Pancake Day: restaurants serving pancakes
We track down London's best places for pancakes this year
© Tricia de Courcy Ling
Pancakes are available all year round, but Shrove Tuesday (February 12 in 2013) is the 'Fat Tuesday' in Christian tradition, when rich ingredients are used up before the fast of Lent. Prepare for a battering at these London pancake venues.
Pancakes served at weekends only
The Delaunay
This ‘grand café’ (brasserie) in the Continental mould has some of the most sought-after tables in London right now. The weekend brunch menu includes a pancake section, with fillings such as maple syrup, bacon or blueberries and crème fraîche. Read The Delauney review
- 55 Aldwych, WC2B 4BB
Penk's
This Queen’s Park restaurant opens for breakfast at the weekend, when it serves up beautiful pancakes with mixed berries and maple syrup or chocolate sauce. Read Penk's review
- 79 Salusbury Road, NW6 6NH
Pancakes served daily
Breakfast Club E1
This all-day diner has huge breakfast and brunch offerings, but also offers sweet or savoury pancakes, served all-day. There are branches in Soho, Islington, Hoxton and Spitalfields. Read Breafast Club (E1) review
- 12-16 Artillery Lane, E1 7LS
Chez Lindsay
If you’re in search of authentic Breton galettes, visit this Richmond bistro. The menu offers a selection of excellent buckwheat pancakes, with fillings ranging from creamy leeks with scallops to melted cheese and ratatouille, as well as a number of sweet crepes. Read Chez Lindsay review
- 11 Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UQ
Crepe Affaire
A good range of sweet and savoury fillings is offered at this fast food café chain, along with a small selection of pastries including waffles. The crepes are filled then reheated to order, and the service is quick and friendly. There are also branches in Spitalfields, Hammersmith, Westfield London, Westfield Stratford and St Pancras Station. Read Crepe Affaire review
- 173 Wardour St, W1F 8WT
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La Petite Bretagne
This crêperie in Hammersmith is the real deal, offering made-to-order buckwheat galettes with savoury fillings such as classic ham and cheese, as well as sweet crêpes containing nutella and banana, or crème de marrons (chestnut). Stylish surroundings and Breton cider add to the appeal. Read La Petite Bretagne review
- 5 Beadon Rd, W6 0EA
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Riding House Café
The breakfast menu at this trendy Fitzrovia brasserie includes buttermilk pancakes served with berries, vanilla clotted cream and maple syrup. The juice and smoothie choice is excellent too. Read Riding House Café review
- 43-51 Great Titchfield St, W1W 7PQ
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