World Pancake Day in Dubai: 13 amazing pancakes you have to try

COCOA ROOM: Nothing beats the soft and fluffy Lotus Dream pancake at Cocoa Room, the morning pop-up at Slider Station. The American-style pancakes are served with Biscoff sauce, Lotus Cookie crumble, vanilla ice cream and coconut shavings. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth and the destination to celebrate World Pancake Day. The pancakes at Cocoa Room start from Dh32 to Dh58.

WESLODGE: Celebrate World Pancake Day Canadian style this year at the North American inspired Weslodge Saloon. Book a table to dine with friends or family and receive a complimentary stack of Weslodge’s famous puffy and light stacked Canadian buttermilk pancakes to share. Drizzled in maple syrup and stuffed with fresh caramelised fruits this three-stack treat is finished with a homemade vanilla scoop.

EGGSPECTATION: This February, Eggspectation is going all out for Pancake Day. In fact, they launched pancake month to celebrate for longer. With wacky and wild combinations, Eggspectation is bringing you all kinds of crazy pancakes. To celebrate Pancake Day 2021, Eggspectation has created a special breakfast mini pancake platter especially for 16th of February. Perfect for sharing, each family member or friend can flavour their own mini-pancakes to their liking. Imagine a grazing board, but for pancakes. Enjoy mini pancakes with multiple choices of sides and topping. From whipped cream, maple syrup, and Nutella, to fruits of all kinds, this pancake platter is perfect for the table.

CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY: This February Clinton St. Baking Company is also hosting a Pancake Month instead of just focusing on one pancake day. With their roster of amazing pancakes, Clinton St. Baking Company has a total of 14 different pancake flavours to make you keep coming back throughout the month. These include Cherry cobbler Pancakes, Blueberry Streusel pancakes, Maple Pecan pancakes and so much more. Clinton St. Baking Company is located in City Walk.

MARKS & SPENCER: Marks & Spencer has launched a bigger-than-ever range of indulgent pancakes and toppings in its food halls for customers ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday February 16. And that’s not all, to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, Marks & Spencer will be offering 25 per cent off the brand’s pancake offering in the M&S Café, Dubai Festival City Mall for one day only. Whether you prefer fluffy buttermilk pancakes or even ones flavoured with berries or citrus fruit, you will have lots of options. Marks & Spencer’s Pancake Day offering also includes gluten-free options for those looking to avoid wheat.

KOKO BAY: In celebration of Pancake Day on February 16, and one of the world’s best-loved dishes all day and every day, Koko Bay is offering two special pancakes for a limited time only. Running until Saturday, February 20, the popular beachfront restaurant and lounge located on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah will offer the Okonomiyaki - a savoury, Japanese pancake made with traditional flavours, and a Koko Nut Pancake, for those with a sweet tooth. Each variety of Okonomiyaki is topped off with creamy Japanese mayo and bull-dog sauce to elevate the special flavours of Japan’s most popular dish. For an equally delicious yet alternative option, diners can indulge in the Koko Nut pancake from Koko Bay’s breakfast menu which is soon to launch.

MCGETTIGAN’S: To satisfy cravings, on Tuesday, February 16, McGettigan’s JLT, Madinat and DWTC venues will be offering a special stack of fluffy pancakes, served with mandarin orange butter sauce, fresh berries, and vanilla ice cream for only Dh45. The limited-edition dish will be available on both the adult and children’s menu, and as part of the Kids Eat Free promotion, children can tuck into free pancakes from 12pm to 3pm at McGettigan’s JLT and Madinat venues.

THE DUBLINERS: Celebrate Pancake Day at the Dubliners and you will get a pint and a pancake for Dh49, available all day on February 16.

REFORM SOCIAL & GRILL: Flippin' heck, it’s Pancake Day and Reform Social & Grill will be serving up a special menu with five different flavours to choose from including Nutella stuffed pancake, Blueberry and buttermilk pancake with vanilla butter, Spiced apple and caramel pancake and so much more. Pancakes are priced at Dh38.

BREAD STREET KITCHEN: On Tuesday, February 16, Bread Street Kitchen will mark Shrove Tuesday by serving three unique pancakes, with all dishes priced at just Dh50. Diners at Bread Street Kitchen can either opt for zesty lemon and sugar pancakes topped with lemon sorbet, decadent red velvet pancakes with seasonal berries and vanilla cream or triple chocolate ‘pancakes with chocolate ice cream, chocolate brownies and chocolate ice cream. Head down the Avenues at the Atlantis Hotel to enjoy the limited time pancakes at Bread Street Kitchen.

GAELES: Celebrate the most delicious day of the year at Geales, as the quintessential British restaurant hosts Pancake Day in flipping style. On Tuesday, February 16 for dinner, enjoy a live pancake cooking station on the charming terrace, with the opportunity to create your own sweet or savoury pancakes from a selection of fillings. Whether you favour a traditional fluffy American pancake or prefer a lighter crepe, you will find all options there. For the sweet-toothed, choose from Nutella and Maple Syrup and top up with fresh strawberries, bananas and other exotic fruits. Savoury fans can look forward to a selection of tempting fillings including spinach, cheese, mushroom and smoked salmon.

CAFE SOCIETY: Celebrate Pancake Month with the big breakfast offering in the heart of Dubai Marina at Cafe Society. In celebration of World Pancake Day, you can try Café Society’s Breakfast Crêpes. Made with banana and strawberry, or the option of berries and topped with Nutella. Available for Dh55 per person. But if you want to enjoy a steal, make the most of the restaurant’s daily breakfast deal (running from 9am to 11am), which offers breakfast items from their menu for Dh65 per person, including freshly brewed coffee.

FUCHSIA URBAN THAI: Fuchsia Urban Thai is celebrating their love for all things sweet on World Pancake Day. On Tuesday, the 16th of February, Fuchsia Urban Thai will be serving a stack of coconut pancakes to all customers for Dh25. To add a Thai twist, the pancakes are sprinkled with coconut flakes and are accompanied with pandan custard. The sweet taste of Thailand is the perfect dessert to enjoy with friends and loved ones after a spicy meal.