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.
3 editor picks for Dutch Pancakes (Pannekoeken) in Utrecht, ranked by editorial score. All Utrecht signature dishes · Dutch Pancakes (Pannekoeken) across every city.
Rocking Chair ★ 4.4
neude · Willem van Noortstraat 88, 3514 GG Utrecht
Neighbourhood cafe known for weekend brunch queues and guest-roaster filter coffee. Outdoor seating; avocado toast on sourdough is the daily fixture.
NODA Eetbar and Deli ★ 4.3
neude · Neude 11, 3512 AE Utrecht
Top-floor eetbar in the restored 1920s post office on the Neude. Breakfast, brunch and lunch from a globe-spanning deli menu under tall arched windows overlooking the Oudegracht.
De Bakkerswinkel ★ 4.3
centrum · Wittevrouwenstraat 2, 3512 CT Utrecht
Artisan bakery chain with roots in Utrecht. The Wittevrouwenstraat branch bakes sourdough and spelt loaves daily alongside classic Dutch pastries.