Butter and powdered sugar is best for pancakes (and french toast). Maybe a tad of jam.

Syrup is too sweet, though I'll use it if nothing else is available.

Blame my parents. They never used it, so I grew up not using it. I just never aquired the taste.

ETA... I'm suddenly craving sourdough pancakes.

I hate syrup. It makes everything all mushy and icky. Butter only please.

I like jam on my pancakes. Preferably homemade jam.

In our house, we used Log Cabin "Maple Syrup". When I finally tasted the real thing, it was a little shocking. I think I still prefer the fake stuff.