Log Cabin Pancake House
Gatlinburg, Tennessee · Family-owned since 1976
From-scratch pancakes, hand-rolled crepes, and all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy, served in a hand-hewn log cabin just off the Parkway. Quieter than the Parkway breakfast spots, and the parking is free and plentiful.
Log Cabin Pancake House is a family-owned breakfast restaurant inside a log cabin on Airport Road in Gatlinburg, just off the Parkway. It's known for from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, crepes, and all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy, and it serves breakfast all day.
327 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (just off the Parkway)
Hours: 7 AM to 2 PM daily, breakfast served all day
Family-owned since 1976
Known for: all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy
A little history
The family behind Log Cabin Pancake House opened their first pancake house in 1976 and moved to this log cabin on Airport Road in 1979. Decades later, it's still family-owned, and the cozy cabin dining room feels like a slice of old Gatlinburg.
The Log Cabin Pancake House menu
Pancakes
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes are made from scratch and served with whipped butter and syrup, plain or topped with fruit, nuts, and other favorites.
Crepes
Thin crepes are rolled and filled with fruit, a nice change from a stack of pancakes.
All-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy
Hot homemade biscuits and sausage gravy, as much as you want. It's the dish people talk about most.
More breakfast and lunch
You'll also find omelets, eggs, country ham, waffles, French toast, and classic Southern sides, plus sandwiches and burgers at lunch. A kids menu is available.
Check the current menu on the restaurant's website.
Hours and getting there
Log Cabin Pancake House is open daily from 7 AM to 2 PM, with breakfast served all day. It doesn't take reservations, so arriving close to opening is the best way to skip a wait on busy weekends. The restaurant sits on Airport Road, a short walk off the Parkway near the Gatlinburg Space Needle, with parking on site.
Tips for your visit
Order the biscuits and gravy — they're the house favorite, and they're all-you-can-eat.
Arrive early on weekends — getting there near 7 AM is the best way to avoid the line.
Come for a late breakfast — since breakfast runs until 2 PM, it's an easy stop after a morning hike.
Bring the kids — there's a kids menu, and the cabin setting is fun for families.
More breakfast in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg has plenty of pancake houses to try. Visit Pancake Pantry, Crockett's Breakfast Camp, or Flapjack's Pancake Cabin, and see our guide to breakfast in Gatlinburg. In February, don't miss Gatlinburg Pancake Week.
Nearby
After breakfast, ride to the top of the Space Needle, play games at Arcadia, or explore downtown Gatlinburg. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Log Cabin Pancake House?
At 327 Airport Road in Gatlinburg, just off the Parkway near the Space Needle.
What are the hours?
7 AM to 2 PM daily, with breakfast served all day.
Does Log Cabin Pancake House take reservations?
No. It's walk-in only, so arrive early on busy weekends.
What is it known for?
Scratch-made pancakes, crepes, and all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy.
How long has it been open?
The family has been serving pancakes since 1976 and has been on Airport Road since 1979.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site.
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