London's best pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
The Breakfast Club
Where?
London Bridge (Various Locations)
Price?
£10
#FLODown: The Breakfast Club is a casual restaurant which makes for the perfect location to relax and indulge in some deliciously soft American-style pancakes. These pancakes are the epitome of fluffy and have a subtle but balanced sweetness. There are six different types of pancake stacks that you can choose from at The Breakfast Club, including berries, pineapple, bacon or chocolate! It’s a perfect location for an upbeat and comforting brunch.
You can find The Breakfast Club at various locations around London including Soho and Canary Wharf. For more location visit their Website.
Location:
11 Southwark St, London SE1 1RQ
Nearest Station:
London Bridge Tube station
Opening Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 7:30 am-11:00 pm,
Thursday - Friday 7:30am – Midnight
Saturday 8am-Midnight, Sunday: 8:00am – 10:30pm
Soutine
Where?
St Johns Wood
Price?
£9.75
#FLODown: If you’re looking for a change from the usual American-style pancakes, then Soutine is the place for you! The exterior of the pancakes might seem a bit crispy at first, but they are actually still wonderfully fluffy on the inside. The restaurant is elegant and the staff are highly attentive. It is the perfect spot for a ‘boujé’ pancake day.
Location:
60 St John's Wood High St, St John's Wood, London NW8 7SH
Nearest Station:
St Johns Wood Tube Station
Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 10:30 pm,
Sunday 8:00am-10:00pm
Granger & Co
Where?
King’s Cross (Various locations)
Price?
£17
#FLODown: Granger & Co is the best place for a vibrant meal, and it is well-known for its chic, simplistic interiors. Their ricotta hotcakes are a bit different compared to your standard pancake, and they come with banana, honeycomb butter and bacon. There are also several locations around London, making it easy to experience these delicious pancakes without travelling too far.
For more locations visit the Granger&Co Website
Location:
1 Stanley Building, 7 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG
Nearest Station:
Kings Cross Tube Station
Opening Hours:
Monday -Saturday: 7 am – 11 pm
Sunday: 8am – 10:30pm
Where the pancakes are
Where?
Southwark
Price?
£10.50
#FLODown: It’s cute, quaint and delectable. Where The Pancakes Are will remind you exactly why you love pancakes. The menu is divided into sweet and savoury and so there is a huge variety of tastes and flavours to choose from.
Location:
Arch 35a, 85a Southwark Bridge Rd, London SE1 0NQ
Nearest Station:
Borough Tube Station
Opening Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Thursday - Friday 8:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
The Ivy
Where?
Various Locations
Price?
£8.95
#FLODown: The Ivy’s pancakes remind you why presentations matters. It’s not just the pancakes that are beautiful, the setting and the interiors are also stunning - The Ivy is the perfect pick if you’re looking for something special.
With various location around London including Soho, Victoria, St John’s Wood and locations outside London such as Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff, you can enjoy these pancakes in any city you are in! For more on locations visit the Ivy Website .
(Read our review on the Ivy St John’s Wood )
Location:
67-71 Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5LS
Nearest Station:
Birmingham New Street Station
Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 12:30am, Friday - Saturday 8:00am-1:30am
Sunday 9:00am-12:30am
Christopher’s
Where?
Covent Garden
Price?
£10
#FLODown: Christopher’s have nailed it with their pancakes, and they are as close to perfect as you could expect. Their buttermilk pancakes are rich in flavour and you can choose from a variety of toppings. If you’re looking for the perfect place to spend your hard-earned cash and leave with a smile on your face, these are the pancakes for you!
Location:
18 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7DD
Nearest Station:
Covent Garden Tube Station
Opening Hours:
Monday- Wednesday 11:30am-12am,
Thursday- Saturday 11:00am-1:30am, Sunday 11:30pm-10:30pm
Photography and Words by Anu Akande