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The Best Pancakes in Boston

The Best Pancakes in Boston

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: February 9, 2016

Pancakes are an American breakfast staple. Whether you prefer plain old buttermilk, blueberry, or chocolate chip, these spots offer the fluffiest stacks in Boston.

1. The Paramount

8.3
44 Charles St (btwn Chestnut & Mt. Vernon), Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Beacon Hill · 260 tips and reviews

alethiaalethia: Be patient and prepare to wait in line quite a bit. Blueberry pancakes and Vanilla Oreo milkshake are delicious!

The Breakfast Club is one of The Best Pancakes in Boston.

2. The Breakfast Club

8.7
270 Western Ave (btwn Everett & Riverdale), Allston, MA
Diner · North Allston · 74 tips and reviews

Philip S.Philip Seifi: Scrumptious seasonal drinks, pancakes, omelettes, wrapped in friendly service and authentic atmosphere.

3. Mike's City Diner

8.0
1714 Washington St (E Springfield St.), Boston, MA
Diner · South End · 65 tips and reviews

Sara S.Sara Sigel: Get there early to beat the rush and focus on the carbs: home fries, pancakes, waffles, muffins. Are you crazy and hate carbs? Omelets are a good backup plan. Skip the bacon.

Tremont 647 is one of The Best Pancakes in Boston.

4. Tremont 647

647 Tremont St (at W Brookline St.), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 91 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Sigel: Sunday PJ brunch is fun and delicious. Get the homemade pop tart and chicken and waffle balls for the table. Carrot cake pancakes and eggs in purgatory are good sweet and spicy choices, respectively.

South Street Diner is one of The Best Pancakes in Boston.

5. South Street Diner

7.8
178 Kneeland St (at South St.), Boston, MA
Diner · Downtown Boston · 110 tips and reviews

Jason F.Jason F: The banana pancakes will set your world right.

Victoria's Diner is one of The Best Pancakes in Boston.

6. Victoria's Diner

7.5
1024 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Diner · Dorchester · 64 tips and reviews

Cryssi L.Cryssi Lynn: In my opinion... The pancakes kinda taste like corn bread which isn't a bad thing :)

Mul's Diner is one of The Best Pancakes in Boston.

7. Mul's Diner

7.9
74 W Broadway (at A St.), Boston, MA
Diner · D Street - West Broadway · 41 tips and reviews

Pete M.Pete M: Pancakes are so buttery buttery goood and wash it down with a large hot choc with whipped cream in their classically thick mugs!

South End Buttery is one of The Best Pancakes in Boston.

8. South End Buttery

8.7
314 Shawmut Ave (at Union Park St.), Boston, MA
Café · South End · 168 tips and reviews

Faris A.Faris Altorki: They open at 6:30 am but don't serve pancakes and French bread until 10:00 am😭

North Street Grille is one of The Best Pancakes in Boston.

9. North Street Grille

8.1
229 North St (btwn Lewis St. & Sun Court St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · North End · 72 tips and reviews

SMRSMR: Party of seven waited 20 minutes and it was well worth it. Everything from eggs, pancakes, home fries and bacon was delicious. Staff very attentive

The Galley Diner is one of The Best Pancakes in Boston.

10. The Galley Diner

8.5
11 P St, Boston, MA
Diner · South Boston · 22 tips and reviews

Ashley P.Ashley Provencher: You can't go wrong here! They make the best pancakes I've ever had!