News You Can Eat Tasting Intown: Pancake Social

Is there any city on earth doing brunch better than Atlanta can do it? No, there is not. We may not have invented chicken and waffles, but we sure as heck perfected it (looking at you, Gladys Knight). That’s why we sometimes brave long lines for places that don’t take reservations. Southerners are willing to wait for what they truly want. If it’s made thoughtfully, locally, and with love, I can certainly spare a half hour or so to get it. These delightfully diverse modern food halls popping up all over our city have made waiting in line to eat a real trend. Ponce City Market in particular showcases long lines at lunch and supper time, but not at breakfast—until now. Welcome to the mix and thank you for stepping in to fill the PCM breakfast void, Pancake Social.

There’s a line around every corner at PCM, so nobody should be complaining about inevitably finding one at Pancake Social. After your wait, you’ll order at the counter and sit at a table with your number, where your food will be delivered to you. Coffee and bakery items arrive right away and the rest of the menu arrives pretty quickly. The dining room is spacious and bright with excellent natural light and beautifully tiled floors with tiny stacks of pancakes painted into them. You can bring the kids and park the stroller, or bring your laptop and park there to telecommute.