London isn’t short of brunch spots serving up seriously great grub, but finding the best pancakes in London that are fluffy to the point of passing as pillows is no mean feat. Someone has to do it, so we’ve given ourselves the arduous task of sampling London’s best-rated in time for Shrove Tuesday – which happens to fall on Tuesday 21st February this year.
Kensington Crêperie
If you’re more of a crepe kind of person, we want to steer your attention towards Kensington Crêperie. Located on Exhibition Road, this humble cafe can be found serving up an array of sweet and savoury options.
Go savoury and have yours loaded with mushrooms, spinach, basil pesto, tomato and cheese in their Mediterranean special or go all out with their meatball, tomato sauce and cheese loaded option. Or, simply keep things traditional with just sugar and lemon – you can’t beat it.
2-6 EXHIBITION ROAD, SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7 2HF
WWW.KENSINGTONCREPERIE.COM
Sunday in Brooklyn
Sunday in Brooklyn is the place to go for authentic American-style pancakes. The popular Williamsburg brunch spot opened up in 2021 and quickly became a firm favourite amongst Londoners too thanks to their signature cocktails and thick pancakes.
We’ve never seen a stack of pancakes looking so puffed and perfected in London. Lathered in hazelnut maple praline and brown butter, you can opt for a single, double or even triple serving of them. We’d recommend sharing these as they don’t skimp on the portions here.
98 WESTBOURNE GROVE, W2 5RU
WWW.SUNDAYINBK.CO.UK
Avobar
Matcha pancakes? Yes please.
A haven for Instagrammers, Avobar can be found serving up some of London’s highest-stacked pancakes. Think three thick American-style pancakes combined with a shot of green matcha to help you add a little nutrition to your diet while tucking into the fluffy stack.
Try their savoury stack with your choice of house-cured salmon or grilled bacon, a side of turmeric poached egg and avo-butter, or go sweet with their pancakes topped with caramelised banana, maple syrup and avo-butter.
23-24 HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT GARDEN, WC2E 8ND
WWW.AVOBAR.CO.UK
By The Handbook
Kensington Crêperie
Sunday in Brooklyn
Sunday in Brooklyn
