Where to Go for Pancake Day This Year Across the North East and Yorkshire
Pancake Day is coming up soon. No plans? Don't worry, we've got the best places to try for the most perfect pancakes
Aidan’s Kitchen
Aidan’s Kitchen is a beloved institution in the North East, with multiple locations around Newcastle (Little Aidan’s and Drum ’N’ Thigh). The perfect spot for Pancake Day, tuck in by the full or half stack with delicious toppings such as blueberry compote, vanilla crème fraîche and maple butter with the perfect add on of maple streaky bacon.
11 Starbeck Avenue, Sandyford NE2 1RH
2 Newlands Road, Gosforth NE2 3NT
Love Lily
Famous for their indulgent pancakes, Love Lily is a must–visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. Head to their seafront location for the perfect combo of bracing sea air and delicious food or visit their outpost in Herrington Country Park after a stroll. Their buttermilk pancakes are the perfect pick–me-up, with classic toppings such as chocolate and strawberries and new favourites such as the cinnamon hun (white chocolate cinnamon sauce, lotus biscuit sauce, mini cinnamon buns and toast cereal crunch).
1 Pier Point, Marine Walk, Roker SR6 0PP
Herrington Country Park, Penshaw DH4 7EL
The Dispensary
The Dispensary is famous for its selection of pancakes, making this eatery a staple for locals. Try their apple and cinnamon crumble stack topped with maple and apple sauce, crumbled shortbread, sliced apple and vanilla ice cream and why not top your sweet treat off with a drink from their speciality range such as their Cloud 9 or Candy Floss hot chocolate?
Heber Street, Newcastle NE4 5TN
Flat White Kitchen
This café is set over five floors with a mix of light-filled dining spaces, cosy corners and even a secret garden. The perfect spot after a day of exploring Durham, treat yourself to their pancake stack of caramelised banana, cinnamon cream, candied pecans and house syrup. Pair it perfectly with a cup of their specialised Baristocracy Coffee (one of a handful of places who serve this brand in the whole of the country).
40 Saddler Street, Durham DH1 3NU
The Boatyard
Take a trip down to the coast and discover The Boatyard on Cullercoats’ sea front. This decade-old establishment sources everything locally meaning you can expect the best from this venue. Their American-style pancakes come complete with two toppings with a range of extras to choose from such as fresh fruit, chocolate spread and vanilla ice cream, or if savoury is calling your name there’s smoked salmon, bacon, mushrooms and more.
1 John Street, Cullercoats NE30 4PL
Brew & Brownie
Brew & Brownie have been an institution on York’s Museum Street since 2013. They offer their American-style pancakes in stacks of two and four, with a maple syrup and bacon option for those craving something more savoury, or the blueberry and honeycomb butter stack for those looking for something sweeter. Why not grab one of their homemade iced teas as the perfect accompaniment?
5 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT
Bruberrie
A cosy café, lively bar and elegant restaurant, Bruberrie cleverly combines all three. Their passion for quality is reflected in their menu and with a range of delightful brunch options they offer a unique selection of pancakes from raspberry and mojito cheesecake (cream, maple syrup, biscuits and sugar topping) to the crème brûlée custard stack (with torched sugar and maple syrup), making it the perfect spot for Pancake Day.
76 The Mount, York YO24 1AR
The Cabin
The Cabin in Sheffield is a must–visit where the choice is very much yours. Pick a base (a two-pancake stack, French toast or a waffle), and add any topping of your choice (either sweet or savoury). If you’re feeling extra hungry why not take on their Pikes Peak Pancake Challenge, with a mountain of 12 pancakes and any three double toppings of your choice?
The Cabin, 10–12 Fitzwilliam Gate S1 4JH
Residence
Residence joined the vibrant culture of Headingley in 2023 and have quickly established themselves as one of the most popular brunch spots in the area. Choose from either buttermilk pancakes or French brioche toast with options ranging from crispy streaky bacon, brown butter, candied pecans and maple syrup to Nutella, banana, whipped cream and Biscoff crumb.
5 North Lane, Headingley LS6 3HG
390 Harrogate Road, Moortown LS17 6PY
74 Otley Old Road LS16 6LQ
Farmhouse
With locations in Harrogate and Leeds, the Farmhouse restaurants are a perfect spot for Pancake Day. The menu has a range of choices, with a blueberry and banana stack and a Biscoff and raspberry option. Wanting something more savoury? Why not try their chicken friend French toast with honey maple chicken tenders, fried egg, pickles and sriracha. Perfect for all the family, there’s also a specially crafted kids’ menu, offering a stack of three pancakes with maple syrup.
Unit 1, Westgate House, Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1HQ
20–22 Lands Lane, Leeds LS1 6LB
