Reviewed by: Cecilia Wood
11 of the best places to eat mouth-watering pancakes in Birmingham
Pancakes are a weekend must! Keep reading to find out where to eat the best stacks of pancakes in Birmingham.
1. The Original Pancake House
It is only right to start the list off with this classic restaurant. If you are looking for pancakes in Birmingham with a twist you are in the right spot. Expect to find all types of pancakes from Swedish to Hawaiian to coconut and anything and everything in between on the menu.
- Address: 1931 11th Ave S., Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-2PM | Saturday-Sunday 7AM-2:30PM
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2. Big Bad Breakfast
Big Bad Breakfast is the place to go if you are on the hunt for the perfect fluffy stack of pancakes. These pancakes are delicious every single bite.
- Address: 5361 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242 | 1926 29th Ave S., Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Daily, 7AM-2:30PM
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3. Edgar’s Bakery
Now these pancakes at Edgar’s are the perfect pancake size. Start with these thin, warm flapjacks and add all the powdered sugar and toppings your heart desires.
4. Yo’ Mama’s
You have probably heard about chicken and waffles, but now at Yo Mama’s you can get chicken and pancakes. Brunch is only served on the second and last Saturday of each month so mark your calendar now.
- Adress: 2328 2nd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Brunch is served the 2nd and last Saturday of each month 9AM-1PM
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5. Another Broken Egg
A seasonal pick that I am definitely going to try is the three house-recipe cakes, layered with chocolate cream cheese and chocolate chips, topped with powdered sugar and a fresh strawberry. This chocolate loving stack is also served with a side of chocolate liquor, so you must be 21+ to order.
Address: 2418 Montevallo Rd., Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30AM-2PM | Saturday-Sunday 7AM-2PM
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6. Demetri’s BBQ
Check out “The Hudson” stack named after one of Demetri’s very own special little guests. This stack is full of triple blueberry pancakes and chocolate chips, truly one of a find.
- Address: 1901 28th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Breakfast Hours – Monday-Friday, 6-10:30AM | General Hours – Monday-Saturday, 6AM-4:30PM; Sunday, 9:30AM-2PM
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7. First Watch
Stop by First Watch to try one of these multigrain pancakes. These pancakes are absolutely humongous and can be ordered in tons of fun flavors such as: blueberry, chocolate chip, banana granola almond crunch and carrot cake & pecan.
8. Ruby Sunshine
Ruby Sunshine has red velvet pancakes on their fall specials menu. I don’t know it gets much better than dessert and pancakes in one. Head over to Ruby Sunshine for some extravagant pancakes in Birmingham.
- Address: 1017 Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham, AL 35209 | 5243 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-2PM | Saturday-Sunday 7AM-3PM
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9. Flying Biscuit Café
Looking for a fun spot that serves breakfast all day? Look no further, at the Flying Biscuit Café you can get pancake tacos stuffed with all the breakfast essentials from eggs to bacon to cheese.
- Address: 3419 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35243
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-2PM | Saturday-Sunday 7AM-3PM
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10. Ironwood Kitchen and Cocktails
Head over to the Ironwood Kitchen and Cocktails located in the Valley Hotel in downtown Homewood to grab some classic pancakes for breakfast. Don’t forget to order a side of bacon when you stop by. This is the perfect breakfast spot if you are wanting to pair your stack of pancakes with a delicious cocktail. Check out their extensive full bar menu here: Bar Menu. Interested in learning more about the Valley Hotel? Read our story about the hotel and book your next stay.
- Address: 2727 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 6:30AM-10PM | Friday-Saturday 6:30AM-11PM
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11. Metro Diner
Now if you are a breakfast for dinner kind of person head on over to Metro Diner. These cinnamon pancakes are no joke and will have you wanting breakfast for dinner every night. Not sure pancakes are your thing? Check out these other spots for breakfast in Birmingham that are delicious.
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