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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and one of most popular early-morning staples is a fluffy stack of pancakes. As versatile as they are tasty, flapjacks can start your day off on a sweet note. While some eateries specialize in griddling pancakes to perfection, other restaurants have carefully curated a recipe unlike any other short stack you may have encountered before.
LoveFood searched around the country for the absolute best pancake houses around, compiling a list of the most memorable spot in each state serving up "sweet and salty pillowy piles [and] plates packed with innovative flavors."
According to the site, Joey's Pancake House in Maggie Valley was crowned the "best pancake house" in all of North Carolina, dishing out tasty stacks smothered in syrup and delicious toppings. Joey's Pancake House is located at 4309 Soco Road.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this sweet spot:
"Customers describe the pancakes served at Joey's Pancake House as the best they've ever tasted, especially when served with wonderfully crispy bacon. The restaurant, tucked in Maggie Valley with a striking backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, has a full menu of pancake options. House favorites include lemon poppy seed, apple strudel, and chocolate chip."
Check out the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more of the best pancake spots around the country. After enjoying a nice pancake breakfast or brunch, get a head start on dinner plans by reading up on our previous coverage of the best steakhouse in all of North Carolina.