Explore Our History

Founded by Robert Baldwin in 1961, the Pancake Pantry has been a Nashville tradition for generations of families. Baldwin’s son, David, began learning the ropes as a ten-year-old, helping the rest of my family build the business as well. Eventually taking over the business in 1988, David would make frequent trips to the hills of East Tennessee to retrieve the specialty group flours used in our pancakes and waffles. Although David sold the Pancake Pantry in 2017, batter and syrups are still made fresh each day from those secret Baldwin family recipes.

We strive to keep our traditional past alive, while cultivating innovative ideas to make the Pantry the best. We feel the same way about our customers by cherishing our long-time regulars and always looking forward to meeting our newest visitors.

Here at the Pantry, we guarantee that you will always find the best food, friendliest service, and memorable times. So, please relax and enjoy our hospitality. You are always welcome at our home. Eat More Pancakes!

Customer Reviews

This is a breakfast/brunch classic in Nashville. Been here for many years. It is very popular so... don’t be surprised if there is a line stretching around the building on popular days. Really god food. Fast service. Good value for the price. We often eat here when in Nashville. Never had a bad experience and have been returning here year after yearread more
John M.
John M.
Wish I could add more stars for the service! Our server Michael was excellent! Very attentive even... with a swarm of large parties. Food was out fast. We will definitely be back!read more
James T.
James T.
If you're looking for the best pancakes in the world... Then this is the place. I've tried the... sampler, where you get to put two of a few different pancakes on your order, so you can figure out which one is the best, and I have fallen in love with the sweet potato pancakes. The pairing of butter and the cinnamon syrup they bring out is simply to die for. (No really, if I had to choose a last meal, this is what I'd choose.)The atmosphere is always bustling as there is ALWAYS customers there. You'll likely stand in quite an impressive line to even get a table... So make sure you bring time with you when visiting this location.The prices are fair for the amount that comes out on your plate. I can never fully finish the 4 large pancakes they deliver to the table.My only real complaint is that, after having 2 back surgeries... It is very difficult for me to stand in that line. I feel like there should be a bench or two for handicapped individuals awaiting their entrance to where the pancakes sing like angels. Those benches should be marked as handicapped benches to avoid the lazy youth from scooping them up, as we all know there are kids who would. (GOOGLE REVIEWS IS ACTING BUGGY AND WON'T LET ME START ANOTHER NEW PARAGRAPH... SO THIS WILL HAVE TO SERVE AS THE START OF AN ADDITIONAL ONE:) I give this place the second to highest ranking on the Rikki Recommends ranking scale. It would be the highest, if not for the pain I have to endure to get into the place. I do think you need to get your whole family around and head there. You won't be sorry.read more
Erikka C.
Erikka C.
Jay was amazing. Very cordial and responsive. She made us feel at home as out-of-towners and even... made my kids happy who can sometimes be hard to please. Thanks, Jay!read more
Dexter A.
Dexter A.
Got here as soon as they opened. They were 5 min late opening the doors. When they did, everyone... was very rude from the start. Our server didn’t take our order (mind you there are only 3 people in the whole restaurant, 2 of them being my wife and I) for 10 whole minutes because she was loudly talking crap with her coworkers about the people they work with. Super unprofessional and rude. While we were waiting on our food, the servers were still talking shit, laughing loudly, and eating right in front of the kitchen where we can see them. If you’re going to eat or talk shit on the clock, at least don’t do it in front of the customers. Food was good but not worth the service we received.read more
Hannah W.
Hannah W.
The pancake was incredible! The maple syrup was an absolute game changer. Highly recommend trying... it!read more
Bao Le '.
Bao Le '.
Best pancakes in the world. A culinary experience even if you don't like pancakes.
David C.
David C.
Excellent breakfast and brunch. Seems to get busy but we arrived at 8am and were seated... immediately. The pancakes are normal sized, fluffy and delicious. Plenty of other options if you didn't come for pancakes. This will be our go to breakfast place when visiting Nashville.read more
James E.
James E.
