Flipping Out: Where to Find the Best Pancakes in New Haven

Breakfast enthusiasts report for duty. Whether you prefer your pancakes piled high with fruit, packed with chocolate chips, or served simply with a pat of melting butter, New Haven’s breakfast scene has you covered? From cozy diners to modern brunch spots, we’ve rounded up some of the best places in town to satisfy your pancake cravings. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these flapjacks are sure to please.

Downtown Neighborhood: Claire’s Corner Copia’s signature vegan whole-grain pancakes are made from scratch with coconut milk, organic flax, and chia seeds. Pro tip: top these massive cakes off with organic maple syrup (seriously, they’re shy of the plate’s diameter)

Chapel West Neighborhood: Heirloom’s signature pancakes are made with locally sourced ricotta, resulting in a fluffy, airy, cake-like confection. These can be ordered plain or with blueberries. Either way, we give these a chef’s kiss.

East Rock Neighborhood: The Pantry’s pancake offerings are abundant. Flavor options include traditional (plain), blueberry, chocolate chip, and banana. Serving options range from large stacks to small stacks, single cakes to large cakes. Pro tip – mix it up and share an order or three with your crew.

Whitney-Audubon Neighborhood: Choupette Creperie offers savory and sweet French crepe options guaranteed to ignite a tastebud symphony. Our picks include the Choupette (fig, arugula, prosciutto, and goat cheese) and Amourette (strawberries & Nutella).