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    The Pancake Bakery

    4.1 (731 reviews)
    ModeratePancakes
    Open 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    2/5 saltiest thing you've ever tasted
    Ivy C.

    No way. I'm sure this place used to be amazing at some point, but it definitely is not anymore. I strolled in on a Thursday at lunch and was seated immediately. The restaurant was probably 1/3 full. I couldn't get anyone to give me a menu for a solid 10 minutes. The good news is, I asked what their best item was, they took my order, and they brought it out quite quickly. That's where it went downhill again. Their indo pancake was SO SALTY. I love saltiness but this was extreme. I asked if they could make me another with less sauce. The thing was drenched in a premade, overly salty, sticky peanut sauce. The waiter returned and said, "no it's part of the sauce." "Right, but you could make it with much less sauce." "No." "Okayyy so I guess I'll keep eating around it?" "Yes." Welp, I ate the side veggies, waited another 15 minutes to get my check, watching waiters come and go, and vowed to never be back. What a waste of $24!

    Lisa F.

    The Pancake Bakery stands out among Amsterdam's dining scene for its dedication to the traditional Dutch pancake--a dish quite different from American-style pancakes. Dutch pancakes are larger, thinner, and more similar to crepes, yet with a unique texture that's heartier and more substantial. The restaurant serves both sweet and savory varieties, making pancakes appropriate for any meal of the day. It was a perfect stop after our visit to the Anne Frank house, and just a stroll down the street. https://lisaefreedman.com/the-pancake-bakery-a-complete-guide-to-this-historic-dutch-pancake-house/

    Dutch pancake
    Mary C.

    I'm so glad we stopped here before visiting the Anne Frank Huis. Food was excellent - we got the scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon, mushroom cheese omelet, banana Nutella crepe & Dutch crepe (pancake). The service was phenomenal. We were seated almost immediately, and multiple people came to check on us throughout the meal. The food came out quickly and was exactly as we ordered. It's got like a cool, old pizza parlor vibe. The tables are spacious and there are many. The lighting is soft and warm. The restrooms were clean. I'd definitely come back!

    Menu
    Shanelle S.

    Restaurant with variety of pancakes and Dutch pancakes. Came here on a weekday for an early dinner and shared a Caprese pancake and poffertjes. The pancake was quite large and a good size to split between three people. Indoor and outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted. There are vegetarian options. Shoutout to our waiter Rein was so funny and personable. We had a chill time eating here and would recommend this spot if you're looking for a place that has pancakes to share.

    Banana rum cinnamon
    Divyashree R.

    Hidden gem by the canal. Quick service was provided. The Dutch pancakes(crepes in the US) were very tasty and not too sweet. The coffee was awesome too.

    Taylor S.

    Had such a great time here! Got seated quickly and had to get the fresh squeezed orange juice and of course poffertjes with chocolate sauce and a big omelette! It was perfect to split! Service and ambiance were great!

    Pancake with apple, cinnamon ice cream, cinnamon liquor, and whipped cream
    Stephen L.

    If you are looking to try some traditional Dutch pancakes in Amsterdam, this is the place to go! I got a pancake with apple, cinnamon ice cream, cinnamon liquor, and whipped cream (€17) - I mean, how could that combo not be delicious! The most unique part of the pancake is that it was huge and flatter than "normal" pancakes and the topping were pretty special as well. I especially liked how the apples were infused within the pancake and the cinnamon flavor along with the coldness of the ice cream perfectly complemented the warm pancake. Plus, the portion size made it worth the price. As a bonus, the fresh orange juice (€6) was very good too. The restaurant is conveniently located right next to the Jordaan area, right next to a canal. It has both the nice canal-side vibe as well as a more homey interior which is decorated with historic Dutch decor and photographs. The staff are very friendly and the service speed is quick. Overall, with a wide selection of tasty Dutch pancakes and a nice environment, The Pancake Bakery earns 5 stars from me!

    Dutch Pancake
    Cel L.

