Sweet Eats in LA: Part 1

So, as I have mentioned in the past couple of posts, I’m currently in California enjoying warm weather before I have to return to frigid Milwaukee for my last semester of school. I interned in LA over the summer and was slowly introduced to some of the awesome eateries this diverse metropolis has to offer.

First up, The Griddle Cafe on Sunset. I overheard a co-worker talking about it this summer, and when he mentioned Oreo pancakes and chocolate chip cookie crusted French Toast, I knew it was a place I needed to go.

The Griddle Cafe is small and can be easily missed if you're driving by. Keep your eyes out for the sign! It is near the intersection of Sunset and Fairfax.

I have been to The Griddle twice now, and let me tell you, it is simply AWESOME. The first time I went with my friend Amanda. We were rookies, we were flustered and we simply did not know the quantity of awesomeness that was about to hit us. We each ordered our own stack of pancakes: I got a caramelized banana kind, she got the “Saturday Night Fever” (which is basically pancakes loaded up with Baileys and Kahlua and topped with whipped cream). Both pancakes were delicious, but we were astounded by the quantity of food we got. One order gets you three pancakes, and each pancake is about 6x the size of a normal pancake. Do the math…that is like sitting down to eat 18 pancakes. Both of us were in pain by the time we left and did not eat for the next 24 hours. Nonetheless, it was delicious and my first experience made me yearn to go back for another try.

The "Saturday Night Fever" pancakes before we started eating. Notice they are about 3x larger than a human hand.

This is as good as we could do. I know it looks weak, but we were proud of our work.

So, I did. This time I went with my boyfriend, Chris, and was far more educated and prepared for the awesome experience. We both only ordered ONE pancake (it doesn’t say you can do that on the menu, but just ask). I got the Oreo pancakes and Chris got pancakes filled with frosted flakes and strawberries. Both were covered in huge globs of whipped cream and both were super tasty! We also ordered a side of bacon, and man was that a good decision. It is really thick cut and is cooked to perfection. On the way out, we saw an old man who had two orders of bacon all for himself. He clearly knew what was up. We both left totally stuffed, but not in pain like my previous visit.

I have not even ventured into The Griddle’s world of french toast, but I am excited to do so next time I am in town. I also hear they have great egg dishes, and their burgers and fries look pretty darn good as well. The restaurant can get pretty busy on the weekends, and parking is a little tricky, but it is all totally worth the trip. I can’t wait to go back!

Next up: Sprinkles Cupcakes

Stay tuned…