Whether you’re an American-style pancake lover, craving crepes or falling over yourself for flapjacks, Cape Town has a spot to satisfy your yearnings, be it for sweet or savoury battered treats.
So, grab your loosest pair of pants and head out to these local spots to fill your belly.
Swan Café
Prepare yourself for a decadent and authentic French-inspired experience and make your way to Swan Café.
Their crepes are second to none with flavour options from sweet salted caramel, Nutella and Ferrero Rocher to savoury Gypsy ham, Bechamel sauce, Emmental, and Gruberg cheese.
Strong coffee and a selection of loose leaf teas are on offer to complete your crepe experience.
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- Contact: 079 454 4758
- Address: Corner Buitenkant and Barrack Street, District Six
- Website: swancafe.co.za
Jarryds Eatery
Treat yourself to a near-tumbling tower of pancakes at Jarryds Eatery in Sea Point.
With a choice of classic and lotus pancakes, these mouth-watering, pants-loosening stacks will have your sweet tooth jumping for joy.
Pair your battered treats with some of the eatery’s unforgettable coffee for a perfect balance between bitter and sweet.
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- Contact: 0740760474
- Address: 90 Regent Road Sea Point
- Website: nonamehg.com
Butter All Day
Whether you stay for a quick breakfast stack, a lunch-time escape or a full day of work, it’s the perfect place to get your much needed dose of buttery goodness.
If you’re looking for something classic, their buttery flapjack stack has made it to the greatest hits section for a reason. But if you’re then try out their Buttermilk Blues that’s sure to overpower any possible Monday Blues.
The freshly-squeezed juices at Butter All Day are fantastic and great for pairing with syrupy snack.
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- Contact: 082 853 1939
- Address: 70 Loop Street, City Centre
- Website: butterallday.com
Scheckter’s Raw
If you’re looking for a flapjack/pancake spot that ticks all the sustainability boxes, get your fix at Scheckter’s Raw.
Chow down on some 100% organic Matcha or Pumpkin Pie flapjacks for that extra energy boost.
Scheckter’s also offers delightful coffees and juices made with sustainable vegan alternatives.
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- Contact: 021 434 1364
- Address: 98 Regent Road, Seapoint Sea Point
- Website: schecktersraw.com
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