The Pancake Bakery
A long-running canal-side pancake house in a converted Prinsengracht warehouse basement, serving a vast list of sweet and savoury Dutch pancakes.
The call
Worth it for the right traveler.
Why
- 01
A cheerful, family-friendly basement off the Prinsengracht with a menu the size of a phone book.
Our read - 02
Touristy, sure, but a reliable, filling, distinctly Dutch sit-down.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, skip The Pancake Bakery — the spend outweighs the payoff.
You only have one day
The Pancake Bakery is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, it depends on the day.
What to order
The plates that decide it
- An 'International' pancake (the Indonesian, with chicken and satay sauce) — the house's distinctive range — globe-spanning toppings on a Dutch pancake; the Thai red-curry version is the other star
- A traditional Dutch pancake with stroopwafel pieces, or poffertjes to share — the classic comfort order, good for kids
- The most elaborate over-stacked specials — the simpler combinations land better
Plan it well
- Cost
- budget–mid
- Timing
- Off-peak lunch to dodge the queue
- Booking
- Reservations possible; can be busy
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hours
- Accessibility
- Basement level — stairs to enter
Ready to plan it?
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