HOLY CREPE. It's time to scoff until you drop this Tuesday 21st February as another grand ol' excuse to be gluttonous comes a calling: Shrove Tuesday. Fluffy, steaming hot examples of heaven on earth, pancakes are all eggs, flour and fun. Whether you like them lush with lemon or dusted with a dirty selection of sugary treats, check out our list of the best restaurants for Pancake Day in London.
Last updated on 13th March 2023
Scouring the internet for some of the best pancakes in London? There's two names that seem to be topping every list, and that's Riding House Cafe and Rail House Cafe. Treat yourself to malted deep dish pancakes, plus toppings that include toasted marshmallows, coconut clotted cream, banana-infused maple syrup and smoked streaky Dingley Dell bacon.
The hazelnut maple praline and brown butter stacks at Sunday In Brooklyn are a pancake day treat to be had. Make sure to wash it down with the signature cocktails, including drinks served in cute bear-shaped bottles. Winnie The Pooh much?
Over in Chelsea, No 11 Pimlico Road are towing the line between both savoury and sweet with their stack of buttermilk pancakes that include apple and raisin spiced butter plus a drizzle of honey.
The Breakfast Club is whipping up two limited-edition Willy Wonka-inspired stacks. And, if you devour 12 pancakes in 12 minutes, you'll get yours for free. Plus, you'll be given a special bar that might win you a year of complimentary food. From Canary Wharf and Angel To Battersea, they've got you covered.
A space for all things Scandinavian, Aquavit's acclaimed menu is a must for any Londoner. Head here for crepes stuffed with blueberry, lemon and thyme compote, then topped with luscious vanilla cream and a dusting of icing sugar.
Serving sensational pancake brunches is New York-inspired spot Harlem, where there's both sweet and savoury American beauties on the cards. Think those smothered in eggs, bacon and maple, alongside berries and yoghurt.
Not a name to go shy when it comes to great plates in London, join Dirty Bones this Shrove Tuesday as a stack of buttermilk pancakes is matched with Reese's peanut butter cup chocolate crunch and topped with peanut butter maple syrup and cream... available for all your brunch and dessert needs.
We've previously seen East London's Queen of Hoxton keep things DIY for Pancake Day with 'Make Your Own Pancake Station' that lets you whip up a selection of treats. Expect tasty food and affordable drinks to wash it all down.
Banoffee, cookies and cream, streaky bacon, mixed berries.. the choices at Polo 24 Hour Bar are extensive and drool-worthy. Whether you like yours drizzled with chocolate or piled high and stacked for sharing, these are definitely among the best pancakes in London.
Sure, lemon and sugar are nice, but how about lemon curd cream cheese, poached pear and pumpkin seeds? Caravan are spicing things up with a vanilla stack that'll have your mouths watering and Instagram feed begging for a photo.
After something a little different? Skip the sweet treat and hit up Taiwanese favourites Din Tai Fung for savoury special in the form of their crispy golden pancake that's packed with juicy prawns and tasty pork.
Think you know pancakes? Think again. Israeli favourite Coal Office cooks up their signature octopus al lachuh, a savoury take on the usual that's topped with grilled octopus, fresh herbs and a healthy lashing of truffle harissa sauce.
