The Pancake Kitchen
Overview
The Pancake Kitchen has been a Ballarat favourite for more than 40 years, tucked inside a striking bluestone building from the 1860s. Locals and visitors alike drop in for a relaxed meal, whether it's a stack of fluffy pancakes for breakfast or something heartier later in the day.
Open from morning through to dinner, the kitchen serves up classic comfort food in a setting that's full of old-world character. It's the kind of spot where families gather, friends linger over coffee, and everyone finds something tempting on the menu.
What The Pancake Kitchen offers
All-day breakfast menu
Lunch and dinner options
Freshly made pancakes and sweet treats
Coffee and a range of drinks
Dine-in and bookings available
Location
2 Grenville St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
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Locals and visitors love The Pancake Kitchen for its warm, cosy atmosphere, friendly service and huge menu that caters for everyone, including great vegan and gluten free options. Reviewers rave about fluffy pancakes and generous portions, with favourites like the Chocolate Jubilee, strawberry stack, Jamaican pancakes, Tabriz with rich bolognese, and gluten free blueberry pancakes. Many also enjoyed the savoury side, from cheese and potato pancakes to parma specials served on a pancake, cottage fries and the Farmers Breakfast. Families appreciate the kid friendly vibe, activity sheets and easy group seating.
Drinks and treats get plenty of praise too, including hot chocolate, Swiss mountain malts, choc honeycomb milkshakes, lemon iced tea, homemade lemonade, strong lattes and the classic IT with hot buttered walnuts, grilled banana and cinnamon. Reviewers highlight quick, attentive service, a welcoming and well kept heritage building with three levels, and a central Ballarat CBD location. Several noted smooth handling of large groups and dietary requests, plus great value lunchtime specials.