Pancake Tuesday: 8 Cork crepe menus ready to make your flipping day
Are you a sugar/lemon or Biscoff person?
Mark your calendars for February 17th folks, because it’s time to put away the frying pan and let the pros handle the batter on Pancake Tuesday.
We’ve rounded up the top spots in Cork City where you can indulge in the best pancakes, whether you’re craving crêpe-style delights or fluffy American stacks.
Old Town Whiskey Bar
Where: Cornmarket Street, Cork City
Dig into Pancake Tuesday at the Bodega with an all-day pancake specials menu. From classic lemon and sugar to fluffy American-style with bacon and maple, they’ve got sweet stacks like Nutella banana, berry cream dreams, and savoury indulgence.
Available all day.
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Greenwich
Where: 19 Caroline Street, Cork City
Their homemade buttermilk pancakes, topped with crispy Rosscarbery bacon and drizzled with pure Canadian maple syrup are a menu favourite. Served all day Wednesday through to Sunday if you’re about town later in the week.
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Crepe Cuisine
The Regional Park, Ballincollig
Braving the playground in Ballincollig? Head over to Crepe Cuisine in the Regional Park. They whip up delicious sweet and savoury crêpes using fresh local ingredients. Don’t miss their chopped Kinder Bueno creation, topped with crushed Oreo and Nutella.
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Liberty Grill
Washington Street, Cork City
At The Liberty Grill they serve up Johnny Cakes, a New England classic made with non-gluten and plant-based ingredients. Choose toppings from maple syrup, strawberry sauce, or warm maple butter. Feeling fancy? Add maple-fried bananas or Caherbeg smoked bacon for an extra treat.
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Lab 82
Lower Glanmire Road
From Oreo and Banoffee to Kinder Bueno, American Style or a Classic with Lemon & Sugar, the choice is yours at Lab 82. Pancakes on the menu all weekend. Main image: Kinder Bueno stack at Lab 82
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Joe’s + Bros
Gillabey Street, Cork City Centre
For those craving a triple stack of deliciousness, head to Joe’s + Bros on Gillabbey Street. Their buttermilk pancakes are a must-try, whether it’s the candied bacon and maple syrup or the Nutella version topped with fresh strawberries and crushed Oreos. Their Cinnamon Swirl pancakes, involve cream cheese icing, strawberry coulis, fresh strawberries and cinnamon sugar dusting.
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The Hungry Hippo
Where: Courthouse Street, Cork City
Looking for a new spot to indulge in a stack of pancakes this year? If you’re about town on February 17th, they’re flipping them fresh all day at The Hungry Hippo: sweet or savoury, stack ‘em high and treat yourself.
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The Spitjack
The Spitjack restaurant on Cork’s Washington Street is pulling out all the stops for Pancake Tuesday.
In fact, they’ve turned the annual floury fried feast into a week-long party, serving no less than eleven different varieties of pancake for breakfast, lunch and even dinner.
Traditionalists can dig into a plate of pancakes sprinkled with lemon and dusted in sugar, but if you’re interested in pushing the boat out, make sure you wear your stretchy pants.
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