Estuve el día de hoy en este lugar que he visitado un par de veces y la verdad que hoy estuvo fatal... el servicio no hablo de comida ni del lugar hablo del personal la señora que nos atendió parece que no hoy no se levantó muy feliz , yo no voy a ningún lugar a que me traten mal primero uno viene de hacer una fila afuera y luego cuando me siento todo era como de mala gana la verdad cuando me senté solo quería irme no me ofreció más café parece que le molestaba mi bebé ya que me era donde va a poner la silla de mi hija , yo fui muy decente jamás hablé solo hicimos el pedido pero me lamenta pero no le deje tip cosa que no hago jamás irme así pero la Sra fue fatal , la comida increíble como siempre y muy rápido todo pero creo que hoy no fue un buen día para esa señora y uno no va a ningún lugar a que te traten mal y vean a un uno como si me estuviesen regalando la comidaread more
Patricia B.
Patricia B.
I took my wife and daughter we got the biscuits and gravy an omelette and some crêpes. It was all... great. The biscuits and gravy were amongst some of the best I’ve ever had. There was a misunderstanding with my order that was my fault but the server was quick to help me fix it and very polite about it.read more
Lenny H.
Lenny H.
What a gem! This is a great unpretentious neighborhood breakfast joint, with really good food.We... were greeted immediately at the door and welcomed.Candied bacon was unbelievable and so were the cinnamon roll pancakes. My poached eggs were hot and absolutely perfect.Our server was so sweet and made sure she checked in on us.Would definitely recommend.read more
Susanne B.
Susanne B.
Delicious food and great service, as always. Chase was outstanding; friendly, prompt and attentive!
Terrance Scott S.
Terrance Scott S.
Wow, this place is amazing! The line was out the door, BUT don’t let that scare you away. The wait... is shorter than it looks.My group of 4 waited about 15 minutes max, and we were served quickly once inside. I got the Swedish pancakes, and someone in my group got the strawberry shortcake pancakes.Everyone, myself included, thoroughly enjoyed the food, and we thought the servers were so kind! Definitely give this place a try!read more
Samara O.
Samara O.
The food, staff, and experience were great! Only had to wait 5 minutes for a table. The server was... friendly and immediately got us drinks. She helped us decide by recommended items on the menu. The cinnamon roll pancakes are fantastic! 10/10read more
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
Everything is good! Loved the pancake sampler. Out of the blue Berry, pecan and banana bread, the... banana bread was my favorite.read more
Hunter Rowland, North Alabama R.
Hunter Rowland, North Alabama R.
Our 2nd day in Nashville me & wife got up & decided to try this location out because it was close... to our hotel. There was a line outside when we pulled up but it was moving. We finally got in & got seated. It was packed. I had the pancake meal with bacon & eggs with extra extra bacon. My wife had the same with sausage and eggs & cheese grits with hash browns. This was an awesome, filling breakfast. The pancakes were cooked to perfection. We really enjoyed it. It gave us that country home-cooked meal feeling that was definitely on point. No doubt about it we will definitely back next time we're in Nashville.... I would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone who loves a good, filling home-cooked breakfast.read more
Rob D.
Rob D.
Food was amazing and would most definitely come again if close by
Kimberly D.
Kimberly D.
The pancake pantry is a Nashville staple and we decided give it a try. Places like this are kind of... touristy, but can also sometimes live up to the hype.We went and it was…ok. Nothing bad but nothing spectacular. We both got the pancake trio sampler. I had the blueberry, apple walnut and banana bread. My wife had the pecan, banana bread and blueberry.The pancakes themselves were pretty basic. The blueberry and apple pancakes didn’t really taste like they had any fruit baked into them, and were just regular pancakes with fruit toppings on them. With the toppings being pretty gelatinous, almost like canned pie filling.Now the banana bread and pecan pancakes tasted unique, and were more than just basic batter, with the pecan ones being the winner out of the varieties we had. Still though, they were all fairly flat, lacking fluffiness or crunch to the edges.The hashbrowns were on point though. Crispy, fresh, and a generous portion.But yeah, ok place, with ok pancakes.read more
Kenny Kimball I.
Kenny Kimball I.
We were looking for some breakfast in Nashville before leaving town and saw this one came highly... recommended. It did not disappoint! It is located in a cute neighborhood. The parking situation wasn’t great but found close-by parking for $6. we waited outside on a Friday for about 30 minutes which we didn’t think was that bad. Once inside, we had an amazing waitress (I wish I could give her a shout out, but I can’t remember her name!).The food was awesome, I had pancake sampler and my wife had an egg and hash brown dish. Fun atmosphere. Definitely give it a shot!read more
Andrew S.
Andrew S.
Wonderful pancakes and great coffee. Be prepared for a wait and its a loud restaurant
Joshua C.
Joshua C.
