What Do Pancakes and the Beach have in Common? Answer is Sydney!

Sitting on the sunny beach with the wind blowing and the gentle lull of the waves breaking on the sand, listening to the distant cry of the gulls and enjoying a plate of delicious pancakes? The concept seems rather absurd at first but things are done rather differently here in the land down under…

Sydney is well known for its famous attractions such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park and Bondi beach. But being a British Colony you would expect things to be the same as back home but you couldn’t be more wrong! The cultural experience that Sydney has to offer is worth hopping a freighter for! But plan ahead and book your flight to Sydney from the UK if you want to escape the usual.

Speaking of eating pancakes at beaches, this has now become a tradition for Sydney siders; and marketing on this new found tradition are “Pancakes On The Rocks” a new chain of pancake houses situated all over the city’s key beaches and promising you everything in pancakes from traditional sliced fruit and syrup to different unique combinations such as mashed potatoes and steak on pancake, sour cream and onion salad on pancake, hot fudge sundae and pancakes etc. The original branch is situated at 4 Hickson Road, The Rocks; another main branch is at 100 Briens Road (Corner of Redbank Road) Northmead; a smaller outlet is available at Darling Habour’s shopping center; the park experience is offered at Campbell Town’s centric park and at 3 George Street, North Strathfield.

But if you prefer the thinner French version of pancakes known as crepes then the best place to visit is the “Pocket Bar” situated at 13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst. This trendy little bar promises a completely authentic experience. Once you reach the bar you will notice a large sign with the crossed out the word ‘No’, and underneath it is a list of all the things that the bar does not offer which include fake-off the rack bottled juices, entry fees, non-original recipes etc. Simply looking at this sign alone you will feel that you are in an original art inspired environment. Here you will not be served food but artful masterpieces on a plate. All the ingredients they use in their kitchen are fresh and organic and beauty of their serving style and the mastery of their carved crepes in the most intricate of designs and the uniqueness of their taste will leave you in awe.

If you are interested in moving away from the typical art scene and into a more tropical and funky atmosphere then our top recommendation is “The Winery by Gazebo” at 285 Crown Street, Surrey Hills. They promise an experience that is a mix of funkiness and class. With their wacky fruit salad styled pancakes and white sangria jugs, you will feel like one of the original Sydney socialites from the 70’s interested in only the finer things in life. As a true pancake parlour pioneer, Sydney is not a place to miss! Don’t miss out all the fun of fine dining with your favourite breakfast menu and book your cheap flights to Australia now.