Who else wants to enjoy a delicious batch of fresh baked cookies without turning on the oven? As summer draws to a close, Insomnia Cookies is launching their hottest cookie creation month ever. Not only are they unveiling new flavors they are also celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and National S’mores Day.
With the introduction of Insomnia’s CookieLab, the brand is ready to pull back the curtain and give fans a peek at where the magic happens. This test space is staffed with a team of dedicated mad scientists, chocoholics, flavor makers, and risk-taking bakers dreaming up drool-worthy desserts, baking warm, melty-licious menu items, and crafting craveable new cookie releases you can only get at Insomnia Cookies.
Cookie fanatics don’t have to wait to get their hands on the latest CookieLab creations. The Monster’wich is 2 traditional cookies of choice with 1 scoop of ice cream (any available flavor) and 1 traditional cookie (any available flavor) mixed together in between to make a Monster-style cookie’wich. Up to two toppings can be added for an additional charge. Or the most daring of Insomniacs can take on a Deluxe Monster’wich, using deluxe cookies instead of traditional.
The Butterscotch Pecan cookie is available for a limited time only. This cookie boasts nutty bits of pecan and butterscotch chips baked into the traditional cookie base.
In August, you will be able to get your hands on CookieLab’s newest flavors Mocha Chip and Blueberry Pancake. Mocha Chip has the perfect blend of rich chocolate and bold mocha chips on the signature dough base. Blueberry Pancake is your favorite morning classic re-imagined into an absolutely crave-worthy combo of bright blueberries, sweet maple syrup bits, and a buttery, pancake base. Serve with a side of breakfast syrup for the ultimate pancake experience.
Expect non-stop cookie creations to be released throughout the year , but remember as quickly as they arrive Insomnia’s famous Limited Time flavors will retire to the CookieLab archives.
To keep the sweetness going, the CookieLab is rolling out some promos as delicious as the cookies.
Every Tuesday in August are “Try-It Tuesdays” featuring a special deal on CookieLab creations for Insomniacs to give new products a taste test.
To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, from Aug. 3 to Aug. 10 at 3 a.m., Insomnia is extending the celebration all week with a free traditional cookie with any in-store or delivery purchase, including CookieLab limited-time offer cookies!
On National S’mores Day on Aug. 10, you can add a free deluxe s’mores cookie to your cart when you find the promo code via Insomnia’s Instagram Story scavenger hunt that morning.
To place an order for local or national delivery, visit www.insomniacookies.com. Local delivery is available until 12 a.m. for most locations.
Pancake cereal is a new viral trend on TikTok and Instagram. This new breakfast treat is made by cooking up a batch of tiny pancakes that you then serve in a bowl topped with butter and syrup. IHOP is jumping on the bandwagon, teasing a prepackaged version to be sold in stores.
On Twitter, the pancake brand mocked up a cereal box with the IHOP logo and the word “Panflakes” written across the front. They captioned their post, “Here’s a little taste of something we’re working on. Stay tuned for more.”
We will definitely keep our eyes open for more news from IHOP.
An Oakland, CA dad needed to come up with a way to bring a smile to his daughter’s face. When all else failed, he decided to create a special holiday unique to this time. That is how St. Pancakes’s Day came about.
Ariel Dovas said, “A few weeks into COVID Quarantine, my seven year old let out a sigh and told me ‘Daddy, I just want something to look forward to.’”
That statement hit Dovas hard so he brainstormed with his daughter, Zetta, to come up with a new holiday to fill the gap.
Working with Matt Garmur, Dovas created the St. Pancake’s Day origin story. They enlisted the help of illustrator, Adam Koford to create St. Pancake’s image.
According to Dovas, “St. Pancake’s Day is a new holiday that can’t disappoint, because it only exists in this time.” Unlike other holidays, it doesn’t occur annually, rather you celebrate it on the last Saturday of every month.
There are Instagram and Twitter pages set up where people can share photos of their pancakes using the hashtag #NewHolidays.
Choices, choices, choices. When it comes to pancakes, you could go with the classic buttermilk, opt to add blueberries or splurge with nutella. No matter your craving, we searched for the tastiest and easiest pancake recipes around to start your day right. Flip through the gallery and then share your pancake breakfasts with us on Instagram or Facebook by tagging #RedTricycle.
Can this pancake recipe live up to its title of World’s Simplest? With just two ingredients (can you guess what they are?) it’ll be easy for you to find out. Hurry The Food Up blog has the recipe here.
