Your Grandma’s Pancakes, a Million Times Better

By Written by Jen on March 10th, 2010

Let me preface this review by writing that I’m not a crazy pancake person; in fact, I generally can’t stand them, likely due to years of shortstacks akin to the soles of my shoes: rubbery and flavorless. But The Griddle; oooooh, The Griddle makes their pancakes with some love!

First things first, before you can enjoy the world’s most amazing flapjacks, get to The Griddle between 8:30-9:00a.m. to avoid a lengthy wait time of up to 2 1/2 hours. (Yes, it really is that amazing!) Conveniently located at 7916 W. Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, next to the Director’s Guild, The Griddle remains a great place for people-watching. Whether you are eating inside or waiting outside, many famous folks are known to frequent the establishment so be prepared to see some stars! Parking is not difficult, as there is street parking directly in front of the restaurant and a number of parking lots around.

Service is quick and friendly, but if you need a few minutes to browse their extensive menu they are more than accomodating. After a good 15-20 mintues, I finally opted for the Scotch on the Rocks pancakes: three dinner-plate sized pancakes, filled with butterscotch chips, coconut, and walnuts. Each bite was more delicious than the previous; the pancakes so fluffy, so moist, so buttery, so…yum! By the time I finished, I made it about 1/6 of the way through the breakfast; I was so full it hurt to breathe . So, be prepared to really eat and be prepared to eat pancakes for the next 5 or 6 meals! The check averaged about $15.00 per person for our table of 3, so the price was very reasonable for the amount of food received.