by Katie Thompson
Sometimes a sweet treat is just the ticket- whether it’s for breakfast, dessert or as a snack. And when a pile of perfectly fluffy pancakes is served in front of you, it would be rude to say no.
Maybe you’re celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a stack dripping with syrup? Or perhaps you’re partial to a savoury at all times of year. No matter how you like your pancakes, Norwich is home to plenty of eateries to get your fix. No flipping required.
Here are our top picks…
At Christophe’s Kitchen, pancakes are for life!
As they say at Christophe’s Crêpes (a sugary Norwich institution you’ll find in the Lanes and at Yalm), ‘pancakes are for life’. This is a sentiment we’re sure you can get behind- especially when it means sweet treats available all day long!
Christophe’s Kitchen specialises in delicious desserts created with their signature light-as-air crêpes. This includes fruity variations, crêpe cakes (all 38 layers of them!), crêpe cheesecakes, traditional and mini-Dutch pancakes! Plus, depending on when you visit, you might be lucky enough to try seasonal specials at Valentine’s, Easter and Christmas!
You won’t be short of sauce with the Goat Shed’s pancakes!
Just a short drive from Norwich’s city centre- it’s only 10 miles and totally worth it, is the Goat Shed.
At the Goat Shed Kitchen, their yummy pancake stacks are quite rightly part of their G.O.A.T breakfasts- and you can be sure they’ll be suitably drenched in just the right amount of syrup. We recommend keeping an eye out for their pancake specials too- especially during February and March for Pancake Day itself. Because when they include combinations like white chocolate and roasted strawberry, lemon meringue, and tiramisu, you can’t go wrong!
And if you want to recreate them at home, you’ll find the eggs, fruit and bacon in their farm shop!
Not necessarily pancakes, but these waffles are just as delicious!
So, this one’s not technically pancakes, but there’s no denying The Waffle House’s creations rival some of the tastiest stacks out there. And when you can opt for sweet or savoury (or even sweet and savoury) for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it’ll be difficult to choose just one. Plus, you can cater your waffle to your tastes- whether that’s white, whole meal, gluten free or vegan.
To start the day, why not try a halloumi and hash stack? You could follow this with a refreshing Greek salad waffle or spicy bang-bang chicken. And if you come for one thing only, we can’t get enough of the dark Belgian chocolate and honeycomb mousse!
Treat yourself to a breakfast cocktail with your Assembly House pancakes!
Did you know The Assembly House’s breakfast isn’t just for guests? And we can safely say you won’t be disappointed.
So, on the days when you’re craving a little sugar to boost your morning, we suggest tucking into The Assembly House’s light buttermilk pancakes. There are a number of variations to choose from, whether that’s maple syrup and bacon, berry compote and creme fraiche, or even chocolate hazelnut sauce and chocolate ice cream!
For a hint of luxury, why not accompany your pancakes with a breakfast cocktail? Bloody Mary anyone?
No. 33 is another popular pancake spot in Norwich
And elsewhere in Norwich, we’re certainly not short of some brilliant breakfasts (we’re looking at you Olive’s).
At No. 33 (located on Exchange Street or in Chapelfield Gardens), tuck into their towering American-style stack (with dairy or vegan) with fresh fruit and maple syrup. Meanwhile, Slice + Dice on St Benedicts Street also offer a tasty vegan option for brunch, this time with Biscoff and banana.
At the heart of the Lanes, you can enjoy classic pancakes at J.C. Pinto or, for those with a sweet tooth, sticky toffee pancakes topped with toasted almonds and date mascarpone. Ber Street Kitchen is also another amazing pancake option for breakfast and brunch- you won’t be short on sauce here!
And pancakes don’t have to be sweet. On Tombland, you’ll find Vietnamese Pho, who offer traditional street food like crispy rice pancakes stuffed with herbs, chicken and prawns (or tofu for veggies and vegans). Yum!
So, no matter where in the city you’re staying (or visiting)- be it along the river, tucked in the Lanes or beneath the towers of our Roman Catholic cathedral- fresh and fluffy pancakes are never far away.
