The UK’s best pancakes

Threaplands is a destination not to be missed, with made-from-scratch meals cooked to order in a modern, licensed, fully table service restaurant. On the breakfast menu you’ll find two pancake options: the first a large deep pancake served with butter and jam or honey for just £4.50; and the second option is a large deep pancake topped with three rashers of bacon and a side of maple syrup, which will only set you back £6.75.

If it’s only sweet pancakes you’re after, then make a booking with Fletcher’s in Stirling. This place serves buttermilk pancakes from 9:30am until 4pm with various options for toppings: from crispy streaky bacon and maple syrup to Nutella and strawberries, or from Biscoff, white chocolate and raspberry to natural yogurt, fresh berries and granola. Can we have one of each please?

Situated on the sea front in Milford, The Lighthouse is an independent seaside bar and restaurant serving up fresh, local dishes seven days a week across breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast menu boasts Classic American Pancakes served with either thick cut bacon and maple syrup or yoghurt, maple syrup and blueberry compote.

If it’s American-style pancakes you’re after in Wales, then The Lemon Tree in Wrexham serves some of the best in the country. You can choose to have grilled banana and maple syrup or warm blueberry compote if you want something sweet, or bacon and fried egg if you’re after a savoury pancake.

The Dairy is a café, butchers and farm shop all rolled into one. It can be found in the heart of Northern Ireland’s countryside, offering locally sourced produce curated with care. If you’re after pancakes then go for the Classic Stack here. These thick buttermilk pancakes are topped with crispy bacon rashers and finished with honey. There’s also an option to add a fried egg if you’re feeling extra hungry.

Around the Clock is in the vibrant heart of High Street in the ever popular seaside town of Whitstable, Kent. On offer are traditional English breakfasts, wholesome lunches featuring homemade special burgers and hot dogs, alongside lighter options. The afternoon teas feature mouthwatering sandwiches, scones and a great selection of homemade cakes that have to be seen to be believed. It’s the pancakes for breakfast that we’re here for though! There are two types and maple syrup is the star in both options. Choose between a stack of American-style pancakes drizzled with maple syrup and topped with three slices of butcher’s back bacon, a stack of American pancakes drizzled with maple syrup and topped with seasonal fruit. Both are winners in our eyes, so you can’t go wrong!

Hard Lines is where things get serious! Inspired by the diner culture of west coast America crossed with the old school Italian valley cafes, these guys bring excellent service, big eats and delicious coffee to this Cardiff suburb. Book a table and come experience the full Hard Lines treatment. You’ll find breakfast, lunch, coffee, and even some tasty wine here, alongside sweet treats baked on-site and a soundtrack that’s always on point. The menu features a Sweet Stack and a Classic Stack: the former is a triple stack of fluffy pancakes topped with seasonal fruit, yoghurt and house granola, served with maple syrup; while the latter is a triple stack topped with crispy streaky bacon and salted butter, served with maple syrup.

Metrodeco is a cafe/bar in Kemptown, Brighton offering a beautiful space. It’s dog friendly, so feel free to bring your pooch with you, as long as you are both well behaved! As well as being dog lovers, the team are also massive pancake lovers, offering diners 2 for £16 pancakes Monday to Friday! There’s plenty of choice among the signatures too, from The American to The Canadian or The Banana Shack and more! You can also create your own stack for £12.95 and choose from loads of toppings such as bacon, eggs, kimchi, squirty cream, chocolate sauce and plenty more!

The Leeds Deli is a friendly neighbourhood place serving up all the yummy stuff! Artisan pizzas, focaccia sandwiches, fresh bread, flaky pastries, sweet treats and so much more… including – you guessed it – pancakes! The stack here is a generous serving of four pancakes that comes with a blueberry compote, Greek yoghurt and honey, and at £8 it’s a very generous price, too.