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

The pancakes are definitely good. Everything else is mediocre breakfast food and the scrambled eggs... are just downright bad. Would be a 4-star review, except the prices they charge are actually insane.Had 6 people (including 1 child who had a kids meal). We all drank water and ordered 1 entree each and it’s was $150 for breakfast!read more
Michael W.
Michael W.
Must go to place if you go to Nashville. Get there before 8am or you will stand in line. Decent... parking which is a plus in Nashvilleread more
Charlie A.
Charlie A.
Great local breakfast spot! I was visiting from Florida and my Uncle took me here. Great service... and delicious pancakes! I will keep this on my list of places to visit when I come back!read more
Capt Z
Capt Z
Wouldn’t recommend. Waited almost 10 mins for server to take order, didn’t bring drink ordered by... end of meal. Food was good but not greatread more
Drew M.
Drew M.
Very popular spot. Parking is horrible. The lines are always long. Once you make it inside the... doors, the wait is usually 15 to 20 min before getting seated. The staff are friendly and work hard. Normal wait time for food. To me....and this is just my opinion the food I ordered (pancake meal egg, bacon and 2 buttermiik pancakes) was nothing special. It was very good and was perfect, for the hassle on parking and waiting in line and the price....not worth it. The log cabin pancake house or whatever it's called in Gatlinburg is just as good or better. Now the specialty items like the french toast and crepes were good. Very rich in flavor. The food is good. Just not for me.read more
Everywhere All the T.
Everywhere All the T.
Fast pace, good food and good service. Takes some getting used to.
Paul M.
Paul M.
The food is good, there is a reason for the line outside!
Bernard B.
Bernard B.
Food is always wonderful! We always eat there when we are in Nashville. The wait line outside looks... intimidating but goes fast as wait time is usually 20 minutes or less. Serving staff is always very friendly.read more
Susan B.
Susan B.
Great menu variety and flavorful food! I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet potatoes pancakes and banana... split parfait.read more
Chandra T.
Chandra T.
Our server Payton was wonderful! The food was fast and delicious, and we went at a time of day that... was not too busy, so we didn’t have a long wait. It was a lot of fun to visit this local spot. We would definitely come here again!read more
Susan L.
Susan L.
Good service from Payton. Need to get WiFi for guests coming in though so guests can use mobile pay... if their provider isn't working.read more
Jesper L.
Jesper L.
Pancakes were really nice and over all great place! Payton was our waitress and she was so lovely... and friendly and has great hair!read more
Tess S.
Tess S.
Lovely food and atmosphere!! Visiting from the uk, and the staff were so helpful and friendly.... Great service from our lovely waitress Payton xread more
Mellon
Mellon
Peyton or Payton is the 🐐. She saved my niece from a house fire and got me my pancakes all... at the same time. A true superhero.read more
Andrew H.
Andrew H.
Great breakfast restaurant. My family loved the options, especially the different pancakes. They... messed up one of the omelets, but quickly fixed it.read more
Mike R.
Mike R.
Payton was excellent and we enjoyed having her as our server. She was all smiles and took care of... us our whole visit. Thanks for another great experience, PP!read more
Justin B.
Justin B.
Payton was amazing! Absolutely loved having her as our waitress!
Allyson B.
Allyson B.
Payton was awesome! Incredible French toast! And Swedish pancakes!
Nikki M.
Nikki M.
Really good food and very filling! Love the family atmosphere. Payton was great.
anna S.
anna S.
Peyton was great! It was our first time in Nashville, and we had a wonderful experience at the... Pancake Pantry!read more
Allison C.
Allison C.
Payton was great! Also man with the long hair. Best pancake place ever
Joey H.
Joey H.
Peyton was our server, she was great! Quick service, super nice.
Michelle B.
Michelle B.
Food was great, service was fast and efficient! Payton was a wonderful server, took time to answer... our questions and make recommendations!read more
Macy H.
Macy H.
Love this place !! Yasssss Payton 🤟🤟🤟
Ali D.
Ali D.
Super fast service and delicious food! Payton was our waitress and she was so kind! 🙂
Paige B
Paige B
Awesome food!!! Wonderful service from Payton!!! 💯❤️😎
Matt S.
Matt S.
the chocolate chip pancakes were delicious & the cinnamon cream was a must try in your coffee!... Payton, our server, was very friendly!read more
Emily R.
Emily R.
Loved my sweet potato pancakes! Payton was the best…so on top of everything!
Tonya J.
Tonya J.
Food and service was excellentPeyton was our server
Tina P.
Tina P.
Had the best Pistachio pancakes! Payton was a great server!
Hannah J.
Hannah J.
Pancakes to die for. Hash-browns were the only flaw. Slightly hard, not crispy. But the server... (Payton) was awesome!read more
Tyler R.
Tyler R.
Payton was an AMAZING server! Very friendly, and attentive to our party of 8! Thank you!
Angie H.
Angie H.
Pancake pantry is a must do in Nashville! Payton was incredible and made our experience great! Food... was excellent and the cinnamon cream is a must try!read more
Jacquelyn D.
Jacquelyn D.
Payton was the best server! Great atmosphere and even better food!
Beth G.
Beth G.
Payton was very nice to us.She made sure we were okay the whole time we were eating.Food was hot,... she brought our food to us making sure we were very satisfied.Kiddos to Payton.read more
MsJosie725
MsJosie725
Payton was or server, very energetic and prompt. Keep smiling 😃!!
Willie M.
Willie M.
I come to Nashville about 4 times a year for work. Always have to stop by Pancake Pantry! One of my... favorite breakfast spots - food always delivers, never have to wait long, and service is always good. Peyton is a great server.read more
Treyvon W.
Treyvon W.
First time here and it definitely worth the wait in line.
Denise B H.
Denise B H.
Most of the food was really good. We loved the chocolate chip pancakes, the biscuit and chocolate... gravy, and the bacon. Our absolute favorite, though, was their fresh squeezed orange juice. If you go, make sure you order a large glass cause you're gonna want it! The eggs were just ok, and the avocado toast was on good bread but as for the avocado, it was more of a strong flavored guacamole and we didn't particularly care for it. Service wasn't the best, but definitely not the worst we've had either. The atmosphere could be a bit better but it wasn't terrible.read more
Brooke C.
Brooke C.
Loved it all. The banana bread pancakes were fantastic. And Jay was amazing!
Katherine J.
Katherine J.
Best pancakes ever and Jay was the best server!! Thanks for a great morning
amy G.
amy G.
Jay is doing a wonderful job training other colleagues. Our server was amazing! She was attentive... and incredibly friendly.read more
Maritza R.
Maritza R.
It’s great. Jay was our server and she was great!
Hannah J.
Hannah J.
Rachel was the best!! They even held our luggage as we were just coming from the airport 🙂
Emily B.
Emily B.
Rachael was an attentive server and very friendly and helpful when we asked about things to do in... this specific area.read more
Kim M.
Kim M.
Rachel was our server and she was great! Very nice and even gave us recommendations for what to do... in the area!read more
colleen M.
colleen M.
Rachel was great. She was very attentive and helpful. If I’m ever in the area again I will be back... to see Rachel and the rest of the wonderful staff.read more
Skylar W.
Skylar W.
The Silver-Dollar pancakes were good and super cute! Must try with the cinnamon cream
Olivia W.
Olivia 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!

Work Here

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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Work Here

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.

Click to Apply

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