You may not know this, but Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are known for pancakes! There are multiple pancake houses in the area, but we want to share some of the best places to go to get pancakes in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Not only will you be able to get pancakes, you’ll also find all your other favorite breakfast staples and might even find new ones! Here are the top 5 places to get pancakes in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge:
1. Pancake Pantry
One of the most popular pancake houses in the Smokies is Pancake Pantry. This restaurant opened in the 1960s and has been serving Gatlinburg ever since! You can find classic buttermilk pancakes, as well as whole wheat and silver dollar pancakes. There are crepes filled with all kinds of fruit, sweet potato pancakes, and pancakes topped with a little bit of everything. Pancake Pantry also serves waffles, french toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, and every other southern breakfast staple you can think of!
2. Log Cabin Pancake House
Another place you’ll find pancakes in Gatlinburg is Log Cabin Pancake House. Their classic pancakes come with hot syrup and whipped butter for a classic breakfast. They have pancakes with all kinds of nuts, pancakes with butterscotch or chocolate, and pancakes with fruit. You’ll also find crepes filled with fruit, as well as french toast and waffles. They also serve classic southern breakfasts, including eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and omelette stuffed with your favorite toppings.
3. Crockett's Breakfast Camp
Crockett's Breakfast Camp is another of the best places to get pancakes in Gatlinburg! Except here, they don't call them pancakes. They're called griddle cakes. These griddle cakes are probably thicker than you're used to, but man, they're good! You get your choice of having them topped with chocolate chips, strawberries, warm blueberry or blackberry compote, real whipped cream, or Georgia pecans. The cinnamon roll swirl pancakes are sure to cure even the peskiest sweet tooth. If you're trying to watch your diet there's a buckwheat option.
4. Flapjacks Pancake Cabin
Flapjacks Pancake Cabin has a location in Gatlinburg and a couple in Pigeon Forge. Their sticky bun pancakes are very popular, as well as Grandma’s peanut butter and banana pancakes. Try the chicken and waffles or one of the skillets filled with potatoes, veggies, and protein to keep you going all day! Flapjacks also serves omelette filled with all kinds of toppings and egg platters with your favorite staples.
5. Smoky’s Pancake Cabin
Smoky’s Pancake Cabin is another great choice if you find yourself craving pancakes for breakfast. Try them plain with butter and syrup or get them topped with berries and whipped cream. You’ll also find biscuits you can pair with jam and jelly or gravy. If you want a hearty breakfast, get pancakes with bacon, eggs, sausage, and more.
You won’t run out of places to get pancakes in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. You always have the option to make your own breakfast when you stay in one of our Smoky Mountain cabins with a fully equipped kitchen! Look through our cabins in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to book one today!