    I came here due to the great reviews and wanting to try Dutch pancakes while in Amsterdam. However, the experience and food felt mediocre. We ordered the Dutch pancakes and Caprese pancake which had pesto sauce, tomato, and basil. I chose the Caprese pancake because I love the ingredients, but it was extremely salty and I could barely finish half of it. The Dutch pancake tasted better, but it was nothing special other than the mini stroopwaffles on it. The restaurant was not full, but the staff was rushing us to order and asking multiple times whether we needed anything else when we just wanted to sit a bit longer. I felt like this was unusual for Europe, after our trip in Paris. As a result, we didn't end up staying for long. To top it off, the waiter informed us of the 3 tip options on the card machine. After, they asked us "which option we would like to pick" so they could press it on the machine for us. I understand treating the staff for service, but didn't appreciate how they basically forced the tips on us. I would like the option to choose for myself based on our experience. Service was quite abrupt, and they didn't go above and beyond other than coming to take our order. Overall, it was quite a miss and I don't understand the hype if you've had similar crepes or pancakes elsewhere.

    Poffertjes
    Zach O.

    All of my friends back home said the one food I need to try in Amsterdam was poffertjes. This was my first time trying them and they did not let me down! Sure they are basically mini pancakes, but the way each one is the perfect bite with the perfect amount of toppings and flavors mixed together makes it so good. And idk what's in the Dutch syrup, but that stuff is addicting! To top it all off, this place is right along the water so you can enjoy the boats passing by and everything. Life doesn't get much better than that!

    Cindy W.

    This was a must-go on my Amsterdam food list and was so glad we were able to make it. Their pancakes were phenomenal and I can't recommend this place enough if you're in Amsterdam! Between my husband and myself, we tried a sweet and a savory pancake. For the sweet pancake, we had the peach with cherry liquor, ice cream, and whipped cream. The light cinnamon sprinkled across the whole thing tied everything together. The pancake wasn't overpoweringly sweet, but the vanilla ice cream was a great touch to complete this dish. For our savory pancake, we went with the chicken with cheese and mushroom. Oh my, this was my FAVORITE. At first sight, it looked a bit plain since it was pretty flat compared with our sweet pancake but looks can be deceiving. This pancake was perfect with the slightly crispy edges, cheesy center, and chicken laced throughout. I couldn't get enough of this dish!

    Deepthi T.

    The portions are large! Enjoy a coffee and the amazing crepes. They have a large menu with lots of sweet and savory variety. There is lots of indoor seating and the staff were kind!

    Dutch Pancake and Pancake with Bacon, Cheese, & Mushrooms.
    Cindy Z.

    When in Amsterdam, one must have some Dutch pancakes. If you're new to Dutch pancakes, they're a hybrid of an American thick, fluffy pancake and a thin, crispy French crepe. They come with a wide range of fillings from sweet to savory. We decided to try one of each and ordered the Dutch Pancake (€18.25) and Pancake with Bacon, Cheese, and Mushrooms (€15.95). These pancakes are huge and is probably more than enough per person. We enjoyed the savory one a lot, which had lots of fillings. I'm usually more of a savory than sweet person though. Because the Dutch pancake had ice cream, it started melting quite quickly. We couldn't finish the sweet one, but still solid. There seems to often be a line here, but it goes by fairly quick. They are seating people quicker than people are leaving, so be a little patient.

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    Maria W.

    This was the cutest restaurant. I never had an omelet so big & served with salad. I had a Canadian Omelet and it was amazing! The omelet was so big, it took up more than half of the plate. The orange juice tasted like someone had squeezed the oranges right overtop of my glass (delicious & so fresh)! I loved the dim lighting in the restaurant and the service was good as well.

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    Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs

    4.6(221 reviews)
    1.0 kmDe Wallen, Centrum
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    I've actually eaten here before and loved it . . . but this visit didn't quite go as planned…read more I brought my daughter and her friend, who has a peanut allergy, and unfortunately we couldn't eat here because they make everything with peanut oil. That said . . . the food is delicious (from my last visit), and it's such a cute, unique little spot. They're known for having just 4 tables and a 12-person max, which makes it feel super intimate and cozy. Definitely worth checking out if you get the chance . . . just skip it if you have a nut allergy!

