This unique restaurant and bar, put together by a group of friends, promises a royally good time for all those who step through the door. 

As well as a hearty brunch menu, The Little Blue Door serves up some delicious pancakes, best washed down with some bottomless prosecco. 

Where is it? The Little Blue Door, 871-873, Fulham Road, Fulham, London SW6 5HP

Think you know pancakes? Head to Where The Pancakes Are and give this menu a good going over. All the pancakes and none of the gimmicks – just cute decor and some delicious concoctions, including pulled beef pastrami pancakes. 

They have teamed up this Pancake Day to create an exciting new dish. The newly launching St Ewe Free Range Egg dish is called The CFC (Cornflake Fried Chicken) and will come in the form of a breakfast dish with avocado, hollandaise and house pickles as well as a lunch dish with kimchi, sriracha and corn on the cob.

With vegan, dairy-free and wheat-free options, everyone can get involved, no matter if you’re feeling in the mood for sweet, savoury or both.

Where is it? Where The Pancakes Are, Arch 35a, 85a Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0NQ

As Balans says: if you’re going to do brunch, it’s imperative you do it properly – and when the brunch looks this good we reckon pancakes should act as a sugary chaser to trying everything else on the menu, too.

You could go for classic American style, but we suggest venturing for the fried chicken pancakes with kimchi and spicy Korean honey.

Where is it? Balans Kensington, 187 Kensington High St, W8 6SH

Formerly known as Senzala, Sarava in Brixton serves up French style galettes and crepes with a Brazilian twist. Think classic cheese, ham and fried egg, or spice things up with cheese and chorizo or Cajun king prawns.

Where is it? Sarava Creperie Bar & Cafe, Brixton Village Market, Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8PS

If you love pancakes and you love tiramisu, you have to plan a trip to Mallow. The 100% vegan and sustainable restaurant in Borough Market has created a double stack of fluffy tiramisu pancakes, which are soaked with espresso syrup and topped with a light white chocolate chantilly cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. Heaven.

Where is it? Mallow Borough Market, 1 Cathedral Street, London, SE1 9DE

Escape the hecticness of Oxford Circus and slink just a few moments away to the Riding House Cafe, a perfect day-to-night destination. Swish design with industrial touches and a delicious menu make it a laid-back but suitably stylish place to be.

Where is it? Riding House Cafe, 43-51 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W 7PQ

There’s a reason you’ll find this place all over the most-recommended list of food bloggers in the know and why every weekend there’s a queue halfway down the street to get in. The grub at Half Cup is good – really good. 

Get stuck into the huge range of specialty coffees and marvel at the sprinkling of edible flowers that cover most of their dishes. Plus, the pancakes are pretty special: on the menu right now are pancakes topped with caramelised banana, torched homemade marshmallow, chocolate sauce, praline mousseline and smoked salt.

Where is it? Half Cup, 100-102 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NT

My Old Dutch, established in 1958, is like pancake Mecca. In the mood for savoury? From seafood to Italian-style, they’ve got it all. Fancy something super sweet? Try the butterscotch, chocolate chip or maple syrup-doused version for a sugar rush like never before. 

With over 40 types of pancakes on the menu, this place comes top of the stack for variety and imagination. 

Where is it? My Old Dutch, 131-132 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6PS

Fuwa Fuwa in Soho is one of the few places in London you can grab a taste of traditional Japanese souffle pancakes, aka the lightest, airiest, softest, fluffiest pancakes you’ll ever try. Go for the ‘premium original’ with syrup or be a little more daring with the blueberry and yuzu cheesecake number.

Where is it? Fuwa Fuwa, 57a Dean Street, London, W1D 6AJ

While you’re there, you can’t not get one of Drunch’s  ’gram-friendly petal-adorned self-love cappuccinos and a selfie with Bobby the giant teddy bear.

Where is it? Drunch, 71 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 6RB

If cute cafes aren’t for you, take your breakfast to an iconic level and head to one of the city’s grandest restaurants, The Wolseley. Among the dramatic pillars and monochrome flooring, the attentive staff serve up delicious-looking pancakes as part of the breakfast menu every morning until 11.30am.

