The Pancake Pantry has been a Nashville tradition since 1961. Batter and syrups are still made fresh each day from those secret Baldwin family recipes.
Serving scratch-made pancakes and much more to visitors and locals alike. You will always find the best food, friendliest service, and memorable times here. So, please relax and enjoy our hospitality. You are always welcome at our home.
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Patrons wait in oft-long lines for flapjacks at this down-home breakfast & lunch spot. Based on 5 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1796 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 383-9333
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Hours
| Thursday | 6 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–3 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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6 AM–3 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 6 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Benjamin Phillips
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 experience
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Kyle Sechler
Great breakfast spot! Don’t be deterred by the line, they turn the tables in a quick and efficient manner. We were well around the corner in line and we were seated and had drinks within 20-30 mins. We went at 10am on a Sunday as well, so it wasn’t an off peak time. Food was awesome. I got the blueberry buttermilk pancakes and they were delicious! The maple syrup was brought out warm too! They also had cinnamon cream, which was really good in my coffee and on the pancakes. My wife is gluten-free and they had a fair amount of options for her even gluten free pancakes! Highly recommend and we’ll be back next time we’re in town!
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Amanda Sorensen
I’m not a huge pancake fan, French toast is definitely more of my thing but their pancakes are a.m.a.z.I.n.g. Husband has the same preference as I and we bought 3 bags of their pancake mix when we left and aren’t sharing it with the kids.
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Aleksander Lucy
Fantastic place with great food and service, quickly seating us amid the hustle and bustle and like a machine running everything out. Everything was supremely delicious from the eggs to the pancakes! Servers were attentive and friendly, keeping the place going through the hubbub! Wait time probably depends on when you get there, but they do their best to make the turn around fast as people leave.
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Debbie Farantzos
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!
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Haley Chambless
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!!! 🙂
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365 Travel Couple
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.
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Reginald Jamar
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.
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Danielle Harding
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!”.
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Rachel A
I have mixed emotions with this place. This restaurant is not set up for great customer service. The wait staff act like they are constantly perturbed and overworked. The friendliness, if you can call it that, comes across as fake. In regards to the food, it is Delicious!! That is why I give this place 3 stars. The food is what saves the experience here!
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