This place is genius amazing. The lines are long but it is 100% worth the wait. The food, genuinely one of a kind. It is absolutely, positively, amazing. I got eggs and a waffle, genuinely life changing. Everyone else at my table also got such amazing food. The waitress was so nice, so kind. The vibes and ambience are also so good and just amazing.Please come here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Breakfast was amazing. Their menu has so many options and choices of pancakes, full breakfast combos your head will spin. I have the bacon, egg and pancake combo and that was absolutely perfect. Eggs were done to perfection, bacon was perfect crispness and the pancakes were light and fluffy with great flavor. Service is at a level I haven't seen in years they are so dialed in was every aspect of your experience from the time you enter till you leave. There is plenty of seating, today I got here early to beat the breakfast rush which I understand can be overwhelming but the Staff has it totally under control read more

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Oh my goodness! We visited Gatlinburg last month and I still cannot stop dreaming of the pancakes and omelets here. We went back TWO times and are planning our next trip back. Not only were the servers phenomenal (shout out to Nonna!) but the food was TRULY outstanding. The pancakes were so fluffy, they came out quickly, and the flavors were stellar. I am a traditionalist - so I stuck with my chocolate chip. My brother In Law tried the buckwheat pancakes which were flavorful, fluffy, and not too sweet. My husband had the wild berry crepes which were SO fluffy, the berries were perfectly sweet/tarte, and they had a delicious lemon custard on the inside. Truly a show stopper. The southwestern omelet truly surprised the daylights out of me. The flavors were SO beautiful. It was the perfect blend of flavor punch and savory bites. It's a TON of food. I would HIGHLY recommend getting an omelet, a side of pancakes (with chocolate chips of course) and then a side of bacon/sausage. This way you get to try everything and you have TONS of leftovers. The line outside looks intimidating, but service is quick, and they have a great system to make sure no one is waiting too long. It is 100% worth the wait though! The servers are knowledgeable and aren't afraid to give you recommendations especially if you tell them what you're looking for. I cannot wait to go back!! read more

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Service: Excellent! Food: Excellent! Ambiance: Excellent! We were seated almost immediately. Our waitress was super nice, and we got our food really fast. Food was great for the price, as well. Date visited: 07/12/26 read more

Came to check out the Pancake Pantry during our trip to the Smoky Mountains after reading some great reviews online. We went early (7:30am) to beat the crowds, based on what people said online. We were seated pretty much immediately. Service was very fast and efficient. We ordered the cornmeal pancakes to share (between myself and my fiance). The portion was very large and easily shareable. Great value for what you get as well. They definitely don't skimp on butter and syrup too!! The pancakes were a little more crumbly than I'd prefer, but they had great flavor. The place is big, and can accommodate a lot of parties. Overall, I enjoyed our experience. I'll have to try some other pancakes next time to be able to broaden my review. read more

Pancake Pantry - Cornmeal pancake - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Always good, always fresh, best service in town! Been going since I was a child so over 40 years of delicious! read more

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The service was amazing! The vibes of the place were cute and homey too. A little bit loud but that's because it was packed! The food was great, not too expensive but a very good portion size. I got the Morningstar and chocolate chip pancakes for $18 and the food didn't disappoint at all. read more

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Pancake Pantry is a total must visit when you're in the Smoky Mountains! The food is delicious, and the staff is incredibly friendly and fast. The restaurant definitely captures those Smokies vibes! read more

Pancake Pantry - Western Omelette! - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Food was good and service was excellent. However I observed 2 employees busing tables and putting the leftover food, dirty dishes , used drinks into the bin and the putting the syrup bottle into the same bin......gross. read more

Omg! Sugar and spice pancakes for the win! Worth the 15 minute wait to get in the door. The restaurant is run efficiently and customer service top notch. Sausage patties were cold and tasteless so that was disappointing but not a dealbreaker. read more

Visiting the area for a Kohls kicking event and had Strawberry crepes, chocolate chip pancakes, western omelette and everything was good. The line was long and wrapped around the building and waited about 30 min by the time we got seated. Taste is similar to any other pancake place. read more

Pancake Pantry - Strawberry crepes - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Adding a data point. We were here on a busy fall break holiday weekend. We saw the super long lines around 9am daily. We weren't interested. Our last day at 1:20pm there was no line so we decided to check it out. The prices were super reasonable. The service was nice and very southern vibe. More savory pancake choices would be good... At home I love to order pancakes with bacon mixed in for instance. What we did eat was good and portions were large. The preschooler in our group was thrilled with the extremely sweet pancakes. read more

Pancake Pantry - Placemat with pancake options - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Pancake Panty is a staple in Gatlinburg. The establishment has been serving up delicious pancakes, crepes, & waffles for decades. There is usually a long line to get in, be patient! It is totally worth the wait! I ordered the peach delight crepes, amazing! The portions are large, the coffee is fresh, the restaurant is cozy like you're dining at home! I will definitely be back! read more

