Go Potty For Pancakes On A City Break To Amsterdam

If you’ve planned a family getaway to Amsterdam, make sure your city break itinerary includes a deliciously sweet breakfast or savoury lunch in one of the many distinctly Dutch pancake houses scattered across the city. There are loads of fantastic places that offer a variety of mouth-watering pancakes to cater to the whole family’s cravings.

Amsterdam’s Famous Pancakes

·         Pannenkoeken

Pannenkoeken is a traditional Dutch meal that consists of a pile of fluffy pancakes. Though they are typically served with appelstroop, a lovely and sugary apple syrup, most restaurants also offer a variety of other toppings, including chocolate spread, jam, peanut butter or sugar. They are also served with crispy bacon, melted gouda cheese or slices of apple.

·         Poffertjes

Small and delicate, poffertjes are perhaps favourable to pannenkoeken for younger children with a smaller appetite or for anyone with a sweet tooth. They have a light and spongy texture and usually come served with powdered sugar and a good dose of melted butter.

Best Family-Friendly Pancakes Houses in Amsterdam

Pancakes Amsterdam – this restaurant serves delicious and fresh pancakes made with whole-wheat flour from a local windmill. There are four of them scattered around the city: three in the city centre and one near the train station. They offer a wide selection of sweet and savoury pannenkoeken, as well as various kids’ options served with strawberry jam, raisins, chocolate sprinkles and/or fresh fruit.

De Carrousel – the little ones will love this restaurant, which features an old fairground carousel. It retains its original circular shape and boasts several of the old carousel horses. It is most renowned for its delicious poffertjes served with the topping of your choice, including Nutella, bananas and strawberry jam. A child’s portion is also available for the little ones.

De Pannenkoekenboot – if you’re looking for a memorable family experience, look no further. This pancake house is located on a boat. Hop on board and enjoy a 75-minute cruise along Amsterdam’s canal with an all-you-can-eat sweet and savoury extravaganza. It’s the perfect opportunity to try every type of traditional Dutch pancakes with a variety of sweet and savoury topics.

Insider tip: For a truly authentic Dutch pancake experience, start with the traditional savoury Pannenkoeken with ham and cheese or bacon and apple sauce, and end with a sweet Poffertjes with sugar, jam or fresh fruit.

How to Get to Amsterdam

The most convenient way of travelling to Amsterdam is to catch a flight to Schiphol Airport and then book an airport taxi. Schipholis a regular destination for a range of airlines, including FlyBE, easyJet and British Airways. They all offer an hour-long direct flight from London.

Travelling with children is never easy, so make sure your journey goes as smoothly as possible by pre-booking an airport taxi. Schipholis only half an hour away from Amsterdam. A friendly driver will meet you outside the terminal building and safely take you and your family to the city centre, so you can start enjoying your delicious Dutch adventures in no time!

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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers all over Europe and northern Africa. If you’re looking for an affordable airport taxi, Schiphol drivers are ready and waiting to ensure that you and your luggage get to and from the airport in Amsterdam swiftly and safely.