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Where The Pancakes Are - Borough

4.4 (4,421)$$ · Mid-range

Where The Pancakes Are has built its reputation squarely on its namesake dish, with reviewers describing returning on consecutive days to work through the menu's many pancake variations. The arch setting near Southwark Bridge Road gives it a warm, slightly industrial atmosphere that photographs well, in line with its solidly high trendy and aesthetic scores. At 4.4 stars over more than 4,400 reviews, it's popular enough to draw steady crowds, particularly on weekend mornings. It's an easy pairing with a visit to nearby Borough Market.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Set inside a railway arch near Southwark Bridge Road, giving the dining room an industrial-chic look
  • 2The menu includes unusual variations like a goat cheese and hot honey 'Danish baby' pancake
  • 3Rated 4.4 stars across more than 4,400 Google reviews

💡 Good to know

  • 1Booking is recommended, particularly at weekends
  • 2go early to avoid the busiest breakfast rush
  • 3easy to combine with a visit to Borough Market.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Arch 35a, 85a Southwark Bridge Rd, London SE1 0NQ, UKGoogleApple
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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"We went here for breakfast during our stay in London. The food was amazing and there was a lot we wanted to try out on the menu. So we kept coming back for the rest of our stay. Every time the food was amazing. The Pancakes are great and so were all the other parts of our meals. Everything was fresh and well made. The British Breakfast is a treat with home made Baked Beans and the very tasty sausage (I’m german, you can trust me on sausage). The staff was absolutely lovely every time. Even when the system had swallowed our order they were super nice and professional about it making sure our food was prepared asap. Would always come again."

Edea Kramer