Pancake Pantry - Crepes - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Had an amazing breakfast at the Pancake Pantry this morning. It's been in business since 1960. Huge portions at a fair price. The ham, egg, cheese, and hashbrown omelette is so good. Comes with three buttermilk pancakes as well. $16 and it easily feeds to two people. Coffee tastes good as well. read more

Personally not a fan of sweets but portions are very large and the food is good overall. I got the morning star with a side of bacon. Delicious and I'll personally make this at home. Service was great. The restaurant is crowded but feels cabin like. 7/10 read more

Pancake Pantry - Morning Star - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Hostess was not very inviting or friendly. Service was good and quick. Food was okay, nothing bad or fantastic. I had French toast and my husband had an omelette. I like how they serve warm syrup. Definitely prefer the Pancake Pantry in Nashville over this one. Nashville has a greater variety on their menu. I know the restaurants are owned by different owners but we still wanted to give the Gatlinburg location a try. read more

LOVED this place. It's right on the main road of Gatlinburg, and has an "old school" look. Plenty of seating inside and the food is suuuper tasty - I got the peach delight crepes and they really hit the spot. Prices aren't bad either, I was full with the crepes and a side of 2 eggs and my total with tip etc was only like $21? Very reasonable for lunch. The staff was also helpful and friendly! Bathrooms weren't anything fancy but clean enough (they're up the stairs right at the entrance on the left). Overall would absolutely come back to this place, I planned to while I was in Gatlinburg but ended up trying another place to mix it up (this place is still king for me re: brunch in the area!). read more

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Service was great and very fast. Pancakes were delicious. Not too sweet, good balance with the sausage and eggs. Everyone enjoyed their food. read more

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Server was very nice! Service was fast! Food was very good! Will be back again! Very large portions! read more

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I'm not sure how pancakes, bacon, hashbrowns and coffee can go wrong, but at this place it does. The bacon was cold and soggy... like it had been sitting for a while. The pancake syrup is like water and there was no whole milk for the coffee. read more

It is top notch place for breakfast in downtown Gatlinburg, TN. The service is quick but the wait is rather long and there is no way to reserve or call ahead. Though line is managed differently here than typical. You wait in the line and you get seated from that same line rather than give your name and they keep calling names for people that may or may not be there. The pancakes, omlettes and coffee were all great. Though we wish they offered fruit or fresh berries on pancakes than compotes which are basically sugar jam. The ambiance is that of log cabin as is common in Gatlinburg breakfast places. There is $2/hour parking nearby (there is only one in the entire downtown). There are buses (trams) that run but that information on the schedule wasn't readily available. read more

The decor had a friendly cozy vibe. Definitely a pancake house. We had excellent service. We were lucky to be able to walk right in and get seated. The food was solidly good. My kiddo enjoyed the kids special...silver dollar sized pancakes so we shared some of the buttermilk pancakes. The omelet my husband got came with 3 buttermilk pancakes and they were good. The Swedish crepes were absolutely wonderful (think thin pancakes not necessarily the French style crepes). Definitely worth it...go early or be prepared to wait in line. read more

What can I say about at Gatlinburg staple? It's been several years since I've been here and the menu remains pretty much the same. Here's a few things I wish I would've asked before ordering. How many pieces of toast come with the kids order. There are two huge pieces. Since I got this with a side of bacon, I wish I would've split it with my daughter. How many pancakes come with the Swiss chocolate? It was either 4 or 5. The serving sizes are CRAZY and quite honestly, can all be split. I'm not cheap by any means but we ordered 3 side of bacon, again not knowing you get 4 slices with each serving and they were $5 each side because the meals don't come with sides. That is the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. Prices aren't bad, food tastes like it did 10 years ago. The place is still as crowded as ever but our server was super sweet and very quick. Side note, it may just be the time of year but we didn't wait at all for a table. We've not had to all week which just amazes me. Great spot for breakfast, I just wish they would update the menu a bit to tell you exactly what you're getting. read more

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This is a MUST go to if you are visiting Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Do not be discouraged by the line. It is like that every day! And fortunately, it goes by very quickly. Pancake Pantey is able to churn patrons out in a quick manner! Service is exceptional. Your coffee will never be empty. The food is delicious. Every seat is filled. The ambiance is fantastic. This is one of my favorite places to go when I visit Gatlinburg! read more

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My first time eating here but the gals I was with had been here before. It must be super popular because we stood a in line that started behind the restaurant along a line of shops. There are a few benches along the way if you are with people who cannot stand for long periods of time. Having said that, the line moved fairly quickly, I would say it took us 25 minutes to get to the front of the line. Inside is spacious and has large tables for bigger groups (we had six in ours). I ordered the Morning Star and a coffee. Morning Star: hash browns with eggs, ham pieces, and sauteed veggies on top and three pancakes. You would think the hash brown/ egg/ veggie combo would be the "star" but no - it was surprisingly bland. I added hot sauce and pepper and it didn't help much so I left a lot of it on the plate. However the pancakes were fantastic. They were fluffy and tender - add the butter and maple syrup and it was bite after bite of heaven. This place was busy so be prepared to wait on weekends at least. Also, there is no parking right at the restaurant, you will need to find a pay to park lot for shorter walking or park down the road a bit. read more

