If it seems as if Every Day is National Something Day, that’s because it IS; just looking at the “National Day Calendar” is exhausting. IHOP created “National Pancake Day” and celebrates with a free stack for customers, although the actual date of the day is a little confusing. For IHOP this year, it was 2/27. In other countries, National Pancake Day is also known as Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, aka Mardi Gras. Which of course in NOLA is celebrated with king cake and not pancakes.
No matter, pancakes are always a good thing, any day at any time. I mean, is there anything better than “breakfast for dinner“?
Here are our picks for the best pancakes and waffles in the Charlotte area.
The item: Captain Crunch Pancakes
Where to find it: Fahrenheit Charlotte
When to get it: Sunday brunch, served 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The item: Blueberry-Orange Granola Pancakes with maple syrup and whipped butter
Where to find it: JP Charlotte
When to get it: Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 11 a.m., Saturday 6 a.m. – Noon and Sunday 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The item: Orange Ricotta Semolina Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Fresh Berries
Where to find it: Angeline’s
When to get it: Angeline’s newly launched brunch and during Angeline’s breakfast, Monday through Friday, 7-10 a.m.
The item: Signature Fried Chicken, Cornbread Waffle, Cinnamon Honey Butter, Syrup, Fresh Fruit.
Where to find it: Nellie’s Southern Kitchen
When to get it: Sunday brunch, served 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The item: Fluffy buttermilk pancakes, available to order at the Myers Park location and on the buffet at Southpark.
Where to find it: Reid’s Fine Foods
When to get it: Sundays. 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at SouthPark and 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Myers Park.
The item: Made-to-order chocolate waffles.
Where to find it: Bistro la Bon
When to get it: Sundays 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The item: Carolina blue chicken and waffle: Blue cornbread waffle and fried chicken served with pepper jam.
Where to find it: Draught Charlotte
When to get it: Weekends, Saturdays beginning at 11 and Sunday beginning at 10 a.m.
The item: Red velvet waffle with cream cheese drizzle. Optional fried chicken on top.
Where to find it: Terrace Cafe (Southpark, Ballantyne, coming soon to Fort Mill)
When to get it: Breakfast hours vary by location on weekdays, brunch is served Sundays from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The item: Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Icing
Where to find it: Big View Diner
When to get it: Served 7 – 11 a.m. everyday
The item: The Lumberjack: authentic Belgian waffle topped with maple buttercream and bacon
Where to find it: Cast Iron Waffles (Ballantyne and SouthPark)
When to get it: Ballantyne location is open every day from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., while the SouthPark location is open Monday- Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The item: Stuffed Flapjack: Lemon ricotta, pure maple syrup, berries
Where to find it: Lincoln’s Haberdashery
When to get it: Served daily 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The item: Stacks has an impressive menu of both pancakes and waffles, but our pick is the banana nut waffle: sliced banana, toasted walnuts, whipped cream
Where to find it: Stacks Kitchen (Waxhaw, Matthews)
When to get it: Breakfast is served all day every day from 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The item: Cookie butter waffle topped with European caramelized sugar biscuit cream, bananas and whipped cream.
Where to find it: Crispy Crepe
When to get it: Tuesday – Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The item: The Apple Pancake: a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection.
Where to find it: The Original Pancake House (Midtown and SouthPark)
When to get it: Midtown hours are Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. The SouthPark location is open Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The item: Chicken and waffles with honey butter syrup, slaw, bread and butter pickles
Where to find it: Haberdish
When to get it: Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
The item: Waffle breakfast: Fresh baked waffle served your choice of pecans, almonds, cranberries, raisins, chocolate chips or peanut butter.
Where to find it: Eddie’s Place
When to get it: Served all day. Monday – Tuesday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., Wednesday – Friday 7 a.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
