Pancakes are a classic breakfast and brunch staple for a reason. Easily customizable and hard to mess up as even the less-the-stellar options can be greatly improved with a generous dollop of syrup. Whether you prefer your flapjacks griddled on a greasy diner cooktop or beautifully curated and served with a tart compote at an artisanal shop, you're in luck because there's plenty of establishments around the state dishing out delicious stacks of pancakes.
According to a list compiled by Taste of Home, the "best pancakes" in all of North Carolina can be found at Joey's Pancake House. This popular Maggie Valley eatery serves delicious breakfast dishes, including "specialty pancakes" like lemon poppyseed, bacon pancakes, Reese's, banana nut and orange blackberry ricotta, to name just a few. Joey's Pancake House, located at 4309 Soco Road, has a 4.8 star rating on Google and more than 3,400 reviews.
Here's what the site had to say about the fluffy stack served at this Tar Heel State favorite:
"Located in the Smoky Mountains, Joey's Pancake House has been making pancakes for over 50 years, so you bet they're delicious. You can order classic pancakes seven days a week, and if you go during a holiday, you might get heart-shaped pancakes, a turkey or a reindeer on your plate."
See the full list at Taste of Home to read up on more of the best pancakes served around the country. In the mood for something a bit more savory? Check out our previous coverage of the North Carolina eatery named the "best seafood restaurant" in the state.