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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

We went on a Monday. The line was much shorter. The service was amazing, very quick and delicious!

Victoria F.

NOT NASHVILLE WORTHY, not TN worthy. Cost $40 for a father and son breakfast (including 20% tip).... Charging for every little thing they can. Dollar extra to have a walmart special individually wrapped cheese added to my bare hashbrowns, and another dollar for bacon, PLEASE. I'd rather find another small business that's true to Southern values and give them a reasonable amount for breakfast.read more

Maksym W.

I came here years ago with my family and returned today. The food is not great anymore. It is made... with cheap ingredients. Do not come here if you want good quality food. If you want food that doesn't taste good, won't make you feel good or is good quality, this place is okay. I can not reccomend enough to not go here for breakfast or brunch.read more

Brittany

Yum, Yum, YUMMMMY!! Can't get a breakfast better than this, EVERYTHING we ordered was Excellent!!... Come try it for yourself!!read more

Beth S.

We stopped here on a whim after a visit to a nearby doctor. We got here around 8am, and were seared... in under 10 minutes. The service was slow-ish due to the already heavy table-load, but the server was very attentive once we were waited on.The food was excellent! We had pancake plates, with eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy. The kids shared a "Bears in the Snow"(or something like that), which was an excellent value for them.Service getting out was slow, probably also due to the workload. By the time we got out, there was a line forming around the corner to get inside. I'd recommend getting here early!read more

Jim Farrar (Jim B.

We love the Pancake Pantry! It’s our yearly breakfast stop when we are headed back home from... visiting family and it has yet to disappoint. The pancakes are always delicious (gluten free ones are a little dry, but very few places have overcome that) and the food is always delivered quickly! It is almost a challenge to eat an entire plate of pancakes, they are SO BIG! And the bacon is always cooked perfectly!!! This will continue to be a must stop for us!read more

April A.

My daughter had a surgical procedure delayed across the street from the Pancake Pantry. We wandered... in and explained that she needed to drink water to hydrate and asked if I could have a smaller than normal breakfast. Our server Zach was AMAZING! He customized my order of pecan pancakes which were delicious and allowed us to sit outside on the patio for two hours while he brought fresh drinks to help my daughter get through surgery. It was our best experience in all of Nashville! Thank you Zach!read more

MaryFran S.

This was the BEST breakfast we have had down here! We had to wait in line, however it was a quick... wait. The prices were very reasonable too.read more

Heather N.

Very average food for way above average pricing. Do you yourself a favor; walk the additional 100... feet and go to Biscuit Love.read more

Philip N.

The food was god awful. There was a hair in one of our meals. My potatoes had a Kraft cheese slice... slapped on them. The “Nashville hot chicken tenders” were just frozen chicken strips you’d put on a salad. Do not come here, I have no clue how this place has 4.5 stars.read more

Silpa R.

The pancakes I would rank 10/10, they were delicious but the “Hashbrowns” (which are really cubed... potatoes) had ZERO seasoning. Like ZERO. It was literally potato cooked in oil and that’s it. Not even the salt and pepper and ketchup I put on it helped. They weren’t crip either. And the “scrambled eggs” were not scrambled they are flat strips like omelette eggs. But again, the pancakes were great.read more

Baylee B.

Had the breakfast tacos, they were fabulous. Incredably busy and loud atmosphere, a little... overwhelming but great experience.read more

Keturah J.

The food is everything with fresh squeezed orange juice!! Excellent recommendation..

Mattie B.

Top quality food and service. Great people working there.

Daniel B.

Had the one of the best waitresses ever and we sat outside. Our breakfast was so delicious and well... presented. I can't wait to go back!!read more

Kr R.

Chorizo quesadilla with the Chipotle sauce was very good.

Jason A.

We had quick service here... the line moved very quickly. I got the pancake, eggs and sausage... platter. The eggs and sausage were great but those pancakes and homemade syrup are amazing!!! I will definitely be back!read more

Debbie F.

There's a line wrapped outside, which felt weird for pancakes - BUT- the pancakes were really good.

Ashley N.

The food was really good, I visiting this restaurant to begin my birthday day! Everything arrived... hot, although they were out of biscuits and gravy the pancakes were good, but with the cinnamon syrup? Amazing!read more

A'Myah R

Hmmm.. I don’t see why this place is so popular. I just paid $22 for two pancakes with six... blueberries in them and a cup of so-so coffee. huh? It’s loud, with average service, and they’re quite proud of their pancakes. I liked Biscuit Love across the street much better.read more

Elaine G.

Can’t say enough good about this restaurant. Was told to go here by a few locals and they did not... disappoint. I got the cinnamon roll pancakes (only available in August) and my wife got the banana bread pancakes. I didn’t like hers because of the walnuts in and on the pancakes but she loved them! I would say the cinnamon rolls pancakes are the BEST I’ve ever had. Totally worth it. They make some great homemade syrups as well. Great service, plenty of seating with zero wait. Thanks for the great experienceread more

Benjamin P.

The best food ever, even the chicken was juicy and delicious

James W.

Ate here a few months ago. Was served by Caylee who was amazing and the food was fantastic! Just... what some jetlagged Aussies needed!read more

Jacinda B.

First time and there was a wait outside as expected. The wait wasn't very long tho. The service... was okay, our server forgot a lot lol. The food was okay.read more

Jessica D.

We walked past the Pancake Pantry on a Friday morning as we looked for somewhere for brunch, and... whilst the line looked long we though reckoned it would be worth it, and boy were we right. The line moved quickly, and we were seated in 20mins. The service was friendly and prompt. We has some amazing pancakes, with lots of coffee. I would recommend this place, even if there is a long line.read more

Saqib S.

