The Pancake Parlour, Australian pancake restaurant in Stonnington, Australia
The Pancake Parlour is a restaurant in Malvern East, Melbourne, specializing in pancakes and crepes in both sweet and savory styles. The menu covers classic options alongside more creative combinations, catering to a wide range of tastes.
The business opened its first location in Adelaide in 1965, inspired by pancake houses the founders had visited in the United States. From there, the concept expanded to Melbourne and other Australian states over the following decades.
The Pancake Parlour has become a shared dining ritual for many Australians, drawing families and friends across generations to the same tables. The mix of sweet and savory pancake options reflects how the place has adapted local tastes over the decades.
The restaurant is in a wheelchair-accessible building in Malvern East, making it easy to reach for most visitors. It is worth arriving a little early during weekends or busy periods, as the place tends to fill up at peak times.
The interior is decorated with steampunk-inspired mechanical sculptures made by a local artist, covering the walls and ceiling in ways that have nothing to do with pancakes. Many visitors notice these pieces only after they sit down and start looking around.
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