For Pancake Tuesday 2024, we’ve got you covered with the best spots to get a flipping fantastic stack, a couple of specials and even the chance to enjoy some free pancakes.
Pancake Tuesday 2024 Specials
Free Pancakes at Gino’s Gelato
Gino’s has locations all over Ireland, so no matter where you are, a delicious, warm crepe is never far. For Pancake Tuesday 2024, you can enjoy free pancakes from 9am-12pm across all locations (excluding Liffey Valley). This year, they have proudly partnered with the Children’s Health Foundation, so if you choose to donate €2, you will upgrade your free pancake to a Nutella Crepe and all proceeds will go to the foundation. Tastes good and feels good.
Free Pancakes at Smooch Café & Dessert Bar
Dundrum’s new dessert bar has been all the rage recently – Smooch is a welcome addition to Dublin as an alcohol-free late night cafe and dessert spot. This Pancake Tuesday, they’ll be giving away a free pancake with every coffee until stocks last. Usually giving away a free mini cone of ice-cream, they’re upgrading your freebie for Pancake Tuesday 2024 only. Their pancakes can be made fully vegan, so nobody is left out of the party!
Pancakes at Wishbone
Wishbone recently reopened with entirely re-done interiors, and even more delicious chicken added to their menu. This Pancake Tuesday, they’re getting you sorted from 10am with a delicious pancake stack. Make sure to get there early, because when they’re gone, they’re gone!
Alma
A Dublin favourite for their delicious, Argentinian-style brunch dishes, Alma have always gone above and beyond with their food. Their famous Dulce de Leche pancakes will be available as always, but this Pancake Tuesday they’ve got a special that we’re dying to try. Buttermilk pancakes with a red wine and blueberry compote, poached rhubarb, hazelnut crumble and meringue, lemon & lime mascarpone topped with a homemade basil syrup – mouthy, but sounds absolutely delectable. This will be available for the rest of the week so you can get your pancake fix for a few more days.
Where to get the best pancakes in Dublin
Mackenzie’s
Mackenzie’s are famous for their massive brunch platters, serving pancakes, french toast and everything you could want for the ultimate sweet breakfast. These platters are hefty and will certainly keep you full for quite a while, so come hungry, and enjoy your breakfast as you gaze upon the views of the canal.
Urban Health
If you want to treat yourself to some tasty pancakes but still keep it healthy, Urban Health in Ranelagh is the perfect spot to visit. They prove that healthy does not mean boring or bland, with their unique pancake options that will have you going back for more. You can go for the sweet or savoury route, with a new special added to the menu for Pancake Tuesday: Savoury sweet potato pancakes, topped with avocado, perfectly poached eggs & mixed leaves. If you want to go more traditional with the sweet, you will have a field day with their Kinder Bueno pancakes – drool.
Póg
Everybody knows them, everybody loves them – Póg are famous for their protein pancakes, offering as many toppings as your heart desires. Go healthy or decadent, the choice is yours, but whatever you do this Pancake Tuesday, make sure to give Póg a visit. They just celebrated their 10 year anniversary, so go on, treat yourself!
Metro Cafe
Those who frequent the Metro Café know how much of a Dublin institution this spot is. Their dishes are the epitome of comfort food – this is the kind of place you can go to to sit back and watch the world go by. No frills, just simple tasty food, their homemade buttermilk pancakes are served with honey butter and maple syrup. Pair with a cup of coffee and delight in what’s sure to be a delightful visit this Pancake Tuesday.
Southbank Café
Based in Harold’s Cross, this neighbourhood cafe serves some killer pancakes that will certainly kick off your day the right way. Bring along the pupper to Southbank Cafe and enjoy the Harold’s Cross Stack, with either crispy bacon, hokey pokey butter and maple syrup, or mascarpone, seasonal berries, roasted almond fakes, brownie crumb and maple syrup – yum.
Balfes
A Parisian and New-York style brasserie based by the idyllic Westbury Hotel, breakfast at Balfes is sure to start your morning right. We are all about treating yourself here, so why not go all out this week and get yourself a fabulous stack of pancakes, a delicious cup of coffee, and romanticise your life – for the week that’s in it! Enjoy your indulgent pancakes with either banana and honeycomb butter, or blueberries, bacon and maple syrup.