The venues compared
| Venue | Style | Listed prices | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pancake Bakery (Prinsengracht 191) | canal house, since 1973 | about 6 to 20 euros | best known, queues |
| Pancakes Amsterdam | chain, several branches including near the station | about 8 to 22 euros | easier to get in |
| Upstairs Pannenkoekenhuis (Grimburgwal 2) | four tables, teapots on the ceiling | about 12 to 13 euros | book ahead |
| Moak Pancakes | lighter | about 7 to 20 euros | for a healthier take |
| Pancake boat on the IJ | all-you-can-eat cruise | see the offer | for families |
Prices come from guides: check the menu before sitting down.
Our pick
- For atmosphere: The Pancake Bakery, outside peak hours.
- For children: the pancake boat or Pancakes Amsterdam.
- To learn: a Dutch cooking class.
- Other sweets: sweet specialities and brunch.
To check
Queues are long at weekends between 12:00 and 14:00. A savoury pannenkoek (cheese, bacon) is a full meal; poffertjes are small sweet pancakes.
FAQ
Sweet or savoury? Both exist: savoury is a meal, sweet a dessert.
Should I book? For Upstairs yes; for the others, arrive early.
