Cici's Cafe
Cuisine: American, Coffee Shop, Diner
Price: $
10Best Says
Cici's Cafe in the San Fernando Valley is a place where pancake lovers converge. Sure, this homey place makes all your breakfast favorites – think Eggs Benedict, French Toast, omelettes, bacon and... Read More
Cici's Cafe in the San Fernando Valley is a place where pancake lovers converge. Sure, this homey place makes all your breakfast favorites – think Eggs Benedict, French Toast, omelettes, bacon and eggs – but it really is all about the pancake here. Debates rage over whether the Monkey Business (banana flambe on buttermilk pancakes) is more satisfying than the Go-Go Cobbler (baked apples and almonds on whole wheat bran pancakes), but no matter which you choose, know that there will be a few calories involved. For the ultimate decadence, try the Night Rider. Once you've gotten through those chocolate velvet pancakes topped with bananas, chocolate chips, Nutella and whipped cream, it will be time to go home for an afternoon nap.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert
- Breakfast: "In-the-know regulars go for Annie's French Toast, which is stuffed with bananas and peanut butter."
- Best for Breakfast Because: Ever since it opened in 2006, Cici's Cafe has been one of the Valley's hottest breakfast spots, and it is still going strong.