Pancakes
Right in the heart of historic Amsterdam, The Happy Pig Pancake Shop serves up freshly made, authentic Dutch pancakes and poffertjes — filled and topped with your favorites, all made with certified organic ingredients. Our cook prepares them right in front of you.
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The best pancakes in Amsterdam
Many reviewers say that The Happy Pig Pancake Shop serves the best Dutch pancakes in Amsterdam. Why? According to our chef, it all comes down to high-quality organic ingredients that deliver that real, authentic pancake taste. But don’t take our word for it—come try for yourself.
Choose from organic wheat, vegan, or buckwheat pancakes (gluten-free*). Fill yours with sweet or savory goodies like warm apple mix, fresh fruit, creamy Gouda cheese, crispy organic bacon, or spicy homemade chili. Top it off with one (or more!) of our delicious toppings. You build your own pancake—any combo is possible!
A short history of the pancake
Even in prehistoric times, people around the world baked a kind of pancake—flat cakes made from ground grains and water, cooked on hot stones. Over time, pancakes evolved in different ways across cultures. In France, they became thin crêpes. In the US, they’re thick and fluffy. The Japanese okonomiyaki is a bit like a pizza, made with cabbage and egg batter and topped with savory extras.
Dutch pancakes have been beloved in the Netherlands for centuries. As far back as the Middle Ages, people made simple pancakes from buckwheat flour, water and eggs—cooked in a big pan over an open fire.
Dutch pancakes: big, thin and golden brown
Today’s Dutch pancakes are big, thin and golden brown. They’re larger and thinner than American pancakes, but thicker than French crêpes—right in between. Traditionally served with sweet toppings like syrup, or savory ones like cheese and bacon. At The Happy Pig Pancake Shop, you can choose from a wide range of delicious fillings and toppings.
Dutch pancakes are a national favorite and a must-try for visitors. Whether you enjoy them in grandma’s kitchen, from a street vendor, or in a fun pancake hotspot in Amsterdam—it’s all about comfort, sharing and gezelligheid. And you can taste that warm feeling in every bite.
*Our buckwheat pancakes are made with gluten-free ingredients, but cross-contamination is always a possibility.
