Best pancakes in NYC, w/ a charming vibe & Tuesday pasta deal. A must-try brunch spot!
This Brooklyn spot is renowned for its exceptional pancakes, with many considering them the best in the city. While some find the pancakes traditional and fluffy, others debate their flavor profile. Beyond pancakes, the restaurant also offers delicious spicy guacamole and chips, and well-regarded sandwiches and burgers. It's a popular brunch destination known for its charming setting and good value, especially with their Tuesday pasta deal.
This restaurant is most famous for its pancakes, which are a frequent topic of discussion, with many Redditors hailing them as the best in NYC. While the majority praise their fluffy texture and overall quality, a small contingent finds them to be bland. Other popular items include spicy guacamole and chips, sandwiches, and burgers. The restaurant also offers a notable $12 pasta deal on Tuesdays.
"Pancakes are overwhelmingly recommended, with many considering them the best in the city. The spicy guacamole and chips, and sandwiches are also noted as delicious."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the pancakes, with many declaring them the best they've ever had. While some find them perfectly fluffy, a minority find them lacking flavor. Other dishes like guacamole, chips, sandwiches, and burgers also receive positive mentions.
Important Note
The restaurant is cash-only. Some diners find the pancakes to be lacking in flavor, despite their popularity.
"Cafe Luluc is listed among this user's favorite brunch spots."
Neutral"LuLuc in Brooklyn is recommended."
Positive"Cafe Luluc in Brooklyn is recommended for brunch with a link to an Instagram reel showcasing their food."
Positive"The original poster mentions Cafe Luluc in Cobble Hill as an example of a restaurant that offers good deals, specifically a $12 pasta deal on Tuesdays and free bread. They note it is a cash-only establishment."
Positive"This user emphatically recommended Cafe Luluc as the best pancake spot, stating 'LuLuc, end of discussion'."
Positive"This user provided a list of restaurant recommendations in response to a request for pancake spots in NYC."
Neutral"Luluc has historically been this user's favorite, though they haven't visited in a couple of years and cannot confirm current quality."
Positive"Luluc is recommended as an alternative place to go for pancakes."
Positive"The user expresses disbelief that someone would like Cafe Luluc's pancakes, stating they have no flavor."
Negative"After trying many popular pancake places in NYC, the user states that Cafe Luluc serves by far the best pancakes they've had in the city."
Positive"The user recommends Cafe Luluc, noting its location in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, which they describe as one of the nicest neighborhoods."
Neutral"A user praised Cafe Luluc for its incredible pancakes and adorable setting."
Positive"A user recommended Cafe Luluc as a brunch spot."
Positive"This user recommends Cafe Luluc in Brooklyn for a turkey burger, based on the context of the thread."
Positive"The author is surprised that Cafe Luluc's pancakes do not receive more widespread hype, implying they are excellent."
Positive"The author considers Cafe Luluc's pancakes "crap," describing them as "just flour and syrup.""
Negative"The author believes Cafe Luluc's pancakes are superior to Clinton Street Bakery's, but finds other items on Luluc's menu generally not very good."
Neutral"While Luluc's pancakes are good, the author feels they are similar to any other diner with good pancakes, lacking a unique reason to visit."
Neutral"The author finds Cafe Luluc's pancakes heavy, indicating a preference for smaller, very light, and slightly salty-sweet pancakes."
Negative"Cafe Luluc in Brooklyn is recommended for its perfect pancakes, which are suitable for sharing."
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