Here's The Best Pancake Places In Virginia And DC

WASHINGTON, DC — You can whip them up quickly at home, and find them at any restaurant that serves breakfast. Some call them flapjacks, most say pancakes, and they're a tasty blend of carbs, topped with butter, sometimes fruit, and of course, syrup. Filling, yet sweet, and best enjoyed with great coffee (or milk for the kids), you can find pancakes at tons of restaurants.

But to give your tastebuds a treat, the Daily Meal decided to take the guesswork out of the equation and published the definitive list of best restaurants serving pancakes in each state. "Finding someone who actively dislikes big, fluffy flapjacks topped with butter and maple syrup is about as rare as finding a unicorn. The reason? They’re one of the most delicious foods in existence," the food website says.

In Virginia, the best restaurant for pancakes is Pocahontas Pancake House in Virginia Beach, while the foodie website says Ted’s Bulletin serves up the best hotcakes in Washington, D.C.

Here's what the authors had to say about Pocahontas Pancake House:

"Sure, the furnishings may be a little tacky (it’s fully decked out with Native American-inspired décor, including a big teepee), but the pancakes at this Greek-owned beachfront diner, which has been going strong since 1974, are beyond reproach. Made from scratch using high-quality ingredients, these perfectly golden brown and fluffy flapjacks are available in classic buttermilk and silver dollar, topped with fresh fruit or fruit topping, or filled with pecans and topped with pecans in syrup. They’re also available gluten-free or made with organic multi-grain batter."

And their description of Ted's Bulletin:

"The Roaring 20’s-inspired Ted’s Bulletin has five locations in D.C. and its suburbs, and it’s always a popular destination for breakfast and brunch. Its pancakes are a must-order; they’re delivered three to an order, irresistibly golden brown and delicious, with maple syrup, two eggs, and hash browns. A side of bacon doesn’t hurt, either. All together, it’s one of the best breakfasts, period, in D.C."

Do you agree with the Daily Meal picks? What's your favorite pancake place? Tell us in comments.

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To come up with the list, the Daily Meal omitted all chains like IHOP. "Great pancakes are light and fluffy, with an exterior that’s browned and slightly crisped from the butter. They should be just sweet enough that the addition of maple syrup isn’t overbearing, but savory enough to share a fork with bacon and eggs," the website said.

What makes a pancake a state’s best, exactly? All of these restaurants serve pancakes that have achieved a level of local (or national) renown, and while some of them only have a few different styles on their menu, the authors sought out places that serve a variety of pancakes; the more batters, fillings, and toppings available, the better (especially pure maple syrup, not the synthetic stuff). But at their heart, all of these pancakes start with quality ingredients, and can hold their own even when served without any fillings or toppings.

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