    Tinniest restaurant I've ever been to, quite an experience!…read more I highly recommend to book in advance if you want to secure a space in this little gem that only has 4 tables. The place has an incredible personality starting with the super narrow stairs you have to climb to get there. Gives you a feeling of a quirky fun atmosphere with teapots hanging from the ceiling. I suggest you order a savory and a sweet pancake so you can compare. We pick "The King" for sweet, with strawberries, powder sugar and whipped cream and the bacon, cheese and sugared ginger for savory. Both were really good but my fav definitely was the sweet one. The portion per pancake is enough for one person and they are also perfect for share if you order two or three. There are other pancake places but this one felt authentic!

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    Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs - Interior of restaurant

    Interior of restaurant

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    Mini banana and chocolate pancakes at Dutch Pancake Masters in Amsterdam

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    De Vier Pilaren - Breakfast view from this darling little pancake cafe in the park!

    De Vier Pilaren

    4.4(173 reviews)
    1.7 kmWest
    €€

    20 stars. Was here a few weeks ago and STILL think of my meal. Actually ended up going there two…read moremornings in a row and had zero regrets. Super small cute spot right near the water ... can get busy, but they do have a takeaway option. I had never had poffertjes before and WOW. So soft and fluffy and perfect. I got 10 the first time, and regretted it so when I went back the second tim

    This place has changed its name to The Pancake Club, but looks to be serving the same thing…read more Located right next to river and has seating outside under mostly shaded trees. We were there the day after Kings day and it was a lovely morning. The weather was cool, but not cold and we were able to enjoy the nice breeze and canal boats passing by. I was also able to connect to the WiFi from the Casino across the river. It was weak, but still worked. We were seated outside and waited almost 10 minutes before anyone came by to take our order for food and drinks. We ordered the banana crepe to share and I got a coffee while my wife ordered the pear juice. The pair juice comes from a bottle. The coffee was served in a small cup and was ok. I am used to drinking it with cream and sweetener. But Europeans don't have these items, so I just drank it with sugar. I think we waited almost 30 minutes before our food came out. Now, we only ordered crepes with bananas inside. Usually at the mall, it takes a few minutes to make crepes. I don't know how it took almost 30 minutes for them to make 1 item. Mind you, the place was not full when we came, so I don't understand how long we had to wait for our server to order our food and why it took so long for them to make our food. Once it finally came out, I thought the crepe was good, but not out of your mind fantastic. It's just basic tbh. Will I ever come back, probably not due to the wait time and the food wasn't all that great.

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    Holland pancake

    De Vier Pilaren - Banana crepe with Nutella and whipped creme.  A glass of cold milk

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    Banana crepe with Nutella and whipped creme. A glass of cold milk

    PANCAKES Amsterdam

    PANCAKES Amsterdam

    3.6(138 reviews)
    0.3 kmCentrum
    €€

    We stopped here for lunch after The Anne Frank House. Pancakes for lunch? Yeah, I wasn't sure, but…read morethis was a hit. You can get sweet or savory pancakes, and unless you get the American style pancakes, their pancakes are like crepes. Light and thin. I got the spicy one with egg, chicken and spinach. It was tasty. They need some hot sauce and other sauces to go with the savory pancakes, but it was very good. My wife got the bacon and mushroom pancake. It was also very good. A pleasant surprise! Would definitely try again.

    When there aren't many international reviews, each one counts and there is one goober who gave them…read morea one star because they didn't offer change for cash. You know why goober? Because it explicitly says no cash on the entrance! I can't stand bad yelpers. This place is terrific and if you want a nice breakfast or lunch in a casual and relaxed place literally within spitting distance of the Anne Frank House, this is it. They do have American pancakes but don't waste your time on those. Get one of their pancakes which are kind of like crepes but definitely a pancake. So good! Plus they have both gluten-free and vegan options as well. FOOD: The pancakes are amazing. I had a pastrami pancake (holiday special) and it was delicious. My wife had the honey and cheese with apples and that was delicious also. It was fun, different, and tasty all in one. SERVICE: Terrific. Great service and the portions are just right. You may not be totally stuffed, but you will be comfortably full and that's coming from a big guy. And like I said, can't believe they had gluten-free options! COST: A bit pricey but considering this is an unique experience, then totally worth it. Would definitely go again.

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    PANCAKES Amsterdam - Inside decor

    Inside decor

    PANCAKES Amsterdam - Showing how thin the Dutch pancakes are

    Showing how thin the Dutch pancakes are

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