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If you're visiting Amsterdam, you have to stop by The Pancake Bakery. It was recommended to us by so many people, and it definitely lived up to the reputation! It's the perfect spot for breakfast or brunch with a cozy, welcoming vibe. The menu is huge, featuring an incredible variety of both sweet and savory pancakes. We tried the Poffertjes (Dutch mini pancakes), and they were amazing--super soft, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness. We also ventured into the savory section with the Thai pancake, which was surprisingly delicious and a nice change of pace. Be prepared to leave full! The portions are very generous, and we were completely stuffed by the end of the meal. What really topped off the experience was the service; the staff was outstandingly friendly and made us feel right at home. I highly recommend adding this to your Amsterdam food list!
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!
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/
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
2 years ago
The multitude of Dutch pancake choices is amazing. I loved the Cheese, Bacon & Mushroom and the Apple & Bacon pancakes! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The service, food, atmosphere and staff are friendly professional and very quick. Reasonably priced! Definitely check it out! read more
Ok first let me say I don't even like pancakes but after watching some blogs from few peeps this place was highly recommended and I must say it's really a good place to eat not only the food but the service was superb I'm glad it was raining and I came at the right time shirt line and it's worth every calorie Highly recommended especially after Anne Frank Haus ..... A must to eat !!!!! read more
This place is very busy and touristy, but is worth the wait and the crowd. The dishes were large and filling, but they were all delicious. I didn't know that pancakes had so much variety, and this place does it very well. I would definitely come back again, read more
3 years ago
Food ok , rude and arrogant server , ruined the whole experience. Ambiance is dark inside. read more
7 years ago
Before we came my friend saw a bunch of pictures for this place and was very adamant that we had to go here. Upon walking in the place is a very quaint and dim restaurant with plenty of seating. We were greeted by the hostess and sat by the door. Our waitress came over right away and we ordered the bottle of Prosecco to share. The menu has a bunch of different items for all types of taste buds. I have to admit I did not fancy the idea of savory pancakes. But I regret not trying. So basically I ordered the nachos they were exactly like the nachos in the US except the guacamole tasted generic but that's OK because they were delicious the meat and kidney bean mixture had a very sweet and spicy flavor. Soo good. My friend got the apple and bacon pancake and drenched it in strop sauce and said it was delicious. By the way the portions are huge nice and filling or good for sharing. But why would you lol. My other friend got the Masai pancake I think, but I had cashews on it drizzled with honey. She liked it so much she packed in her suitcase and ate it on the plane back to London that night. All in all we had a great experience. read more
7 years ago
I couldn't believe that we were only the third in line, cos I heard that there was always a long wait here. The servings are usually good for two people, so the four of us shared two pancakes. One savory and one sweet. The latter is better: pancake with mocha sauce, ice cream and whipped cream. Btw, it wasn't American pancakes. These ones are more akin to crepes. My son ordered the savory and he couldn't elaborate on what it was. I tasted cheese on it and it was ok. Now, the fresh mint tea was wonderful. I just loved it! Every table has a pot full of molasses that you can drizzle, or slather on your pancakes. Musical background was British 80's and 90's and I was hoping for The Smiths. By the time we finished, Bryan Ferry's Slave to Love was playing and the line was 10 feet deep outside. This place is popular I presume, because it is quite close to Anne Frank Huis. read more
I heard that pancake was a Dutch specialty, and saw that this place had good reviews on the map, so I decided to try it out. The door was quite cute looking from outside. Anyways, after being seated, I ordered the Indonesian pancake for dinner because I wanted something savory. The pancake was okay. The beef was on the sweet side, and the shrimp crackers were as expected. The pancake itself was a little sweet and not super thin like at some places. The portion, though, was huge! I was full after just half the pancake, and struggled to finish all the meat. I had to leave some pancake uneaten because it was too much. Anyways, good new experience. read more
