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

Customer Service was rude and unprofessional I wanted to place a to go take out order stood there... upfront for 10 minutes nobody even acknowledged me but the guy bussing tables the 2nd time he ask had anyone took my order yet and said to the staff someone is up front to place a takeout they only care about the customers that’s dining in so they can get a tip I stepped out in their view to make sure they saw me and they looked right thru me one waitress even came around earlier and look thru as if I wasn’t standing there unbelievable they didn’t want no part of ringing up a take out to go order because it’s wasn’t benefiting themread more
D M.
D M.
I ordered a pancake sampler early on a weekday morning.Overall, pretty good - the kind of place... it's worth going to at least once, but you'll live with missing it.I believe as a person that chocolate chips should be IN the pancake rather than on it, but the griddle would probably get incredibly sticky. I'll give them a pass.The blintz was yummy! Note: Ask for half cinnamon unless you want to do the Cinnamon Challenge.The cornmeal pancake was tasty.The service was fast and friendly.Bonus: the syrup was warm 👍read more
TJ
TJ
I've been two Sundays. You need to get there early, or there will be a line out the door. But no... worries. It only takes a few minutes to seat everyone. I recommend the sweet potato pancakes. I usually add scrambled eggs and sausage.read more
Russell B.
Russell B.
3.5 starsThe Pancake Pantry was a good meal, nothing super wow, but a good meal. We were seated... promptly at the time of our visit and the server was attentive. Wanted to make sure I got some pancakes since it was in the name and they were good. Several different varieties of toppings and some baked into the batter. The cheese grits were good as well. Overall it was okay, but I probably would not go out of my way to go back.read more
The K Green S.
The K Green S.
Though there is not waitlist the line moved quickly. We had a great server and the food didn't take... too long to come out as well even though the place was pretty full. I ordered a custom omelet and the cinnamon swirl pancake. Everything was delicious. My guests also enjoyed their food as well however one of my guests omelet came out wrong. I'd come back againread more
Terrell R.
Terrell R.
If you can catch it with no line, the Pancake Pantry is a good place. I definitely wouldn't wait... for more than 20 minutes for it since there are lots of other options around Nashville. But all the food is quite good and the combos are a pretty good value; just know that the drinks will run your total up very quickly!I am always partial to buckwheat pancakes and these are tasty with good eggs and bacon. My oldest daughter loves the blueberry.read more
Laura W.
Laura W.
Just had protein pancakes and a side of sausage. Definitely will be back. And a Bloody Mary. Chase... was an awesome server.read more
Bryan B.
Bryan B.
Breakfast is my favorite food group and let me tell you they knocked it out of the park! I had the... three pigs omlett, bacon and hashbrowns and my wife had the small platter I think it was called. By far the best omelet I've ever had! Service was fast and Bella our server was amazing. Next time in nashville I will most definitely stop in!read more
Cory H.
Cory H.
Freezing or rain and there's no line, on a perfect or near perfect day there's almost always a long... line outside of the building.read more
Martin M.
Martin M.
Not worth the calories. The pancakes and hash browns looked and tasted like Taylor Swifts’s music.... White and pasty.read more
Stephan C.
Stephan C.
This place is hyped up with a line at the door when we arrived. The restaurant is clean and... welcoming and staff are friendly and efficient. The food is not that great. The pancakes have a heavy processed taste, the eggs were vaguely warm and the ham I ordered tasted so badly of feet that I couldn't eat it. Overall it was a waste of $19.00. My boyfriend said his eggs and sausage were okay but nothing to write home about.read more
Jamie M.
Jamie M.
Visited this breakfast eatery. Even though there was a bit of a wait. Our server was friendly. The... sweet potato pancakes were amazing. Definitely coming back next time!read more
Karl W.
Karl W.
Great food and large breakfast selection. Can't go wrong with any selection. Good group of servers.... Line moves fast if you have to wait for a table. Wait is worth it. Great place to bring visiting family or friendsread more
Jack Z.
Jack Z.
This was our first visit and it was a spontaneous one. Parking was easy and there was no wait, so I... was shocked as there is ALWAYS a line when we go by!the food was good and we had a great server.read more
Sheri A.
Sheri A.
Tasty food & speedy service! The restaurant is clean and waiters are pleasant & personable. There... is typically a line for seating and reservations are not available. Worth the wait!Also, try the orange juice!read more
Joyce A.
Joyce A.
The pancakes were a great size! The food had a great mixture! I recommend the turkey sausage over... the regular sausage!read more
Victoria L.
Victoria L.
Visited Nashville for the weekend and went here TWICE! We were very excited to try it out! We got... the banana bread pancakes, sweet potato pancakes, rolled strawberry shortcake pancakes, and then omelettes! The sweet potato pancakes were thick and fluffy while the banana bread pancakes were thinner, but it tasted EXACTLY like banana bread!! It was all SO amazing! It’s true when they say it’s about a 20 minute wait, you have to wait in the lobby and they seat you one at a time. The shop that is connected to it is super cute as well, got a hat from there! We also got the brunch flight which is such a good idea, all the drinks we wanted came in the flight and it was cool to try them all, they all tasted very delicious! Our server was very sweet as well, definitely recommend!read more
Sweet T P
Sweet T P
Amazing service. If you ever wanted a pancake that LITERALLY melts in your mouth (no diddy) this is... probably THEE best pancakes I’ve ever had. Didn’t even need syrup on the buttermilk pancakes. And close 2nd place would have to be the biscuits. My table also ordered an omelette which was very impressive. Usually I try to add at least one critique in my reviews but I’m struggling to find one here. Maybe the lemonade was a bit on the sour side depending on your preference. Overall an amazing brunch place. Would definitely recommend to anyone in town.read more
Jesse P.
Jesse P.
The blueberry pancakes 🥞 are awesome and the people that work there are so nice the... portions are bigread more
Kathy M.
Kathy M.
I was very pleasantly surprised with how they serve the pancakes here. The pancakes themselves are... light and fluffy, the whipped salted butter and the warmed maple syrup with warmed cinnamon cream were just a heavenly combination. Def must visit if you like pancakes.read more
Ben
Ben
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ma.José Q.
The food is great! But it can get really busy and has a loooooong queue waiting.
Jasmine Z.
Jasmine Z.
Fantastic food and very quick service. Everything was great.
Ringo D.
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
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.
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.
Blanca D.
The savory pancakes are incredible. I dream about them.
Kait P.
Kait P.
Line was long but moved very quickly. Don't let that scare you off.
Ron L.
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.
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.
Collin E.
Please open another restaurant in the West End side.
Youngjae M.
Youngjae M.
Me and doc .came.for definitely awsome breakfast love it
Ahmadkakar8171 K.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
stephen C.
My first time here and it was fairly good, the cakes were some of the best I've ever eaten.
Brian Moore (.
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.
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.
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
Sharon B
I had the sweet potato pancakes! I also wanted to try the biscuit. So so good!
Tory
Tory
Small portions for the price you pay. It was just an expensive dinner!
Simsim A
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.
Craig W.
Sweet potato pancakes were amazing! Orange creamcicle drink was powerful.
Andy K.
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.
Andrea W.
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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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