Whether you’re a fan of a buttermilk stack or a fiend for a crepe (or two) pay these places around Ireland a visit, for the day that’s in it …
Le Petit Breton, Drumcondra, Co Dublin
Expect artisanal style crepes at Le Petit Breton, serving a taste of France in the heart of Drumcondra. This gorgeous café is great for sitting outside if the weather permits. Try the House Speciality: La Tinduff filled with egg, ham, emmental cheese and crème fraiche, folded into a square (just how the French do it). For a sweet bite, try their classic crêpe served with homemade salted butter caramel sauce. They’re also on Deliveroo, so you don’t even have to leave home to get your pancake fix!
Alma, South Circular Road, Portobello, Co Dublin
For some serious savoury goodness, Alma is serving a Pancake Tuesday special of Serrano pancakes with spring onion, roasted chickpeas, heritage carrots, wild garlic crème, and strawberry harissa jam with two poached eggs on top, sprinkled with smoked nuts and jamon serrano shavings. Or, opt for their signature Dulce de Leche pancakes for caramel addicts. Serving until sold out, make sure you get there in time, so you can try both!
Voici Creperie & Wine Bar, Rathmines, Co Dublin
Voici Creperie is the perfect spot if you’re a crepe lover. They also serve charcuterie and cheese boards with a great selection of fine wines, if you’re so inclined! In this gorgeous Parisian café setting, try a savoury galette with blue cheese, walnuts and rocket, or a sweet crepe – be it banoffee, chocolate or caramel. Freshly made right in front of you, you won’t want to leave.
Grangecon Kitchen, Co Wicklow
Pancakes with all of the trimmings can be found in Grangecon Kitchen in Wicklow – a haven an hour outside Dublin. Enjoy the buttermilk ricotta pancakes, served with blueberry sauce, orange curd, mascarpone, maple syrup and flaked almonds in a beautiful rustic setting.
Good Day Deli, Nano Nagle Place, Cork City
How about some hibiscus poached pear pancakes? Nestled in the gorgeous garden surrounds of Nano Nagle Place in Cork City, Good Day Deli is renowned for fluffy buttermilk pancakes with hibiscus poached organic pear, coconut Irish mascarpone and Hivemind honey drizzle to top it all off. Delicious.
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Liberty Grill Cork, Washington Street, Co Cork
Liberty Grill is famous for American style Silver Dollar pancakes topped with a choice between house-made maple butter, maple syrup or chocolate sauce … or all three?! Add smoked bacon, maple fried banana or blueberry compôte. For something new, the Johnny Cakes are worth a try – new England cornmeal pancakes topped with warm maple butter. Heaven.
Ard Bia at Nimmos, Co Galway
For a moreish stack of buttermilk pancakes in a rustic setting, head to Ard Bia at Nimmos in Galway. Buttermilk and orange pancakes come complete with berry compote, vanilla mascarpone and honey.