11 French Toasts, Pancakes, and Waffles for Sweeter Mornings

When you have extra time for breakfast or brunch, these sweets hit the spot

By SAVEUR Editors | Published Mar 4, 2016 7:30 PM

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This simple yet elegant french toast, which comes from Brennan's in New Orleans, has a rich crème brûlée base. All it needs is a sprinkling of powdered sugar on top (or, serve it with another New Orleans classic, Bananas Foster, for the ultimate treat). Get the recipe for French Toast ». Matt Taylor-Gross

For a weekend brunch or special breakfast, it’s hard to beat a steaming-hot stack of fresh-griddled pancakes dotted with butter and drizzled in maple syrup—or a rich homemade waffle, or maybe a stack of sweet-savory French toast.

Sour Milk Griddle Cakes

Rustic sour-milk pancakes make for a delicious breakfast, especially when topped stewed blueberries and maple syrup. Get the recipe for Sour Milk Griddle Cakes »

Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes with Lemon Crema

Granola and quinoa lend a sneaky earthy-crunchy vibe to these substantial, fluffy pancakes from Dennis Bernard, chef de cuisine of Chicago’s Dove’s Luncheonette. Get the recipe for Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes with Lemon Crema »

Espresso Waffles with Mocha Drizzle

Dutch Baby Pancake

French Toast

This simple yet elegant french toast, which comes from Brennan’s in New Orleans, has a rich crème brûlée base. All it needs is a sprinkling of powdered sugar on top (or, serve it with another New Orleans classic, Bananas Foster, for the ultimate treat). Get the recipe for French Toast »

Yeast-Raised Waffles

Strawberry Griddle Cakes

Fresh strawberries turn ordinary pancakes into something scrumptious; wild blueberries, or any other kind of berry, make an excellent substitute. Get the recipe for Strawberry Griddle Cakes »