Flour, milk, eggs – action! These are the best stacks of pancakes in Singapore, from fluffy to savoury to wobbly.
Pancakes are synonymous with breakfast. If you’re a firm believer that maple syrup belongs to its own food group, you’re in the right place. We love our pancakes sweet and savoury, drizzled with Nutella and fresh fruits, or served with crispy bacon and scrambled eggs. Feeling hungry now? Ditch the sad boxed pancake mix and head to these restaurants and cafes that serve up the best fluffy and souffle pancakes in Singapore.
Best pancakes in Singapore
1. Fluff Stack
By pancake enthusiasts, for pancake enthusiasts. Fluff Stack brings you light and fluffy pancakes that will take you to cloud nine. Try stacks of souffle pancakes soaked in sauces like salted caramel, mango coconut or strawberry cheese, or go for classic treats with a twist such as cinnamon and sugar croffles. We guess heaven really is a place on Earth.
Fluff Stack, multiple locations including Suntec City and PLQ Mall
2. Earlybird
While sweet pancakes might be the norm, Earlybird’s savoury pancakes might just turn you into an early riser. The cafe’s melt-in-your-mouth pancakes and crispy fried chicken combo is the dream. This meaty stack comes surrounded by swirls of chilli maple sauce – just enough heat to flirt with the palate without throwing you off.
Earlybird, 17 Jalan Pinang, Singapore 199149
3. Gram Cafe & Pancakes
Hailing from Osaka, Gram is known and loved in Singapore for its wobbly, fluffy three-stack souffle pancakes. Hop over to its space in Punggol for classic pancakes with whipped cream, butter and maple syrup, or chow down on savoury pancakes that are served with bacon and eggs or salmon and avocado. But don’t miss out on those signature souffle treats! Get yours with mango, Lotus biscuit and berries, matcha ice cream and mochi, or tiramisu and chocolate ice cream for a decadent delight.
Gram Cafe & Pancakes, #01-64, Waterway Point, West Wing, 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761
4. Punch
A minimalistic cafe for chill days, Punch is a breakfast and brunch favourite. Peep its menu for dishes like French toast, poached eggs with avo, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Or make a beeline for the Earl Grey pancakes to enjoy a tea-infused triple stack. It’s made sweet with white chocolate macadamia crumble and poached pear.
Punch, 32 North Canal Road, Singapore 059288
5. Flipper’s
Expect fluffy, pillow-soft pancakes at Flipper’s. This renowned souffle pancake chain from Japan brings its stunning creations to Singapore and we’re loving it. So you like your pancakes sweet? Welcome to the club. The menu offers plenty of ever-changing seasonal flavours and classics: from chocolate banana to fresh fruits maple butter cream to matcha and azuki bean. If you don’t have a sweet tooth, try the souffle pancakes made savoury with eggs Benedict and avocado salmon.
Flipper’s, multiple locations including Bugis Junction and Westgate
6. Belle-Ville Pancake Cafe
From the Land of the Rising Sun, Belle-Ville boasts a different type of pancake – millefeuille. Made from scratch, these soft, meringue pancakes are spread with rich cream and fruits sandwiched in between. Go for the caramel apple, chocolate banana, matcha azuki or strawberries with cream for a decadent sweet treat. Or wolf down the eight-piece set with fresh cream and maple syrup if you’re feeling peckish. For savoury versions, try the BLT or ham and egg pancake “burgers”.
Belle-Ville Pancake Cafe, multiple locations including Bugis Junction and VivoCity
7. Pancake and Waffle Place by Royz et Vous
You don’t have to choose between your two favourites, because this Muslim-owned joint in Singapore serves pancakes and waffles for the perfect breakfast fix. Dig into scrumptious pancake flavours such as Blackforest, tiramisu, s’mores, chocolate matcha, and even salmon with eggs. Continue the indulgence with soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes for the ultimate weekend feast.
Pancake and Waffle Place by Royz et Vous, 56 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198904
8. Beyond Pancakes
Just like its name implies, this casual restaurant serves more than just your regular American flapjacks – pannekoek (Dutch pancakes) and galettes (French pancakes) are also on the menu. Order the big breakfast platter with chicken sausage, turkey bacon, hash browns and scrambled eggs for a hearty meal. Or get the thinner pannekoek with zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms and mozzarella to try something different. If you love galettes, the buckwheat flour pancake comes in variations like mixed seafood, smoked salmon, chicken and more.
Beyond Pancakes, multiple locations including Marina Square and City Square Mall
9. Group Therapy
Pancakes can be therapeutic. And that’s our experience at Group Therapy. From traditional pancakes with bananas, berries, honeycomb and maple syrup to savoury pumpkin ones paired with poached eggs and smoked salmon, you’ll be feeling full and happy after a meal here. Want the full works? Order the breakfast pancakes, which come with a sunny side-up egg, pork sausage and back bacon.
Group Therapy, multiple locations including Katong V and Cross Street Exchange
10. Common Man Coffee Roasters
Common Man Coffee Roasters is known for its cup of joe. But don’t skimp on its breakfast menu, especially when it comes to pancakes. Served all day, the pancakes are fluffy and sweet. They’re accompanied by caramelised bananas and walnuts, nutty crumble, berry coulis, and salted caramel sauce. Yeah, you’ll need another cup of coffee to combat the impending food coma after you’re done with all that.
Common Man Coffee Roasters, multiple locations including Martin Road and Joo Chiat Road
11. Wild Honey
A popular spot amongst breakfast fanatics in Singapore, Wild Honey has two sweet pancake choices (think quality over quantity). The Canadian is a fluffy pile of buttermilk pancakes served with candied bacon, hibiscus berry compote and Canadian maple syrup. Meanwhile, the Tahitian is a coconut-based pancake that comes with fresh mangoes, passion fruit, coconut yogurt and maple syrup. It’s almost too pretty to eat!
Wild Honey, multiple locations including Mandarin Gallery and Scotts Square
12. Slappy Cakes
This kid-friendly joint lets you create pieces of edible art for an interactive meal. With batter choices like chocolate, buttermilk, peanut butter and pandan, you get to go wild making your pancakes on built-in griddles at your table. Embellish your DIY pancake with sprinkles of nuts, fruit chunks or chocolate chips, then top it all off with ingredients such as turkey bacon, roasted mushroom, cheddar, chocolate hazelnut spread, mango jam and more.
Slappy Cakes, #01-11, Northshore Plaza II, 418 Northshore Drive, Singapore 820418
13. Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant
You might not expect to find pancakes at an okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant, but Seiwaa offers just that. We love how you can have a go at flipping your souffle pancakes, too! Get them plain or with cheese if you’re more of a savoury person. Looking for more fun? Try flipping your own okonomiyaki and takoyaki here.
Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant, 72 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209400
Life is batter when you dine at the best pancake eateries in Singapore!
[This article was originally published in 2020 and updated in 2024 by Benita Lee.]
