"Flannel cakes at Musso & Frank are the dish that launched a thousand imitations. Thin, crepe-like pancakes served with butter and syrup. The griddle has been in continuous use since 1919. The texture is slightly crispy at the edges, tender in the center. This is historical cooking."
— Expert, 93/100 credibilityExpert Reviews
"Flannel cakes at Musso & Frank are the dish that launched a thousand imitations. Thin, crepe-like pancakes served with butter and syrup. The griddle has been in continuous use since 1919. The texture is slightly crispy at the edges, tender in the center. This is historical cooking."
"The flannel cakes are a time capsule. The name comes from the flannel-like texture of the batter. They are made on a flat-top griddle that is decades old. The butter is served cold in a small dish — you apply it yourself. This is the correct way to eat pancakes."