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The Original Pancake House's Buttermilk Pancakes
Chris’ Pancake House
The local institution sells a single pancake or, for a dollar more, a short stack. 5980 Southwest, South City.
The Shack
A 12-inch banana–and–chocolate chip pancake, topped with more chips, bacon crumbles, and a peanut butter sauce, is aptly named: The King Lives.
The Original Pancake House
OPH offers a dizzying 17 varieties, including buttermilk, blueberry, chocolate chip (pictured), and several oven-baked options.
Boundary
Blueberry pancakes topped with lemon curd is a classic combination. The addition of ricotta and a berry balsamic glaze is inspired. 7036 Clayton, Richmond Heights.
Half & Half
A forkable pancake sandwich of sorts, Clara Cakes are stuffed with raspberry compote and mascarpone, then topped with crunchy granola. .
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
The decadent Chocolate Alaska starts with four pancakes and ups the ante with ice cream, fudge, and whipped topping. 14196 Manchester, Ballwin; 3427 S. Kingshighway, South City.
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