24-hour Polo Bar
Big stacks, big energy. These are proper diner-style pancakes: satisfying, no-nonsense, and perfect whether it’s breakfast or 2am. A London classic for a reason.
176 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NQ
The Breakfast Club
With a menu dedicated to the most important meal of the day, it’s no surprise The Breakfast Club reaches peak success on pancake day. Their pancakes arrive thick, golden, and generously dressed – the kind of breakfast that instantly fixes your mood. Classic, cosy, and consistently brilliant.
Spitalfields: 2-16 Artillery Lane, London E1 7LS
Hoxton: 2-4 Rufus Street Hoxton, London N1 6PE
Dishoom Shoreditch
Pancakes with personality and a a little more refined than your usual brunch fare. The Cinnamon-Jaggery is twice-stacked and most fluffy with toppings of soft vanilla cream, mixed berries and jaggery syrup spiced with chai-like warmth. Sticky, sweet, so good to eat.
7 Boundary St, London E2 7JE
Shoreditch Grind
Sleek setting, excellent coffee, and pancakes that absolutely deliver. Light, airy, and beautifully presented, the buttermilk pancakes with whipped mascarpone, berry compote, maple syrup – this is your stylish weekend brunch sorted.
213 Old Street, London EC1V 9NR
WORTH LEAVING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR
Wiltons
For a Shrove Tuesday that feels unmistakably London, Wiltons delivers pure elegance. Their limited-edition Crêpe Suzette is a masterclass in classic indulgence – delicate, light, and bathed in a fragrant orange and Grand Marnier sauce that feels wonderfully theatrical. Set within one of the city’s most historic dining rooms, this is less about pancakes and more about timeless British charm.
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