Dutch Pancakes Pannekoeken appears as a signature dish in 1 Netherlands cities. See each city's local variant and where to eat it.
Dutch Pancakes (Pannekoeken) · Utrecht
Large thin Dutch pancakes eaten sweet with stroop and powdered sugar, or savoury with ham and Dutch cheese. Larger and thinner than French crepes.
Dutch pannekoeken have been eaten since at least the 17th century, depicted in Golden Age paintings. Unlike French crepes, Dutch pancakes are made with whole milk and often buckwheat; they are cooked one at a time in a large pan and eaten as a full plate-sized portion. Utrecht cafes and bakeries serve pannekoeken as a brunch and lunch staple.
Where to eat in Utrecht:
- Rocking Chair
- NODA Eetbar and Deli
- De Bakkerswinkel