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9 places in Victoria to get the perfect pancakes for National Pancake Day

By Nevada Alde
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Happy National Pancake Day, Victoria!

Also known as Johnnycakes, griddle cakes or hotcakes, this batter-made breakfast item dates back more than 30,000 years.

Just in case you want to impress your friends and family as you indulge in this delicious treat, we’ve put together four of our favourite pancake facts for you:

  • The Romans made the first recorded pancakes. Known as Alita Dolcia they date back to the 1st Century AD
  • The Olney pancake race has been running since 1445. This race takes place in the village near Milton Keynes every year
  • Every year Brits use around 52 million eggs on Pancake Day. That’s way above the usual daily average of 30 million
  • The world’s biggest pancake was 15 metres wide. It was only 2.5cm thick and was made in Rochdale in 1994

Without further ado, here are 9 pancake places in and around Victoria that will satisfy your cravings this National Pancake Day today—Tuesday, March 4th:

Jam Cafe

 

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  • Where: 542 Herald Street
  • When: 
    • Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

John’s Place

 

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  • Where: 723 Pandora Avenue
  • When: Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blue Fox Cafe

 

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  • Where: 919 Fort Street
  • When: Open six days a week—hours vary

Shine Cafe

 

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  •  Where: 1548 Fort Street
  • When: Open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RNR Diner

RNR Diner (Tripadvisor)
  • Where: 7816 East Saanich Road, Saanichton
  • When: 
    • Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fern Cafe & Bakery

  • Where: 1115 N Park Street #1
  • When: Open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frank’s Honeybun Cafe

Frank’s Honeybun Cafe (Tripadvisor)
  • Where:  605 Yates Street
  • When: 
    • Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frankie’s Modern Diner

  • Where:  910 Government Street #38
  • When: Open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rebar Modern Food

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  • Where: 50 Bastion Square
  • When: Open seven days a week—hours vary

 

Did we miss your favourite, Victoria? Let us know in the comments, or by emailing tips@victoriabuzz.com.

Nevada Alde
Nevada Aldehttps://nevadaalde.com/
Nevada Alde has worked with Victoria Buzz since May, 2023. She holds a BA in Writing from the University of Victoria, and remains passionate about the literary scene on the island. When she's not writing, she's wandering with a film camera in hand, raving about a recent hike or solo travel adventure.
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