We’re in the thick of the holiday season, which means you may be juggling a lot right now. With so many Santa plates in the air, there’s no better way to regroup and refuel than with a pancake break at one of these casual and comfy eateries around Lil Rhody.
Everything at this all-day breakfast and lunch cafe is made from super fresh ingredients, and served up by friendly staff members who are always at the ready to fill up your cup of coffee and check in. Try the three-pancake stack with lemon zest and you’ll quickly want to become a regular. Cranston, AllFavoritesCafe.com
Gaze at boats in the Newport Shipyard while tucking into fluffy buttermilk pancakes with real maple syrup – and the option to add blueberries, strawberries, bananas, or chocolate chips – at this waterfront cafe. The food, including a variety of warming breakfast offerings, is indeed worth the wait for a table. NewportShipyard.com
Locals and tourists flock to this Southern-inspired cafe (the decor has nods to the New Orleans jazz scene) for the pancake breakfast or brunch. For those with celiac, they have gluten-free griddle cakes, and for a unique take, try the buckwheat, which are lighter and a bit nuttier than traditional pancakes. Wakefield, Facebook: Bluebird Cafe
Open since 1997, this Warwick Avenue eatery is busy all the time. If you’re lucky, you’ll be greeted by the hostess, Auntie Mary, who is indeed the owner’s aunt – and a delight. The food is served piping hot and the portions are huge. Regulars rave about their creative pancake specials and waffles a la mode. Warwick, CozyGrillWarwick.com
This new Portuguese-inspired cafe opened by chef Eli Dunn and wife Rachel is destined to become one of your East Bay faves this winter. In addition to coffee and tea drinks and house-made baked goods, their pancake specials are outstanding, including a recent Apple Crisp special. Bristol, FolkloreProvisions.com
The charming beachy energy at this diner specializing in farm-to-table breakfast and lunch keeps the vacation vibes going even in winter with service in their sunroom. Open since summer 2022, Jigger’s South serves a choice of buttermilk or gingerbread pancakes, with rotating specials and fun add-in. North Kingstown, JiggersSouth.com
This sweet addition to the Ocean State’s brekkie scene features a menu full of pancake options. For the kids (or kids at heart), they offer Crazy Pancakes, including Oreo Craze with crushed cookies, Funfetti with whipped cream and sprinkles, or GiGi’s Sundae with ice cream and hot fudge, along with classic stacks. East Greenwich, Facebook: Mimi’s Cafe
Red vinyl stools and booths, a black-and-white checkerboard-tile floor, and framed vintage photos of old time-y movie stars ooze classic 1950s American diner vibes. The menu is huge, with several different kinds of pancakes, including chocolate chip, strawberry, apple, and banana. East Providence, PazisPlaceRI.com
This darling eatery is usually packed at all three locations, and their fluffy pancakes are one of the reasons why. Choose from plain, chocolate chip, blueberry, or whole grain. Many say they’re so delectable that they don’t even need syrup, which is quite the compliment. Pawtucket, East Providence & North Providence, RhodyHenCafe.com
This popular meet-up spot has villagers and visitors alike coming back again and again for their generously sized mugs of coffee and five different styles of pancakes. Traditionalists will go gaga over their ginormous pancake platter. For something different, why not try their cinnamon chip stacks? Chepachet, Facebook: The Village Bean
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