All Dish Comparisons in Boston
Best Pancake in Boston
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $10.95 – $21.00
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 3 Pancake in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Somaek, $21.00 (Downtown Crossing)
- Ball Square Café, $10.95 (Somerville)
- Brassica Kitchen + Café — 88% recommended, $16.00 (Jamaica Plain)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1
Somaek
Downtown Crossing·$$
Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Green Onion Pancake)
$21.00
Crispy fried seafood and green onion pancake served with soy vinegar dipping sauce.
Tip: Order this as your first dish while deciding on mains — it arrives quickly and the crispy edges are best eaten immediately.
#2
Ball Square Café
Somerville·$
Pancakes
$10.95
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup.
Tip: A solid standard — reliable and unfussy. Great if you want comfort without surprises.
#388% recommend
Brassica Kitchen + Café
Jamaica Plain·$$
Salted Brown Butter Pancakes
$16.00
Fluffy pancakes with brown butter, fleur de sel, and seasonal fruit.
Tip: The brown butter is the star — you can taste its nuttiness. Worth ordering even if you usually skip pancakes.