15 places to get fluffy pancakes for breakfast
Breakfast lovers will tell you that their favourite pancakes are fluffy and warm with just the right toppings. The breakfast favourite, with its golden-brown centres and perfect puffed texture are surely some of the best parts of a morning meal.
For those of you that want them sweet, savoury, or just a simple smack of butter and syrup, look no further then these 15 options all around the island, sure to satisfy your pancake cravings.
Bizzy Bee
At Bizzy Bee don’t miss the savoury pancake options! They have a wide-variety including, the English breakfast pancake, the waffle omelette, and the Greek pancake made into cheese pie. They also have pizza pancakes, pancakes with béchamel, prawns and salmon. Make sure you try these twists on the traditional sweet pancake.
But, for those of you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, then try some of the sweet varieties offered on their menu, or get yourself a serving of their fresh loukoumades, crepes, and waffles.
For more information call +357 96 599799.
Address: 16 Simou Menandrou Street, Nicosia.
Nom
This is a new and modern arrival in Nicosia, which serves brunch and lunch until late in the afternoon all week. The space is great for small groups of people, and you will find it on the corner of Ayia Eleni and Stasandrou streets. A great choice is the Banoffee Pancakes (€8) or the pancakes with crème fraiche (€9).
For more information call +357 22 777077.
Address: Ayia Eleni and Stasandrou Streets, Nicosia.
Bastione
The restaurant has recently been given a renovation and they have changed around their menu. Brunch is something you need to try at this well-known Nicosia restaurant. They serve well-cooked pancakes with fresh fruit, syrup, and hazelnuts. Brunch is from 11:30-16:00.
For more information call +357 22 730025.
Address: 6 Athinas Street, Famagusta Gate, Nicosia.
Estrella
This is a well-known restaurant in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, and it now has three stores on the island, in Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca. On their menu, aside from its famous bougatsan, you will also find breakfast pizza, pancakes, and other vegetarian options.
A delicious choice for brunch is the egg-white omelette made with smoked salmon, avocado, parmesan, graviera, and spinach (€7.50). If you have a sweet tooth, then you should try their dish Jezebel, a warm croissant filled with mascarpone cheese, rose marmalade, and glazed in strawberry chocolate (€6.50).
For more information call:
Larnaca +357 96 625505
Limassol +357 99 878742
Paphos +357 26 221081
Edem’s Yard
Recently, the restaurant was renovated, and it is bigger, and brings the same great tastes.
From their menu, try the Smoked Tokyo (€7.50). The dish is an open-faced bagel with poached eggs, salmon, avocado, goat cheese, pomegranate, and balsamic vinaigrette. If you are looking to satisfy your sugar craving, try the Yard Brioche (€5.50) a French toast briche, with mascarpone cheese, maple syrup, and fresh fruit.
They serve all the breakfast classics, and fresh juice. Try their homemade iced tea, and especially the one with red berries and peach, or the lemon or matcha tea options (€3).
For more information call +357 99 842980.
Address: 37 Evanthia Pieridou Street, Larnaca.
Mingle
If you love pancakes, eggs, and sandwiches, then you have found the right place. There are options for everybody, including healthy and vegetarian options.
Try Mingle Pancakes (€8), a tower or three waffles, with bacon, a fried egg, and hash browns on the side, all served with a cheddar dipping sauce.
They make coffee, and caffeine free energising drink, including the Golden Latte (€4), and the turmeric latte, beetroot latte, and Matcha Latte.
For more information call +357 24 209300. Buffet open Monday-Sunday 07:00-10:00 (€9 a person). Open regularly Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30.
Address: 153 Ermou Street, Larnaca.
Cookhouse
A classic place for brunch in Limassol, serving delicious dishes. They have eggs that can be ordered benedict, Florentine, scrambled, or as an omelette on rye bread or a bagel with avocado. They also have a rich vegetarian menu that includes Acai smoothie bowls with homemade granola, fresh fruit, cacao nibs and coconut milk. They also serve pancakes with mascarpone cheese, blueberries and maple syrup. A favourite is the bagel sandwich (€7.50) with a fried egg, bacon, and cheese.
They also make fresh juices and great energising smoothies. Try their signature lemonade with elderflower tonic (€4.50). If you are a fan of matcha tea, then try the matcha coconut espresso latte (€5).
For more information call +357 99 849513.
The Boys At Number Five
This quaint little restaurant on Nicosia’s Themistokli Dervi Street makes a great brunch and pancakes. The latest addition to their menu are soups.
For more information call +357 99 304425.
Address: 5 Themistokli Dervi Street, Nicosia.
Mouson Βar Restaurant
This restaurant has become bigger, and incorporated vintage styles into its décor. Mouson opens in the morning and serves brunch. On the weekends additions are made to the brunch menu.
For more information call +357 22 664444.
Address: 15 Bouboulina Street, Nicosia.
Let Them Eat Cake
This is a favourite restaurant and café in Paphos, and on the weekends they serve brunch, with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as, French toast and pancakes. Accompany your meal with coffee, tea, juice, a milkshake, smoothie, or cocktail. They are known for the various flavours of hot chocolate.
For more information call +357 99 313151.
Address: 2 Ag. Theodoros Street, Paphos.
La Cantine
You will find this restaurant in the heart of old Nicosia on Onosagorou Street. It is an all-day bar-restaurant, and they serve brunch, which includes crepes, pancakes, salads, eggs, cheese pie, spinach pie, sandwiches, and other dishes.
For more information call +357 22 343534.
Address: 24 Onosagorou Street, Nicosia.
Pinakothiki
The café-restaurant Pinakothiki owned by the Leventios Gallery is up and running and they are serving flavours that are inspired by art and history. The menu includes Greek classics and on the weekends they serve brunch.
For more information call +357 22 314700.
Address: 5 Anastasios G Leventis Street (former Leonidou Street), Nicosia.
Also…
You can have a great brunch at Café La Mode (+357 22 314700) on Onosagorou Street in Nicosia.
Columbia Beach (+357 25 321500) in Limassol serves up brunch and you get a view of the sea for free.
In Paphos at the Annabelle hotel, you will find Ouranos Lounge (+357 99 499887) where you can get brunch and enjoy the sea view with live music.
