The Myrtle Beach, SC area has tons of pancake restaurants, but reviewers say these 5 are the best
Whether you’re a Grand Strand local or just passing through, you don’t have to be in the Myrtle Beach area long to notice the city is home to an abundance of pancake eateries. But with so many places to choose from, it can be tough to pick a restaurant to try.
If you’re craving flapjacks and at a crossroads, Yelp reviewers say these five breakfast favorites, trendy brunch places and classic pancake houses are must-try spots for pancake lovers around Myrtle Beach.
224 Fresh Drive, Unit A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4.8 stars with 46 Yelp reviews
Zeytin’s authentic Turkish dishes and Mediterranean-style breakfast offerings have earned fans since its April debut. Customers love the restaurant’s lahmacun–a thin pie with ground beef and onions, sujuk–Turkish sausage — with eggs and, of course, pancakes.
“My husband enjoyed the pancake breakfast. We both agreed that the pancakes were some of the best,” one reviewer said.
980 Cipriana Drive, Unit A-6, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.6 stars with 447 Yelp reviews
Located in the Grande Dunes Marketplace, Drift serves up popular brunch dishes like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and fun variations on eggs Benedict. For flapjack lovers, reviewers say Drift’s pancakes can’t be beat.
“We just had the pancake combo and the lobster omelet,” one reviewer said, “all of it was so delicious!”
8014 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.5 stars with 378 Yelp reviews
Fans praise Croissants Bistro & Bakery’s fresh pastries and brunch dishes. Reviewers love the eatery’s cinnamon rolls, Monte Cristo, hash browns and, especially, the Dutch-style pancakes.
According to one reviewer, “The pancake wasn’t your average. It was top notch.”
4. Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts
3301 N. Kings Highway Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.4 stars with 2,079 Yelp reviews
Although the Grand Strand is filled with restaurants specializing in pancakes, reviewers say the original Johnny D’s location in Myrtle Beach stands out among the rest. Besides Johnny D’s popular pancakes, customers praise the red velvet waffles, jambalaya omelet and brisket eggs Benedict
“Simply the lightest, fluffiest, tastiest pancakes I’ve had ever,” wrote one customer
415 Highway 17 Business, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
4.4 stars with 632 Yelp reviews
Another popular pancake restaurant that customers say is a cut above the rest, Golden Egg in Surfside Beach offers fun flapjack flavors to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. Some of the pancake house’s more creative options include s’mores, Ferrero Rocher and even chocolate trio taco pancakes.
“Driving through Myrtle Beach- you’ll notice that pancake houses are a dime a dozen,” wrote one customer. “I tried out three different ones during my vacation, and the Golden Egg was by far my favorite.”