
My Old Dutch Pancake, Waffle & Poffertjes House
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About My Old Dutch Pancake, Waffle & Poffertjes House
My Old Dutch Pancake, Waffle & Poffertjes House is a pancake restaurant in London that has operated as the Original Pancake House since 1958, still at 131-132 High Holborn. The menu covers savoury and sweet pancakes, along with waffles, poffertjes, salads and desserts. Pancakes come in a 15-inch size, and the portions are large enough to split between people. The Hot Dutch is a savoury pancake built on a cheese base with pepperoni, chorizo and chillies, and the Strawberries & Cream Poffertjes sit on the sweet side. Gluten free and vegan pancakes are made for guests with those dietary needs, and fries or chilli fries come as sides. Seating includes a spacious lower level, and the team caters to corporate dining, private events and parties for groups.
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Menu & Prices
98 dishes · mains £7–18- Chicken Goujons (5 Pieces)£6.95
- Kaasballen£5.25
- Toasted Nachos£7.25
- Fries£5.75
- Chilli Fries£5.95
- Greek£7.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention savoury pancakes, Monday pancake deal, chilli fries and strawberries & cream poffertjes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention savoury pancakes, Monday pancake deal, chilli fries and strawberries & cream poffertjes.
Customer Review Summary
Savoury pancakes draw the most praise, especially the Hot Dutch with its double fried cheese base, pepperoni, chorizo and chillies, which one diner likened to a thinly sliced pizza. A meat feast pancake and a mixed meat and mushroom one with chicken that was not dry are also singled out. Close behind are the sweet options: a waffle with berries, a Pistachio Dreamcake Butterscotch pancake, and banana, nuts and chocolate sauce, though one family found the berry compote pancakes heavier than expected. Chilli fries are called a fantastic side. The pancakes are very large, so one reviewer suggests splitting them and another suggests reserving. The Monday Madness deal is praised, and several describe friendly service. Others report the opposite. One savoury pancake arrived burnt on the bottom, and one table got no check-backs, had to raise their voices for attention, and cancelled dessert after a long wait. Another asked three times for water and found the toppings overpriced.
Customer Review Summary
Savoury pancakes draw the most praise, especially the Hot Dutch with its double fried cheese base, pepperoni, chorizo and chillies, which one diner likened to a thinly sliced pizza. A meat feast pancake and a mixed meat and mushroom one with chicken that was not dry are also singled out. Close behind are the sweet options: a waffle with berries, a Pistachio Dreamcake Butterscotch pancake, and banana, nuts and chocolate sauce, though one family found the berry compote pancakes heavier than expected. Chilli fries are called a fantastic side. The pancakes are very large, so one reviewer suggests splitting them and another suggests reserving. The Monday Madness deal is praised, and several describe friendly service. Others report the opposite. One savoury pancake arrived burnt on the bottom, and one table got no check-backs, had to raise their voices for attention, and cancelled dessert after a long wait. Another asked three times for water and found the toppings overpriced.
Featured reviews
- Dana A
“We ordered the Pistachio Dreamcake Butterscotch pancake, ‘Meat feast’ 15” pancakes (minus the chilli), and ‘Banana, Nuts & Chocolate Sauce’ 15” pancakes. Everything was so delicious, and the drinks tasted freshly made. It all came in under 15 minutes, which was great because we were in a rush. The service was very quick and friendly, and Ionut, especially, had a warm, welcoming and funny attitude!”
- Lyds R.
“My Old Dutch Pancake is a superb spot for brunch, but I recommend making a reservation! We had a party of 5 and were seated in the lower level of the restaurant, which is pretty spacious. Their menu is very curated and each dish has unique aspects: I decided to go with the waffle with the berries, which was absolutely delicious. It’s even better with ice cream! The pancakes are very large so I’d recommend splitting among multiple people. It’s definitely very sweet so balance it out with some of the savory items, like the fries!”
- A Davis
“My old Dutch pancake house is located in a good place. We found it by looking in internet. First time being in London and wishing a good breakfast place this restaurant is the one. If you like pancake 😄. We did order pancake not knowing how big it is. It was kind of nice surprise 😅. We loved it. Thank you for your friendly service in your busy time. We will come back 😃”
- D
“Savoury pancakes??? I never had one before visiting this restaurant, and I have to say I was very, very impressed. The pancake was cooked to perfection, and the meat was cooked well (the chicken was not dry at all). So tasty and highly recommend it! I forgot the name of the pancake I had but it’s the one with the mix of various meats (and mushrooms). On Mondays, they do a £7.50 deal for most pancakes!”
- Multi Vitamins
“We visited your restaurant today and were thoroughly impressed by the beautiful space you have created. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, and the environment made for a very pleasant setting for our meal. I also want to specifically commend your staff. Everyone we encountered was friendly, attentive, and ensured we felt comfortable throughout our entire visit. Their excellent service truly stood out and contributed significantly to our positive experience. Thank you again for the warm hospitality, and we wish your team continued success.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“My Old Dutch is the Original Pancake House in London since 1958, and remains in its same location since 1958. It is an iconic landmark in central London, High Holborn, serving freshly made Savoury and Sweet Pancakes all day from Breakfast till dinner, 7 days a week. We are also famous for Butterscotch Pancakes, Pofferties, Waffles, Milkshakes, Take Away and we do gluten free pancakes and vegan pancakes. We run Monday Madness £7,50 which is another famous discount day the restaurant offers every Monday excluding Bank Holidays, we also offer 20% off Tuesday to Friday (T&C's apply). We are a family and kid friendly restaurant that also caters to corporate dining and private events and parties too.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Assistive hearing loop
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near My Old Dutch Pancake, Waffle & Poffertjes House
- Hiba Express4.22,7330.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
lamb shawarma, complimentary baklava, toum garlic sauce
- The Black Penny | Covent Garden4.41,5310.2 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
crispy duck hash, poached eggs, halloumi starter
- Mirror Room4.53680.2 miWheelchair accessible
monet-themed afternoon tea, freshly baked scones, tea pairing
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Old Dutch Pancake, Waffle & Poffertjes House | 4.24,998 | — | — | savoury pancakes, Monday pancake deal, chilli fries |
| Hiba ExpressOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.22,733 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | lamb shawarma, complimentary baklava, toum garlic sauce |
| The Black Penny | Covent GardenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,531 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | crispy duck hash, poached eggs, halloumi starter |
| Mirror RoomWheelchair accessible | 4.5368 | 0.2 mi | — | monet-themed afternoon tea, freshly baked scones, tea pairing |
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