Where to Get the Best Pancakes: 20 Must-Try UK Spots
By Sophie Green - 30 January 2026
Sophie Green is the Marketing Manager at Tingdene Holiday Parks. Having grown up on the Norfolk coast and now living near Norwich, she combines local knowledge with over a decade of industry experience to share trusted travel insights and holiday home inspiration across the UK. A frequent visitor to Tingdene’s holiday parks in Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Essex, Sophie is passionate about promoting the natural beauty, local heritage, and relaxed holiday lifestyle across the UK.
Whether you’re celebrating Pancake Day or just craving a classic crepe, we’ve rounded up where to get the best pancakes near our East Coast holiday parks. From Norfolk to North Yorkshire, these cafés and restaurants serve pancakes year-round, perfect for a breakfast treat during your holidays. If you’re wondering where to get the best pancakes, this guide is for you.
What is Pancake Day?
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, traditionally marks the day families would use up rich ingredients like eggs, milk and sugar before the Christian season of Lent. Over time, this tradition turned into the Pancake Day we know and love today.
In other countries like France, the USA and Brazil, it is known as Carnival or ‘Mardis Gras’ (which translates to ‘Fat Tuesday’) and celebrated with music, dancing, colourful clothing, floats and a variety of regional traditions.
When is Pancake Day?
Pancake Day usually falls in February or early March, depending on the year. In 2026, Pancake Day takes place on Tuesday 17th February.
How do you make pancakes?
There’s a variety of recipes:
- Delia Smith’s classic British pancakes
- BBC Good Food’s fluffy American pancakes
- Nigel Slater’s traditional French crepes from the Guardian
- BBC Good Food’s keto pancakes
- Becky Excell’s gluten free pancakes
- Healthy Recipe’s protein pancakes
- The Edgy Veg vegan pancakes
Where can I get the best pancakes?
We’ve compiled a list of places where you can buy pancakes year-round near our holiday park locations in Norfolk, Suffolk, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. Scroll down to see 20 of the best places to get pancakes on the East Coast.
Where to get the best pancakes in Norfolk
From bustling city cafés to relaxed coastal diners, Norfolk is full of great places to enjoy pancakes near our holiday parks. Whether you’re craving classic crepes in Norwich, fluffy American-style stacks, or vegan pancakes for brunch, these Norfolk spots serve up pancakes all year round.
1. Christophe’s Crepes, Norwich
Just a 45-minute drive from Waveney River Centre or Caldecott Hall Country Park, Christophes Crepes is one of the most well-known places to eat pancakes in Norwich.
What started as a travelling food van has grown into a Norwich favourite, serving sweet and savoury crepes, fluffy pancakes, desserts, milkshakes and coffee. You’ll find them in the Norwich Lanes, at the award-winning Yalm Food Hall, and still out on the road in their much-loved food van.
2. Bang In, Wells-Next-The-Sea
Wells-next-the-Sea was once home to the famous Albatros floating restaurant, serving Dutch pancakes on the water. The famous ship is currently under renovation in Essex and will hopefully return this year.
In the meantime, Bang In Wells serves some of the best pancakes in Wells-next-the-Sea, with homemade buttermilk pancakes available on their breakfast menu and plenty of delicious toppings to choose from.
3. Joyland American Family Diner
A nostalgic seaside favourite, Joyland American Family Diner is well known for its classic American fayre, including stacks of fluffy American pancakes on their breakfast menu. It’s a great stop if you’re exploring the Great Yarmouth coast and fancy something sweet. And, they’re just a short drive from Caldecott Hall Country Park!
4. Slice + Dice, Norwich
Located on St Benedicts Street in Norwich, Slice + Dice is a popular plant-based games café serving fluffy vegan pancakes as part of their brunch menu.
Open every day, it’s the perfect spot for vegan pancakes in Norwich, whether you’re visiting for brunch, cocktails, coffee, or a board-game session with friends.
Where to get the best pancakes in Suffolk
From seaside diners to cosy market town cafés, Suffolk has plenty of great places to discover near our holiday parks. Whether you’re after American-style stacks or something a little different, be sure to check out where to get the best pancakes at these charming cafés and diners throughout the region.
5. JOJO’s Kitchen & Bar, Lowestoft
Just a short drive from Broadlands Park and Marina, JOJO’s Kitchen & Bar recently moved from its High Street location to Lowestoft’s historic Bridge House — a building dating back to 1849 and formerly known as the Harbour Hotel.
Renowned for its “soulful comfort food and craft cocktails”, JOJO’s serves American-style pancakes on its breakfast menu all year round, making it a great spot for pancakes in Lowestoft during your stay.
6. Jesters Diner, Lowestoft
Located close to North Denes Caravan Park, Jesters Diner is a family-run business that began life in Great Yarmouth in the late 1990s. Today, it’s a go-to spot for American-themed food in Lowestoft.
They’re famous for the “Kidz Breakfast”, a whopping 9lb of breakfast food that’s free if you can finish it in under 60 minutes. If that sounds a bit ambitious, there’s a tempting range of breakfast pancake stacks instead, with classic toppings like bacon and maple syrup or Nutella.
7. Earsham Street Cafe, Bungay
Head around 15 miles west from Broadlands Park & Marina to reach the charming Earsham Street Cafe in Bungay. This cosy, independent café serves American-style pancakes on its breakfast menu all year round, perfect if you’re exploring the Suffolk countryside.
8. Petite Pancakes, Stowmarket
A local favourite in the heart of Suffolk, Petite Pancakes in Stowmarket serves a wide variety of sweet and savoury pancakes, including vegan, gluten-free and keto options. With a #1 café ranking in Stowmarket on Tripadvisor, it’s a must-visit for pancake lovers looking for something a little different.