Cupcakes aren’t the only treat where funfetti is appropriate. The food blog Sally’s Baking Addiction claims these pancakes are the sweetest way to wake up in the morning, and we couldn’t agree more. For the entire recipe click here.
By now you’ve realized nutella goes with pretty much anything and pancakes are no exception. As the blog, RecipeTin Eats notes, these aren’t just pancakes with a layer of nutella; they are pancakes STUFFED with nutella. Ready to get your nutella on? Click here for the full how-to.
The food blog Baker By Nature has labeled this recipe, “the recipe of your dreams” and it sure lives up to the hype. Fluffy, packed with blueberries and super easy to make, you’ll be dreaming of these blueberry pancakes all day long. Get the recipe here.
Foreign Cinema restaurant in San Francisco is one of the most popular places to go for weekend brunch in the Bay Area so we were pretty excited to get the co-owners’ (they also happen to be the restaurant’s head chefs and local parents) recipe for lemon pancakes. For the scoop click here.
Cookies meet pancakes. Say it together: YES, FINALLY! The food blog The Minimalist Baker dreamed up this ultimate combo. For a peek at how to make your own stack, click here.
Let the pumpkin have its day in the form of these decadent Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes. The blog, Two Peas and Their Pod has the scoop on the pancakes you’ll want to make this fall. Click here for the how-to.
Breakfast just got a little sweeter. IHOP has joined forces with your favorite cereals to create a colorful pancake and milkshake lineup that is full of flavor. The new offerings incorporate three well known varieties: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries, and Fruity Lucky Charms.
These specialty items are available at IHOP restaurants now until April 12.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milkshake: Vanilla ice cream blended with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and topped with whipped topping, more cereal, and cinnamon sugar
Crunch Berries Milkshake: Vanilla ice cream blended with Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries cereal, drizzled with blue vanilla sparkle sauce, and topped with whipped topping and more cereal
Magic Marshmallow Kids Combo: One buttermilk pancake topped with vanilla sauce, marshmallow cereal, and sweet purple whipped icing, and one scrambled egg, one bacon strip, and one pork sausage link
Berry-tastic Crunch Kids Combo: One buttermilk pancake topped with blue vanilla sparkle sauce, crunchy berry cereal, and whipped topping, and one scrambled egg, one bacon strip, and one pork sausage link
IHOP is also giving parents another big reason to visit. Kids Eat Free is back. Now through April 12, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entrée, every day from 4-10 PM.
With over a year left until the third installment of Fantastic Beasts hits theaters, we are in need for a fresh stash of Harry Potter goodies. Luckily, Williams Sonoma is constantly updating its collection! Here are a some of our favorite exclusive magical finds.
The 26-piece set includes eight stainless steel cookie cutters, 12 icing bags, one storage box, four decorating tips and a plastic coupler--everything you need to make sweet Hogwarts treats.
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but even if it wasn’t, who can resist fluffy pancakes drenched in maple syrup sitting next to two perfectly fried eggs? Of course, finding a good breakfast restaurant in Seattle that isn’t a usual run-of-the-mill chain restaurant can be hard enough, let alone one that caters to families and can put up with squirmy kids (not yours, of course!). Don’t worry! We’ve done the hard work for you. Here are some of the best locally-owned places for breakfast in Seattle.
Everyone raves about Geraldine’s pleasant atmosphere. What’s not to love with the bright colors, the airy space and the movie posters on the walls? Your kids will definitely want to eat at the counter, so this might make for a great space to take one child for a special morning out with mom or dad. This popular spot consistently gets rave reviews for its breakfast menu, and especially the French Toast. Breakfast is so important here that it's served all day long! From the simple House-Made Granola to Geraldine’s Casserole (full of pork sausage, hash browns and pepper jack cheese), there is something for everyone. Your kids might even want to break with tradition and go with the Peanut Butter & Jelly with Fries.
For families who are late risers or prefer to eat breakfast for lunch, Fat’s is your place. The New Orleans-influenced restaurant serves breakfast every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here, you can enjoy the traditional Fat’s Breakfast, which includes two eggs, three sausage links or four slices of bacon, breakfast potatoes or grits and a waffle or a biscuit, but we suggest going for the Fried Chicken and Waffle plate where you can add a side of three eggs for $3. The chicken here is incredible. Your kids might like the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich or split a plate with you … if you think you can share. Note: Fat’s is closed on Mondays.
