Where To Go For The Best Pancakes In London
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Ditch the diet and grab your stretchy trousers.
Here are 27 eateries with the all-around best pancakes in London to try right now:
The Best Pancakes In East London
A true delight from the first bite, here are our favourite pancake dishes located in East London:
The mouth-watering flavour of the Buttermilk Pancake Stack at Sky Garden’s Darwin Brasserie is all you’ll ever need in a pancake.
You have the choice of drizzling them with caramelised bananas or Chantilly cream for an utterly delicious treat!
The Vanilla Cream Cheese Pancake Stack at M Threadneedle Street is a classic hit for cream cheese lovers, as this buttery goodness is packed full of it.
You also have the option of topping your stack with berry coulis, caramel popcorn or even vanilla ice cream.
We couldn’t discuss the best pancakes in East London without mentioning the Sweet Uttapam Pancake Stack at Dishoom in Shoreditch.
These are an absolute must-try for those looking for authentic Iranian flavour as the toppings are infused with a rich and creamy traditional yoghurt (Shrikhand) with shredded coconut laid delicately across the top.
If you’re looking for an Italian experience, then The Surprisingly Super Flapjack at Coco Di Mama is a perfect choice.
Vegan and gluten-free, this pancake can be topped with peanut butter, dark chocolate and even gelato if you’re feeling adventurous.
Music lovers rejoice!
The Lost in London Breakfast Stake at Cafe East Bow is a must-try if you want to savour ample portions of fruit-filled pancakes amongst celebrity patrons and maybe have a chance to hear a new song in development.
Amongst an amazing assortment of pastries and desserts, The Lotus Biscoff Waffle Stack at DZRT is by far the best option to try if you’re in the area.
Enough for you to lick the plate clean, this waffle has Biscoff flavour in every bite with the addition of an ice cream drizzle and an actual Biscoff cookie laying on top!
An honourable mention if you’re looking for Latin flavour, the Hot Custard and Whip Cream Filled Churros at Candi Donut are as close to Spanish pancakes that’ll you’ll get.
Here, the churros are fully customisable, with your choice of warm filling and whipped cream and sprinkles.
The Best Pancakes In North London
Skips the sweets during the week, because you seriously need to try a few of these pancake stacks in north London:
Never for a second think that pancakes can’t be healthy.
The Chickpea Floured Pancakes at Black Cat Café in Hackney take the number one spot for some healthy, heavenly goodness.
With chickpea flour as the base and roasted vegetables as the topping, you can enjoy the comfort of fresh warm dough without all the added calories.
Served American style, the Fluffy Pancake With Blueberries at Heddons Kitchen is another hot item to try when you’re craving cake on a budget.
If you do nothing else, try the Manhattan Pancake Stack at Dobar on your next visit.
Simple, yet wickedly delicious this pancake stake will seriously leave you wanting more.
A few mouthfuls of the All-American Buttermilk Pancake Stack at ITJL and you’ll call it a day.
Adorned with a side of Mascarpone and powdered sugar sprinkled gently atop strawberries and blueberries, these buttermilk pancakes are what dreams are made of.
If you are a Nutella fan then you will love the Lumby Pumpy Pancake Stack at Ben and Ollie’s.
This dish is a 3-stack served up with fresh cream, Nutella and large marshmallows piled high to your heart’s content.
If you were looking for a sugar high, these will do.
The Butterscotch & Chocolate Cream Pancakes at Ferny Hill Farm Tea Room are an absolute delight and the perfect treat after a walk-through of the farm.
The atmosphere alone is worth the trip for the Maple Drizzled Pancakes at Marlo’s.
A part of the American Breakfast, these warm pancakes are heaven on a plate and give you the southern American comfort that is simply unmatched.
The Best Pancakes In Central London
Whether you’re musing about town, or in need of a breakfast fix before work, here are the best pancakes in central London to sink your teeth into:
There’s a reason why the Raspberry Hot Buttermilk Pancakes at Granary Square Brasserie are first on the list, and that reason is class.
