With Shrove Tuesday (March 4) approaching, we thought it was time to share six great places to get pancakes in Dundee.
From classic maple syrup pancakes to those with fruit toppings and funky flavours, these restaurants are ready to welcome you and help you enjoy Pancake Day in style.
Forget the stress of making them yourself, and let the expert chefs around you give you some of the best pancakes you have eaten.
The Pancake Place
Serving up dishes since 1973, The Pancake Place is one of Dundee’s oldest and most well known eateries to enjoy fresh and hot pancakes.
From maple syrup and smoky bacon pancakes to indulgent white chocolate and berries, it’s a cherished Dundee hot spot.
You will definitely be spoiled for choice with their menu, which offers more than 20 options.
We recommend trying the banoffee stack with pancakes, caramelised bananas, toffee sauce and velvety whipped cream.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm: Sunday 10.30am to 5pm.
Address: 22 Reform Street, Dundee DD1 1RH.
Casa
The restaurant and bar might be most known for its late night entertainment, but the Nethergate venue does also serve brunch.
Sitting under Casa‘s indoor blooming Cherry tree or other floral interior, why not tuck into a stack of pancakes?
The three pancake stack comes with a choice of toppings, including the classic bacon and maple syrup.
For those with a sweet tooth, berries and whipped cream or Nutella and strawberries are also available.
Opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 11.30am to late, Friday 11am to late, Saturday 11am to late. 11am to 3am, Sunday to Sunday, 10am to 3am.
Address: 158 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DY.
Beans & Berries
If you are truly looking for a sweet treat, Beans & Berries dessert shop is the place to go.
With indulgent flavours, there’s 16 different pancakes to choose from, including banoffee pancakes and their ultimate fudge brownie option.
With so many choices on offer, there is a flavour for everyone at this eatery and their generous servings will leave anyone satisfied.
Our recommendation is the Beans & Berries classic pancake stack with Nutella, crushed Ferrero Rocher, chocolate sauce and Ferrero Rocher ice cream.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 11pm
Address: 70 Commercial Street, Dundee DD1 2AP.
Crave
Crave is a haven for desserts, milkshakes and ice cream.
The classic pancakes are featured, such as maple syrup and banoffee, but if you’re more adventurous, why not try unicorn – smarties drizzled with bubblegum and raspberry sauce, hundreds & thousands, marshmallows and whipped cream.
If that’s too wild there’s also cookies and cream, fudge brownie and M&Ms.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 4pm to 11pm.
Address: 160 Alexander Street, Dundee DD3 7DA.
The West House
Next up is The West House, located on West Port and only a five-minute walk away from the city centre.
The eatery is known for its delivery pancake boxes sent during lockdown, and it now offers these pancake stacks fresh at West Port.
There’s everything from lemon drizzle, to Nutella and fresh fruit.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8am until late.
Address: 2 West Port, Dundee DD1 5EP.
Coffee & Co
Last, but certainly not least, is Coffee & Co, an independent coffee shop on Reform Street.
With their large glass windows, the cafe is somewhere to relax and watch the world go by as you enjoy their Scotch pancakes.
Served with blueberries and syrup, these warm pancakes can be enjoyed both sitting in as well for take away.
And with their freshly ground coffee to accompany them, these pancakes are a great way to start the day.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm, and Sunday 10 to 2pm.
Address: 64 Reform Street, Dundee DD1 1RX.
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