Ben Paris serves ricotta pancakes built on a richer, slightly custardy batter where ricotta cheese adds moisture and a gentle creaminess, topped with fresh berries and a pour of vanilla anglaise. This version stands out because the components are layered with intention: the tartness of the berries cuts through the richness of the pancakes and sauce, while the anglaise adds a fragrant, dessert-like note that makes the dish feel more composed than a standard stack. As you eat, the pancakes stay soft but not heavy, and each bite brings a mix of warm, fluffy cake, cool fruit, and silky sauce that feels closer to a plated brunch dessert than simple breakfast. Local coverage of Seattle’s “unique pancake” offerings calls out this dish as a refined take on pancakes that helps define the restaurant’s brunch personality.[18][8]