Yummy tiny pancakes! We stopped in here on a tour and loved the tiny pancakes. They were delicious and you could just pop them in your mouth and go. They came covered in butter and powdered sugar - we didn't even need to bother with syrup! I will say that my cappuccino was slightly scalded so I didn't love it - but we will gladly return to try out more of the menu! read more
8 years ago
I get why this place gets full quickly- it's a really small place that only has a number of tables. Ok kidding, while it is a small place, the food is legit. The pancakes are large (almost bigger than the plates they are served on), but more like a slightly thicker crepe than a traditional American pancake. I tried the banana and nutella pancake and I was not disappointed. The crepe was light, but then you had the bananas cooked into the pancake and a bunch of nutella to spread all over it. Probably not the healthiest breakfast I could have had, but whatever, vacation mode allows for it. There are a variety of sweet and savory pancakes to choose from, as well as other typical breakfast items like eggs if pancakes aren't your thing. The coffee here is also very good. All the food came out in a reasonable amount of time and the service was great. Pricing wise, it does tip on the slightly more expensive side (11+ euros depending on the pancake) but it was well worth it in my opinion. read more
4 years ago
A great and affordable stop in Amsterdam- especially if you are visiting the Anne Frank house (which is very close by.) I enjoyed the Cherry And Ice Cream and my husband thought the Nutella and Bananas were delicious . They really should be shared but we made this our lunch. read more
2 years ago
I will preface this by saying that even though I absolutely hated the crepe I ordered, my partner's crepe was amazing and made the experience all the worth while. (We waited about 40 minutes for our food to come out and they even asked for a tip at the end of the meal!) Anyways, do NOT get the pancakes Norwegian as they say it comes with "lox" but it is just a messy, greasy, and disgusting pile of lox mixed with sour cream and a lemon on the side. Don't make the same mistake as I did! My partner got a crepe with cinnamon ice cream and stroopwafels. It was amazing to say the least! read more
The name of this restaurant can be deceiving if your an American. This place is very popular, and when we left there was a line out the door. Most restaurants in Europe are on the small size, as this one is. I wouldn't say they serve pancakes, but more like crepes, and HUGE crepes at that. Omelets are served with a side salad. Portions are on the large size and you won't go away hungry. Service was fast and pleasant. read more
3 years ago
This is a pretty awesome pancake house. My friend recommended this location and I'm so glad we went. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated and we were assisted immediately. We ended up ordering three different pancakes, the lemon and powdered sugar pancake was delicious, we also ended up getting a savory pancake. They have options for gluten free people as well! read more
I think these were some of the best crepes I've ever had. The ones I ate in Paris have some serious competition. While they're called The Pancake Bakery, the majority of items on the menu are crepes. They do, however, have some fluffy American style pancakes on their menu. The menu is insanely large, so it was hard to decide what to get. We could see that they're not just tossing random delicious things into their crepes; they seem to have a really good sense of flavor profiles. We knew we wanted to share one savoury and one sweet crepe, so we went with the the cheese, apple, and bacon crepe and the peach, cherry liquor, whipped cream, and ice cream crepe. The crepes were perfect in every way. They're a little thicker than standard crepes. The cheese, apple, and bacon crepe was crispy, buttery, and packed with ingredients that all complemented each other. The peach crepe was absolutely decadent. The cherry sauce was delicious with the peaches, and there was a ton of ice cream and whipped cream on the crepe. They brought out cute little stroopwafel cookies with our coffees, which was icing on the cake. We finished both and somehow walked out of there not feeling tired or bloated. Truly magical. My only complaint was that, while they opened at 9, when we arrived at 10 there was a line out the door because they were still scrambling to set up seating. They know how popular they are, so they could probably do a better job preparing. read more
2 years ago
