No one will attempt to argue that breakfast isn’t the most important part of your day, so finding the perfect restaurant to visit first thing in the morning is always crucial. If you’re lucky enough to live out in Central New York or happen to be passing through the area, there’s no better breakfast spot to visit than this hidden gem in Syracuse. Open every day of the week, find out why you’ll want to open the door to Mother’s Cupboard.

Right off of East James Street in Syracuse, you may have already driven by Mother's Cupboard without realizing what it even was.
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The small red restaurant is popular among locals who love to sit up at the counter to see all the magic that takes place on their grill.
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With a menu full of so many great-tasting dishes it's hard to pick what to eat, but Mother's Cupboard has become most famous for their frittata that's served in mass amounts.
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But while you're eating and your eyes begin to scan across the restaurant, you'll start to see something noticeable on everyone's tables.
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And that's the larger-than-life-sized pancakes that are made here at Mother's Cupboard!
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Falling off of the plate and often appearing as though they're floating in the air, these pancakes will excite your hunger and give you an unforgettable start to your day.
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Some choose to order their pancakes plain and simply throw on a little bit of butter to top off this dish...
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....While others like to add on chocolate chips, bananas, blueberries, strawberries or whipped cream to elevate the pancake even further.
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But no matter how you order your pancake, you'll always be glad you did.
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Open each day from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., get here early to beat the crowds and enjoy Mother's Cupboard.
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This place may look quite small, but inside you'll find a total of 36 seats available - 8 of which are set up at the counter overlooking the grill. Between the enormous portions and the friendly service, you can't beat dining at Mother's Cupboard.


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