Is Pancakes Amsterdam worth it?
Skip itLives up to the hype · +24Small, popular pancake house in the Nine Streets serving Dutch and American-style pancakes
Usually not worth it. 4.2 on Google from 3,000+ reviews — pleasant, but mixed reports on quality and value.
Hype15How famous and hyped it is
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4.2 ★ Google · 3,118 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 families with kids vote
Child-friendly room and menu; pancakes are an easy win for kids.
Why Reality is 39
Lives up to its fame3/54.2 on Google from 3,000+ reviews — pleasant, but mixed reports on quality and value.
Value for money2/5Moderate-to-high prices (€21–22 cited for a pancake) for food several reviewers call average.
Can’t get it elsewhere2/5Pancake houses are everywhere in Amsterdam, and this chain has three other branches.
Easy to do3/5Central and open daily from 9:00, but small and busy, with slow service at peak.
What people loved
Wide menu of sweet and savoury pancakes, including vegan and gluten-free optionsFriendly service; some guests get a free clog keychain souvenirCosy, child-friendly room with an open kitchen on a pretty Nine Streets laneWhat wore them down
Pricey for pancakes — over €20 for a loaded oneCrowded with tourists and service can be slowSome find toppings skimpy and the result 'decent but not memorable'A 4.2 Google rating is middling for a heavily recommended spotKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Walk-in; expect a wait at weekend brunch. Group bookings by email.
PriceMid-range (Google 'moderate'); a 2026 reviewer paid around €21–22 for a loaded pancakeSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursMon–Fri 9:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–17:00Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HistoryThe original PANCAKES Amsterdam, opened in 2007 in the Berenstraat; now also at Centraal (Prins Hendrikkade 48), Aan 't IJ and ZuidasSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ReservationSmall room that fills with tourists and families; groups book via groups@pancakesamsterdam.com or call +31 20 528 9797Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
DietaryVegetarian and vegan pancakes; reviewers report gluten-free optionsSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed45–60 minutes, plus any wait at peak brunch timesSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereBerenstraat in the Nine Streets; tram 13/17 to Westermarkt, or ~12 min walk from Dam SquareSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
In their words
“The dutch vegan pancake with apples, blueberries and bananas are something else.”
“On top of that, paying around €21–22 for a pancake felt excessive.”
“Overall, the place seemed quite overrated and overpriced for the quality offered.”
“We were looking for a place that had gluten free options and we found this place.”
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Questions people ask
Do you need a reservation at Pancakes Amsterdam?
No, it's walk-in; expect waits at weekend brunch. Groups can book by email at groups@pancakesamsterdam.com.
What are Pancakes Amsterdam Berenstraat's opening hours?
Monday–Friday 9:00–16:00 and Saturday–Sunday 9:00–17:00.
Does Pancakes Amsterdam have gluten-free or vegan pancakes?
Yes, reviewers mention both gluten-free options and a Dutch vegan pancake.
How much is a pancake at Pancakes Amsterdam?
Prices are moderate; a 2026 reviewer paid around €21–22 for a topped pancake.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Google Maps — Pancakes Amsterdam Negen Straatjes
- I amsterdam — PANCAKES Amsterdam Negen Straatjes
- In Your Pocket — Pancakes Amsterdam