If you read the one and two star ratings you will read what I experienced today. First of all they have photos of the beer. It looks like .5 liter beer. When it comes it's a 10 ounce to 12 ounce poor. We ordered a texel beer. It was flat and tasted old. I'm guessing the taps have not been cleaned properly. I had a pancake called the caprese. It's 20 dollars. It was a thin crepe and the two main ingredients were mozzarella and pesto sauce. I'm including a photo. There was no pesto sauce what so ever and very little cheese. In fact look at the photo. About 30% of the 20 dollar crepe was not covered with anything. Also, the sun dried tomatoes are thrown on cold at the end and were chewy and tough. I left hungry and ripped off. If you like overpriced poorly run tourist traps then this is your place to go. Enjoy. read more
4 years ago
Cute little restaurant. I recommend getting there right when they open, it is very cute and small so there isn't much seating so we got there when they opened and by the time we left there was a line outside. They have a good variety of options on the menu. One thing: their pancakes = crepes! I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed my banana and whipped cream pancake. read more
I had a quick stopover in Amsterdam and I wanted to try this place out. It was about a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal. There were so many people waiting outside, but they were large parties. So check inside how long a wait is. For a table of two I was seated immediately. I had a savory pancake and it was different because it had pine nuts and some tomato. The pancake itself was very flat and different. Not a bad meal, but a tad pricey for breakfast. read more
4 years ago
OMG -- I am so glad we walked right by this place because it was heavenly! I mean, service, food, aesthetic -- all equally amazing. I had never tried Dutch pancakes & I want to note that I was starving at this point in the day and was convinced I could eat one pancake by myself but I was wrong LOL. They are HUGE and with all the toppings, they end up being super filling. Also, not a bad problem to have haha. But anyways, we loved it so much that we came back everyday for the remainder of our trip and shared one. read more
4 years ago
Epic experience - I can't describe how good the food is here but it defeated expectations. Ten times better than any pancake I've had in the US hehe and with Indonesian chicken mix filling. There was a long wait on a Sunday morning but it was well worth it! Million options but the savoury pancakes are a must try when you go there, then dip the remaining pancake in the tableside molasses! read more
4 years ago
Delicious Dutch pancakes. We tried a savory (caprese) and sweet pancake (dutch) they were large and more than enough to share between my husband and I. There was a wait to be seated but it was worth the wait. read more
4 years ago
This place was so surprising in such a good way. We knew we wanted Dutch pancakes but places for those are all over Amsterdam. This one was about a 15-20 min walk from our place and so we decided to do it, instead of walking to the one 5 mins away. This was because of all of the great reviews. It was totally worth it. We did the basic dish of small pancakes with butter and powdered sugar - delish!! My friends ordered savory ones and thoroughly enjoyed theirs too. Great coffee as well. I highly recommend at least one breakfast here. You won't regret it. read more
I loved it so much went back twice in my short 3 day stay in Amsterdam! I tried the Dutch pancake with chocolate, bananas and poured on some of the molasses which they have at your table and OMG, it was divine!!! I can't wait to go again in Nov.! Can't get enough if this place! Yes, there is always a wait, yes the service may be slower than "American" standards, but people you're in holiday! Relax and enjoy the scent of sweet dough! I'm not sure why other people have had bad experiences but I cannot wait to go back! It's near the Anne Frank Haus so if you found it, Pancake Bakery is a couple of steps more! As a bonus, they give you a free postcard with a check-in! ; ) read more
You hear a lot that you have to have Dutch pancakes while in town so of course, we went to this place because the book recommended it. Our kids love pancakes so it's a win-win! There were so many types of pancakes, so we had to go with the Dutch pancake with stroopwaffels cooked right into the pancake, topped with chocolate, whipped cream and ice cream. My kids shared the strawberries and white chocolate pancake, they are huge, so we had to help them eat it as well. We wanted something savory too so i got the cheese omelet, which was also huge and delicious. We washed it down with hot chocolate, coffee and dutch coffee. The wait wasn't too long and the place is small with limited seating so I get it, but it was worth the stop! We all left there sugar high, full and happy! read more
4 years ago
We came here for breakfast before our scheduled time to visit the Anne Frank House. There isn't much lighting so it's pretty dim in here. Also, it's really warm. But the staff is nice and the pancakes are great. Thin, but not too thin. Tasty as can be. My younger son ordered the animal pancake and it came with a small stuffed llama. He was beyond excited. The coffee is good as well. My eldest had an omelet. Bacon and cheese I think (pictured). Over all 3 star. read more
