The Country Pancake House
Friday, February 27, 2009
Pancakes bigger than your face
If you’ve ever been to Ridgewood, NJ, you know what a picturesque, quaint little town it is.
Its main street is lined with boutique shops, an old movie theater, and a small town gem called The Country Pancake House, famous for its 90 flavors of pancakes. And these aren’t any ordinary pancakes. They are huuuuuge. The size of your face. No, bigger.
The Country Pancake House, Ridgewood, NJ
Michele and I have been coming here since high school. The Pancake House is our special place. Maybe it’s because we’re such good food sharers (we can always agree on the top two dishes to split), and due to the gargantuan portions, sharing is a must here. Or maybe it’s because the complimentary Chocolate Chip Corn Bread is so freakin’ good.
Chocolate Chip Corn Bread
Whatever the reason is, we love this spot, and it only made sense to come here to catch up and celebrate her birthday over some monster pancakes and decadent waffles while I was home for a visit.
With 90 flavors to choose from, I always have a tough time deciding what I want.
so. many. pancakes.
Did I want Strawberry and Chocolate Chip Pancakes (#90)? Or Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries(#57)? The Maine Delicacy, Whole Grain and Blueberry Pancakes (#21) sounded healthy and fresh. But in the end, I wanted something savory…and not so healthy…and the Crisp Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Pancakes (#66) were calling my name. For $7.95 I got two oversized pancakes. Literally, one order could feed me for 3-4 meals.
I’ve really been loving the savory pancakes lately. I actually discovered this bacon-cheddar combo in The Joy of Cooking one morning while I was searching for a standard Buttermilk Pancake recipe. I learned early on that making pancakes from scratch is a breeze, and haven’t bought the boxed stuff in years. Try it! I bet you have all the ingredients in your kitchen already, and there is nothing like homemade pancakes on a lazy Sunday morning.
When I make this recipe I like to use pancetta bits. The kind I get from Costco is already petit diced and ready to throw in the frying pan to turn into crispy porky goodness.
Print RecipeSince I had savory covered, Shell went with the sweet: a Peanut Butter Waffle with Bananas on top. Mmmmm…
As life gets more complicated with each passing year, I’m thankful that some things stay the same. True friends is one. The Country Pancake House is another.
The Country Pancake House, Home of the Hearty
Country Pancake House
140 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-444-8395
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Sounds like a great place – so many wonderful pancake choices!
yeah i’m looking forward to going here, i mean there are only so many great places in jersey :p
Looks good to me, when will they open a branch in Boston?
yummmmm, pancakes. I think they might be my favorite breakfast meal of all time. You need to stop and try milk chocolate chip buttermilk pancakes. If you love chocolate and pancakes these are a hit!
Have a great weekend!:-)
I love it here!!!! I can’t believe you just did a post, I grew up going there and I was just there over Christmas. You are so on with the cornbread…. Unbelievable!
haha no way!! that’s the last time I was there! (this post has been on the back burner for awhile). Are you from Ridgewood? I grew up in Upper Saddle River and went to Northern Highlands in Allendale
I’m from Mahwah and went to IHA. Such a small world!
ahhh that’s so crazy! we’ll have to chat jerz more, hehe. have you seen my diner post? you’ll appreciate it
Seriously??? State line? I live down the street. I’m happy to know there are more of us representing out here!!!
The female half of this Duo hails from a tiny Northern jersey town not far from Ridgewood, but she never made it there for pancakes. Or that cornbread. Noted for the next trip back!
haha what a small world! what town? you must check it out next time you’re in the area
the pancakes are just unreal.
Wow, I’d be paralyzed by decision indecision. What option did you end up selecting?
i was hankering for something savory and sweet
(pretty typical of me) so I ended up going with the bacon and cheddar pancakes!
OMG those are so many choices! I love pancakes so that seems like an awesome place to go.
I love the outside of the place…I know that sounds odd but I’m a sucker for surroundings…
And 90 flavors! Oh my…
NAOmni
Thank you for the sweetest comment basically EVER! (or at least this week
) I am the hugest sucker for waffles, pancakes and that chocolate chip corn bread looks WICKED! Man man man. I have found a new blog to read!!!
Keep posting! I’m reading the archives right now
XOXO
Eunice
http://dolce.swaymyway.com
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