by Salt’s Cure redefined pancakes in New York City with Oatmeal Griddle Cakes.
Bubby's
Restaurant · Tribeca · 120 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013
Named after the Yiddish word for grandmother, Bubby’s dishes out some of the most popular home-style brunch in New York City.
Chez Ma Tante
Restaurant · Greenpoint, Brooklyn · 90 Calyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
The New York Times and The New Yorker both applauded the joint for serving the most delicious pancakes in New York City.
Rule of Thirds
Restaurant · Greenpoint, Brooklyn · 171 Banker St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Made with soufflé batter, these are unlike any other pancakes in NYC.
Sunday in Brooklyn
Restaurant · Williamsburg, Brooklyn · 348 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Brunch dreams take flight at Sunday in Brooklyn, where sky-high Sunday Pancakes reign supreme.
Best pancakes in New York, 2026
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