Rising up within the UK, the day earlier than Ash Wednesday was not Fats Tuesday — it was Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day. Annually we’d make pancakes for dinner and serve them with sugar and lemon, syrup, chocolate, and even ice cream. Making pancakes collectively earlier than the austerity of Lent is one in every of my happiest meals reminiscences, and ignited in me a lifelong love of pancakes.
Fortunately, the pancake scene — can we name it that?! Let’s! — in San Antonio is implausible. Once I’m searching for a brunch spot to go to with my household, or get collectively for a midweek catch-up with girlfriends, I need to know that pancakes aren’t simply on the menu — they’re essentially the most scrumptious choice. Equally, when a brand new brunch or all-day spot opens, I assess the standard of their meals primarily based on their candy breakfast choices like pancakes and French toast. It doesn’t harm that preschoolers appear to like pancakes, too.
Whether or not you’re searching for someplace to take the household for a weekend pancake breakfast, or to have fun Mardi Gras in fashion, I’ve put collectively a listing of the perfect locations to eat pancakes in San Antonio. Take pleasure in!
1. Alamo Biscuit Co.
With three areas, Methodist Hospital on Huebner, the Medical Middle, and now downtown on the Riverwalk, Alamo Biscuit Co. is a stable choice to please the entire household. Whereas they’re recognized for his or her biscuits (candy, savory, and flights), their pancake providing is stable!
The brainchild of John Vale, a neighborhood entrepreneur and restaurant franchisee, the goal of Alamo Biscuit Co. is to revive breakfast as crucial meal of the day. Extra importantly, to make it enjoyable! Their concha bikes are only a trace of the enjoyable ready inside this restaurant and Panadería (with an awesome vary of typical pan dulce). Their hotcakes are fluffy and golden brown, and served with quite a lot of toppings and flavors. Attempt their blueberry cream cheese stack topped with contemporary blueberries; with house-made lemon butter, raspberry sauce and cream cheese whip; gluten free, or with varied customized syrups and add-ins.
2. Magnolia Pancake Haus
A San Antonio insertion, Magnolia Pancake Haus continues to go from energy to energy. Their menu proclaims the “world’s finest buttermilk pancakes,” and so they have an awesome choice of add-in flavors that can assist you resolve if it’s true. Their pancakes are made in small batches with contemporary buttermilk, and the eye to element reveals. Fluffy, completely golden sizzling desserts pair fantastically with blueberries, chocolate chips, apple cinnamon, and my private favourite, Texas pecans.
If including extras to the combo doesn’t lower it, you may indulge of their famend bananas fosters pancakes, that are topped with banana rum praline sauce, contemporary bananas, and pecans. Youngsters will love their pint-sized silver greenback pancakes — you too can go for complete wheat granola pancakes, savoury bacon pancakes, or basic pancakes served with eggs, any fashion. And that’s simply the pancake part of their formidable breakfast menu! Phew. You should definitely take the household early to this spot, which will get busy on the weekends and doesn’t take reservations (although you may be part of the waitlist on-line).
3. Snooze
This Colorado-based chain expanded into Texas a number of years in the past, and is serving brunch-lovers at 3 areas throughout San Antonio. Pancakes and French Toast are amongst their candy choices, on a menu in any other case loaded with benedicts, omelettes, sandwiches, and tacos. I really like their pancake flights, which characteristic your alternative of three smaller-sized desserts from their common menu and their specials. It’s an effective way to strive one thing new with out committing to an entire plate! My son can demolish their chocolate chip pancakes at lightning pace. Once more, this brunch hangout will get busy (particularly on the weekends) however if you happen to go early, you may eat your pancakes and sip espresso (or a mimosa) in peace earlier than the school crowd descends.
4. Crepeccino
In all probability not your choose if you happen to’re searching for a brief stack of fluffy American pancakes, however Crepeccino is a well-liked spot with a European fashion menu loaded with candy and savory crepes, all day brunch, and good espresso. Positioned on Babcock, it is a good spot on the northside to fulfill up for brunch with the ladies, or a mother-daughter brunch with tweens and teenagers. Additionally they have loads of vegan choices.
From savory 4 cheese to the French continental (scrambled eggs, butter and Hollandaise) to candy crepes crammed with Belgian chocolate, banana and strawberry or tres leches; there’s something for everybody.