It's OK. This place came across as highly rated during a trip to Nashville. Was surprised. We went... during the week, but saw the lineup on the weekend. Yikes. Even during the week it was busy. Staff was friendly and welcoming enough. Found the food to be average. If you're staying close by, I'd pop in, but wouldn't go out of my way to get there.read more
Matthew D.
Matthew D.
Wow! Now we know why people stand in li e to get a table here. If you think Pancakes are just... pancakes you need to experience Pancakes Pantry's delectable options.read more
Jeff J.
Jeff J.
The gravy for the steak and eggs was underwhelming but the meat and pancakes were made very well.
Randy C
Randy C
Just a great meal all around. Food was fantastic (especially the buttermilk pancakes) and Jay, our... server, made the experience even better. Her ability to balance the busyness and engage with us at a personal level was impressive to observe. Thanks so much - we’ll be back.read more
Benjamin M.
Benjamin M.
The service is always great, but Chase was top notch he was knowledge, friendly, fast and accurate!... Great job, Chase!read more
Terrance J Scott S.
Terrance J Scott S.
Came here a few years ago and was back in town to try again on Sunday. Several from our party have... all had stomach issues since.read more
Jacob
Jacob
Got there around noon on a Saturday and the line was around the building. Took about 30 minutes to... be seated. Line was much shorter when we left. Pancakes were good, but the compote was very sweet. We got the pigs in blanket and it was a little sausage rolled in a pancake twice its size. Good service. Our table was pretty small.read more
Lisa A.
Lisa A.
I do not recommend this place. Drive two hours to get to this place and the parking cost me $31... and I was in line for over an hour and a half to get into the restaurant. After I was able to order my food, it took about 45 minutes. My Country Fried Steak was cold, the Buttermilk pancake tasted bitter, the syrup tasted like Robo-Tushsin, and the Stacked Mimosa Peach had no alcohol. Finally, the kitchen made a mistake with my wife's food. Server: Lindsey M is very kind and professional, she is always very friendly and with a very pretty smile 💯👍🏼 for LINDSEY the only thing we liked about this placeread more
Yosvany G.
Yosvany G.
Good place for a breakfast, might be a short wait. The avocado toast was good.
Marcus H
Marcus H
Food was fantastic. Just what was needed after a night in Nashville..
Xax
Xax
Food was great! We only waited in line about 10 minutes and the guy working the line was great too:)
Carla B.
Carla B.
Stumbled upon the pancake pantry when they had a line out the door Sunday morning. Decided to come... back during the week when they weren’t so busy. The food wasn’t anything special in our opinion. The taste and smell of the ham was extremely unpleasant, maybe it’s just a difference in how it’s cooked here versus back home. The pancakes and hash browns were good but the strawberry compote was a little overwhelming. Our server was super great and made sure we felt welcomed. Just lacking in the food department.read more
Joshua D.
Joshua D.
The breakfast wrap with chorizo was amazing, and I got a pancake sampler with blueberry, pecan, and... cinnamon roll pancakes which were fluffy and divine!read more
Charlie Fiskeaux I.
Charlie Fiskeaux I.
Best breakfast anywhere! The sweet potato pancakes are sinful!
Eric W.
Eric W.
I arrived for a late breakfast. It was just me. I had about a 30 minute wait to be seated and had... the pancake sampler. The “Chocolate Sin” crepe style pancake was my favorite of the three that I had. My waitress did charge me for a beverage that she forgot to serve but when I brought it to her attention she removed it for me and apologized. I would come back if I had the chance.read more
Aaron R.
Aaron R.
Sorry, but not the awesome place it once was. We waited in line for at least an hour to then wait... half an hour for cold meals. Our waitress actually hustled, so it likely wasn’t her fault as the kitchen delivered mediocre, cold food. The “famous” hash browns were a pathetic excuse for one of their former highlight side dishes. Nothing by any of our party was up to prior standards. I sure hope they get their act together or this place will not survive. It’s a shame, but just hopefully a bad day for the pancake pantry.read more
Lester K.
Lester K.
Was in Nashville for a doc visit early one morning and could smell the food in the air from blocks... away! Friendly environment, friendly staff! Thought the prices were a smidge on the high side, but enjoyed the food! Just be careful and look at all prices first. After we headed back to memphis we noticed they charged $11 for a cup of orange juice. Our meals were 13 and 14 dollars so 11 dollars for orange juice was totally unexpected!read more
jon H.
jon H.
Great breakfast place right near Vanderbilt and close to downtown. Really good biscuits and gravy... and pancakes.read more
Adon P.
Adon P.
Got pancakes, grits, and scrabbled eggs (served cold). They said the had “homemade maple syrup”... that was obviously not maple syrup and was not good. Food was a weak mid at best. Even Cracker Barrel has real maple syrup. They don’t even know what maple syrup is. Sad.read more
