By: Charlotte Trattner By: Charlotte Trattner | April 7, 2025 | Food & Drink, Food & Drink News Latest, Food & Drink Feature, Food & Drink, food, Eat, Guides,
Few breakfast and brunch dishes compare to a stack of fluffy, delicious pancakes. Served with syrup or decked out in sweet toppings, you cannot go wrong with this morning meal. Whether you prefer them topped with fresh fruit or drowning in syrup, these flapjacks are sure to hit the spot. We've rounded up our picks for the 14 best pancakes in Miami.
Sadelles Blueberry Pancakes
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Available at both Sadelle’s Coconut Grove and Sadelle’s at Kith Miami Design District, Sadelles beloved blueberry pancakes are the definition of a morning breakfast indulgence. Made from sourdough starter, whole wheat flour, sugar, butter and milk, the three pancakes are dusted with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup on the side. 3321 Mary St, Miami, @majorfoodgroup
Lido Bayside Grill at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes
Looking for a healthy take on this breakfast staple? The Standard Spa’s Lido Bayside Grill serves a health-forward take on this indulgent classic. Made with a quinoa base, these pancakes are served with tart lemon curd, fresh mixed berries and topped with maple syrup. 40 Island Ave, Miami Beach, @thestandardmiami
Sweet Liberty’s Banana Foster Pancakes
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With a brunch curated by James Beard award-winning Michelle Bernstein, Sweet Liberty’s banana foster pancakes are an indulgent treat for your morning. With its new brunch menu bringing the taste of New Orleans to Miami, grab your friends for this Sunday treat, and enjoy the buttermilk pancakes topped with bananas deglazed with rum, banana creme anglaise and candied pecans. 237 20th St. STE. B, Miami Beach, @sweetlibertymia
MATADOR TERRACE’s Coconut Pancakes with Grapefruit and Lavender Maple Syrup
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Bringing the taste of spring to The Miami Beach EDITION, MATADOR TERRACE’s newly launched weekend brunch menu transports its guests poolside. Providing the perfect sweet treat. Topped with tangy grapefruit, the coconut pancakes feature a mix of flavors, including lavender and doused in maple syrup. 2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, @matadorroom
MOTEK’s Malawach Yemenite Pancake
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While not the traditional pancake, MOTEK’s take on the Middle Eastern breakfast dish had to make the list. The flakey pancake made with puff pastry is served with spicy grated tomato, tahini and an egg. Available at any of MOTEK’s locations, this take on the pancake is a savory cuisine experience. Multiple locations, @motekcafe
Pastis’s Buttermilk Pancakes
You can’t go wrong with classic buttermilk pancakes and Pastis takes it to the next level. Bringing Paris to the heart of Wynwood, Pastis transports guests with its flavorful selection of classic breakfast dishes. 380 NW 26th St., Miami, @pastis_miami
a’Riva at Harbour Club’s Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
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Nestled inside Sunset Harbour’s Harbour Club, a’Riva’s lemon ricotta pancakes are equally airy and rich, made with creamy ricotta and lemon zest. Topped with seasonal fruit and drizzled with pure maple syrup, each bite offers mouthwatering flavors for an indulgent breakfast meal. As a fixture in the brunch menu, the pancakes merge Italian and Mediterranean influences. 1766 Bay Road Miami, @arivarestaurant
Chug’s Diner Cast Iron Pancake
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Miami’s iconic Cuban restaurant is not only recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant but offers an epic culinary experience, taking a spin on the classic American diner. Serving both classic diner dishes and Cuan-inspired cuisine, guests need to check out the slow-cooked cast iron pancakes. Served with butter and warm maple syrup, this dish is a must! 3444 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, @chugsdiner
GreenStreet Café’s Various Pancakes
As a local breakfast favorite GreenStreet Café’s entire menu is a decadent treat, but guests can’t for wrong with its various pancakes. Whether going with the whole wheat protein pancakes, blueberry pancakes and cinnamon roll pancakes or opting for gluten-free, the fluffy and golden brown creations can be topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream and syrup for the perfect morning dish. 3468 Main Hwy, Miami, @greenstreetcafe
Los Fuegos By Francis Mallmann’s Faena Pancakes
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Delight in Faena Pancakes made with Yuzu marmalade and local citrus butter. As the perfect morning indulgence, Los Fuegos’s offerings are equally subtle and sweet, serving as a delicious combination. 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, @losfuegosfaena
Delilah Miami's Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Photo By Cristian Gonzalez
Sunday brunch is better with a stunning water view, and Delilah Miami’s lemon ricotta pancakes are a decadent treat for your weekend. Light and fluffy, this plate is topped with blueberry compote and candied lemon, serving as a must-try meal along with the $85/person brunch experience, complete with unlimited access to breakfast and dessert stations. 301 Brickell Key Drive, Miami @delilahmiami
Verde's Coladita Tiramisu Pancakes
Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) showcasing a mouthwatering melting pot of dishes. Stop by for the Coladita Tiramisu Pancakes made with coladita syrup, mascarpone and Chantilly cream, fresh blackberries and blueberries topped with cacao dust. 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, @verdemiami
Isabelle’s Fluffy Pancakes
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You can never go wrong with a classic and Isabelle’s at the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove serves just that. Enjoy the delicious signature fluffy pancakes served with Vermont maple syrup and butter during breakfast. 3300 SW 27th Ave., Miami, @isabellescoconutgrove
Toku’s Japanese Souffle Pancakes
Courtesy of Toku
Known for its modern Asian flair, Toku’s pancakes are a reimagined take on a classic. These fluffy breakfast and brunch treats truly put the cake in pancake and are served with mango buttercream and yuzu maple syrup! 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, @tokurestaurants
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