About The Pancake Pantry: A Nashville Tradition Since 1961

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

Terrible service (rude, rush you, no follow up and wrong food) and then they stand over you with... the cc machine that STARTS the tip entry at 20%!!! We got the incorrect order.The food was just ok. We got the Swedish pancakes and they definitely skimp on the lingon berries. Candied bacon was ice cold. No refills on hot tea even if you use the same tea bag (it's just water!) Prices are way too high and they really pack people in.Won't be back and encourage others to avoid it too.VERY disappointed.read more

Toni M.

Our 1st time eating at the Pancake Pantry it was good food, great service. Our food came out fast n... hot.read more

Tricia W.

There’s a reason for the hype! We were recommended to eat here by the concierge at our hotel, and I... can see why he felt safe saying everyone loves breakfast here! We didn’t have much of a wait, but we came in a weekday at 11:00. Lots of tables and a few booths. Service was pretty quick - our waitress was great! I’m going to guess they are a bit understaffed, but based on the hustle of our waitress you couldn’t tell.The food was delicious! We had the breakfast tacos with pork belly and hashbrowns on the side and the chocolate sin crepe style pancakes. Generous portions for sure - we did take a to-go container of leftovers.Street parking across from the entrance to Vanderbilt (there is a downtown location as well, but only garage parking or expensive lot parking)Really good food with a hometown feel - I think this might be a can’t miss when in Nashville breakfast spot.read more

Sheri M.

Food is great! The burger is the best I had in the Middle TN area no cap . Chocolate gravy ... 🍫 was off the chain as well will definitely be back. Potatoes were deliciousread more

Kayaking Adventures of T.

Went to Pancake Pantry on Thursday I ordered a Pancake Meal (Turkey Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and... Apple Walnut Pancake), a Chocolate Chip Pancake for my son, and a Rolled Strawberry Shortcake (No pic) for my Wife.For some reason we weren't really satisfied or impressed, maybe we ordered wrong items or maybe it wasn’t our cup of tea or we maybe expected a lil bit more than what we ordered because the hype and there is always a long line in the front door. I also think the price a little bit too expensive for the amount of food they served. I also think the compote for some reason tasted like too overly sweet and tasted like from a can.Overall, I don’t think I would go here again but for tourists to try maybe one time is okay.read more

Muhammad R.

Yep, it's pancakes. We went late in the day, so there was no wait. I'm not sure I'd wait in much of... a line to eat here, but the food was good. The doorman that greeted us was a little militant about our party of 5 all being present before seating. We were all there, but he bent down to count feet to be sure. There was no one else in line behind us, so I'm not sure what the deal was. Worth the visit for a Nashville tradition, but can't imagine coming regularly.read more

Devin C.

Un 1ero de enero es buen momento para venir, si vienes preparado para esperar largas filas afuera.... Al final debe valer la pena!read more

Ma.José Q.

The food is great! But it can get really busy and has a loooooong queue waiting.

Jasmine Z.

Fantastic food and very quick service. Everything was great.

Ringo D.

My veggie omelete was good. It was nice to have the option of protein pancakes. Our waitress,... Bella, was very nice and attentive. My coffee cup was never empty!read more

John

Did not even get a chance to eat. Got here got seated with my family and realized that the first... thing on the menu is alcoholic beverages at a place that only does breakfast. Cool… mimosas might be fun, but it’s disgusting that it’s the first thing on a menu handed to my teenager. And no, she doesn’t look grown. Your restaurant is gross.read more

Liz B.

Everything we ordered was so delicious and the servers were super friendly. No wonder the place is... packed! I had the Tennessee Country Ham (so good!) & shared the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (the best!) Looking forward to coming back next time we’re in townread more

Blanca D.

The savory pancakes are incredible. I dream about them.

Kait P.

Line was long but moved very quickly. Don't let that scare you off.

Ron L.

The Tennessee County Ham was really good and salty. The pancakes after the ham were the cherry on... top. I highly recommend eating breakfast here.read more

Mason E.

Super delicious food, the cornmeal cakes are seriously amazing. However, you could tell that the... biscuits and gravy had been sitting out for a bit and were lukewarm and beginning to become gummy. Other than that, great experience and short wait on Monday afternoon!read more

Collin E.

Please open another restaurant in the West End side.

Youngjae M.

Me and doc .came.for definitely awsome breakfast love it

Ahmadkakar8171 K.

For the best pancakes, go to The Pancake Pantry. Fluffy and delicious. My sister had the gf and she... said they were the best she has ever had.read more

Carrie D.

I ordered the Tennessee Ham and it was like very gross and very salty and chewy like eating a... extension cord. Of course, the families inside were happy and it was good to be among them.read more

Richard H.

One of the best breakfasts we've ever had, everything was so good and the staff were so friendly!... We went around 9:30am on a Saturday and waited in line about 20 minutes. Definitely worth the wait!read more

Ashlee J.

