Georgia Has One Of The Best Restaurants For Pancakes In The U.S.
In anticipation of National Pancake Day on September 26, we will spotlight one of the most popular breakfast dishes in the country. The Food Network recently named the best pancake restaurants in America. An Atlanta, Georgia establishment was among them.
“Really, there are no rules when it comes to flapjacks — Pancake Day can happen any time you’re craving a short stack topped with butter and maple syrup,” Travel and Leisure explains in their similar feature. In fact, pancakes are not just for breakfast anymore. All types of restaurants or diners serve them for any meal. Furthermore, if you really want to see your kids’ faces light up with excitement, tell them you are making breakfast for dinner.
Travel and Leisure did not consider fast food chains in their ranking. While McDonald’s hotcakes are also delicious, and IHOP still serves perhaps the most distinctive-tasting plate pancakes worldwide, the list focuses on more local establishments.
In Georgia, the restaurant is a waterfront establishment with a health-focused menu.
Highland Bakery
Though the Atlanta locations are the ones highlighted by Food Network, Highland Bakery actually has two restaurants. The second one is at Georgia State. The menu, however, is similar at both.
“Bellying up to a plate of the silky ricotta pancakes drenched in blueberry compote is akin to having dessert for breakfast,” Food Network explains. In addition to the ricotta recipe, the sweet potato pancakes are very popular at Highland Bakery. In fact, you can get a half order for under $6. They come covered in warm caramelized brown sugar sauce and pecans.
If you really want to try something unique, they serve cilantro corn pancakes. Though they are corn cakes, this dish mashes the traditional look of a plate of short stacks, yet it is topped with black beans, sour cream, cheddar and two eggs.
Honorable Mention
In addition to the Food Network’s choice in Georgia for the best pancakes in the state, Travel and Leisure called out Palmer’s Village Cafe, on Saint Simons Island. “Diners rave about the eight-inch stacks topped with granola and nuts,” they said.
Georgia Destination Named A Best Tiny House Hotel
A recent report by Shermans Travel detailed the 10 best Tiny House hotels in America, and a Georgia destination made the list. “Tiny homes are one of the hottest residential design trends right now,” they explain.
In addition, Realtor.com published a story last year that gave readers a glimpse of what exactly is going on with the Tiny House trend in America. But what is a Tiny House? Typically, they are 100 to 400 square feet. Many of them (though not a requirement) are situated in quieter areas. It is very common to find tiny home communities tucked within nature, in a peaceful and serene setting.
Other common attributes include creative ways to establish storage space and loft beds. They are often energy-efficient simply due to the smaller footprint requiring less utility power.
“If you’re considering the tiny-home lifestyle, take it for a test drive before you hire a builder and go all-in,” Realtor explained. That is another reason why having such Tiny House hotel options is helpful. It gives those who are interested a chance to try it out.
Live A Little Chatt – Rising Fawn, Georgia
Located just 30 miles outside Chattanooga, Live A Little Chatt has three Tiny Houses on the property to stay at. “It’s evident that each was built with love and intention,” Shermans Travel explains. The Old Blue Chair house accommodates up to five guests, while the Shangri-Little and Wandering Gypsy can sleep three people.
Visitors to Rising Fawn Georgia are in close proximity to Cloudland Canyon State Park. That’s where you will find hiking trails and two waterfalls. However, there is also nothing wrong with staying on the hotel grounds to embrace the simple environment around you to unwind fully.
Each of the three options at this Georgia destination that was named in the list of best Tiny House hotels is uniquely different from each other. “We strive to give you the place to find your bliss and live deliberately.” Live A Little Chatt says.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
