Pancakes : Du-par's : : French Toast :?

Americas - USA West Los Angeles
#1

The pancakes at Du-par’s are the only pancakes I’ve ever eaten that were clearly head and shoulders above all other pancakes I’ve tried. The first time I had them was nothing short of a revelation for me, and they are still my metric that I measure all other pancakes by.

With this in mind, are there any truly notable french toasts out there that have changed your perception of how good french toast can be? A red pill french toast that does not allow you to look at all your previous french toast experiences in the same light?

Please share.

#2

Mmm pancakes dipped in butter

#3

Salts cure pancakes are pretty GOAT

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#4

Republique

Blu Jam Cafe (it is what they are known for.)

The Griddle

Note: All three of these places are very crowded on weekends, so go early or face a wait, or go during the week.

As for other pancakes to try, the Griddle offers up some great ones. Also, the rye pancakes at Sycamore Kitchen are terrific. I also second the pancakes at Salt’s Cure.

#5

I’m not a big French Toast person, but my 12yo daughter is, and she orders it almost every time we go out for breakfast/brunch. Of course, I have to sneak a couple bites in, so based on that, in order…

Cici’s Cafe http://www.cicis.cafe/ – humongous menu, lots of different french toasts. She’s tried several, and liked them all. No reservations, so plan accordingly – they get really busy, really fast.

Blu Jam Cafe https://www.blujamcafe.com/ – crunchy french toast is one of their specialties. It’s good, but can get soggy.

Cheesecake Factory – they have a surprisingly decent french toast on the brunch menu.

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#6

Not sure if this meets your criteria, but I crave the ones at Metro Cafe in Culver City. They seem very “classic” to me (so nothing inventive going on here).

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#7

Cici’s was going to be my recommendation: I recall really liking a couple of their French Toast variations.

I’m usually disappointed by French Toast: often so eggy/custardy that it’s soggy or, in other cases, barely dipped so the bread is dry.

As @Ted mentioned Du-Pars:

#8

when my wife and sister eat the pancakes at Dupar’s, they ask for the pancakes on separate plates, as in 1 pancake per plate. this gives each pancake have a nice texture instead of being on top of each other and the middle and bottom ones get kinda “steamed”. its such a better texture this way, slightly crispy and then soft.

#9

elite pancake family

#10

I’m not a big fan of eggs, so I don’t care for french toast because it’s too eggy for me. I usually just try a bite of a corner and that’s enough for me.

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#11

I don’t normally order french toast, but when I do, it’s at King’s Hawaiian in Torrance. :grin:

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#12

I haven’t tried King’s Hawaiian french toast at their restaurant, but I wouldn’t doubt it’s good because I love french toast and I’ve been told I make the best french toast…I only use Kings Hawaiian bread when I make it.

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#13

You’ve never had the pancakes at Salt’s Cure I take it? Or do those only qualify as griddlecakes?

#14

Glad someone else agrees; I can’t even eat pancakes anywhere else now :frowning:

#15

Y’all, @Ted is looking for French Toast, not pancakes!

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#16

We haven’t used King’s Hawaiian but have you tried the TJ’s sliced brioche? It’s pretty f*cking delicious for french toast.

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#17

Trois Familia

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#18

Square One Dining

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#19

republique Brioche French Toast
with vermont maple syrupunnamed
(photo from rebuplique)

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#20

GOAT French toast used to be at Canele…never found anything else like it.

Now I only eat french toast at Lalo! in Mexico City, ruined all other versions for me.