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stopped here for breakfast during our weekend trip to gatlinburg and really enjoyed it! the exterior has an old-style charm, and it's right by the village shops makes it even better. i ordered the crepes (daily special) with a side of hash browns, and everything was super delicious. the service was good as well, which made for a great overall experience! read more

Pancake Pantry - seasonal crepe, chocolate chip pancakes, and omelette - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

2nd visit for the wife & I. We shared the 4-Berry Crepes, Corned Beef Hash, Eggs & Pancakes. Still just as good as the first time! read more

Pancake Pantry - Wildberry Crepes, Corned Beef Hash - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

We love going to the pancake pantry when we are in town. Amazing pancakes! Make sure to get there early to beat the crowd.

This iconic Tennessee staple was a lot closer to 3.5 stars, but I rounded up. The line is super long, but moves relatively quickly for a busy, weekend brunch. As expected, the pancakes and waffles are fantastic. The main issue is all the toppings. They are extremely over the top and so sweet, that it overpowers everything else. The base pancake is so good, so it's best to get something that actually allows you to take it. All savory breakfast items were solid, but nothing too crazy. read more

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This is by far my favorite place to eat in Gatlinburg been going here for more years then I can remember since my childhood all the way into adult hood. Yet every time I learn something knew. Like to today our server Morgan suggested I use honey on my corn cakes... game changer so so good. No matter your choice you will love your meal. We had omelet with buttermilk pancakes and I enjoyed the corn meal cakes... always so good and want more. One piece of advice get there early the l line starts and worth the wait. The line moves fast just be patient. read more

Pancake Pantry - Corn Meal Cakes.... oh yeah!!! - Pancakes Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

I took my family here during Gatlinburg pancake week. We ordered banana pineapple crepes, chocolate chip pancakes, and wild blueberry pancakes. The crepes (what I ordered) were absolutely delicious and the blueberry pancakes were the fluffiest pancakes I've ever had. My only complaint is my side of hash browns could have been a little crispier but that could be solved by ordering them well done. read more

Amazing service, super cool ambiance, and yummy food. There's a reason there's a line at 7 am when it opens. The crepes were great and the filling was real raspberries, not just pie filling. The sweet potato pancakes were another group favorite. read more

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After 12 years, I still visit here for every breakfast I am in town. My husband does the: pancakes, eggs, bacon. I either do the banana pineapple crêpes or the French toast. They used to come around every 5 seconds to fill your coffee cup. In recent years, they have backed off on that. They used to have warm cream in a container and now they have single served. I miss that. Still the food and the customer service is great. I would drive 6 hours just to eat here. read more

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Pancake Pantry is out new favorite breakfast spot in Gatlinburg! Even though we visited on a busy holiday weekend, we were seated quickly and received our (delicious!) meal not long after. The Orange Walnut Pancakes were a unique and tasty menu item and were the favorite at our table! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! I had some of the BEST crepes of my life here, and I think I'll dream of their pancakes for the rest of my life. We ordered eggs over medium and they were cooked to absolute perfection. The sausage was a little bland for my liking. The servers were delightful and attentive. Our server, Erica, was very kind and even picked up on the fact that we were going to be sharing our food and brought us another plate without having to ask. The manager was walking around talking to everyone like they were locals and making them laugh. It has such a great atmosphere. read more

The fluffiest and best pancakes I've ever had in my life. I'm not even really a sweets person at breakfast, but my friends recommended this restaurant and told me I just had to try the pancakes here. They were so delicious and moist, I barely even needed syrup for it. The staff has the chaos of the large crowd that rushes this restaurant in the morning down to an organized T. Morgan, our server, was sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town!! read more

The pancakes and omelettes were good, and the service was fantastic. Very glad we stopped here.

We were pleasantly surprised there was no wait when we went in for a late breakfast. Service was great. Pumpkin pancakes were on special, but they didn't have as much flavor as I hoped. The Sweet Potato ones are still my favorites. I did my best to ignore the huge traditional slab of butter. Ha! Good food and good prices here. Bathroom is at the top of the stairs, and no elevator access that I could find. read more

A family favorite! Everything is a la cart and there is plenty of it. The great thing is it's not the same old menu. Yes they have eggs and pancakes but they have delicious crepes. There is always a line, around the building, to get in on the weekend but it's worth the wait. read more

I went with a group of 7 people to get breakfast, they told us it would be a 25 minute wait and that we would be the first group to sit after this one table was finished. 20 minutes pass and the table finishes and leaves, the hostess immediately gave the table to another group of 10 people who got there 15 minutes after us. I went up to the hostess who originally told us we'd get that table and she was said "what are you talking about? that never happened" she then proceeded to yell at us for waiting inside the restaurant and told us to go outside or we would not be able to have a table. read more