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Shrove Tuesday is on the horizon, and if you don’t fancy yourself a pancake flipping pro, or you just don’t want to be stuck with the washing up, then you might want to head down to one of Cheltenham’s many cafés and restaurants to get your pancake fix.
Here’s our rundown of the 13 best places to enjoy Pancake Day in Cheltenham, including a few hidden gems popular with locals...
Pho
The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham, GL50 4EF
‘Bánh xèo is a traditional street food in Vietnam. A crispy, stuffed rice pancake whose name refers to the sound it makes in the skillet (from xèo – 'sizzling')
Pho's speciality Bánh xèo pancakes are stuffed with prawns, chicken or tofu, as well as wok-fried onion and bean sprouts, served with fresh herbs like perilla leaves, rice papers and a nuoc cham dipping sauce – perfect for sharing!
Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with something completely different this year and grab a Bánh xèo all day on Tuesday 4th March.
The Alchemist
The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham, GL50 4EF
Add a bit of theatrical flair to your Shrove Tuesday breakfast this year with The Alchemist.
Their maple bacon stack comes with all the accompaniments you could want: smoked bacon, fried eggs and a syringe full of maple syrup because why not?
The Little Coffee & Donut Stall
Cheltenham High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1EW
A staple of Cheltenham High Street, The Little Coffee & Donut Stall has been serving residents and visitors from their cosy wooden stall since 2005.
With delicious filling for both savoury and sweet teeth, there's sure to be something to delight all customers this Pancake Day. We recommend their new chorizo and cheese for something a bit different.
Chaplais Kitchen/Deli
15 Rotunda Terrace, Cheltenham, GL50 1SW
Located in Montpellier and Tivoli respectively, Chaplais Kitchen and Chaplais Deli are sister sites offering uncomplicated, delicious food to have in or to grab & go, for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner.
Although the kitchen has a wider variety of dishes on offer than the deli, both have breakfast pancakes for diners to enjoy. Have yours with blueberries or chipolata sausages and maple syrup.
Number 85 Coffee & Kitchen
85 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6AJ
Founded in 2017, Number 85 Coffee & Kitchen has quickly become known for being one of Cheltenham's independent hidden gems. Their bespoke cakes and pop-up evenings sell out in minutes and their following has been steadily growing throughout Fairview and the rest of Cheltenham.
For guaranteed fluffy American pancakes drizzled in the finest maple syrup, this is the place to head to! Enjoy with a large cup of delicious coffee to put a pep in your step for the rest of the day.
Curious Café
204 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7NE
The Curious Cafe & Bistro is an independent, small family-run business on Bath Road.
Serving hearty breakfasts, yummy lunches, homemade cakes and exquisite burgers. Diners can expect a welcoming atmosphere, a gorgeous garden, boutique decor and fabulous food.
Their brunch menu is served daily from 8 am to 2:45 pm, with four layers of buttermilk pancakes and maple syrup with bacon or fresh fruit and Chantilly cream as accompaniments.
Café Boho
8 Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham, GL50 2AN
Located on Great Norwood Street, Café Boho is a little piece of Holland nestled in the heart of The Suffolks, Cheltenham.
Whether you’re a sweet or savoury person, their menu covers all the bases so there’s something for everyone.
Sweet selections include Biscoff, Oreo and Dutch-inspired apple and cinnamon, while for savoury lovers there are options for bacon and Cacklebean eggs.
The Find
20 Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HE
Bringing the traditional English coffee house to Cheltenham, The Find is an inclusive, friendly cafe that aims to make everyone who crosses the threshold feel comfortable.
They offer artisan coffees and beverages, superb foods and delicacies of authentic local provenance, all within welcoming surroundings.
The Find’s pancakes can be had all day, with five-high stacks of pancakes covered in either bacon, blueberries and maple syrup, or caramelised bananas, chocolate and toasted pecans.
Boston Tea Party
45-49 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JS
Boston Tea Party is a family-owned independent small café chain, with their Cheltenham café located on the historic Clarence Street, just up from the Wilson Museum.
American pancakes are a mainstay of the menu, with two available toppings, smoked back bacon and maple syrup or blueberry compote, vanilla Greek yoghurt and maple butter.
The Café has a first-come, first-served service style and doesn’t offer bookings, so make sure to get in quick on the day!
Sisu Pancakes
25 Clarence Parade, Cheltenham, GL50 3PA
If you’re looking to go all out this Shrove’s Tuesday then look no further than Sisu Pancakes.
Born from owner Laura’s childhood dream for a pancake cake on her birthday, Sisu’s offers pancake cakes with various unique flavours and combinations, as well as bespoke orders.
For Pancake Day, we recommend trying the luxurious crème brûlée or Nutella-flavoured pancake tubs.
WoodKraft
13 Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HE
WoodKraft was brought to Cheltenham by Simon Wood, MasterChef Champion 2015 & the WOOD Restaurant Group.
Spread across three floors of a beautiful period property on Regent Street, WoodKraft Cheltenham features the best local, provincial produce using the philosophy of farm-to-fork.
There are several pancake selections available on the menu, for something a bit different why not try a banana miso mashup? The perfect pairing of sweet and savoury.
Creams Café
The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham, GL50 4EF
Creams Café proclaims itself as the UK’s favourite dessert parlour. With over 90 cafes serving ice creams, waffles, crepes, doughnuts, sundaes and milkshakes there’s a little something to suit every sweet tooth.
The Cheltenham Parlour can be found in the Brewery Quarter and there is a huge variety of options to choose from this Shrove Tuesday. Whether you want something classic, such as lemon and icing sugar, or something a little more extravagant, such as the Millionaires Biscoff and caramel crepe.
Fioro Lounge
252 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7NB
One of Cheltenham's newer eateries, Fioro Lounge on Bath Road is a vibrant and eccentricly decorated restaurant serving food everyday from 9 am to 11 pm.
This Pancake Day you can tuck into a hearty stack of fluffy buttermilk cakes smothered in bacon, blueberries and maple mascarpone. Delicious!
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The Little Coffee & Donut Stall is an independent family run contemporary street food stall that has been serving Cheltenham town centre since 2005. Famous for our freshly made Donuts, Sweet or Savoury Crepes and Barista Coffee.
Pho Cafe is bringing the vibrant taste of Southeast Asia to Cheltenham. Serving great value, healthy Vietnamese street food that is cooked fresh daily.
The Alchemist is a cocktail bar & restaurant that celebrates molecular mixology, alchemy and craftsmanship. Drinks are served in all manner of vessels with theatre, panache and a healthy sprinkling of magic.
Chaplais Kitchen is located in Montpellier and opened it’s doors back in 2019, it’s the culinary destination where traditional meets hearty loving food. The quirky, relaxing and travelled style restaurant offers a relaxing, welcoming dining experience.
Serving a variety of unique flavours and pancake creations as well as bespoke orders, Sisu Pancakes is open for in-store pickup and home delivery.
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