Tasty Tuesdays: National Pancakes Day in Lake County
By: Jonathan Jones 09/24/2019
Who doesn’t enjoy a buttery, fluffy, syrupy stack of flippin’ flapjacks?
February 25 and September 26 mark National Pancake Day, so you should indulge your taste buds in the land of lakes.
It’s interesting because everyone has their own rendition of this sweet breakfast treat. There are versions of pancakes in each continent (with I think the exception is Antarctica).
Pancakes, via multiple sources, ages back to 30,000 years ago.
But enough of the historical mumbo jumbo, you want some pancakes – and we will supply you with a list of delicious options around Lake County for the holiday we love so dear. Don't forget to indulge during Lake County Restaurant Week running February 28-March 8. Continue here to learn more.
Delightfully delectable would be a way to phrase nearly 35-year-old breakfast and lunch staple on MainStreet Libertyville. Townee's got flapjacks for days. The "home of the double egg order," is your classic, cozy and comfy diner. Besides the buttermilk flavor, Townee Square also serves chocolate chip, rainbow (with M&Ms) and of course a Mickey Mouse pancake. To get your full taste of autumn, Townee also serves some mean pumpkin silver dollars. Don't forget to include bananas, strawberries, blueberries, pecans or walnuts if necessary.
Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
The Libertyville eatery specializes in the craft of silver dollars. Wildberry was ranked no. 21 in Thrillist.com's article noting best-rated flapjacks in the country. Buttermilk pancakes are the restaurant's bread and proverbial butter; however, they have a variety of flavors that they offer inspired by the breakfast treat. Wildberry's menu features blueberries in a glaze, strawberries in a glaze, gluten-free honeycakes, their staple flavor wildberry, fig and walnut grain, their signature berry bliss, banana cream pie, caramel apple, pumpkin ('tis the season) and a whole bunch more.
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, 1783 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
Other Lake County Eateries Serving Pancakes (Weekends Only)
Chrissoula's Restaurant 602 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
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The Lodge of Antioch 899 Main St., Antioch INFO»
Main Street Social 608 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville INFO»
Route 41 Roadhouse 38905 N. US Route 41, Wadsworth. INFO»
Prairie Restaurant inside College of Lake County (Mondays only) 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. INFO»
The Shanty Restaurant 38084 N. U.S. Highway 41., Wadsworth INFO»
Disotto Italian 310 Green Bay Rd., Highwood INFO»
Maggiano's Little Italy 307 Hawthorn Ctr., Vernon Hills INFO»
Jaxx Bistro 1750 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield INFO»
Three Embers Restaurant 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire INFO»
Mickey Finn's Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville INFO»
Ravinia Brewing Co. 582 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park INFO»
Magnolia Café and Bakery at Lambs Farm 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville INFO»
Lakeside Restaurant 1 LakeFront Dr., Zion INFO»
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