I really don't know where to begin which is not typical for me whatsoever. This location is located... in such a beautiful neighborhood with shops to visit within walking distance. There isn't a lot of parking right behind the restaurant for how busy it gets although there is street parking and public parking lot across the street from this lot. When you park behind Pancake Pantry, you have to purchase your ticket from the pay station and then place it in your car. Thankfully our visit didn't include a line out the door at the time that we arrived so we were sat very quickly. There were so many options to choose from including a special for Smores pancakes. The food did not take long to be served. I added the hashbrowns to my order but I could pass on those next time. They weren't seasoned, only highlighted to have been cooked in bacon fat. If they were seasoned and cooked in bacon fat they would have tasted much better but they were very bland. The Smores pancakes were delicious!! I'm so glad that I ordered them since I'm not sure how long they will be served and when I'd be able to return to Pancake Pantry. The pork chop was very, very good. Absolutely no complaints and the lemonade was absolutely delicious. It is not served from the foundation but hand squeezed which made all of the difference. Lastly, the cinnamon cream syrup! I've never had anything like it and now I'm not sure if traditional syrup will ever do it for me again. It cannot be described beyond "just delicious." I was very surprised at how great it tastes and before I knew it I was no longer interested in the maple syrup that is also brought to the table. I'd absolutely recommend Pancake Pantry if you have a chance to visit. Well worth it! Our waitress was kind and quick even though she had many tables to wait on. She did not neglect to check in with us before and after our food was served and when we requested things she didn't forget to bring them back to the table to us. Overall, it was a great experience and I am thankful that this place was recommended to me.read more

Willing V.

We went to the one downtown last year and LOVED the Christmas atmosphere so we were disappointed... when we arrived at this location only to have one Christmas tree. But our service and food were good.read more

Ede J.

Wow! I spotted this on the map when looking for breakfast on Black Friday. This was definitely... the right choice! These pancakes were amazing. I chose the sampler getting 3 different choices. They were all superb. The service is great. I’d definitely recommend hitting this place up for breakfast. We’ll be back!read more

Juston T.

Neat place with a great breakfast. Thought the line was going to be about an hour but they moved... people through and we only waited about 20 minutes just like their sign out front said.read more

Scott T.

Been awhile since we've eaten here. Food was great again! Line moves quickly & we were seated in 20... minutes from when we got there. Our server was great & the food came out very quickly. All 4 of us got the Small Appetite Plate which was the perfect amount of food for each of us. The Silver Dollar Pancakes were great with the syrups they have. Highly recommend eating breakfast here while in Nashville!read more

Chris F.

While visiting Nashville, we stopped in at the Pancake Pantry for breakfast and were not... disappointed!I ordered the special which was the cinnamon roll plank cakes and my husband ordered a veggie omelet with a side of gluten free pancakes. Both were super delicious.The atmosphere was electric with wait staff buzzing around constantly, however our server was rarely seen, so thank goodness we didn't really need anything.Before our food arrived, our server dropped off 2 different kinds of syrup to our table, with no explanation of what they were - so I have no idea, but my pancakes were so sweet that I didn't even try the syrup.If you're in the area I highly recommend checking them out.Tip: There was also a parking lot behind the building, but we ubered so I don't know what the charge for parking is, but you do have to pay for parking.read more

Debbie N

LARGE AND PLENTIFUL DISHES! You'll Have To Be Rolled Out In A Wheel Barrel Because You're Stuff... Like Chuck!read more

Vincent H.

Massive portions of really good food. It is so easy to over order and end up with way too much... food, which is fine cause the leftovers are fantastic. Thestaff handles the busy crowd like a well-oiled machine. Even though the line can often wrap around the building, ilidoesnt feel like you're waiting all that long.read more

stephen C.

My first time here and it was fairly good, the cakes were some of the best I've ever eaten.

Brian Moore (.

We stopped in for breakfast, and it was amazing. Blueberry pancakes with eggs and bacon . We also... ordered the candied bacon OMG. This is the one right here . If you're a bacon lover who likes a touch of sweet with your savory, this is the snack to order. delicious. our service was excellent and the waitress efficient and so sweet. This morning it was crowded with a line down the street so we were ablw to be seated and enjoy our meal. The one downtown is always crowded and the wait is about 30 mins. Plus I love this location as the food taste way better to me! Go have the pancakes and anything else on the menu. You wont be disappointed.read more

T M.

As a Nashville local and southerly raised lady I have always heard lovely things about this place.... Finally gave it a shot and my goodness it was amazing. Yes there was a line (don’t worry moved super fast). I cherished every bite I took 10/10 will be back :).read more

Katelyn P.

After waiting in line for about 20 minutes, I left as the line was extremely. That would have left... about an hour to eat. Disappointed.I’ve eaten there before and the food was excellent.read more

Sharon B

I had the sweet potato pancakes! I also wanted to try the biscuit. So so good!

Tory

Small portions for the price you pay. It was just an expensive dinner!

