If in Italy we are used to having breakfast with a good brioche, in North America in the morning cannot miss pancakes. These simple treats require six ingredients for their preparation: 00 flour, sugar, yeast, eggs, butter and whole milk. In addition, they are often accompanied by the typical maple syrup or more substantial creams.
Here is our selection for enjoying delicious pancakes in the city:
Fancytoast – Bicocca
Fancytoast is a modern eatery in Milan. Famous for its Maxi toast, it also offers classic American pancakes. The all you can eat formula, in fact, is reserved for this very dessert. Here you’ll find not only sweet pancakes (Nutella, pistachio cream, maple syrup, etc.) but also savory ones, such as the Baconegg Pancake with fried egg, crispy bacon, and a shower of chives. Monday through Friday: double sweet pancake tasting (your choice from the pancakes list) with cappuccino or American free-refill and an orange juice for €12.
📍 Where: Piazza della Trivulziana 5, Milan.
📍 Where: Via Galvano Fiamma 40, Milan.
California Bakery – CityLife
California Bakery is a corner of America in Milan, to be precise in the CityLife Shopping District. Here you can breathe the culture of good food of American tradition and some of the ingredients used are even organic. You can choose from classic sweet pancakes or savory ones.
📍 Where: Piazza Tre Torri, 20145; Via Torino 66 (new). There are other locations in town.
Ofelé. Coffee & Cuddles. – Sunny
This comfortable venue calls itself the cuddle lounge. Here you can enjoy gourmet pancakes, both savory and sweet, including gluten free versions.
📍 Where: Via Savona, 2, 20144 Milan.
Mugs & co. Cozy cafe & Bakery – XXII Marzo area.
A small New York-style café very comfortable, also thanks to the decor. Here we recommend you try the breakfast and the fantastic pancakes. There is the possibility to eat in the outdoor space.
📍 Where: Via Emilio Morosini, 4, 20135 Milan.
o:ops cafe
O:ops café is an eatery located at Via Paolo Sarpi, 1, in the heart of Milan’s Chinatown. The café is known for its cozy and modern atmosphere, and it also allows smartworking (there are specific hours).
You can also find tasty pancakes here to sweeten your awakening. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cocciuto Milan
Cocciuto is a pizzeria restaurant located in Milan that also offers a breakfast and brunch menu, giving customers a varied dining experience from the morning. Find both sweet pancakes, such as those with whipped cream and berries, and savory ones, such as salmon and sour cream.
📍V. Filippo Turati, 25. Monday through Friday opens at 7:30 a.m., Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m.