Across the aisle, cozy red vinyl booths offer intimate spaces for conversation, contemplation, or simply savoring every bite of those legendary Johnny cakes. The hardest journey is deciding between johnny cakes and stuffed French toast. Johnny cakes: Rhode Island’s answer to pancakes. Sweet options beyond the legendary Johnny cakes include buttermilk pancakes that rise to impressive heights while maintaining delicate tenderness. Those transcendent Johnny cakes aren’t just feeding your body – they’re nourishing a tradition of independent restaurants that form the backbone of American culinary heritage.