Wonderin “Where to find the best breakfast Pancakes near me in Athens? Then stay with us in this article to get to know the top spots in the city center.
We may never know how it is possible to make something so delicious with just three simple ingredients: flour, eggs and milk, but we certainly know where to eat the best pancakes in Athens. Whatever type of pancake you prefer, Athens has countless options for all taste buds. The capital’s brunch temples are here for you all year round, whether you are a classic or want to try something more unusual.
Pancakes are a comfort food with an international career and the motivation you need to get out of bed. Of course, not all pancakes are the same…
Some are tasteless and boring, while others try too hard, loaded with 100 ingredients just to impress. The right pancakes, however, are fluffy but not heavy, sweet but not bland, and most importantly… unforgettable. A dish that you want to order again before you even finish the first bite. And yes, the recipe may be simple, but achieving the perfect texture is not as easy as it sounds. Fortunately, some chefs in Athens have taken the matter seriously and have turned Pancakes into an art.
So we present to you the best pancake hangouts in the city, because the only true failure is not trying pancakes in Athens at all.
Picky – The best pancakes in town
When we think of pancakes for the weekend, our minds immediately go to Picky Athens and certainly not without a reason. Hidden in a beautiful pedestrian street in Psirri, Picky is the brunch spot for the most demanding gourmets, with pancakes that are not just “nice”, but almost dangerously addictive.
One pancake is enough to understand the distinct taste and quality of Picky, but if you really want to enjoy it, dare to get two or even three different recipes. Picky’s Pancakes are fluffy and served in a variety of savory and sweet combinations, making them an experience that is hard to forget.
Aim for the Tiramisu Pancakes with layers of mascarpone cream that melts beautifully, doses of coffee and cocoa, and an aroma that makes the tables next to you ask “what did he get?”. Think tiramisu, but at brunch and think that you will want to eat it without sharing.
In addition to the unimaginably good flavors, Picky also has a conscience. It uses Greek products and always serves with courtesy without exaggeration.
As soon as you enter Picky’s place, you will feel that it is one of those places that crosses your mind that you could stay there for days. The atmosphere is elegant and timeless, the quality speaks for itself, while the service from its staff makes you feel special without much effort. The place exudes warmth, with earthy tones and a lush courtyard to relax in the spring and summer months. So if you are looking for top pancakes then definitely put Picky high on your list.
Usurum – Where pancakes are a real experience
In the Instagrammable alleys of Psirri, there is a place that does not try to impress you, it just does it effortlessly. Usurum is like a good old song. It does not shout, it does not sell lifestyle, it simply tells a story with each plate. And the story that its pancakes have to tell is one that you want to read over and over again, with a fork in hand.
If pancakes were people, Usurum’s would be the coolest guys… They have style, substance and personality. They are not boring, they are not excessive. They are as they should be and not by chance, since they are always made with passion, by cooks who love what they do.
Try the version with fresh blueberries, mascarpone cream, red fruits and maple syrup. It is so fresh and light that you really feel like you are eating something healthy. Another option for the more sophisticated is the Pancakes Pistachio, with pistachio praline, raspberries, white chocolate, Aegina pistachios and kaimaki ice cream. Yes, all of these can coexist harmoniously on a pancake and it is not a dream, it is simply brunch.
The space of usurum is minimal and full of light and reminds you that simplicity is a way of life. Usurum is not just another brunch place for Pancakes in Athens. It is the place that once you discover it, you will look for reasons to go again and again. And if the reason is one of his unique pancakes, then we say yes without a second thought.