Jim S.
Jim S.
Service was great! Cinnamon roll pancakes were excellent!!
Elyria S.
Elyria S.
When I say I have never had an issue with their food or service never . It’s always been top tier..... The Cooks are the real stars thoread more
Noname 6.
Noname 6.
Convenient location, suitable for family gatherings and economical
Chenfun C.
Chenfun C.
Pumpkin pancakes and coffee hit the spot! Nick S’ service was great! B
Wes W.
Wes W.
Awesome food and service. Fare prices for qty of delicious food served. Located in a nice... neighborhood with shops and other restaurants.read more
Michael C.
Michael C.
Great atmosphere. Great food. Of course you come for the pancakes, but there is a variety of other... food. There's always a wait, but that's for a reason. I got there around 9, and there was no wait, but when I was leaving around 10, there was a line forming.read more
Daniel N.
Daniel N.
I love the Pantry, any time I'm in town, I make a visit. Always first class service, great food,... and the best pancakes in the world.read more
Derek W.
Derek W.
The Pancake Pantry is a must-visit in Nashville! I always go right when they open so I don’t have... to wait in line. Friendly, quick service and the pancakes are amazing. Love the sampler option to order three different flavors, too.read more
Emily E.
Emily E.
Good breakfast. Didn't have pancakes which is what they're famous for so can't speak to that.
mary T.
mary T.
Decent pancakes. Great location. Decent service and fun atmosphere.
Sebastian C.
Sebastian C.
All I can say is, IHOP look out. This restaurant was definitely a hidden gem. Anyone craving that... IHOP feel with a little touch of home, this is the place. This restaurant deserves 10 stars.read more
Joseph L.
Joseph L.
The food was ok and reasonably priced but just meh... Pancakes were ok, breakfast burrito was... greasy and not much flavor. I wouldn't go back.read more
Lawrence
Lawrence
Great breakfast, fair prices and friendly service.
Mark
Mark
We make it a point to stop here whenever we visit town or are driving through. If you arrive during... peak hours, you may experience a wait, but we usually go early and are seated right away. The food is consistently delicious, the orange juice is fresh, and the service is always excellent.read more
Pie O.
Pie O.
Truly a Nashville gem and piece of our history! I've sampled a large part of the menu and am always... pleasantly surprised (even while eating cornmeal pancakes with salsa and sour cream on top) by all they have to offer. Make sure you follow the signs, your whole party is present when being seated, keep the line along the building and please do NOT leave the lobby door open... We'll know you're a tourist if you do 😉read more
Ayla K.
Ayla K.
This place is amazing! A friend was in town and said they wanted to try it out. Service was great,... not hovering but there when needed.The food, over the top. Enjoyed the biscuits and gravy app, the pancakes in a blanket... wow! They do get busy and not waffle house prices so just be prepared for that.read more
Gary R.
Gary R.
Walked in was seated immediately, drinks were gotten and menus given. Our waiter was extremely... polite. I got the cinnamon roll pancake with the pork chop and eggs. I was skeptical of the pork chops being braised in sweet tea but to my surprise they were delicious and so tender. My wife got the banana bread pancakes and almost got some to go she enjoyed them that much. Had to grab a tshirt before leaving, will be back the next time we’re in Nashville. Can’t recommend enough.read more
Devin B.
Devin B.
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Explore Our History

Founded by Robert Baldwin in 1961, the Pancake Pantry has been a Nashville tradition for generations of families. Baldwin’s son, David, began learning the ropes as a ten-year-old, helping the rest of my family build the business as well. Eventually taking over the business in 1988, David would make frequent trips to the hills of East Tennessee to retrieve the specialty group flours used in our pancakes and waffles. Although David sold the Pancake Pantry in 2017, batter and syrups are still made fresh each day from those secret Baldwin family recipes.

We strive to keep our traditional past alive, while cultivating innovative ideas to make the Pantry the best. We feel the same way about our customers by cherishing our long-time regulars and always looking forward to meeting our newest visitors.

Here at the Pantry, we guarantee that you will always find the best food, friendliest service, and memorable times. So, please relax and enjoy our hospitality. You are always welcome at our home.

Eat More Pancakes!

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Pancake Pantry is a wonderful place to begin your hospitality career. We have positions open in several areas of operation. Click below to apply now for Server, Cook, Host and Managers.

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