5. Max and Louie’s
San Antonio’s New York fashion diner, Max and Louie’s has an adoring fan base. One go to and also you’ll perceive that’s with good cause! Breakfast is simply one of many many issues they do effectively: from soups to hen Parmesan, burgers, huge sandwiches, pies, desserts, you’ll discover a complete host of household favorites. Open each day from 7am, it’s the right spot for an early household breakfast that’s crammed with nostalgia.
Their pancakes are fluffy and sizzling from the griddle, and served with no nonsense. Make it a platter with eggs, bacon or sausage; or serve them stacked excessive with banana slices and nuts, housemade blueberry compote, chocolate chunks, and even with crispy hen tenders and syrup. For teenagers, silver greenback pancakes supply the final word diner breakfast expertise. Max and Louie’s actually is a San Antonio gem, no matter time of the day you need to eat — it’s a household pleasant restaurant with a menu that at all times hits the spot.
6. Consolation Cafe
This pay-what-you-can spot has a very good rise and shine breakfast menu, however the star of it’s their candy cream pancakes. Maintain it easy with a stack of three pancakes topped with maple syrup and whipped butter, or select from contemporary blended berries, blueberry compote, chocolate chip pancakes, cinnamon roll impressed pancakes, lemon ricotta blueberry, and peanut butter bacon. Consolation Cafe is open 8am to 4pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
7. Kerbey Lane All Day Cafe
Austin transplant Kerbey Lane Cafe has a whole menu devoted to pancakes, so you recognize it’s going to be good. These award-winning large and fluffy pancakes have been a staple on their menu because the OG location opened in 1980. Their recipe stays the identical, however you may customise it simply the best way you prefer it — with blueberries, chocolate chips, or a cinnamon swirl.
Their menu contains each a seasonal pancake — impressed by the season and the produce that’s plentiful — in addition to a month-to-month particular, which frequently advantages state extensive charities. You’ll be able to at all times discover details about their restricted time seasonal and month-to-month pancakes on their web site earlier than you go. Pancakes are additionally the cornerstone of their youngsters menu: order a pancake platter with eggs and bacon, or select from buttermilk, apple complete wheat, gingerbread, blueberry, chocolate chip, or a particular pancake for younger pancake connoisseurs.
8. Pancake Joes
Pancake by identify, pancake by nature: this cozy spot has an infinite choice of pancake flavors and varieties to select from at each of its areas. These are mild and fluffy pancakes served contemporary from the griddle, topped with a baffling array of fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, and extra. My choose? Attempt their Cheesecake Pancakes, or have fun a big day with their pancake sundae!
9. NOLA
It will be incorrect to go to NOLA Brunch & Beignets with out having an order of the beignets, however their pancakes are usually not one thing to be missed. This dog-friendly spot (which provides pet pancakes for its canine friends) is the right place for a weekend brunch date, and if pancakes are your choose — select from cookie dough pancakes, bananas foster pancakes with rum caramel and bruleed bananas, or blueberry muffin pancakes with contemporary blueberries and lemon curd. All pair effectively with mimosas!
10. Le Peep
Head to Stone Oak to this candy little Cafe, open each day from 7am to 2pm. From the griddle at Le Peep, you’ll discover hearty stacks of hotcakes full of contemporary blueberries, chocolate chips, or almond granola; cinnamon roll pancakes smothered with candy frosting, and strawberry shortcake pancakes topped with contemporary strawberries, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream. Additionally from the griddle, French toast, waffles, and crepes. For a savory pancake expertise with a twist, strive their Monte Cristo Crepe with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and bacon — with sliced strawberries and raspberry sauce on the aspect for dipping!
Le Peep has been open since 1998, and serves solely a single menu of brunch and lunch — so you recognize they’re doing one thing proper!
11. The Baked Chicken
Relative newcomer The Baked Chicken has shortly turn out to be a preferred breakfast and brunch spot within the Medical Middle, recognized for its inventive dishes, distinctive pastries, and good espresso. With every part obtainable à la carte, you may construct your excellent breakfast — or choose from one in every of their delectable combos and sit again and revel in.
