8 Spots For Bergen’s Best Pancakes

Whether you want an elevated brunch or a diner with giant portions, these eateries have the breakfast you’re craving.
Cheryl De Leon,
Homemade Pancakes With Blueberries And Honey.

We really need to hand it to IHOP’s marketing department—the chain’s National Pancake Day, when restaurants invite patrons to enjoy a free short stack, is a stroke of genius. This year, it’s on Tuesday, March 3.

But maybe you don’t want to wait on the lines, or you’d rather support local businesses (we know that we do!). You’re in luck, because Bergen has a spread of delicious pancake places just waiting for you.

The following were picks in our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. And don’t forget—voting is now OPEN for 2026, so you can make sure your favorite breakfast spot, brunch spot and diner gets its flowers.

  • Farm & Flour. This dining room is cozy and inviting and, inside, the menu includes stacks of buttermilk pancakes.
    *434-436 Pulis Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201.942.2066
  • Giovanna’s Café. Located on Ramsey’s Main Street, you’ll find gluten-free pancakes here in addition to plain, chocolate chip and blueberry.
    *19 E. Main St., Ramsey, 201.825.5835
  • Graze. Often a nod for Bergen’s Best Brunch, the “Grand Mariner” pancakes are a favorite for a reason, with whipped butter, orange zest and real maple syrup.
    *611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201.543.0144
  • Matthew’s Diner. Breakfast is always done classic at this diner. Get a short stack or a plate with pancakes, two eggs and breakfast meat.
    *4 Franklin Tpke., Waldwick, 201.447.1411
  • Maywood Pancake House. It’s right there in the name! Menu options include Nutella and “Berry Merry” pancakes, but there’s also a wealth of toppings (strawberries, pecans and chocolate chips, for starters) for you to choose from if you want to build your own stack.
    *92 W. Pleasant Ave., Maywood, 201.880.7842
  • Stateline Diner. We admit that we’re very Jersey about our diners, and this long-time Reader’s Choice winner proves why. Giant portions, endless options and all-day breakfast.
    *375 Rte. 17, Mahwah, 201.529.3353
  • Suburban Diner. Also on Route 17 is this retro-chic diner, with over 10 options for pancakes on its menu (breakfast is, of course, served all day).
    *172 Rte. 17 N., Paramus, 201.261.2605
  • Willow & Whisk. This frequent Readers’ Choice winner for both Bergen’s Best Breakfast and Best Brunch offers buttermilk pancakes, cinnamon swirl pancakes and its famous lemon ricotta pancakes.
    *319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201.425.9931

Are we missing Bergen’s best spot for pancakes? Make sure you vote for it in our 2026 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS!

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