Herts &amp; Beds


<p>If getting dollops of floury, eggy mess all over the kitchen (including the ceiling, if my flipping is anything to go by!) isn&#8217;t your idea of fun, then leave it to the pros this Pancake Day. Here&#8217;s where to getcha pancakes on Shrove Tuesday (21 Feb).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://southstreetpantry.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">South Street Pantry</a>, Bishop&#8217;s Stortford</h2>



<p>If it&#8217;s a cosy café vibe and homecooked fare you&#8217;re after &#8211; think homemade<br>soup with huge hunks of bread &#8211; look no further than South Street Pantry.<br>What&#8217;s more, they have a whole pancake menu &#8211; thick an fluffy stacked pancakes with an array of tempting toppings from simple syrup to millionaire&#8217;s (choc chips, shortbread crumble and caramel sauce) and Nutella S&#8217;mores. Scrumptious!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="892" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/South-street-pantry-892x1000.jpg" alt="South Street Pantry pancakes" class="wp-image-75707" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/South-street-pantry-892x1000.jpg 892w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/South-street-pantry-713x800.jpg 713w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/South-street-pantry-1370x1536.jpg 1370w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/South-street-pantry-468x525.jpg 468w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/South-street-pantry.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-whisk-woburn-sands"><strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thewhisk.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Whisk</a>, Woburn Sands</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="742" src="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/02/The-Whisk.png" alt="The whisk pancakes" class="wp-image-68987" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/02/The-Whisk.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/02/The-Whisk-300x223.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/02/The-Whisk-674x500.png 674w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/02/The-Whisk-708x525.png 708w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Pancakes and cocktails you say&#8230;?! We&#8217;re IN. The Whisk was created in 2020 out of a long-standing family passion for pancakes. Everything is prepared freshly on site (with free range eggs and local ingredients where possible) with an international twist. The all-day menu offers an array of tempting combos, inspired by the founders&#8217; respective Estonian and Brazilian heritage and worldwide travels. They are mouthwateringly intriguing &#8211; check out the pulled pork with spiced apple and red cabbage slaw, or how about goat&#8217;s cheese with walnuts, honey and roasted pear? Prefer something sweet? Don&#8217;t panic &#8211; there&#8217;s lemon meringe, raspberries and pistachio cream, banana and salted caramel to name a few! Ooh, and they even have a vegan menu. Order a signature mixologist-made cocktail to wash it down (or book a cocktail masterclass). Sold!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-potty-pancakes-potters-bar"><strong><a href="http://www.pottypancakes.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Potty Pancakes</a>, Potters Bar</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Pottys-diner.jpg" alt="American pancakes potty's diner" class="wp-image-82738" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Pottys-diner.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Pottys-diner-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Pottys-diner-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Pottys-diner-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Stack &#8217;em up!</figcaption></figure>



<p>This jaunty American-style diner majors on pancakes (and burgers and waffles and ribs and err&#8230; anything highly calorific and delicious). The all-day breakfast menu includes pretty much anything served on a pancake, from the &#8216;Breakfast at Tiffany&#8217;s&#8217; fry up to &#8216;Route 69&#8217; &#8211; a stack of 6 with strawberries, bacon and maple syrup. Then from the dessert menu, our standouts are the Minted Millionaire with crumbled mint Aero, mint choc chip ice cream and choc sauce, and the Toffee Apple with warm cinnamon apples, crumbled Digestives and toffee sauce. Or make like Sinatra and do it Your Way, by building your own stack, as high as you dare. Chances of walking out upright? I think I&#8217;ll be rolling home&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-creams-hemel-hempstead-rickmansworth-luton-and-bedford"><strong><a href="https://www.creamscafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Creams (opens in a new tab)">Creams</a>, Hemel Hempstead, Rickmansworth, Luton and Bedford</strong></h2>



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<p>This dedicated dessert bar has branches nationwide but there are a few in our neck of the woods which are sure to be a big hit with the kids. The utterly indulgent and creative menu features some of our fave treats (O-RE-O On Mine take your fancy? or how about a Crepe Royale with Ferrero Rocher?!). Just be prepared for the sugar highs that follow&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-pancake-house-center-parcs-woburn"><strong><a href="https://www.centerparcs.co.uk/discover-center-parcs/restaurants/the-pancake-house.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Pancake House</a>, Center Parcs, Woburn</strong></h2>



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<p>Ok, so you might have to combine this one with a stay at Center Parcs, but with its lakeside spot and extensive menu of pancakey delights it&#8217;s worth booking, right? Choose from American or Dutch style pancakes or omelettes, or French toast, plus there are gluten free and vegan menus too. We&#8217;re loving the sound of the Latino savoury pancake with pulled beef chilli, cheese, salsa, jalapeños and nachos. Then why not double up with a Dutch Apple Crumble pancake &#8211; with compote, cinnamon and toffee sace &#8211; for dessert? Alternatively, plump for a sweet or savoury sharing stand to make your own! It&#8217;s a good job pancake day&#8217;s only once a year. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-olney-pancake-parlour-olney"><a href="https://www.olneypancakeparlour.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Olney Pancake Parlour</strong></a><strong>, Olney</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="833" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Olney-pancake-parlour-833x1000.jpg" alt="Olney pancake parlour
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<p>A fitting place for a pancake parlour, as Olney, just on the Beds/Bucks border, was apparently home of the first pancake race back in 1445. Never fear though, as you won’t need to don your running shoes to order one. There&#8217;s an appealingly sophisticated menu of sweet and savoury options, plus you can &#8216;keep it simple&#8217;, with classic lemon and sugar or maple syrup. From brie, bacon and cranberry sauce, to black forest (all with a choice of crepe or American style) and sharers for two or four people, there&#8217;s something for everyone. </p>



<p><strong>Prefer to make your own? Check out these <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/recipes/unusual-new-pancake-day-recipes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new recipes</a> for spicing things up this pancake day!</strong></p>


Flipping fabulous! Where to get your pancakes in and around Herts & Beds

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