Simply class is all you experience from beginning to end while dining.
Raspberry notes are just the beginning of the lemon balm sauce which lays delicately spread atop a warm buttermilk 3-stack with fresh Greek yoghurt added in all the right places.
If you’ve never experienced Poffertjes Dutch Pancakes before, the Poffertjes Dutch Pancakes at Camden Market are for you.
These fluffy bundles are smaller than a traditional 3-stack but are served with a ridiculous amount of sweetness that your taste buds will be jumping for joy.
The Strawberry and Vanilla Creme Fraiche Pancake Stack at Blighty Café in Finsbury Park are another fantastic option if you’re in the mood for a tangy start to the morning.
Either eat them solo or as a part of the Gretzky Breakfast.
You wouldn’t think that a pizzeria would have pancakes, but some do.
The homemade peanut chocolate pancakes at Flour To The People are a must-try if you’re in the mood for a twist on the traditional pancake.
Remember, it is a pizza joint first.
The powder sugar blueberry waffles at Cafe Parisienne are such a heart warmer that we couldn’t dare to leave them off the list.
Piled high with blueberries and powdered sugar, this stack is a good option for a lazy midweek.
If you’re looking to indulge your sweet tooth, then the White Chocolate Cookie Crumble Pancake at Treatz Camden is your best bet.
Smothered, and I mean smothered, in white chocolate and Oreo cookies, this American dish will surely have you flying across the room; be sure to wear stretchy trousers!
A masterpiece creation, the Atayef Lebanese Stuffed Pancakes at Brother Marcus in Camden (plus Angel and Balham) is a pancake stack like no other.
Filled with a warm orange ricotta compote with the added benefit of pistachio nut flavouring, this gluten-free treat is a breath of fresh air on the classic pancake.
The Best Pancakes In West London
From Ealing to Chelsea, we’ve scouted the number one pancakes to try in West London:
Where The Pancakes Are is on a mission to bring pancakes to life in a brand-new way, and by the taste of their Banana Marshmallow Pancakes, they’re doing a fine job.
With hazelnut and praline as a base flavour alongside hints of banana, this double-stacked marshmallow jam is a true crowd pleaser like the rest of their decadent cakes.
Pancakes don’t have to be overly fancy to be delicious, and the Classic Pancake Stack at The Breakfast Club is a testament to this theory.
The warm and buttery puffed dough is enough to draw you in, but the options of either berry compote or caramelised pecans as the topping seals the deal indefinitely.
Do not leave west London without first trying the Banoffee Lotus Biscuit Pancakes at The Polo Bar!
Just as eye-catching as they are delicious, these well-prepared mini pancakes will have you contemplating a take-home spread as a second helping along with your favourite Netflix show.
And while you’re at it, grab the Lemon Wedge Pancake Stack at The Polo Bar as that take home spread.
Never have I seen a load of pancakes topped with thick chunks of fresh lemon and then drizzled with added sugar, but Polo Bar pulls it off so well that it hardly even matters who else is doing it.
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional pancake stack, yet still want to indulge in sugary goodness, the buckwheat, oat milk and banana pancakes at Caravan in Fitzrovia are a must eat.
Loaded with coconut yoghurt and plated atop maple strawberry syrup, this posh dish gives you all the feelings of comfort while still leaving you light and airy to take on the day.
If you’re looking for a weekend brunch option that’s off the beaten track, the Brooklyn Praline Pancakes at The Bluebird Cafe in Chelsea are a must-try.
As the name suggests, the double (or triple) stack is layered with a praline flavour that works perfectly with the smoky bacon strips.
An honourable mention also goes to:
Drunch, Mayfair & Regent’s Park
Granger & Co, London-wide
Senzala Creperie, Brixton
Christopher’s, Covent Garden
La Petite Bretagne, Hammersmith
Where do you think serves the best pancakes in London?