By Velena Nikolova
Happy Pancake Day! Happy Shrove Day! These are the two names by which this much-loved celebration is known in the United Kingdom.
Traditionally, Pancake Day is a day on which people clear out their fridges and make pancakes before the start of Lent. The date changes every year, depending on the Easter Holidays.
This happy holiday gives everyone the perfect excuse to spend their morning making delicious pancakes. But if you’re busy, don’t own a pan or have another reason you can’t devote a whole morning to baking, we’ve got you covered.
Our recommendation for this year’s National Pancake Day is Miki’s Paradise. This cosy and relaxed coffee shop is located on 221A Holloway Road, just three minutes’ walk from Holloway Road station and 10 minutes from Highbury and Islington station. Miki’s Paradise has a rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 on Google, and it’s a Time Out London Award Winner.
From their online reviews, you can see people stating that it has the “best crepes”, “travelled 10 miles to visit….it was worth it”, and that the “atmosphere was so warm and inviting”. Gurkan Mexmed, 27, barista, who has been working at Miki’s Paradise for over two years now, describes the venue as “true heaven”.
“Working here gives me joy,” he said. “My boss and my colleagues are fantastic, and there is nothing better than seeing the smiles of our customers.”
If you’re not able to get down to the lovely coffee shop though, don’t worry. Miki’s Paradise works with Deliveroo and Uber Eats, and you can simply order your delicious pancakes and have them delivered to your door.Their menu has a wide variety of delicious meals at affordable prices. From classic caramel crepes for £5 to savoury crepes with Ham and Cheddar Cheese for £6, they offer all kinds of cakes, milkshakes, Brownie Sundaes, Fruit Smoothies, and freshly squeezed juices. They also have vegan and vegetarian options to please all types of customers.
If Miki’s is not your cup of tea, we’ve got another option for you. Located just two minutes south Holloway Road station, Sensations is the top spot to enjoy some ice cream on your pancakes. They are famous for their delicious waffles, crepes, pancakes, and cookie dough.
Customer Andrea Bonogli, 24, said: “ I knew that they had 10% off when you order two or more crepes/pancakes on National Pancake Day. I love this place, and I often visit with my friends.”
Pancake Day is a tradition that is gaining more and more popularity every single year in the UK. Anisa Shahnazarian, who was walking on Holloway Road, said: “My family and I have this tradition, we always prepare crepes for dinner on this day. It’s one of my favourite days this time of the year!”
Forget about your diet today grab your wellies and your coat and get down to Holloway to enjoy delicious pancakes on National Pancake Day. You won’t regret it!
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