For some people, pancakes are only devoured on Pancake Day, but one Manchester restaurant served them all day, every day, offering pretty much any toppings you desired.
Dutch Pancake House opened in the 1970s in the basement of a building on the corner of St Peter's Square and Oxford Street in Manchester city centre. The restaurant was loved for its huge variety of sweet and savoury pancakes, with there being around 100 flavour combinations on the menu.
While many would be perfectly happy with traditional pancake flavours, such as maple syrup or lemon and sugar, you might have feared getting thrown out of Dutch Pancake House if you even attempted to order such a simple dish!
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In the world of Dutch Pancake House, the stranger the better. It’s said you could mix sweet with savoury, so if you wanted whipped cream and cheese on your pancake, the restaurant would be happy to make it (who are we to judge?).
Pancakes aside, there was something else about Dutch Pancake House that made the restaurant unforgettable - the size of its plates. Every pancake was served on a HUGE plate which was said to be Delft pottery featuring the iconic blue and white intricate designs.
Dutch Pancake House was sadly demolished in the 2000s to make way for the new 1 St Peter's Square. The MEN recently shared a photo of Dutch Pancake House in our Greater Manchester history Facebook group and many people were quick to share their memories of the restaurant in the comments section.
Chris said: “My husband's favourite place. We used to go there before going to the Odeon. Bacon and maple syrup pancakes or sweet pancakes. Always a treat. Miss it so much.”
Sarah wrote: “Fabulous place… loved the curry pancakes.” Ann commented: “Happy memories - I had my first meal there in 1984 with what was then my new boyfriend, we are still going strong 38 years later!”
Mary added: “Enjoyed many good meals there.” Susan said: “Special place for me. So many happy memories. My friend and I always called it DPH.”
Monica commented: “Oh, happy days. Used to go here every Friday after work with my late friend Christine.” Paul wrote: “Used to love that place. Many a works do and dates in there. Memories.”
Some people pointed out the iconic plates. Susan said: “Used to go a lot, nice pancakes and on huge plates. Wish it was back.” Bob wrote: “Great memories. Massive plates, like massive, massive plates.”
Donna used to work at Dutch Pancake House. She commented: “Pale blue track bottoms and a white stripy blue and yellow top with a pale blue gilet. Very smart. Pancakes were delicious. It was ultra popular with the people going to the theatre and Barnum [who was from a show] paid us a visit on stilts! Great to work for. Happy memories, great business, sad it's now a car park.”
What are your memories of Dutch Pancake House? Let us know in the comments section below.
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