Their scratch made pancakes are fluffy, smooth and pillowy — The Jax comes topped with whipped cream and a strawberry; Hazelnut Cream boasts chocolate hazelnut unfold, strawberry, whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts; and Chapos Churro Pancakes (my choose) have cinnamon butter, cinnamon sugar, and a drizzle of condensed milk. Pair your pancakes with native bacon, completely crisp sausage patties, and heavenly potatoes. The key is OUT. Go early, go large, go house and nap.
12. The Guenther Home
This beloved San Antonio establishment serves breakfast from 8am to 2pm, Wednesday to Sunday, and is the right spot to take friends and household visiting from out of city. Serving an all American breakfast (and lunch) expertise, The Guenther Home makes use of Pioneer and San Antonio River Mill merchandise made proper right here within the Alamo Metropolis (and offered of their connected present store) — within the quaint and cozy environment of the unique kitchen, tea room, eating room and arbor of the 1910s home.
In addition to the famed biscuits and gravy, you’ll discover a quick stack of candy cream pancakes, served with fruit and your alternative of smoked bacon, sausage patties, or hen sausage hyperlinks. There may be additionally a each day particular pancake! It is best to add their Texas-made preserves (peach, strawberry, blackberry of jalapeño) to your order, as a result of sizzling desserts with jelly is a factor of magnificence.
This may not be a daily cease, however The Guenther Home is price a go to, and a ravishing spot to take pleasure in an outside breakfast on the arbor on a sunny spring day.
13. Candy Paris
Positioned within the La Cantera Mall, Candy Paris Crêperie and Cafe is an informal and fast spot to take pleasure in crepes and different French dishes whilst you take a break from purchasing. Their menu has all kinds of candy and savory crepes, and a youngsters menu too! My picks are the basic lemon and sugar crepe or the Bonne Maman — cherry, strawberry, redcurrant and raspberry protect with candy cream; and the ham and Gruyère savory crepe served with a contemporary inexperienced salad. Slightly piece of Paris within the Alamo Metropolis.
14. Ida Claire
Positioned in The Quarry, Ida Claire is a well-liked spot for breakfast (served weekdays) and Brunch (Saturday and Sunday), in addition to lunch and supper. Their signature lemon poppyseed pancakes grace all their menus — together with breakfast for dinner — and boast fluffy citrus pancakes with blueberry compote, spiced brown butter crumble, whipped cream, and maple syrup. Pair with home breakfast sausage, seasonal fruit, and seasoned hash browns for the desk — in addition to a number of cocktails!
15. Field St. All Day
Brunch all day on the two Field St. areas on the town, open each day from 9am to 4pm. Their all day menu has one thing for everybody — and a youngsters menu and coloring sheets will maintain younger ones busy — together with discerning pancake lovers. Their Thicc Boi Pancake is baked and topped with whipped candy butter and caramel sauce; you may add on bacon, breakfast sausage, or eggs your means for a savory hit. Flapjacks with blueberry compote, and fluffy syrup-topped waffles spherical out their choices from the griddle.
16. Mama’s Cafe
San Antonio’s final consolation meals restaurant, Mama’s Cafe has been serving breakfast favorites since 1981. Their fluffy buttermilk pancakes are served with eggs, bacon, and actual maple syrup — and you may add in wild blueberries or chocolate chips when ordering. That is unpretentious, scrumptious breakfast, and it’s the right spot to fulfill your gluten-free buddy, as just about each menu merchandise will be made gluten-free on request.
17. Beau’s Tiny Diner
Positioned within the historic King William district, this tiny diner is an aesthetic — and scrumptious — spot to get your pancake repair! They don’t take reservations, however stroll in for his or her all-day menu, that includes diner classics like omelettes, breakfast plates, cinnamon rolls, meatloaf, hen fried steak, grilled cheese, membership sandwiches, and extra. Their pancakes are a dream — mild, fluffy, and large enough to fill the plate. You’ll discover a quick stack of two on their “sharing is caring” menu, and they’re a must-order, no matter else takes your fancy. Beau’s Tiny Diner is an actual gem: simply my type of spot for a leisurely weekend breakfast or college day brunch with my husband.
I hope even the pancake connoisseurs amongst you discovered a brand new spot to strive amongst my checklist! Candy, fluffy, and satisfying — you may’t beat a brief stack. Breakfast is the right meal to take pleasure in out as a household. You’ll discover extra details about free meals for youths right here (many of those brunch spots are included on that checklist!), and allergy pleasant bakery choices, right here.