Fat’s Chicken and Waffles 2726 E. Cherry St. Seattle, WA 98122 206-602-6863 Online: fatschickenandwaffles.com
This unassuming restaurant surprises everyone who gives it a try. It’s a small place, and chances are great that you’ll have to wait for a table on the weekends, but it’s totally worth it. Featuring over 50 breakfast items, the Bacon Breakfast Café will please everyone in the family with everything from vegetarian dishes to the incredible Bacon Omelette. The service here is quick and friendly, and the prices are reasonable too. The kids’ menu features dishes ranging from $2.99-$3.99 and includes Texas French Toast and a variety of pancake choices including chocolate chip, blueberry and banana. Rumor has it that they are hoping to expand. Let’s hope so.
3943 116th St. NE Suite 113 Marysville, WA 98072 360.548.3252 Online: baconbreakfastcafe.com
Brunch is a big deal at Portage Bay Café. It's served all day, seven days a week at the Portage Bay Ballard and 65th Street locations. The other spots serve brunch all day on the weekends and until 11:30 a.m. during the week. What’s the big fuss? Well, for some, it’s the huge Breakfast Bar topping buffet. Here’s the deal—you order from a select list of items, and then you can load up from a huge selection of seasonal fruit, nuts and whipped cream. You can share with your kids, or they can order from their own menu, which includes scrambled eggs, French toast and pancakes. The menu also features plenty of other breakfast favorites.
900 N.E. 65th St. Seattle, WA 98115 206-529-3252
4130 Roosevelt Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98105 206-547-8230
If you like biscuits bigger than your head (and who doesn’t?), then you have got to experience B3 in Lynnwood. This unique restaurant offers upscale choices you won’t find at other restaurants alongside many favorite breakfast staples. Here you can enjoy Fried Chicken and Brioche French Toast, Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes or Gluten-Free Seeded Cinnamon Raisin French Toast. The young ones will just about die if they don’t get the Mickey Mouse pancakes with bacon or sausage and fruit.
4027 196th St. SW Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-672-3666 Online: b3wa.com
Located in Pike Place Market, this eatery first opened in 1976 and was originally called The United Metropolitan Improved Crumpet Baking & Punctual Delivery Company, but according to the founder Gary Lasater, “customers just nodded and smiled and called us The Crumpet Shop.” Either way, your family will enjoy these English griddle cakes which are cooked, then toasted and then topped with either sweet or savory toppings. Enjoy with a fresh espresso or freshly brewed cup of whole leaf tea.
The Crumpet Shop 1503 1st Ave. Seattle, WA 98117 Online: thecrumpetshop.com
Glo’s considers itself as “an original coffee shop,” but a quick glance at their website of the photos posted on Yelp say otherwise. Since 1987, Gloreen Raineri has been serving up warmth and hospitality with her delicious breakfast combinations. The different variations of Glo’s Eggs Benedict is the restaurant’s pride and joy, but “honorable mentions also go to our home-style corned beef hash, fresh-made buttermilk biscuits and creamy vegetarian mushroom gravy,” she says on her website. Your kid might enjoy a One Egg Breakfast (with hash browns and toast) or a Belgian Waffle topped with fruit (ask for a to-go box to take the rest home!) They are popular, so expect a wait on the weekends, but they will offer you a cup of coffee while you wait.
Glo’s 1621 East Olive Way Seattle, WA 98102 Online: gloscafe.com
With a name like Chace’s Pancake Corral, you have a pretty good idea of what you are going to find here. Nothing fancy, this Bellevue hangout has been a favorite of the locals since it opened in 1958, and not much has changed over the years. They are still serving up their famous pancakes (buttermilk, Swedish, Banana and potato) and waffles (pecan, strawberry, chocolate and sour cream) to the applause of many. What kid would refuse a plate of dollar-sized pancakes? If it is good enough for Seattle Mariners’ Felix Hernandez, it is good enough for us!
Chace’s Pancake Corral 1606 Bellevue Way SE Bellevue, WA 98004 Online: facebook.com/Pancake-Corral 425-454-8888
“We make a concerted effort to offer your child as wholesome a meal as they are likely to eat in a restaurant setting,” says 5 Spot. “Please note that we develop and offer a seasonal menu item on our children's menu, so they too can enjoy our seasonal picks as well!” 5 Spot isn't kidding. They offer a pretty extensive kid’s menu, including fun items like the 5 Spot Waffle Stomper, Eaton-Wright Ham Scram and Better’N Mom’s Oatmeal. Serving breakfast all day, parents might enjoy items like the Red Flannel Hash, Pan Rumbles or settle in for a Fat Cat’s Head Cinnamon Roll. Of course, you’ll find a lot of traditional breakfast faves as well here.
