5 Best Spots For The Fluffiest Soufflé-Style Pancakes In New York City

In the last few years, restaurants that are serving these deliciously airy pancakes have been popping up quite a bit. Tall soufflé pancakes are such a hot commodity that when Taiyaki first started serving them, people waited in lines for over two hours in freezing temperatures to try the cloudy creations!

That said, there are a handful of other spots in NYC serving these tasty pancakes with fun toppings, special butters, and sweet syrups—take a look below at some of our favorites:

1. Taiyaki, Chinatown & Williamsburg

In 2019, Taiyaki announced that they were adding Japanese-style soufflé pancakes to their weekend menu. These soufflé pancakes are only available on the weekends, so it should come at no surprise that long lines form of people trying to get their hands on these delicious cakes. You can find them on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at both locations.

Address: 119 Baxter Street (Chinatown); 294 Bedford Avenue (Williamsburg)

2. Flipper’s, SoHo

Known for their unique soufflé pancakes that are made without the use of a mold, these airy creations have been dubbed “miracle pancakes” for their moist texture and soft edges that are created by the constant flipping of these airy cakes on a pan. The Miracle Pancakes can be served with the café’s freshly made creams (maple, strawberry, and matcha flavors). Flipper’s even makes an eggs Benedict with the soufflé pancakes as its base!

Book your reservations here.

Address: 337 West Broadway

3. Hi-Collar, East Village

This Japanese cafe has many notable qualities, one of which is their soufflé pancake. Hi-Collar is one of the first (if not the first) place in the city to offer these cloud-like cakes. Named “Hot cakes” on their menu, they’re served with a specialty butter and any additional toppings you’d like (like bananas, strawberries, whipped cream, red beans, choco walnut, and so on).

Address: 231 E 9 St.

4. Fluffy’s NYC, Smorgasburg

Fluffy’s NYC can be found at Smorgasburg serving up some tall pancakes. According to them, the creation is “not quite a pancake nor is it a souffle, it’s a little bit of both.” But we’re still considering it a soufflé pancake because, well, look at that soft cloudy stack!

*Smorgasburg opens back up in April

Address: 90 Kent Avenue (Smorgasburg Williamsburg – Saturdays from April through October); Prospect Park Breeze Hill (Smorgasburg Prospect Park – Sundays from April through October)

5. Eggcellent Pancakes, Flushing

This little dessert shop in Downtown Flushing, Queens, boasts melt-in-your-mouth souffle pancakes all week long. They have fillings like matcha cream, fresh berries, yogurts, and red bean paste — plus they also have bubble waffles! Enjoy them Monday-Thursday: 12-16 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 12-8 p.m.

Address: Booth #4, 135-15 40th Road, Flushing, New York

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