This Tuesday (13 February) is Pancake Day here in the UK! Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday (which marks the beginning of the season of Lent before Easter). Many Christians who observe Lent fast during the 40-day period before Easter, and so Pancake Day is a fun last chance to enjoy lots of yummy extravagant food and use up extra ingredients. Whether you’re giving up decadent sweets for Lent or want an excuse to treat yourself to some delicious post-lecture pancakes, we’ve got you covered! Here are our top picks for the best pancakes in Leeds this Pancake Day!

Bills

Feeling hungry? Bill’s famous bottomless buttermilk pancakes are perfect for this Pancake Day. Bill’s offer unlimited pancakes every day from 3pm-5pm for only £7.50, which pairs nicely with either their unlimited hot drinks from £3.50 or bottomless prosecco from £18.50. Located in the heart of City Centre on Albion Place, Bills is perfect for that after-uni treat!

Olive and Rye

You can’t miss out on Olive & Rye’s luxurious mixed berry and white chocolate pancakes! These decadent pancakes are topped with macerated mixed berries, vanilla mascarpone cheesecake mix and a sprinkle of white chocolate crumble and white chocolate sauce. They certainly are the best Leeds have to offer! Served all day, you won't want to miss them.

Moose Coffee

Offering authentic North American breakfast since 2006, Moose Coffee on Bond Street serves some of the tastiest pancakes and sweet treats yet! The legendary homemade buttermilk pancakes come with a variety of toppings, ranging from sweet to savoury. 

IF Up North

Dotted around Leeds City Centre is the iconic IF Up North, an iconic chain coffee shop that serves up a delicious American-style pancake stack. These pancakes come with a choice of toppings: from a sweet and salty bacon, pecan and maple syrup to a decadent fudge, toffee and banana topping. Don’t forget to try some of their iconic coffee blends while you're there!

Manahatta

If you’re wanting to try something a little bit different this Pancake Day, look no further than Manahatta on Merrion Street. Offering pancake combinations from their indulgent lemon and mascarpone stack to a more savoury fried chicken and bacon stack, you can't go wrong! Don’t forget to check out the elite weekend combination of pancakes and prosecco for a 2-hour bottomless brunch.