The Golden Swan, New York City

Condé Nast TravelerJul 31

Griddled, extra puffy, or topped with blueberry compote—New York City's best pancakes rise well above the rest.

perfect, spongy, golden circles with crispy edges, vanilla flavor

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Wythe HotelHotelsister restaurant with blueberry and mascarpone cream pancakes
Le CrocodileRestaurantstack topped with blueberries and mascarpone cream
Golden DinerRestauranttwo-cake-tall stacks, yeasted buttermilk batter, maple honey butter
Golden HofRestaurantdessert menu, perfect before a Broadway show
Chez Ma TanteCaféstack of two cakes with generous topping of butter
The Golden SwanRestaurantperfect, spongy, golden circles with crispy edges, vanilla flavor
Hellbender’sRestaurantfresh masa gives extra-crispy texture and nutty depth
Vinegar Hill HouseRestaurantsingle sourdough disc, studded with seasonal fruit
FrenchetteRestaurantlevain style, naturally leavened sourdough starter
Breakfast by Salt’s CureRestaurantgriddle cakes, rustic, flatter with lacy edge, oatmeal batter

The Golden Swan