Pancake Spots Perfect For A City Weekend Brunch

If there’s something that New Yorkers love, it’s brunch. We love a good late breakfast, topped off with an assortment of shared dishes and drinks that can carry us into our late afternoon plans. But the surge in brunch venues and pancake options in recent years makes it even more difficult to decide where to go. This helpful guide helps sift through all these options to get to the best of the best for this year’s National Pancake Day on September 26.

Sunday in Brooklyn

The pancakes from Sunday in Brooklyn have quickly sprung to fame on the internet because of how photogenic they are. These cartoonish pancakes are stacked high and mirror-glazed with thick hazelnut maple praline syrup. This hazelnut-praline syrup makes them rich enough that it’s nearly impossible to finish on your own, but perfect for sharing.

348 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, 11249
Café Luluc

This French bistro is known for its charming atmosphere and crispy pancakes. Although they are unassuming when plated and served, the recipe speaks for itself. Browned to perfection and topped with powdered sugar and fruit, like every classic pancake dish is, these pancakes have been dubbed some of the best in the city.

214 Smith Street, Brooklyn, 11201
Bubby’s

This restaurant offers variety: You have a choice between sourdough or James Beard pancakes, and the six different flavors that they can come in. Feel free to order them in-store or make them at home with the dry pancake mix they sell. Reviewers say that these are also the best pancakes in New York City, but it’s up to us to find out.

120 Hudson Street, 10013
Sugar Factory

You know at least five people who have celebrated their birthdays here with their signature “goblets.” Some of the best pancakes they have—which you can peruse on page 24 of the giant menu—are the Sugar Factory’s Pancake Stack or the Red Velvet Pancakes. All of their dishes come with three fluffy pancakes and creative toppings to pair, and they can also be served with white, milk, or dark chocolate sauce.

1991 Broadway, 10023
Maialino

This restaurant boasts an artfully created ricotta pancake that is so sweet on its own, it doesn’t need the added fruit and maple syrup. Located within the Gramercy Park Hotel, this ode to Italian eateries will leave you coming back for more.

2 Lexington Avenue, 10010
Pershing Square

Are we surprised that some of the best pancakes are available at this iconic New York City spot? This butter-laden pancake is just steps from the 4/5/6 train. So close to your morning commute, these traditionally-made pancakes go perfectly with a simple maple syrup.

90, 5409, East 42nd Street, 10017
La Sirena

La Sirena is innovative with their approach to the breakfast classic: Their buttermilk pancakes are topped with kumquat butter and amaretti crumbles that add a crunch. These are perfect for any brunch sweet-tooth.

88 9th Avenue, 10011
Five Leaves

Look at these gorgeous ricotta pancakes! Decorated much like a cake, this sweet dish is topped with honeycomb butter and a generous amount of fruit. These are a bit pricier at $16, but are great for sharing with friends during your Sunday brunch.

18 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, 11222

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.