The Place

Anyone who knows me well is fully aware of mypancake addition. It’s pretty much my favourite food stuff. And no visit toAmsterdam would be complete without some authentic Dutch pancakes.

There are big debates about where to find the bestpancakes in Amsterdam. Maybe I’m too easy to please but I find it reallydifficult to pick just one. Of all the many (many) pancakes I’ve tried acrossthe city, I don’t think I’ve ever had one I didn’t like.  

But, if I had to choose, I suppose my go-to pancake house would have to be this one, the ingeniously named Pancakes Amsterdam. They serve up fresh, homemade pancakes in a welcoming little venue, with tables outside when the weather allows.

The Neighbourhood

Pancakes Amsterdam is a small chain with a handful of locations across Amsterdam. I visited the original restaurant, in the Nine Streets district, opposite the Houseboat museum and right on the canal.

Other Amsterdam highlights close by including the Pulitzer and Soho House as well as Kassens, Goodies and The Avocado Show, all eateries close to my heart.

https://pancakes.amsterdam/

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A Good Shout for…

Authentic Dutch pancakes. And exciting flavour combos for the adventurous too.

The Best Bits

• The pancakes, obvs. Pancakes Amsterdam serves over 30 varieties of sweet and savoury pancakes, including the famous Dutch poffertjes (a kind of baby pancake). Keep it classic with ham and cheese or go off piste with ingredients like goats’ cheese, pesto and guacamole.
  
• The interior. Quirky booths. Tiled walls. And the occasional framed pic of the Dutch royal family. Pancakes Amsterdam is contemporary but super Instagram-friendly.
  
• The fact that there are vegan, gluten free and lactose free options so everyone can enjoy some pancakey goodness.

Pancakes was one of my favourite finds in Amsterdam. To see more, head to the I Was Here page. Here you’ll discover a roundup of the best restaurants, cafés and culture spots in town, all tried and tested by yours truly. 

And if you fancy deep-diving into a new destination, head over to the Mr Globetrotter blog. It’s packed with hotel reviews and insider travel tips for luxe adventures the whole world over.