Pigeon Forge Pancake Houses: Where to Eat Breakfast in the Smokies

Pancakes are a sweet way to start the day. Before venturing out for an action-packed day at Dollywood or a hike through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, try a stack at one of these pancake houses in Pigeon Forge. The city is known for great breakfasts, part of its growing foodie scene that satisfies hungry visitors from all over. To showcase some of the best, we rounded up a few favorite Pigeon Forge pancake houses. Just bring a hearty appetite!

Top Pigeon Forge Pancake Houses: 6 Places for Tasty Breakfast

Flapjacks Pancake Cabin

With seven locations in Tennessee, Flapjack’s is a power pancake house. Grandma’s peanut butter and banana, wild mountain berry and sticky bun are just a few options here. And all are stacked four high. Customers also love the friendly service and large menu, and kids will love the junior bear cakes, complete with a chocolate smile.
Sides to try: skillet potatoes, turkey sausage, honey ham

Log Cabin Pancake House

This Pigeon Forge pancake house ranks among the most popular breakfast spots in Pigeon Forge. Two area locations – one in Gatlinburg – and more than a dozen specialty pancakes tempt taste buds. For traditional light and fluffy stacks, try the old-timey buttermilk or miniature. Feeling more adventurous? Try Log Cabin’s pancake royale or the cabin special topped with pineapple.
Sides to try: eggs, center-cut country ham, sausage patties or links.

Reagan’s House of Pancakes

Two locations in Pigeon Forge help make this a convenient and delicious breakfast spot. Popular stacks include old-fashioned, pigs in a blanket, pecan and french toast, complete with cinnamon butter. Guests compliment the butter and homemade syrup, and Reagan’s House was voted for some of the best by TripAdvisor.
Sides to try: country sausage, grits

The Red Rooster Pancake House

A bright red roof and indoor tractor displays catch the eye of diners searching for tasty pancakes. Red Rooster’s menu includes everything from buttermilk pancakes to fruit-topped to chocolate chip. Frequent visitors rave about the chocolate eclair pancakes, which come with Bavarian cream. For something less sweet, try the peanut butter infused pancakes or bacon waffle.
Sides to try: bacon, ham steaks, hash browns

Sawyer’s Farmhouse

This breakfast spot ranks high for delicious pancakes and hearty portions. The Hershey’s chocolate chip, silver dollar – a plate of 10 – and whole wheat are among the stacks. Many fruit pancakes are cooked with fresh fruit inside, then topped with fruit, powdered sugar and more. Customers can even order Sawyer’s pancakes to-go.
Sides to try: sausage, low cholesterol eggs, cinnamon spiced apples

Smoky Mountain Pancake House

All you can eat. Need we say more? Diners order specialties such as Reese’s peanut butter or Caribbean – with sliced bananas fried right in – or enjoy an endless supply of buttermilk. Many reviewers enjoy coming back every year, and this pancake housePan is known for fresh fruit and great syrup. To find this spot, look for three bears on the red roof.
Sides to try: bacon, Cades Cove country ham, smothered hash browns

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