Gatlinburg Pancake Week
February 26 - March 4
In honor of the humble pancake, Gatlinburg will celebrate the breakfast staple for a week beginning February 26. Gatlinburg’s history with the classic breakfast item is as rich as the mountainous stacks served.
Dating back to the turn of the 20th Century when logging camps flourished in the Great Smoky Mountains, companies housed lumberjacks close to their logging operations in lumber camps. There’s no better way to feed a bunch of hungry lumberjacks than to fill them up on hearty flapjacks with the intent to keep them fueled up for a hard day’s work. After the formation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the logging business came to a close in the 1930’s. Visitors began flocking to the area to hike the beautiful mountains. Motels and restaurants sprang up to feed the hungry visitors. The humble pancake became a staple. So much so, that in 1960 the Gerding family opened The Pancake Pantry, the first breakfast restaurant dedicated to the dish in the state of Tennessee. Today Gatlinburg is home to six pancake houses, all of which have their own style of serving up a stack.
During this week, Gatlinburg will feature a multitude of pancakes from the traditional to the whimsical on all our social channels. If you can’t get here during Pancake Week, don’t worry. These folks serve up the best all year long. Loosen up your belt and join us on the journey. Follow us on Facebook for daily giveaways.
Pancake Houses in Gatlinburg
Log Cabin Pancake House
Owned & operated locally since opening in 1979. Providing wonderful food & great service in a true log cabin complete with fireplaces. We serve the...
Read MoreCrockett's Breakfast Camp
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp is known for serving up large portions of the best home-cooked southern breakfast in the Smoky Mountains. Conveniently...
Read MoreFlapjack's Pancake Cabin
Come on in and pull up a chair, we’ve been waiting for you. Make memories at Flapjack’s where drinks are served in Mason jars and breakfasts are...
Read MoreLittle House of Pancakes
Open year round. Breakfast or lunch anytime. Pancakes, belgian waffles, full breakfast, omelettes, tasty sandwiches and hamburgers. Daily breakfast...
Read MorePancake Pantry
Creative and unique breakfast dishes developed in our kitchen served all day. Gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, available for lunch. Open year round....
Read MoreAll you need is pancakes. Pancakes are all you need. -John Lennon”