The World’s Best Pancakes Just Might Be Found At The Waysider, A Rustic Alabama Restaurant
It’s no secret that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After all, for many of us, it’s what gets our day off to the right start. Alabama is home to many restaurants that offer a delicious breakfast such as The Historic Waysider Restaurant. To learn all about this restaurant, including one of its most famous breakfast dishes, take a look below.
The Historic Waysider Restaurant, which is best known as The Waysider, is a hidden gem that's located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Since 1951, it's been serving delicious Southern dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere. After entering the restaurant, you can't help but notice the abundance of Crimson Tide decor. From framed art to autographed photos, there's a lot of football memorabilia on display.
When it comes to food, The Waysider offers breakfast and brunch. For breakfast, one of its most popular dishes is hot cakes, aka pancakes. Even though the pancakes are incredible on their own, you can also order them with a side of bacon, sausage, or sugar cured ham. For an additional cost, they can also be topped with blueberries, pecans, or chocolate chips.
For something extra fun, you can request your pancake to be shaped like an elephant that represents Big Al. This has become a popular request among children and adults alike.
For more information about The Historic Waysider Restaurant, you can view its Facebook page here. Hours: Monday, closed; Tuesday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Have you ever eaten at The Historic Waysider Restaurant in Tuscaloosa? If so, did you try its famous pancakes? Please let us know in the comments.
Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.
