Best Pancakes in Penang

As you ride down the serene Gurney Drive road, you’ll see plenty of hipster bistros and cafes. Slow down and you’ll spot a quaint and bouncy house called Crepe Cottage. Below the blue board, you see a quote – the ultimate pancake and ice cream parlour, and it fits well for the family-run shop. Patrons just keep coming over and over again for their widespread combinations of ice creams, fresh fruits and crepes. Crepes are usually crispier and flat, unlike regular pancakes that have raising agent in it. However, their original pancake is wondrous, you’ll be drooling as soon as it’s served. A Generous spread of strawberries is ladled between stacks of fluffy hot pancakes, crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and showered with rich chocolate syrup. As the ice cream cascades down, grab a huge mouthful for a perfect marriage of sweet, sour and creamy punch. 

Among the most vaunted cafes by cafe nomads and hipsters, Paper Pepper is a realm of artsy-fartsy with a myriad of striking postcards, playful poofy pillows, quirky and energetic arts embellishing the walls. Once you’ve mailed a postcard to the future (the concept of the cafe) time to feast your belly with captivating dishes. Alike the interior, their Strawberry pancake just gets you into open-mouthed wonder, stacks of pancakes showered with rich strawberry compote, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup and coupled with sides of whipped cream and ice cream. It’s all served on a cute wooden block with a catchy cartoon-like sketch with chocolate syrup, double the bonus for Instagram lovers! 

Along Love Lane, this resplendent and energetic cafe devotes to be a spot for patrons to unwind and pamper their tummy with innovative and delicious meals. The best sellers are undeniably the pancakes, whopping choices to satisfy all walks of life. How about a rich spread of glistening Nutella and nuts or paired with smoked duck breast, scrambled egg and fresh greens or change your frame of mind with Matcha pancake topped with green tea ice cream and Azuki Beans? It’s all here; accompany them with their lattes, its love till the last bite.  

Brunches certainly cherish our weekend, and Black Kettle is the place to go. Brightly-lid, spacious and sophisticated, this cafe exudes Australian dining experience at the heart of Georgetown. Upon entering, your nostrils are greeted with the aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries which whip your appetite. Among their best sellers are Ricotta Cheese Pancake, which is congested with colours and textures. The cheese pancake is liberally loaded with seasonal berries, avocadoes, oranges, a handful of roasted nuts, rocket greens and splash of organic honey. Exactly what you need to kick start your day, healthy and hearty!

Tired of shopping? How about a respite with a resplendent range of waffles, pancakes and desserts in the middle of Gurney Paragon Mall? There are several choices of pancakes to pick yet Mixed Berries and Grilled Banana top the scorecard. Soft and velvety pancakes plonked amidst of berries compote and capped with ice cream while the another version is paired with grilled bananas, walnuts and ice cream. Both have a great balance of sweetness and a freshly brewed coffee punctuates the whole experience in the modish and edgy environment.