Many diners have creative takes on classic flapjacks, but I’ve never had them quite like this NYT Cooking recipe I recently tried: the sky-high pancakes served at the Golden Diner in New York City.

A small side salad provides a token nod to vegetables, crisp iceberg lettuce topped with a slice of tomato, cucumber, and your choice of dressing – though the house Italian, with its herby vinaigrette ...