6 Pancakes in San Diego You Need to Eat Right Now Restaurants to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Written By: Jessica Gomes
Who doesn’t love warm, fluffy pancakes, with butter melting on top of them and dressed in thick, gooey maple syrup…? Do I have your attention? Here’s a list of sinfully sweet breakfast spots in San Diego to get your pancake fix for breakfast (or lunch or dinner).
Lumberyard Tavern 967 S Coast Hwy #101 Encinitas, CA 92024 760.479.1657 www.lumberyard101.com A local favorite, this gem serves their hotcakes in a friendly atmosphere for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Add a mimosa or Bloody Mary for only $3, and you will be set!
Isabel’s Cantina 966 Felspar St San Diego, CA 92109 www.isabelscantinasd.com
Food is fun and delicious at Isabel’s Cantina in Pacific Beach. With breakfast served daily until 3pm, dine on Isabel’s pancakes garnished with fresh seasonal fruits, raspberry puree and powdered sugar. Big appetite? Fill up on the King Cakes made with peanut butter, bananas and chocolate chips. Additional pancake options include Original Blackberry, Very Berry, Pineapple Coconut and Blueberry Walnut.
Brian’s 24 Restaurant & Bar 828 6th Ave San Diego, CA 92101 619.702.8410 www.brians24.com
If you’ve had a late night out in The Gaslamp, head to Brian’s 24. Get your pancake on with their buttermilk, healthy gourmet multigrain, nostalgic PB&J, or whatever hotcake catches your eye, which you can enjoy all day long. If your stomach is really grumbling, order The Ultimate Pancake Sandwich. This beast is made up of three buttermilk pancakes, two fried eggs, four strips of bacon and two sausage patties with warm syrup and whipped butter. Yum!
ViVa Bar + Kitchen 409 F St San Diego, CA 92101 619.255.2800 www.vivabarkitchen.com
To start your weekend off right, head to ViVa Bar + Kitchen to get your fill of pancakes. Enjoy them with a twist- they serve them with agave syrup! If you are feeling fruity, order up the Blueberry hotcakes. Or if you are in a savory mood, try their Bacon and Cheddar Pancake to get you ready for the day.
The Duck Dive 4650 Mission Blvd San Diego, CA 92109 858.273.3825 www.theduckdive.com
Located in Pacific Beach, The Duck Dive is the perfect location for weekend brunch. Order the Monkey Cakes, made with three buttermilk pancakes, topped with a fried banana, brown sugar and honey butter.
Sandbar Sports Grill 718 Ventura Pl San Diego, CA 92109 858.488.1274 www.sandbarsportsgrill.com
A perfect way to end the morning after being out in the surf, the Sandbar Sports Grill offers a dish called the Hungry Surfer made with two eggs, two griddle cakes, seasoned potatoes and peppered bacon, so you can refuel and relax.