London isn’t short of brunch spots serving up seriously great grub, but finding the best pancakes in London that are fluffy to the point of passing as pillows is no mean feat. Someone has to do it, so we’ve given ourselves the arduous task of sampling London’s best-rated in time for Shrove Tuesday – which happens to fall on Tuesday 21st February this year.
If you don’t fancy flipping your own at home, read on to reserve a table at one of our favourite pancake spots.
The best pancakes in London you should try now
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Sunday in Brooklyn
Sunday in Brooklyn is the place to go for authentic American-style pancakes. The popular Williamsburg brunch spot opened up in 2021 and quickly became a firm favourite amongst Londoners too thanks to their signature cocktails and thick pancakes.
We’ve never seen a stack of pancakes looking so puffed and perfected in London. Lathered in hazelnut maple praline and brown butter, you can opt for a single, double or even triple serving of them. We’d recommend sharing these as they don’t skimp on the portions here.
98 WESTBOURNE GROVE, W2 5RU
Avobar
Matcha pancakes? Yes please.
A haven for Instagrammers, Avobar can be found serving up some of the best pancakes in London. Think three thick American-style pancakes combined with a shot of green matcha to help you add a little nutrition to your diet while tucking into the fluffy stack.
Try their savoury stack with your choice of house-cured salmon or grilled bacon, a side of turmeric poached egg and avo-butter, or go sweet with their pancakes topped with caramelised banana, maple syrup and avo-butter.
23-24 HENRIETTA STREET, Covent Garden, WC2E 8ND
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Where The Pancakes Are
Can you really say you’ve tried the best pancakes in London if you haven’t brunched at Where The Pancakes Are?
They have a pancake for every occasion, whether you’re dairy-free, wheat-free or fancy the most extravagant of toppings – we’re looking at you pulled beef pastrami… Go for their American-style pancakes and find a stack topped with everything from Welsh rarebit to rose harissa shakshouka.
We can’t mention this restaurant joint without mentioning their Dutch pancakes either. Looking a little like a Yorkshire pud, you can go savoury with Montgomery cheddar and goats cheese or sweet with apples and almonds.
In line with Shrove Tuesday, they are celebrating with Matilda The Musical by the Royal Shakespeare Company, offering limited-edition Popping Forest Pancakes. Think a stack piled with blackberry compote, drizzled chocolate, vanilla ice cream, marble shards and sprinkles of explosive chocolate-coated popping candy. Available 18th-24th Feb.
Fitzrovia, Battersea Power Station & Flat Iron Square
Langan’s
Langan’s pancakes are legendary. The Mayfair restaurant is renowned for serving up one of the best breakfasts in the city but it’s their pancakes that really keep guests coming back for more.
These small but fluffy pancakes are served with whipped cream and maple syrup. Truly indulgent but worth every bite.
Stratton Street, Mayfair, W1J 8LB
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Granger & Co.
Aussie group, Granger & Co. know a thing or two about breakfast. You’ll find them churning out some of the best pancakes in London, from their grilled cheese and green kimchi open sandwich to their freshly squeezed juices. No detail is missed.
But for pancakes, you’ll find a bite of their ‘hotcakes’. Rich with creamy ricotta, their hotcakes are topped with banana and warm honeycomb butter. You won’t be able to resist adding these to your order anytime you go here.
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Kensington Crêperie
If you’re more of a crepe kind of person, we want to steer your attention towards Kensington Crêperie. Located on Exhibition Road, this humble cafe can be found serving up an array of sweet and savoury options.
Go savoury and have yours loaded with mushrooms, spinach, basil pesto, tomato and cheese in their Mediterranean special or go all out with their meatball, tomato sauce and cheese loaded option. Or, simply keep things traditional with just sugar and lemon – you can’t beat it.
2-6 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, SW7 2HF
The Wolseley
Add a touch of luxury to your pancake experience and hop over to The Wolseley to try their special stack.
The elegant restaurant serves up breakfast every day and is piled high with all of your classics from egg dishes to a traditional full English breakfast. Their pancakes aren’t to be missed either. Pair yours with either maple syrup, bacon or seasonal berries.
160 Piccadilly, St. James’s, W1J 9EB
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Bill’s
With 11 London locations and more stretching all the way to Wales, Bill’s is the place to go for your pancake fix.
But with Pancake Day approaching, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in more than one plate of pancakes. Yes, stack ’em up high, as Bill’s is offering an all-day bottomless pancake on the 21st of February. Guests are also given a choice between bottomless hot drinks or bottomless prosecco.
What’s more, Bill’s is upping the ante by giving everyone the chance to win a year’s supply of pancakes to the voracious eater who can scarf down the most pancakes in 90 minutes. We do hope you’re hungry…
don’t fancy trying the best pancakes in London this time? check out our restaurant section for more foodie inspo.
