Restaurants that serve breakfast in downtown Chicago...or near

[Diamonds02]

Specifically places that are known for good pancakes.

I looked at Yolk's menu. Quite impressive, but all of their pancakes are fruit based. I'm looking for a place that serves pancakes with a more spicey (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.) and nutty twist.

Any such places?

[C K Dexter Haven]

I've moved this from Cafe Society (general forums) to the "Straight Dope Chicago" area. I think you'll get more responses here.

[Bob Ducca]

Lou Mitchell's is probably your best bet for breakfast downtown. Can be a long line but the food is outstanding. They have menus on their website so you can check out their breakfast offerings.

Oh, and The Original Pancake House downtown is pretty great. They have a large pancake menu.

[wierdaaron]

I ate at Eleven City Diner on Sunday and they had very good breakfast, though a little pricey. Their signature french toast was $13, but it was so big I split it in half with my sister and was still stuffed.

[ScatteredFrog]

I got some pancakes from the Billy Goat before. Very yummy, but they severely short you on syrup.