London's best pancake destinations

You don't have to restrict pancakes solely to Shrove Tuesday. Make them a fixture of your breakfast table with the help of Square Meal's top five pancake joints. Whether you choose a stack of American-style pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, or a delicate French crêpe with a hint of lemon and sugar, treat yourself to a flippin’ marvellous feast.

The Botanist

Pastry chef Boyne Kleynhans dishes up delicate crêpes with fillings such as apple and homemade vanilla ice cream, caramelised banana and chocolate with pistachio praline, or classic blueberries with streaky bacon.

The Breakfast Club (pictured, right)

Bright and breezy Hoxton fixture serving hearty brunches – including pancakes – from 9am-5pm. Try American pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, ham and eggs, or berries and vanilla ice cream, but get there early to avoid queueing.

Eagle Bar Diner

For a true North American experience, head to this US-style diner, which serves stacks of pancakes and Belgian waffles all day. Toppings range from ham and eggs to bacon with maple syrup, as well as the ubiquitous blueberry.

The Ritz Restaurant

This fine-dining stalwart famously serves its crêpes Suzettes all year round: why save something so delicious for just one day of the year?

The Wolseley (pictured, left)

This luxurious hotel is famed for its breakfasts: the French pancakes come with bacon, or blueberries and crème fraîche. Enjoy them with a glass of Champagne as you take in the elegant surroundings and spot countless celebrities.