Best Pancakes in New York
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $12.50 – $25.00
Avg recommendation: 97%
Top 4 Pancakes in New York (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- Golden Diner — score 99/100, $16.00 (Chinatown)
- Bubby's — score 99/100, $24.00 (Tribeca)
- Locanda Verde — score 97/100, $25.00 (Tribeca)
- Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao — score 94/100, $12.50 (Flushing)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 99/100
Golden Diner
Chinatown·$$
Honey Butter Pancakes
$16.00
Two thick, fluffy pancakes topped with a generous mound of honey-infused butter and maple syrup.
Tip: These are only available during breakfast and brunch (until 4 PM). They are large enough to share, but you probably won't want to. The honey butter is the secret—make sure to spread it evenly.
#2Score 99/100
Bubby's
Tribeca·$$$
James Beard Pancakes
$24.00
Incredibly light, fluffy pancakes made with Chef James Beard's original recipe.
Tip: Get the 'Pancake Flight' if you can't decide—it lets you try the James Beard version alongside the 1890 Sourdough pancakes. The sourdough ones have a great tang that balances the syrup.
#3Score 97/100
Locanda Verde
Tribeca·$$$$
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
$25.00
Light, fluffy pancakes with a bright citrus flavor and fresh berries.
Tip: These are only available during breakfast and brunch (until 3 PM). They are remarkably light—you won't feel weighed down after eating them. Pair them with a side of their excellent house-made sausage.
#4Score 94/100
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
Flushing·$$
Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef
$12.50
Crispy scallion pancake rolled around tender slices of braised beef and herbs.