Simsim A

The wait was short despite the line up & boy was it worth it. Country Steak and pancakes were the... best I’d ever had and Bella our waitress was so attentive, friendly and helped make our morning with her infectious charmReasonably priced, great food, great service… what more do you want.read more

Craig W.

Sweet potato pancakes were amazing! Orange creamcicle drink was powerful.

Andy K.

We had 8 people in our party, so that probably impacted our experience. The food was good. They... offer basic breakfast fare as well as some sweet goodies like crepes and waffles. And of course, pancakes! The pancakes were that perfect slightly sweet that you expect in the south. The problem was it was cold, or at least not hot. Eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, even the coffee was lukewarm warm. The grits were hot. The service was very good and the servers very friendly. It was not a bad experience but it would have been an excellent experience if everything would have been hot. We were there at 8:30 and seated quickly. When we left at 9:30 the line was out the door. I would try this place again.read more

Andrea W.

Absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend the cinnamon roll pancakes and the hashbrowns.

J S.

I'm in Love ❤️ with this breakfast 😍 the best pancakes 🥞 I ever had!... Run to this place!read more

Inga

First time here ever in Nashville and I saw this spot !The male at the front was very rudeMade me... and my party of 9 very uncomfortable. I get it it’s busy so get a host who can work under pressure without attitude !we left , won’t be coming again due to the lack of customer service and communication.Across the street is SO much better !!!!!read more

Cece D.

Great breakfast with the kids. Big portions. Chocolate chip pancakes were good but too much... chocolate. Which I know is a weird thing to say.read more

Sundeep G.

We had the pleasure of celebrating my little sister’s birthday at Pancake Pantry, and the entire... experience exceeded our expectations! From the moment we walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere set the tone for a wonderful day. Our server, Rachel, was nothing short of amazing—so sweet, attentive, and full of great suggestions. She really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for the occasion, which made the experience even more special.The food was absolutely incredible! The pancakes were unbelievably fresh and fluffy, the sandwich was perfectly made, and the country fried steak was out of this world. Each bite was better than the last. It’s clear that Pancake Pantry takes a lot of pride in the quality of their food, and it really showed in every dish we tried.My little sister was thrilled, and we all left feeling full and satisfied. We’re so glad we decided to celebrate her birthday here—it was the perfect choice! The service, the food, and the overall experience made this a day to remember. We’ll definitely be back for more!read more

Skip J.

Our server, Erin A, was fast, friendly, and patient. The pancakes were great. There were so many... varieties we had a hard time choosing.read more

Marie O.

Clare is a fantastIc server. The waiting line is worth the cinnamon cream on pancakes and the... service. I see why everyone loves this restaurant.read more

Andrew K

Great pancakes little bit of a wait 30 min so decided to place a to go order. The young kid taking... my order was very friendly and helpful! Been here before just have to remember not to go on the weekends unless you want to wait a bitread more

james N.

How anyone could not give this place five stars is beyond me. I wish I could give it six.

Eric B.

The 3 star rating reflects that when the server presents your bill, the server stands over you... while you review the tip options %/on the credit card swiper. The choices that show for tipping are: 18%, 20%, 25%, or 28%. I find that to be egregious on many levels. I aaked the server for the custom button so I may make my personal choice on what to leave based upon true service and quality and quantity of food.To me, its ridiculous and aggravating to be purposely pressured for exorbitant tips by this business.read more

D Z

There was about an hour wait on line outside and then 45 mins for the food once seated but the... Georgia Peach & Swedish Pancakes were worth it. The good thing is once you've received your food if you decide to order something else, as I did (the hash brown potatoes) they bring it right away.read more

Janis T.

Tasty brunch. Line went quickly as promised. Good service. Tasty spicy Santa Fe pancakes w sour... cream & salsa, blueberry pancakes w compote & fresh berries, iced coffee. Satisfying. 😊read more

Lara P.

Good diner vibes. Not a ton of thrills but their pancakes are great.

Jo B

Even tho I got a parking ticket!!!... The food and service was great!! 👍😃 It's been... years since I've been there but everything was still great! I shall return. 😊👍👍read more

aware111068

Super leckere Pancakes mit Zimt u viel Sirup. Der Kaffe war auch gut , etwas teurer, fand ich. ( 4$)

M. S.

Best pancakes I’ve ever had! We got the 3 little pigs omelette, chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate... milk- and all were amazing! Excellent service, very friendly staff. Parking on the other hand was awful. You have to have a receipt on your dash even if you only stay there for an hour (1st hour is free), but it’s hard to drive through the area with cars parallel parked, people walking, and it’s super congested. “The line is the waitlist,” and we had to wait outside for about 10 min, but it was just 2 of us.read more

Katrina L.

Best pancakes in town! Fried potatoes, gravy and biscuits, sugar cured ham… all so good!!!

Amy

It was just ok. Price didn’t match taste of food. Syrup was watered down bacon was thin and... microwavedread more

Mavis C.

The swedish pancakes are so good. Get there early cause this is a happening spot. Great service

Jeremy B.

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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.

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