Photo courtesy of © Langan’s

Where : Mayfair

Langan’s is an iconic Mayfair institution, newly revived but still dripping with that old‑school glamour. This isn’t just another brunch stop, it’s a legendary London institution that’s been turning heads since 1976.

The pancakes at Langan’s are renowned, the Mayfair eatery is well-known for offering one of the greatest breakfasts in town, but it’s their pancakes are worth raving about. Small fluffy pancakes are served with whipped cream and maple syrup.

Langan’s prides itself on serving the finest seasonal and sustainably sourced ingredients. Step into a glittering world of British elegance respecting French tradition, open for early breakfasts, late night soirées and everything in between.

Photo courtesy of © The Wolseley

 Where: St James’s

Set just off Piccadilly, breakfast at The Wolseley is iconic, often referred to as a ‘breakfast institution’ (there is even a book “Breakfast at The Wolseley” named after this most talked about service).

If you’re talking about the best pancakes in London, the conversation inevitably always includes The Wolseley. Wolseley’s buttermilk pancakes have been a breakfast staple on their menu since they opened. The Wolseley’s pancakes prove a perennially popular breakfast favourite no matter the time of year. In fact, a mainstay on The Wolseley’s breakfast menu since it first opened are the pancakes.

The fluffy stacks are served seven days a week. Stacked high and served American-style with bacon or topped with seasonal berries and a dusting of icing sugar. Service is famously old‑school and polished. The Wolseley isn’t about trends or theatrics, it delivers pancakes the way they should be done, timeless, confident, and quietly luxurious.

Photo courtesy of © Sunday in Brooklyn

Where: Notting Hill

This American import is highly renowned for its brunches, and their pancakes have become particularly popular. Sunday in Brooklyn opened its first ever international location here in London’s Notting Hill, serving American staples. Now they have two locations, Marylebone and Notting Hill.

Sunday Pancakes are big, boldly fluffy, and unapologetically indulgent, drenched in hazelnut maple praline and served with brown butter. The pancakes are large on their own, but you can stack them if you’re very hungry.

Part of the appeal is the experience, it offers that New York vibe. The Notting Hill Sunday in Brooklyn is spread over 2 floors featuring tall wrap-around windows that fill the main dining room with natural light, and warm, welcoming decor.  If you are after some of the best pancakes in London, Sunday in Brooklyn is worth a try.

Photo courtesy of © My Old Dutch

Where: Holborn, Chelsea and Kensington

My Old Dutch has been doing pancakes in London since 1958, way before brunch became a thing. The menu is so extensive that deciding which pancake to settle for is a challenge in itself. 

The savoury options on offer include topping like lamb stew, chilli con carne to chicken curry. If you are looking to satisfy that sweet tooth there’s berries compote, fresh fruit salad, and even Vermeer. If you are one to play it safe they also have all the classics such as sugar and lemon and Nutella along with variations of butterscotch and much more. 

The Dutch style pancakes here are enormous but thinner than the standard buttermilk pancakes. They leave you feeling satisfied without feeling overstuffed. 

Photo courtesy of © Where the Pancakes Are 

Where: London Bridge, Battersea Power Station

As the name goes, the only item you will find at Where the Pancakes Are, are pancakes. Nestled in London’s Flat Iron Square and at Battersea Power Station, you can literally have any type of pancake at any time of the day.

What makes this place extra special is everything is made in-house with honest and fresh ingredients. Even the maple syrup used is hand-tapped 100% pure grade ‘A’ maple syrup straight from Quebec, Canada.

The variety of pancakes on offer are extensive there’s the classic American with bacon and maple syrup, Royal which is served with poached eggs, hollandaise, and asparagus. There are also plenty of sweet options on the menu.

If you are looking for vegetarian options their Welsh rarebit and 1000 baby green will do the trick. One of the unique items on the menu is the Dutch babies, technically this is not a pancake it is similar to a Yorkshire pudding but this oven-cooked delight is definitely worth a try. 

Photo courtesy of © CUT at 45 Park Lane

Where: Mayfair

Breakfast or Brunch at  CUT at 45 Park Lane is a leisurely affair. It is accompanied by live music and sampling of their seasonal entrées.

Located inside 45 Park Lane, pancakes at CUT are effortlessly elegant rather than casual café fare. Breakfast at CUT isn’t just any breakfast, it’s brunch with a big‑city swagger and a side of Mayfair sophistication.

One notable dish at CUT at 45 Park Lane is their fluffy buttermilk pancakes this mouthwatering dish is served with whipped maple butter and seasonal berries you can indulge even further by adding bacon or sausages. You can accompany your brunch with one of their handcrafted champagne cocktails, or a bespoke Bloody Mary which is made right before your eyes.

Photo courtesy of © NAC

Where: Mayfair

Tucked away cosily from the bustle of Oxford Street is NAC Mayfair, it has that chic little Parisian‑style bistro feel to it. Opened by childhood friends, David Bellaiche, Gabriel Cohen-Elia and Jeremy Coste, NAC is renowned for their luffy ricotta pancakes. 

Their infamous pancakes are slightly thick in texture and are drenched with Dulce de Leche, which is a creamy caramel sauce made from sweetened milk, along with diced bananas and a generous dusting of powdered sugar to top it off. It is the perfect balance of sweet and comforting without being overpowering. 

Photo courtesy of © The Breakfast Club

Where: Various locations across London 

The Breakfast Club brought all‑day breakfast culture to a new level in London and the pancakes here are a big part of that. You can satisfy your pancake cravings any time of the day, breakfast, lunch, or dinner you are guaranteed to find pancakes on the menu. The portions are very generous so prepare yourself for a pancake feast.

The classic all American comes with stacks of pancakes topped with eggs, sausage, home-style potatoes, streaky bacon & maple syrup. On the sweet side, there are salted caramel Banoffee pancakes. It has that lively feel good vibe about it but you will often find queues to get in. 

Photo courtesy of © La Petite Bretagne

Where: Hammersmith

La Petite Bretagne feel authentically delicious and unmistakably French. It is a heaven for crepe lovers. The crepe are freshly made to order using the best ingredients available on the market to offer you real crepes and galettes.

All the savoury crepes are made with buckwheatflour and are gluten and wheat free.  The savoury crepes include different types of cheese, ham, eggs and various other mouthwatering toppings. On the sweet side of things, they offer the impressive Crepe Suzette which is topped with Grand Marnier, then set on fire and the delicious salted caramel.

The vibe here is very much like a little Parisian café, warm, cosy and buzzing with people who know good crepes. If you are after a leisurely French neighbourhood feel than a rushed city pancake, La Petite Bretagne is the place.

Where: Chinatown 

Hefaure has quickly become the viral must-try dessert stops in Chinatown. It brings something a bit different to London’s pancake scene, an Asian fusion. Famous for their Japanese soufflé pancakes that are pure cloud‑like indulgence.

The signature soufflé pancakes here are plump, jiggly, and insanely fluffy, enjoy them with classic toppings like strawberry & cream, rich pistachio or for a fun twist try matcha red bean or brown sugar tapioca pearls.

Hefaure isn’t just about pancakes, they are are famous for their bubble tea which pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the soufflé pancakes.