Is there anything better than a tall stack of fluffy pancakes with a pat of butter and drizzled with sweet warm maple syrup on Sunday morning? Nope. No matter how old I get, pancakes (along with ice cream) remain high on my foods that make me happy list.

Pancakes are my ultimate weekend breakfast food. Give me come coffee, perhaps a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice, and a good book to read and I’m set for most of Sunday. However, if old-school buttermilk pancakes aren’t your thing- check out my 5 ways to upgrade pancakes!

Best thing about pancakes- you can eat them anytime, day or night. After a partying or exploring the city with friends, sometimes the best nightcap isn’t alcohol- it’s a stack of pancakes. Thankfully there are many diners and cafes all over LA that serve pancakes 24 hours. But if you are craving homemade ones, you’ll love this recipe.

Have you checked out Rachel’s new book, Party Girl? Go ahead and read it and you’ll further understand why pancakes are so important and special here at Chic. (Hint: a special someone makes Landon pancakes!)