Originally a Christian holiday called Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day is a great excuse to feast on the tasty breakfast food at any time of the day – whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner.
It doesn’t matter if you prefer savoury or sweet, there are many cafes and restaurants across Edinburgh that will serve you up the perfect pancake. Here are the best places for pancakes in Edinburgh for Pancake Day.
5. The Haven
The Haven has a variety of delicious breakfast foods and baked goods on offer, including fluffy pancakes served with nutella and fruit. The cosy cafe can be found in Newhaven. Photo: The Haven
6. The Pantry
If you prefer waffles to pancakes, but still want to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, The Pantry is the perfect place to visit. The stylish restaurant in Stockbridge has many breakfast options - including homemade belgian waffles with blueberry compote and maple syrup. Photo: Contributed
7. Loudons Cafe
This award-winning eatery offers a variety of breakfast items at its Fountainbridge and Haymarket locations. For foodies with a sweet tooth, they serve sticky toffee and orange and cranberry pancakes, while the health conscious can indulge in the sweet potato and parsnip superfood pancakes. Photo: Loudons Cafe