Pancake Day in London 2017: The Only Gluten-Free Guide You NeedBy Alicia Grimshaw
Looking for the best gluten free pancakes in London? We’ve got it covered. No-one should miss out this Pancake Day in London, so we’ve been on the hunt for the best wheat-free and gluten-free pancake alternatives, which are still incredibly delicious – take our word for it. If you’re looking for sweet pancakes, here’s our top 40 sweet pancakes in London, and for unusual pancakes, 10 quirky pancakes you need to try. For the best gluten free pancakes in London, here’s where you need to try:
Gluten Free Pancakes in London: The Lowdown
1. Best Gluten-Free Berry Pancakes: Farmacy
Order: House pancakes served with fresh fruit, coconut yoghurt, chia berry jam and maple syrup (£11)
The Run-Down: Plant-based restaurant and bar in Notting Hill, Farmacy, is the perfect place to go to enjoy vegan pancakes this Shrove Tuesday. Made with gluten-free buckwheat flour, their house pancakes are served with delicious fresh fruit, creamy coconut yoghurt, chia berry jam and sweet maple syrup. For total indulgence, pimp them up with a side of vegan chocolate sauce. As with all dishes on the Farmacy menu, the house pancakes are made from all organic ingredients, free-from dairy, refined sugars, additives and chemicals.
2. Best Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Pancakes: The MaE Delis
Order: Banana, chocolate and peanut butter pancake (£5.50)
The Run-Down: For Shrove Tuesday this year, Deliciously Ella’s The MaE Delis have launched a limited edition banana, chocolate (cocoa and coconut butter based sauce) and peanut butter pancake. In addition to these nutty beauties, the MaE Deli will also be serving their classic banana and coconut pancakes served with a seasonal compote, maple syrup and coconut chips. We’re in.
Where: Locations here
3. Best Gluten-Free Nostalgic Pancakes: Bodyism Cafe
Order: Strawberry and cream pancakes (£8)
The Run-Down: On Pancake Day, Bodyism are running a special topping bar where you can choose your ingredients from a spread of tasty munch. Drizzle, spoon and sprinkle as much as you like. Expect traditional lemon wedges and coconut sugar, to coconut and cacao chocolate spread, bananas, raspberries, blueberries and coconut yoghurt. All pancakes are gluten-free, with some pancakes suitable for vegan hunnies.
Where: 222-224 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RH
Gluten Free Pancakes in London: Our Favourites
4. Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Pancakes: Ethos
Order: Banana, chocolate chip and walnut pancakes (£5.50)
The Run-Down: Ethos is a dedicated veggie restaurant serving dishes from around the world that are full of flavour, healthy and a refreshing change from the pre-packed variety. The restaurant is a pay-by-weight concept and rustle up gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options. Good news folks –-all of their brekkie options are gluten-free, including their light and fluffy pancakes, which are little circles of heaven. And if banana and chocolate chips ain’t rocking your world, try the raspberry, maple and almond option.
Where: 48 Eastcastle St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 8DX
5. Best Gluten-Free Fruit Pancakes: My Old Dutch
Order: Fresh fruit salad with ice cream (£7.50)
The Run-Down: For gluten free pancakes in London, you can’t get much better than this. My Old Dutch cater for gluten-free queens in a big way. All of their large sweet and savoury pancakes can be made with their special gluten-free flour blend – a mix of rice, tapioca, buckwheat, maize and potato. Sweet toothed? It has to be the apple and cinnamon with ice cream, or the maple syrup and butter. Because butter and syrup is always a good time. If you’re an early riser, try the breakfast pancakes with scrambled egg and smoked salmon.
Where: Locations here
6. Best Gluten-Free Savoury Pancakes: Senzala
Order: Full morning glory – cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon and fried egg (£9)
The Run-Down: You’re prayers have been answered for gluten free pancakes in London. This Brixton hangout serve buckwheat flour crepes, along with a bucket load of vegan crepes too. Don’t just stop by on Pancake Day, come here on a weekend and order their Morning Glory – cheese, fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon and fried egg and a flat white. It’s pancakes perfection. Vegan gals, try the rosa squash, or go all out and opt for the banoffee – caramel, bananas, whipped cream, Belgian chocolate and toasted almonds. Good grief.
Where: Brixton Village Market 41-42 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8PS
7. Best Gluten-Free Cheese Pancakes: Mamie’s
Order: The Complète – ham, eggs and emmental cheese (£6.90)
The Run-Down: One of our favourite places for gluten free pancakes in London, Mamie’s brings the Breton favourite, crêpes, to Covent Garden. The restaurant specialise in two things: crêpes and cider. That’s what we like to call, a winning combo. For the ceoliac queens, the buckwheat crêpe is neither sweet nor salty, and boasts a uniquely nutty and flavour, and is totally gluten-free. If you want to feast like a champion at breakfast, order the complète – a ruddy marvellous medley of eggs, ham and cheese. The goat’s cheese and honey crêpe is also a strong choice too.
Where: 19 Catherine St, London WC2B 5JS
Gluten Free Pancakes in London: Must-Trys
Order: Mojito – mango, rum, lime, Greek yogurt and mint
The Run-Down: Les Deux Amies at Boxpark Croydon cook up the best crêpes and galettes south of river. Feast on freshly made crêpes stuffed with a variety of ingredients, including the tropical Mojito crêpe with mango, Greek yogurt, mint and rum. A boozy crepe is always a winner in our books. All of their crepes and galletes can be made gluten-free, and they’ll happy adapt crêpes for the plant-powered crowd.
Where: 99 George St, London CR0 1LD
Order: Blueberry Pancake Stack – blueberry, banana and pine nut pancakes, coconut ‘mascarpone’, fresh fruit, dark berry coulis and maple syrup (£9.50)
The Run-Down: Come to Nama for healthy, raw food perfection – it’s food as close to nature intended as possible. This cafe is 100% meat, dairy and gluten-free friendly, so grab your pals and bring them along for some pancake loving. The blueberry pancake stack is topped with their home-made coconut ‘mascarpone’, pine nuts for added crunch, and berries. For unusual gluten free pancakes in London, try their raw sprouted buckwheat gluten-free granola with home-made almond milk, goji berries and fresh fruit, which is great as a sweet gluten-free breakfast.
Where: 110 Talbot Rd, London W11 1JR
10. Best Overall Gluten-Free Pancakes: Jar Kitchen
Order: Peanut butter and blueberry pancakes (free when you order a main meal)
The Run-Down: Our ultimate stop for gluten free pancakes in London. Jar Kitchen are celebrating three things: Pancake Day, their second birthday and the arrival of their new head chef, Paula Borreguero. On Pancake Day they’re also celebrating turning two, and to get everyone in the party spirit, the restaurants are giving away free sweet pancakes when you order a main meal. Sweet pancakes include: peanut butter and blueberries; quince and lime; and pear and cinnamon. Realising that no one should go without pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, all pancakes can be made gluten-free and vegan. Everybody wins.
Where: 176 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5QF
