5 of the best pancake places in Nottingham
Whether you like it sweet or savoury, there is a stack out there for you...
Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner (it’s on February 17 this year!), so there’s no better time to scope out the best pancake places in Nottingham.
I’ve rounded up a mixture of locations across the city and wider county. Whether you’re looking for big, picture-perfect beauties or American-style classic flavour combos, this list has you covered.
If you’re looking for the best local breakfast places and want to go for brilliant Nottingham eateries that serve plates stacked high with fluffy treats, these are all worth checking out. For more guides like these, sign up to The Notts Edit to receive our articles in your inbox for free.
5 of the best pancake places in Nottingham
By Eve Smallman
1. The Pudding Pantry
Where: Trinity Square, Nottingham, High Street, Beeston, Mansfield Road, Sherwood
When: Pancakes served all day
When we asked our readers for their top pancake places around Nottingham, The Pudding Pantry came out on top as the venue of choice. It has a special puddings and pancakes menu with fully loaded pancakes such as red velvet brownie, cornflake tart, and even build your own. For those sharing with friends, you can also try the pancake platter, which comes with eight pancakes and tons of toppings. For Pancake Day, it is serving a Tiramisu Stack, a BBQ pulled pork stack, and a white chocolate and coconut ganache stack.
Do if: You want all the options.
2. Warsaw Diner
Where: Derby Road, Nottingham
When: Pancakes served all day
One of the best hidden gem breakfast spots in Nottingham, Warsaw Diner offers a cool American-style diner experience. Slide inside one of the booths and tuck into a stack of fluffy pancakes, which come with a dusting of icing sugar on and surrounded by fruit (for those who want to get their vitamins in!). They do the same thing in waffle form, FYI. You can also get pancakes on its South Fork or Empire State breakfasts — complete with bottomless coffee or tea.
Do if: You want a fun dining experience as well as fabulous food.
3. Portello Lounge
Where: Central Avenue, West Bridgford
When: Pancakes served all day
Sometimes you just have to keep it classic when it comes to pancake flavours — and Portello Lounge clearly agrees. It serves just two different topping options — either go for a decadent combo of blueberries, berry compote and maple mascarpone or simplicity with smoked streaky bacon and maple syrup. It also has extensive gluten-free and vegan menus (but these do not include pancakes).
Do if: You’re looking for a quick city centre getaway — you can either stroll here from the city centre or catch the bus from the train station.
4. Bill’s
Where: Queen Street, Nottingham
When: Pancakes served until 11.30am
At this chic restaurant, you can either go for a stack of three or a stack of five. From here, you can choose to have yours topped with either fruit, bacon, and Biscoff. All of these come topped with delicious pancake syrup. There are also vegan pancakes topped with fruit. Elsewhere on the breakfast menu, there is full Englishes, eggs with hollandaise sauce, and avocado on toast — so there’s something for everyone.
Do if: You want a crowd-pleasing pancake spot you can easily find — even before you’ve had a coffee.
5. BEAR
Where: Carlton Street, Nottingham
When: Pancakes served until 5pm, specials until March 1
Sat within the vibrant area of Hockley, BEAR is a relaxed and cosy venue, with a menu to match. For Pancake Day, it’s serving a Tiramisu Stack and a Big Dirty Burger Stack. On the regular menu, there are chicken and bacon pancakes and apple and blackberry pancakes. You can also get extra bacon on the side if you need. The rest of the brunch menu is also filled with favourites like house breakfasts, Turkish eggs, and the Angry Mac.
Do if: You’d like to go somewhere that offers Instagrammable brunch vibes.
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