Where is it? The Wolseley, 160 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9EB

Open 24 hours a day, Polo Bar is the place to visit if you like dessert with your pancakes – just look at that red velvet superstack. And, if you’re a foodie who likes a challenge, take a look at how you could get your name in the pancake-eating hall of fame.

Where is it? Polo Bar, 176 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4NQ

We can say with authority that Grind (with locations all over London) knows how to whip up a mean stack of pancakes. 

Fluffy, light and buttery – these bad boys are sure to start your Saturday off right. Combine this with an ultra cool setting, picture-worthy pink neon signage and great brunch cocktails, and you’ve got yourself a winner.

Where is it? Liverpool Street Grind, 38 Broadgate Circle, London, EC2M 2QS

The Breakfast Club is something of an institution in London, acting as a go-to for all wiley brunch-goers. Although the chain now has several branches, our favourite is Hoxton, which still has queues down the street every weekend.

An eccentric mish-mash of decor makes it a fun place to spend the first part of your day, enhanced by the lovely staff. 

Where is it? The Breakfast Club, 2-4 Rufus Street, Hoxton, London N1 6PE

East-end institution Bistrotheque takes the classic American serving of a fluffy stack of pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup and takes things to the next level with the surprising addition of honeycomb whipped burnt butter. Served in the restaurant’s minimalist, industrial dining space.

Where is it? Bistrotheque, 23–27 Wadeson Street, London, E2 9DR

Granger & Co’s Aussie influence rings through in all of its healthy, experimental dishes, which swap typical ingredients for flavourful alternatives. 

Not only does its Kings Cross branch play into the moment’s decor trends with pink tiling and copper bar seats, but the menu also boasts delicious ricotta hotcakes – a healthier take on the indulgent pancake.

Where is it? Granger & Co, Stanley Building, 7 Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London N1C 4AG

Any excuse to wander the beautiful streets of Primrose Hill and we’re there. And what better excuse is there than tasty, buttery, fluffy pancakes? 

Greenberry Cafe is a long-time staple of idyllic Regent’s Park Road, serving up a delicious brunch menu with a mix of smoothies, eggs, waffles and pancakes, of course. 

Where is it? Greenberry Cafe, 101 Regent’s Park Road, London, NW1 8UR

As picturesque pancake-eating spots go, Johnny Green is up there. One of 16 locations across London, The Daisy Green cafes bring a relaxed Australian charm to the city. 

Sit outside the back in sunny weather under colourful awnings or cosy up indoors. And why not enjoy your pancakes as part of the bottomless brunch offering? Well, it would be rude not to…

Where is it? Johnny Green, Henry House, 87 Allitsen Rd, London, NW8 7AS

Even plant-based eaters needn’t miss out on the deliciousness of pancakes. Purveyor’s of the most delicious vegan food around, Mildreds has a generous selection of fluffy buttermilk pancakes on its breakfast and weekend brunch menus. All are finished with whipped chantilly cream (and can be found at Mildred’s five other London locations, too).

Where is it? Mildreds, 9 Jamestown Road, London, NW1 7BW

Portobello Road’s coolest venue serves up delicious fluffy pancakes all year in a retro setting. Think whipped butter with maple syrup that melts in your mouth.

Where is it? Electric Diner, 191 Portobello Road, London, W11 2ED

No 197’s decor is touted as some of the dreamiest in London, so if you’re doing it for the ’gram, we recommend paying this cactus-filled haunt a visit.

Even if you don’t live close by, these banana and ricotta pancakes with coconut yoghurt, maple syrup and warm berry compote are well worth the trip.

Where is it? No 197 Chiswick Fire Station, 197-199 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 2DR

Not only is this a simply gorgeous place to be, with plush interiors and a greenhouse theme, but The Ivy knows what’s up when it comes to making really good food. 

The venue for a birthday or special occasion (yes, the weekend counts), surround yourself with the crème de la crème of Chelsea and make sure you get a picture with the seasonally changing facade.

Where is it? The Ivy Chelsea Garden, 195 -197 King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EQ

New York institution Sunday In Brooklyn has made its way across the pond and settled in the heart of Notting Hill, bringing with it its fan-favourite pancakes, which are famously served dripping in hazelnut maple praline and brown butter. Indulgent? Yes. Worth every mouthful? Also, yes.

Where is it? Sunday In Brooklyn, 98 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RU