Park Slope's Best Pancakes

Pancakes are a commitment, and in Park Slope, that commitment usually means waiting behind a stroller. I have eaten at all of these spots so you do not have to, which is a sacrifice I make because I lack better hobbies.

The range here runs from the hazelnut praline towers at Sunday In Brooklyn to a savory tuna pancake at Haenyeo that will make you question everything. I also drank a cocktail with breakfast at Bricolage.

You can judge me. This list is proof that a neighborhood known for its brownstones and bodega cats can still surprise you.

Go forth and order accordingly.

Cheryl's Global Soul

Highlights
Fluffy pancakes, tasty syrups
Friendly, knowledgeable service
Cozy, homey atmosphere
Fast food delivery
Great brunch drink options

I went to Cheryl's Global Soul for the pancakes. They were fluffy. The syrups were tasty, which matters because I have strong opinions about syrup. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. I asked a question about the menu and got a real answer. The place feels cozy and homey. I did not feel rushed. I also noticed the food delivery was fast, which is useful information for days I cannot face leaving my apartment. The brunch drink options are great. I had one. I would have another. I left full and slightly less cynical about my own cooking.

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Cafe Luluc

Cafe Luluc is a place I keep returning to, mostly because I lack imagination. The pancakes are solid. They are not the fluffiest in the neighborhood, but they are dependable. The coffee is fine. The service is efficient, which I appreciate because I do not enjoy small talk before noon. The room is simple. It feels like a diner that forgot to be loud. I ordered the pancakes and ate them without complaint. That is high praise from me. I will go back when I want a predictable breakfast and do not want to think too hard. That is most weekends.

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Sunrise Espresso Bar

Highlights
Dog-friendly outdoor seating
Family-owned, welcoming staff
Exceptional chilaquiles
Best salsa verde
Thoughtful, personal service

Sunrise Espresso Bar has outdoor seating, and dogs are allowed. I sat outside with my coffee and watched a poodle judge me. The staff is family-owned and welcoming. They remembered my order on the second visit. That is a dangerous level of personal service. The chilaquiles are exceptional. I did not order pancakes here. I ordered the chilaquiles because the salsa verde is the best I have had in Park Slope. The pancakes are probably fine, but I cannot confirm. I was too busy eating the chilaquiles. The service is thoughtful. I felt like a regular, which is a lie I am willing to accept.

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Brooklyn Bread Cafe

Highlights
Spotless, friendly, welcoming staff
Freshly baked breads shine
Tender chicken, crisp bagels
Reliable breakfast for years

Brooklyn Bread Cafe is spotless. That is rare. The staff is friendly and welcoming, which is also rare. I have been coming here for years. The pancakes are reliable. The breads are freshly baked and they shine. I had a bagel that was crisp in the right way. The chicken was tender, though I did not order chicken with pancakes. I ordered the pancakes. They were fine. The place is consistent. I appreciate consistency because my life is not. If you want a breakfast that will not surprise you, this is the spot. I will keep coming back until I die or move, whichever comes first.

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Miti Miti Modern Mexican

Highlights
Crispy fish taco standout
Vegetarian taco surprisingly excellent
Wings crispy with unique sauces
Fresh food, immediate seating
Attentive service from Alejandra

Miti Miti Modern Mexican is not a pancake place. I went anyway. The crispy fish taco is a standout. The vegetarian taco was surprisingly excellent, and I say that as a person who distrusts vegetables. The wings are crispy with unique sauces. I ate them with my hands. The food is fresh and I got seated immediately, which never happens to me. Alejandra took care of me. She was attentive. I did not order pancakes because they do not have them. I ordered tacos. I have no regrets. If you want pancakes, go elsewhere. If you want tacos, come here. I will be back for the wings.

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Bricolage

Highlights
Backyard is beautiful
Fresh cocktails available
Warm, vintage interior
Excellent food quality
Pleasant lighting throughout

Bricolage has a beautiful backyard. I sat there and felt like a person who has their life together. The interior is warm and vintage. The lighting is pleasant, which is more than I can say for most places. The food quality is excellent. I ordered the pancakes. They were good, but the cocktails are fresh and I had one. The combination of pancakes and a cocktail is a choice I made. I do not regret it. The service was fine. The backyard is the real draw. I would come back just to sit outside and pretend I am on vacation. The pancakes are a bonus. I ate them all.

