5 Spots for Best Pancakes in Little Rock

While I fancy myself a champion of all things breakfast, there’s no denying that pancakes are the best thing to happen to this morning meal since, well, always. (And bacon, let’s not forget bacon). After a long week, a stack of these hotcakes bring comfort and happiness. 

Here are five local spots that serve up some of the best pancakes in the city. Let’s raise our bottles of maple syrup and savor the weekend.   

Mugs Café, 515 Main Street, North Little Rock: The Argenta-based café offers up all-you-can eat pancakes every Saturday. For $5, Mugs serves up colossal, fluffy pancakes that so perfectly absorb butter and syrup, you will leave overstuffed and utterly satisfied. (Their coffee is amazing too.) What’s even better is the speciality pancake the café reveals on its Instagram each week. Recently, we’ve seen cinnamon roll pancakes and blueberry pecan. (!) Be sure to follow them here, and make sure you get there early. They serve these hotcakes until they’re gone. I’d recommend getting there no later than 9:30 a.m. as it fills up fast on Saturday mornings.   

Saturday hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

These pancakes have “Independence” written all over them. #pancakesmakeyouhappy

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Lost Forty Brewing, 501 Byrd Street: We have heard nothing but amazing things about the Sunday Beer Breakfast at Lost Forty, and therefore it deserves a mention on our list. Prolific Instagramers, Lost Forty also unveils its pancake of the week and drink specials on its feed. Last week, the eatery served up baked Barnhill Orchard apple and cinnamon pancakes and beermosas. Follow them here. 

Sunday hours: Starts at 10:30 a.m.

SHORT STACK SUNDAY brought you BARNHILL ORCHARDS & Lost Forty. Beer Breakfast SUNDAY starts at 10:30am! Join us on this absolutely gorgeous early fall day for: •••ðŸŽBaked Barnhill Orchard Apple & Cinnamon Pancakes With Maple Syrup ••• 🍳House Made Drop Biscuits & Sausage Gravy with 2 Sunnyside up Eggs •••ðŸ¯SourCream and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Love Honey Bock Pancakes with whipped butter and Maple Syrup •••ðŸºðŸŠSummer Saison Brew’Mosas made with Just Squeezed Orange Juice or Wandering White Hop Brew’Mosas made with Just-Squeezed Grapefruit Juice ••• ☀️see you all at 10:30am! #SeekFindEnjoy #Lost40Beer #Brunch #Brunchtime #BrunchgameStrong #beerbrunch #beerbreakfast #breakfast #pancakes #localfood #eatLocal #drinklocal #apples #barnhillorchards #barrelaged #lovehoneybock #beerbatter #littlerock #arkansas

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Leo’s
, 2925 Kavanaugh Boulevard: This Hillcrest staple, known for its Mediterranean-style fare, does not mess around with its breakfast menu. A top brunching spot, one of our favorite things to order are the triple berry pancakes. With this weather, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of its outdoor seating.

Saturday hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A beautiful Sunday @ tha castle!

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The Root, 1500 South Main Street: The charming spot in SoMa serves up delicious buttermilk pancakes with real maple syrup and soft whipped butter. Don’t be deceived, there is nothing plain about these. They are fluffy and scrumptious and we want to go there right now. Who wants to meet up?  

Saturday hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m

Too early for cheese dip? We are here for you @therootcafe !#frenchtoast #cakes #soma

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Red Door, 3701 Cantrell Road: We are also fans of the blueberry pancakes at Red Door, which are served up with warm syrup and whipped honey butter. If you’re an intrepid pancake connoisseur, you may want to go with the grilled pineapple, toasted pecans or caramelized bananas. And don’t be afraid to ask for a dollop of whipped cream because…yes.

Saturday hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (brunch hours)

Come enjoy the beautiful weather on one of our great #patios! #reddoorrestaurant #littlerock

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Do you have a favorite local go-to place for pancakes? Tweet us at @LRSoirée and we’ll include your tweets in this post. 

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