7 years ago
Very crowded and the doorway will knock you out if you don't bend. There was sweet and savory although these "pancakes" were quite thin and reminded me of crepes. Staff was friendly and quick. Close to Anne Frank house. Nice walk from city center read more
We came here on our first trip to Amsterdam about five years ago and I just fell in love with it, to the point where I've spent far too much time searching (unsuccessfully) for something similar in New York. Naturally, it was our first stop once we came back, and it lived up to the legend I had made it out to be in my head. The tomato / mushroom pancake is so simple and yet just so perfect. My wife got cheese / mushrooms / onions, which was also fantastic. (Although we both agreed we liked the pancakes more without onions.) Can't wait to come back next time, and hopefully at some point we'll get to try some of the other pancake places in town as well. (We heard that the Upstairs Pancake House is incredible, but didn't get a chance to go.) read more
The Pancake Bakery is a popular-among-tourists breakfast (and breakfast-for-dinner) restaurant a couple blocks north of the Anne Frank House. As the name implies, they serve all sorts of pancakes (sweet and savory), from the simple to the over-the-top. I got a standard ham and cheese which was delicious -- though next time I'd like to try the Indonesian, as it looks amazing. It's a bit pricey, and the inside setup feels cramped, dark, and dungeon-y. But the fare is good and quick. read more
5 years ago
Great breakfast spot. Pretty spacious and you aren't crammed in with other people. Price is pretty reasonable for the portions and everything tasted good. Got a ham and cheese omelette and a breakfast special that came with juice, coffee, and a pancake with bacon and maple syrup. read more
7 years ago
A must visit while in Amsterdam, The Pancake Bakery was a delicious option for breakfast before heading off to explore the city. The restaurant is very popular so arriving on the earlier side will ensure a table without having to wait. The pancakes are more like crepes, and you can choose from savory and sweet options. On my first visit, I had cheese, bacon and tomato. Rookie move ordering the tomato because they weren't red and juicy and detracted from the crepe overall. We couldn't resist a second visit the morning we left for Belgium, and I corrected my previous mistake and went for cheese, bacon and mushroom. Much better choice! That said, the bacon was on the fatty side, so keep in mind if you're expecting completely crispy bacon. The coffee was delicious, and the OJ was fresh. Also, the meal was filling and didn't break the bank. It's a tourist destination for sure, but one that is definitely worth visiting. read more
My sister and I wanted to try some authentic Dutch pancakes, so we decided to stop by the Pancake Bakery prior to visiting Anne Frank's House. There was already a line and the restaurant looked really busy, but we were seated after 15 minutes. We ordered the savory pancake with ham, cheese, and mushroom and a cup of coffee (they only offer water if you order a beverage). The pancake is not aesthetically-pleasing, but every bite was super flavorful. All the ingredients were mixed into the batter and cooked together. I like the chewy and less fluffy texture of the Dutch pancakes compared to American pancakes. Overall, I'm happy that I tried this memorable dish. My sister and I both enjoyed the meal very much. read more
7 years ago
A bit of a wait and all of the anticipation, I was told by two locals to go to THIS exact place for poffetjes (a local dish that consists of little fluffy pancake like goodies) The hostess asked if I was ok sitting with strangers and immediately we all said, "OF COURSE!" So there I went with my boy squad from Romania to stuff our faces with sweet deliciousness. The guys all ordered the traditional pancakes which looked like large crepes if you ask me. I went for the poffertjes with kirsch (sour cherry liqueur topped with cherries, ice cream, and whipped cream) as well as the French onion soup which stated it was a popular item there. I was happy and almost had to roll out of there but whatever.... no big deal. Thanks Amsterdam for my absolute favorite dish throughout my entire Euro trip! read more
3 years ago
Having a Dutch pancake is one every must try list for the area. This was a super small area .. seating was tight. They served us fast but as with most restaurants in Amsterdam they are slow to bring the check. You chose from sweet or savory .. we got sweet. their pancake is pretty much a crepe .. bit thicker than a crepe. It was ok. have to have one if your there. read more
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