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Haenyeo

Highlights
Tuna seafood pancake delicious
Outstanding free side kimchi
Excellent flourless chocolate cake
Phenomenal, attentive service
Creative Korean-inspired menu

Haenyeo is a Korean-inspired place. I ordered the tuna seafood pancake. It was delicious. That is a pancake, technically. It is savory and full of tuna. I also got the free side kimchi, which was outstanding. I asked for more. They brought more. The flourless chocolate cake is excellent. I had it for dessert because I am an adult. The service is phenomenal and attentive. The menu is creative. I did not order a traditional pancake, but I do not care. The tuna pancake is better. I will come back for the kimchi alone. I might bring a friend, but only if they share.

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Sunday In Brooklyn

Highlights
Fluffy hazelnut praline pancakes
Crispy, perfectly seasoned potatoes
Attentive, welcoming waiter service
Fresh, unforgettable focaccia
Plenty vegetarian options

Sunday In Brooklyn has the fluffy hazelnut praline pancakes. They are the reason I went. They are worth it. The pancakes are light and the praline is rich. The potatoes are crispy and perfectly seasoned. I ate them all. The waiter was attentive and welcoming. He did not judge me for ordering three courses. The focaccia is fresh and unforgettable. I am still thinking about it. There are plenty of vegetarian options, which is good because I sometimes pretend to be one. The place is busy. I waited. It was fine. I would wait again for those pancakes. I have a problem. I accept it.

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Kos Kaffe

Highlights
Best chai in NY
Fast, correct service
Great café vibe
Strong espresso drinks

Kos Kaffe has the best chai in New York. I have had a lot of chai. This is the best. The espresso drinks are strong, which I need. The service is fast and correct. I ordered pancakes. They were fine. The chai is the star. The café vibe is great. It is the kind of place where you can sit and read or stare at your phone. I did both. The pancakes are not the reason to come here. The chai is. I will come back for the chai and maybe the pancakes. The pancakes are a side quest. I am okay with that.

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Bogota Latin Bistro

Highlights
Family-friendly brunch spot
Attentive, friendly wait staff
Vibrant Colombian decor
Generous portion sizes
Cocktails worth ordering

Bogota Latin Bistro is family-friendly. I went for brunch. The wait staff is attentive and friendly. The Colombian decor is vibrant. I felt like I was somewhere else, which is a compliment. The portion sizes are generous. I ordered pancakes. They were not the highlight. The cocktails are worth ordering. I had one. The pancakes were fine, but the cocktails and the atmosphere are better. I would come back with a group. I would not come back alone for the pancakes. I would come back for the energy. The food is good. The pancakes are acceptable. That is enough for me.

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Flora

Highlights
Pasta with octopus ragu
Prices include gratuity
Food served with heart
Great meat stew flavor

Flora is a place where the prices include gratuity. I did not know that until the bill came. I was pleasantly surprised. The pasta with octopus ragu is a standout. I did not order pancakes. They do not have them. I ordered the pasta. The food is served with heart. The meat stew flavor is great. I ate everything. The service was fine. The place feels honest. I appreciate that. If you want pancakes, this is not the place. If you want pasta, come here. I will come back for the octopus ragu. I will not think about pancakes while I am there.

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Giovanni's Brooklyn Eats

Highlights
Friendly, fast, welcoming service
Outstanding gnocchi al pomodoro
Owner Giovanni’s personal charm
Worth traveling from afar
Perfect pre-marathon carb load

Giovanni's Brooklyn Eats is worth traveling from afar. I traveled from my apartment, which is not far, but I would go farther. The service is friendly, fast, and welcoming. Owner Giovanni has personal charm. He made me feel like a guest, not a customer. The gnocchi al pomodoro is outstanding. I did not order pancakes. They do not have them. I ordered the gnocchi. It was perfect. This is the place for a pre-marathon carb load. I am not running a marathon, but I ate like I was. The food is worth it. I will come back. I will bring a friend. I will not mention pancakes.

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