Traditionally the treat day before the start of Lent, Shrove Tuesday or, ‘Pancake Day’ is one filled with fun and frivolity as well as being the perfect excuse to indulge in those marvellously simple but beautifully tasty pancake treats. Whether you like them American style fluffy, or French crêpe thin, with traditional sugar and lemon, drizzled with chocolate, or even complimented with a savoury filling, there’s no denying the delicious diversity of the pancake. So let yourself revel in tasty tradition by treating yourself with a visit to one of these 15 places in to go and celebrate Pancake Day In London!

1.Pancake Day at The Shake Lab! Freshly crafted crepes available at 8 UK locations; a variety of mouthwatering toppings to choose from, including fresh fruits, decadent chocolates, and irresistible toppings. All crepes are handcrafted whilst you wait, especially for you.

2. Instagram and TikTok famous Coffee Addict in Victoria is best known for its super aesthetic Japanese souffle pancakes which give a satisfyingly fluffy wobble when poked. These dreamy treats come in many different flavours and forms, from the Filipino purple yam, double cream, condensed milk, coconut flakes and Ube ice cream, to their savoury pancake, complete with a 24k gold edible leaf, fried egg yolk, truffle and mushroom sauce. Whatever your choice, it will be a feast for the eyes and your tastebuds.  

Coffee Addict

3. Doing what they do best all year round, My Old Dutch which can be found in Kensington, Holborn and on the King’s Road have a vast menu to fulfil every pancake wish and desire anyone could possibly have. From hearty American style breakfast pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup, to traditional ‘pizza topping’ savoury pancake dishes or fluffy butterscotch pancakes covered in fruit, you are sure to be spoilt for choice here. Dig into Dutch pancakes at their very best whilst admiring bright, pretty, tulip adorned interiors.  

My Old Dutch

4. Everyone’s favourite, 80s inspired, totally cool, all-day breakfast food venue, The Breakfast Club has seven different London branches, so chances are you’re near one! To celebrate Pancake Day 2024 all cafés will be open from 8am until 8pm. Booking recommended.

Breakfast Club Croydon

5.T he Covent Garden gem Crème de la Crêpe has been serving delicious sweet and savoury gourmet crêpes at the market since 2007. Born from one man who traded from his pop up in St Andrews, Crème de la Crêpe now serves specialities such as the savoury ‘Billy Goats Gruff’ a goat’s cheese, caramelised onion marmalade, crêpe with sweet cherry bell peppers rocket and the ‘Oh My God!’, a sweet crêpe with Nutella, white chocolate, fresh strawberries and cream. Divine! 

Crème de la Crêpe Covent Garden

Pancake Day In London

6. Where the Pancakes Are can be found in both Fitzrovia and Flat Iron Square. This ultra-chic, highly ‘Instagrammable’, light, bright and airy venue filled with botanic plants and slick seating, serves American style pancakes made with the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a delectable array of unique pancakes, made completely from scratch with fresh ingredients and nothing artificial. Try the ‘Banana Marshmallow’ with banana, hazelnut-cocoa-nib praline, basil marshmallow, with a choice of sea salted caramel or chocolate or for something savoury, the Pulled beef pastrami pancake, with slow-cooked brisket, cheddar, sauerkraut, 1000 island sauce, kale slaw with toasted fennel seeds and home pickled cucumbers.

7. Islington’s Crêpeaffaire is the perfect pancake oasis to enjoy a signature crêpe such as the ‘Love Your Lotus’ crêpe with Lotus biscuit, Lotus spread, whipped cream and ice cream or the ‘Avo Super Veg’ savoury crêpe with cheddar cheese. Enjoy alongside a coffee or even a glass of prosecco or beer. After your visit to their vintage Camden Passage location, stroll along the calming Islington waterway paths for a moment of serenity away from London’s hustle and bustle.

Crêpeaffaire Islington

8. Worldwide pancake outlet PANCS’ London branch is situated in Covent Garden. They specialise in quick, hand-crafted pancake wraps with delicious world cuisine inspired fillings. Made from carefully sourced ingredients, they are wrapped in a thin pancake and expertly made on a special hotplate right in front of you. Try the halloumi, pepper, tomatoes, spinach and yoghurt panc, or for something sweet, the baked apples, custard and cinnamon panc.

Pancs’

9. My favourite Over Under Co. branch is on the Pavement in Clapham Common, but they have six other London locations. Serving ‘banging brunches, great coffee, good vibes’ and even cocktails at their Earls Court branch, Over Under Co. does in fact, only have one type of pancake on their menu, but wow is it a good one! The vegetarian ‘American Style Pancakes’ are a stack of fluffy dreamy goodness with rhubarb and mint compote, Estate dairy yoghurt (with the option to swap to coconut yoghurt) and maple syrup. The perfect guilt-free pancake to start your day right – their coffee is also particularly amazing. 

Over Under Co Clapham

10. To celebrate Pancake Day In London, ChicP, a sustainable food brand, has teamed up with Comptoir V the Moroccan inspired restaurant. Passionate about creating indulgent pancakes, ChicP has crafted a dish that combines special flavours from the English garden with Comptoir V’s signature Moroccan twist. They will also be offering FREE Pancakes to the first 100 customers arriving at the brand new Comptoir V in Fulham from midday!

ChicP X Comptoir

11. Swap the traditional lemon and sugar toppings with an indulgent Michelin-starred masterpiece from Benares Mayfair. Carefully crafted by Head Pastry Chef, Elroy Pereira, the limited-edition ‘Bebinca Coconut Layered Pancake’ is an elevated Indian twist on the classic stack and combines sweet coconut and caramel sandwiched between five delicate layers of pancake, served with a scoop of refreshing coconut ice cream for a taste sensation like no other. 

Benares Mayfair

12 .In true French style, Tony Fleming, Executive Chef, is paying homage to the traditional ‘Crêpes Suzette’ with a brand-new menu of delicious seasonal flavours at Pont de la Tour in Tower Bridge, with a different special each month. The flavour for March is ‘Classic Orange’ which can be enjoyed from this luxurious riverside destination with iconic city views.

Pont De La Tour, Tower Bridge

13. Head Chef at Pahli Hill in Fitzrovia, Avinash Shashidhara has curated a table-sized paper Dosa with drumstick, turnip & carrot sambar, turmeric potato and chutneys for their winter menu. The perfect meal where you get a bit of everything in one! 

Pahli Hill, Fitzrovia

14.In the heart of Covent Garden, Christopher’s has established itself as one of London’s prime American restaurants. Enjoy a selection of three different types of pancakes for breakfast here, (or delectable French toast if you prefer) against a spacious backdrop which portrays the heady glamour of the modern Americana era. Enjoy a super smoothie alongside your pancake, or even a Martini from their elegant Martini bar. 

Christopher’s

15. Officially London’s highest 24-hour restaurant, the iconic Duck and Waffle provides everything from panoramic city views to divine foodie goodness making the perfect midnight feast, all from the top of the fabulous Heron Tower in Bishopsgate. Ok, I get it, waffles aren’t pancakes – but as their scrumptious sister, I thought they should be on the list too – try the signature ‘Duck and Waffle’ dish consisting of crispy duck leg confit, fried duck egg, mustard and maple syrup or a host of other yummy waffles.

Duck and Waffle