Where to get the best pancakes in North Yorkshire
From historic cities to classic seaside towns, North Yorkshire offers plenty of great places to explore near our holiday parks, and the search for where to get the best pancakes leads you to some fantastic locations that are not to be missed. Whether you’re visiting York, Whitby or Redcar Beach, these cafés are perfect for a pancake breakfast during your stay.
9. Gabrielle’s Ice Cream Parlour, Redcar
Just a short distance from Redcar Beach Holiday Park, Gabrielle’s is a popular independent café in the heart of Redcar. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and generous breakfast portions, it’s a great place to enjoy their unique pancake kebab along with classic café favourites and plenty of ice cream.
10. Rapps Cafe, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Located in the Victorian seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Rapps is a well-loved café stop for visitors exploring the North Yorkshire coast. Serving a range of breakfast and brunch options, it’s a great place to enjoy pancakes before a walk along the pier or up to the famous cliff lift.
11. Double Dutch Pancake House, York
One standout is the Double Dutch Pancake House, which serves pancakes made using an authentic Dutch recipe, alongside a range of gluten-free and vegan options — making it a must-visit for pancake lovers in York.
York is one of the closest cities to our Yorkshire holiday parks, including South Shore Park in Bridlington and Redcar Beach Caravan Park further north. Once the seat of the Roman Emperor nearly 2,000 years ago, York is now a popular tourist destination filled with historic buildings, independent shops, cafés and restaurants.
12. The Swamp, Whitby
A long-standing favourite in the heart of Whitby, The Swamp is a relaxed café just a short walk from the harbour and famous abbey steps. Known for its laid-back vibe and hearty breakfast options, it’s a great place to enjoy pancakes in Whitby, before or after exploring one of North Yorkshire’s most iconic seaside towns.
Where to get the best pancakes in East Yorkshire
From charming market towns to classic seaside cafés, East Yorkshire is full of great places to enjoy pancakes near our holiday parks. With a holiday home base at South Shore Park in Bridlington, exploring the surrounding villages and cafés means sampling hearty American-style stacks to sweet dessert pancakes; perfect for a treat during your visit to the East Yorkshire coast.
13. Tea @ 33, Bridlington
Tea @ 33 is a popular café in Bridlington serving a variety of breakfast and lunch favourites, from fry-ups and omelettes, to jacket potatoes and even a breakfast challenge! Enjoy their big stack of fluffy pancakes all year round; you could make it a regular haunt with a holiday home at South Shore Park in Bridlington.
14. Ruby Soho Coffee, Bridlington
Ruby Soho Coffee is another popular café spot in Bridlington, serving up incredible shakes, coffees, cakes and savoury dishes. Expect a big stack of pancakes covered in all sorts of toppings, perfect for your Instagram feed.
15. Mr Moo’s Café, Skipsea
Just a 15–20 minute drive from South Shore Holiday Park, Mr Moo’s Café is a charming farm-based ice cream parlour near the pretty seaside village of Skipsea. Known for award-winning homemade ice cream in over 18 flavours, you can enjoy them on stacks of pancakes or waffles on the dessert menu, a great sweet treat after a day exploring the Yorkshire coast.
16. Vanessa Delicatessen & Café, Beverley
Located in the centre of Beverley, Vanessa Delicatessen & Café is a must-visit for anyone looking for high-quality, locally sourced food in East Yorkshire. On the breakfast menu, you’ll find American-style pancake stacks with a variety of toppings, in full or small stacks.
Where to get the best pancakes in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire offers plenty of pancake destinations, from bustling seaside towns to countryside cafés near historic estates. Whether you’re visiting Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park, or Humberston Fitties in Cleethorpes, you’ll find a variety of options serving American-style stacks, sweet breakfast pancakes, or indulgent dessert pancakes, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat during your Lincolnshire holidays.
17. Gerardo’s, Mablethorpe
Walk into town from Mablethorpe Chalet & Caravan Park and pop to Gerardo’s for authentic Italian coffee, pizza, ice cream – and a side of pancakes! With a fully licensed bar and an ice cream van available for events, it’s a versatile spot for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat while exploring Mablethorpe. Open daily from 9AM.
18. Marples, Cleethorpes
Marples in Cleethorpes serves pancakes on the breakfast menu, alongside deli boards, themed afternoon teas, and special menus for holidays like Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and Mother’s Day. With a wide variety of sweet and savoury options, it’s a local favourite for brunch near the coast.
19. Archies, Louth
Nestled in the cobbled streets of Pawnshop Passage in Louth, Archies offers sweet breakfast pancakes alongside sharing boards, lunch options, pizza, and Sunday specials. It’s a charming spot to enjoy pancakes in the heart of this Georgian market town.
20. Farm Shop Café at Doddington Hall & Gardens
Located just outside Lincoln, the Farm Shop Café at Doddington Hall is a fantastic stop before or after exploring the Elizabethan Hall and Gardens. The café serves American-style pancakes on the breakfast menu, made with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the estate and local producers.
Make Pancakes Part of Your Holidays
From Suffolk’s cosy cafés to Lincolnshire’s countryside spots, there’s nothing better than starting the day with pancakes near our holiday parks.
Imagine waking up in your own holiday home, taking a short drive to your favourite pancake spot, and then spending the day exploring the local towns, coastlines, and attractions.
Part of the joy of your holidays is discovering local businesses, making memories, and finding out where to get the best pancakes! Whether you’re enjoying fluffy American-style stacks, or indulgent desserts, these local favourites make every visit a treat.
Find out more about our holiday homes, and make every day feel like a Pancake Day!