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7+ Spots for the Best Pancakes and Waffles in Jacksonville

  • May 28, 2026
  • | 10:52 AM

Best Pancakes and Waffles in the 904

Find the top Jacksonville spots for fluffy pancakes and crispy waffles!

Where to Get the Best Pancakes in Jacksonville

Discover must-try waffle and pancake spots in Jacksonville for breakfast or brunch!

The Local

With several locations, waffle lovers can enjoy double the waffles! We absolutely love visiting The Local for delicious brunch and colorful cocktails, which is the perfect time to enjoy their various waffle dishes. From the spicy and sweet Hot Chicken and Waffles dish to the Full Duval platter, there are so many yummy waffle options to choose from!
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Aloha Waffle Bar

Sit back and relax on island time at this vibrant Hawaiian cafe! With the colorful walls and a delicious menu, we can’t get enough of the Aloha Waffle Bar. They have fantastic boba teas for a quick treat on the go and an Island Coffee Bar serving terrific pick-me-ups. But what really shines are their waffles! Try some of their breakfast waffles to start your morning off right, enjoy some of their savory options for brunch, or even enjoy a Shaka Waffle for an unbelievably good sweet treat. For something even more decadent, try one of their Da’Kine Desserts – bubble waffles filled with ice cream and other delicious treats!
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Magic Waffle

This waffle spot is so good – it must be magic! Owners Hazem and Layla wanted to create a cozy environment that served unique waffles everyone would enjoy – and they’ve done just that! From delicious boba teas to sweet and savory waffles, their menu is full of creative and mouthwatering items. If you love fluffy bubble waffles, eating one of theirs is like biting into a cloud, and with over 35 incredible toppings, you are guaranteed the perfect treat!
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Metro Diner

This list wouldn’t be complete without Metro Diner! With tons of locations all over our beautiful city, anyone can grab a pancake or waffle here. For waffle lovers, they have the classics we all know and enjoy – but if you haven’t tried their chicken and waffles, you absolutely need to ASAP! As for their pancakes, if you love a good sweet breakfast, their cinnamon roll pancakes are a must!
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Cool Moose Café

With a name like Cool Moose Café, you know the best pancakes and waffle creations need to be just as chill… and they are! This cafe takes the classic southern breakfast of chicken and waffles to the next degree! Literally, they perfected the OG of waffles, the Belgian Waffle, then their chicken and waffles, and now have spicy chicken and waffles, and even Nashville hot chicken and waffles! They have every level of spice to satisfy you and all of your friends for a chicken-and-waffles-filled breakfast!
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Jax Beach Brunch Haus

We love a boozy-filled brunch with friends, and that is just what Jax Beach Brunch Haus is about! Their griddle is always filled with their buttermilk hauscakes and all of their sweet toppings to fit your pancake dreams! But the best part is their full list of brunch-tails for the ultimate Sunday brunch with the crew! We suggest a stacked pancake full of berries and whipped cream paired with a Girls on Film cocktail to keep the berry-ness going!
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Secret Garden Café

The secret is out: Secret Garden Café is a must-visit spot for top waffles and the best pancakes in Jacksonville! Their waffle and pancake creations are simply Florida and absolutely perfect for a warm Florida morning! Nothing screams Florida like strawberries, and the Secret Garden Café has the best strawberry n’ cream pancakes and waffles! We’re obsessed with both of their pancakes and waffles and can’t decide which we like best, but we know you’ll figure out the winner!
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The Fox Restaurant

Everyone knows diners are the ultimate waffle and pancake locations with their massive stacks and diner-style sides. That’s why we love heading out to The Fox Restaurant for some classic pancakes and milkshakes! This spot is our favorite for the budget-friendly foodie, and they have some of the best pancakes in the city! The Fox Restaurant is all of your diner-filled dreams with a friendly and funny staff and heaps of yummy food! This must-visit spot is constantly receiving ‘Florida’s best’ titles, and you need to visit to get in on the fun!
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Grumpy’s Restaurant

Grumpy’s Restaurant is proud of its Americana-style breakfast and delectable dishes! They aim to bring families and friends together through their traditional-style meals and homey atmosphere! They stack their plates high with food, including those delicious sweet pancakes and waffles, so you can spend all morning talking to your crew and all afternoon raving about how great the food was! Plus, their cinnamon roll pancakes are next level and need a whole morning to finish! If you’re looking for the best pancakes and waffles in the 904, Grumpy’s has your back!
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Tulua Bistro

Forget about savory; the waffles at Tulua Bistro are all about the sweet! Their classic sweet works, Reese’s dream, and strawberry Nutella dream are just screaming for your sweet tooth to come take a bite! Any place with that much powdered sugar deserves a Waffles Award because we can’t stop eating them! Tulua Bistro is a Jacksonville favorite and kinda the ultimate start to a day out on the beach! We suggest heading out early to secure the goods, that being the waffles, before heading out for some beach volleyball with the squad! More in the mood for pancakes? Grab a brunch board and add some of the best pancakes in Jax to your custom creation!
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Becca McCandless

Becca McCandless

Duval Native | Sunshine State ☀️ | Aspiring Plant Mom 🌱

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