5 Spot 1502 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 206-285-7768 Online: chowfoods.com/5-spot
Located in a historic building in historic Edmonds, you’ll find the beautiful and popular bistro, Chanterelle. While the service and food are top notch, the prices are a lot more affordable than you would expect. Mom and dad will appreciate the breakfast choices like the Crab Avocado Omelette, the Portobello Benedict and the Orange Cornmeal Waffle as well as the freshly made Orange Cranberry Muffins and Sour Cream Walnut Coffee Cake. Fresh espresso beverages are available in addition to the regular Joe too. The kids' menu features mix-and-match items such as Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Muffins and more. Located just three blocks away from Puget Sound, consider taking a short walk after eating.
316 Main St. Edmonds, WA 98020 425-774-0650 Online: chanterellewa.com
Whether your Christmas menu prep fell apart somewhere around the not-so-Martha Stewart-esque roast, the oven decided not to cooperate or you just need to take the kiddos somewhere for a pre-holiday meal, you have options.
While most of your family’s fave eateries are closed for the holiday, some are open for the whole or partial day. Before you drive around town looking for a place to feed your family, the pros at RetailMeNot rounded up some of the top restaurants open on Christmas Day and a few deals you just might want to nab now!
Buffalo Wild Wings. Forget about the turkey or a whole ham. Your kiddos will clamor for these wings any day of the year. Holiday hours vary by location, so call ahead.
Denny’s. Make Christmas cooking less stressful and let someone else do the work for you. Whether you want pancakes, pie or anything else on the menu, Denny’s has something yummy for your fam.
IHOP. Get your pancake fix on Christmas morning with your IHOP faves!
Legal Sea Foods. If you’re in the mood for Christmas crab or any other seafood, Legal Sea Foods has a holiday meal for you to enjoy.
Marie Callender’s. Check your local locations hours first. Most of these eateries are open on Christmas Eve and some on Christmas Day.
Starbucks. Get your caffeine fix at Sbucks this Christmas and enjoy a wintery delish drink!
Waffle House. Whether you want breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can get a meal at Waffle House this holiday.
Get ready for an all new IHOP experience. The iconic pancake eatery recently announced plans to launch a brand-new fast-casual restaurant called Flip’d!
The quick and casual chain will have a Build Your Own Pancake Bar, made-to-order breakfast burritos and bowls, Ultimate Sandwiches, grab-and-go salads, wraps, and so much more.
Jay Johns, President of IHOP said in a press release, “After talking extensively with consumers in large cities across the country, we designed Flip’d by IHOP to deliver on what folks told us they want and need from a trusted brand like IHOP in a fast-casual setting, putting an emphasis on quality ingredients, speed, to-go and delivery.”
Johns also added, “Today, millions of Americans are settling for sub-par breakfast foods that are either microwaved or have been sitting under a heat lamp because they’re forced to grab something while at their usual coffee spot. With Flip’d by IHOP, guests don’t have to compromise—now they can get freshly-made, all-day menu items like Pancake Bowls and Egg Sandwiches along with a hand-crafted espresso beverage for a good price and in a matter of minutes.”
Unlike traditional IHOPs, visitors to Flip’d eateries can either order from digital kiosks or staffed counters. You can also order online and either pick-up your items from a to-go area or get your pancakes, eggs and other meal-time goodies delivered.
The first Flip’d will open in Atlanta next April. Expect Flip’d to hit NYC, Washington, D.C., Denver and San Francisco markets in 2020.
Trader Joe’s is filled with pumpkin goodness this month—including Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ginger Brew, Pumpkin Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Coffee, Pumpkin Spice Almond Beverage, Pumpkin Pancake and Waffle Mix and so much more.
Along with these tasty treats, TJ’s also has a pumpkin “tree” to add to your Halloween holiday decor!
If you’re wondering what kind of horticultural geniuses are behind a pumpkin tree (pumpkins grow on a vine on the ground), these aren’t actual pumpkins. Even though they look just like mini versions of the real deal, the tree is made from ornamental eggplants.
Based on recent posts popping up on Instagram, you can score TJ’s pumpkin tree for $7.99 right now. According to the “tree’s” packaging, just “Cut stems, place in water, enjoy!”