平日7:00ごろ行きました。空いていてすぐ入れました。Free refillのコーヒー、ソーセージ・パンケーキ、ハッシュドポテトでお腹いっぱいになりました。パンケーキを注文するとついてくるメープル... シロップと、シナモンクリームがとてもパンケーキに合っていて、美味しかったです。これらはお土産で買えます。サービスは感じがよくて、とても手際がよかったです。ゆっくり食事ができました。行列ができていても平均待ち時間20分ほどだそうです。read more

Risa F.

Great place, bustling with activity, happy contented sounds, delicious food, decadent pancakes and... the most scrumptious sinful cinnamon syrup that you can imagine, all yours to pour lovingly on your pancake. Charming waitress, quick service, I was bowled over, and most importantly, relatively modest pricing. I ll go there again n again!!read more

Renu A.

The pancake selection is great, lots of choices. They are a little dry for my taste. I felt the... need to really soak them in syrup to give them that creamy taste one expects from top notch pancakes.The children's menu is right up today's tastes...M&M pancakes, snowmen with chocolate chips.On to my complaints.1. They claim their hash browns are the best around. They were not hash browns but homestyle potatoes. The onions and peppers were just added at the end. And the cheese was a slice of American, not cheddar or anything else.2. The one sausage link we asked for as a side was dry and hard to bite into. Both point to a problem..The problem is the flat grill. The pancakes are made fresh to order. So much else is pre-cooked and sitting. Sausage links are sitting in a warmer. The onions, peppers, etc...all pre-cooked and sitting in a warming bin as needed. Not what I would expect from such a highly touted restaurant.read more

Joshua W.

This place is a Nashville institution and a must when visiting Nashville. This place has the best... breakfast in Nashville and always consistent. I've been several times over the last 25 years and never disappointed. On this visit our server was Clare. She was totally awesome.read more

Reginald J.

Pecan waffles excellent. They forgot the cheese on my eggs and ham. Regular pancakes not worth... getting, get a flavor.read more

Melissa V.

Excellent food! Listen when they say super salty for ham, the service was absolutely phenomenal.

Anna

So good.Amazing flavorYou know it’s good when there is a line to get in when you drive by, line... moves quickly.Worth the wait. So good!!!!!read more

B L

A little bit of a wait, but otherwise, we'll worth it. The food was delicious, and the house syrup ... was soooo tasty.It's definitely worth the wait!read more

Martin M.

Great food and very friendly service. Definitely worth the wait!

Curtis L.

Sarah was absolutely amazing!! In town for a concert and after a long night she made our breakfast... experience amazing!read more

Britton H.

Lively and energetic atmosphere. Food was good. Line went quickly. Cinnamon Cream is soooo good!

Summer H.

Always good food. Always room. Always good service.

Daryl V.

This was probably the best breakfast my boyfriend and I have ever had. There was a little wait... outside but it really wasn’t bad. Would go everyday if I couldread more

Chloe M.

Wedding guests getting better acquainted breakfast.

Jeff M.

With so many 5-star reviews and seeing the daily long line, we had to check this place out while... staying in the neighborhood for a couple of weeks. We love classic old places that have gained this type of following! The service was great and the ambiance was as expected but we were disappointed to find the food to be mediocre at best. I am honestly confused how there are any reviews claiming this food to be “good”. I wouldn’t recommend going here even if there wasn’t a line.read more

365 Travel C.

Oh so delicious. A staple of Hillsboro Village. Do yourself a favor and don’t go on the weekend.... Wait until Tuesday to Friday to go and try this place out. If you’re thinking where do I take someone, that’s not from Nashville to breakfast, they’ll love when you bring them here and get a hearty breakfast with decent coffee and great service.read more

Laura W.

I enjoyed my three little pigs omelet and my friend had the sweet potato pancakes. The Pancake... Pantry was an amazing experience for us.read more

William G.

Food was amazing 🤩🤤 and super fresh, veggies taste like they were from a garden... 😋.read more

Diamond D.

The cinnamon syrup and bacon were the best I've ever had. Portions were perfect if you're hungry.... Don't let the line around the block deter you, we waited about 30 minutes on a busy summer Saturday morning. Definitely putting this place on our list for next time!!read more

Lizz S.

I’ve never had a worse omelette in my life. What restaurant uses canned vegetables..?

Maria F.

The food is still fantastic! Fast service.Short wait when we arrived.

Ricky Q

I’ve been going to this location for 35 years. Always great food and atmosphere. I had the... chocolate/pecan pancakes and my friend had the veggie omelet with goats cheese. GREAT!Also, the parking is easy behind the store.read more

Teresa C.

The Pancake Pantry was a delightful place to grab breakfast on our trip to Nashville. Our server,... Erin, was attentive and friendly. The food was amazing! I couldn’t decide between the Santa Fe Cornmeal and the Pecan pancakes. She let me get some of each in my order. Everything was delectable. Fresh squeezed OJ, hot coffee. I would move to Nashville just for more Santa Fe Cornmeal cakes!!! 🙂read more

Haley C.

Such an amazing breakfast spot! We stopped in early on our way out for adventures today and it was... perfect. Everyone we came in contact with was so kind, held conversation with us, and the food was delicious! Also our boys loved their hot chocolate, said it was "the best ever!".read more

Danielle H.

If you've been here you know.... I just read through all the one star reviews. This place is... amazing and always has been. They warmed up the maple syrup and they also provided cinnamon cream syrup... Look up delicious in the dictionary... I think you'll find Pancake Pantry! Chase was our server. Great dude! Listen to his recommendations... They are on point!read more

Bob B.

Unbelievably great food! Just expect to wait for at least an hour but it’s worth the wait

Trey H.

Pretty dismal service. Poor servers are so overrun. Coffee top-up took an age and the bill was... added up incorrectly. Small portions.read more

Casper C.

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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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