Amazing! The pancakes were delicious, the mega chocolate shake was icy cold & just like shakes used to be!
The staff were friendly & didn’t stop & the chef was working overtime to get the food out quickly.
We cannot recommend Capital Pancakes more highly & will definitely visit again next time we are in Canberra!
We came in tonight for our first visit after the rebranding and we're so impressed. The equivalent of our "usuals" were not only cheaper than before but also better. For three people, we paid about $10 less in total than what we would at The Pancake Parlour. The Blueberry Stack in particular was spectacular. An amazing addition to the menu and superior to the old Blueberries dish. I love cinnamon and getting to choose the number of pancakes is a welcome change.
We were initially concerned that our beloved Swiss Mountain Malt was gone but were relieved to discover it now goes by the name of Mega Shake.
This was so amazing. I love Pancakes on the Rocks in Sydney, but I think this might be even better! Those pancakes are so soft! I love that they do an all-day breakfast. It's such a great combination of sweet and salty. The decor is fabulous too. The old timey feel is so cool. It's so retro. The milkshake was so thick that you think it was almost a sundae. It was glorious. Staff are super friendly too and very quick. Service was brilliant. I loved this place. They have a huge sweet and savoury range of pancakes and crepes. Something for everyone.
Very pretty vintage place and the pancakes taste really good. It’s fluffy and soft! However, the portion is too small. Ordered bacon and eggs pancakes and literally only had one slice of bacon. But other than that, it’s all good.
Absolutely love this place. Prompt friendly service. Generous servings. Great family atmosphere and long opening hours. A long time staple of the Canberra scene and a very pleasant environment for friends, family or even on your own. I love the historical timeless feel and soft acoustics (sound absorbing wood). Great venue. Five stars.
The recent changes to this restaurant are all for the better! I went for breakfast for the first time since it has been renamed and it was the best meal I’ve ever had here. The food was delivered super quickly, the prices are lower than before and there are some great new additions to the menu including the amazing blueberry pancakes. Oh my goodness these pancakes were delicious! So fluffy! My coffee was hot and strong, staff were friendly and the decor is largely unchanged which I was relieved about; we love being able to sit in a booth every time. I think I’ll be eating here a lot more often now!
Review Context: Family of 4 with 2 adults in early 40s and 2 girls aged 8 and 6 from Sydney. Australian Day long weekend in Canberra.
Looked for a place to eat for our picky kids who only eat bacon/eggs and pancakes, ended up finding a place that provided all this in one. There is a kids menu with good portion sizes for the girls. Our 8 year old got 1 pancake with bacon and eggs and the 6 year old got "Lucy in the sky", which is 2 pancakes with ice cream and chocolate fudge sauce. My wife and I shared the "Rather large pancakes" which had 3 pancakes, sausages, grilled tomatoes and fried eggs. The pancakes were delicious, very fluffy and flavour was spot on. The other items were great as well.
The staff were friendly and attentive and the with the old world charm of the decor created a very relaxed and warm experience. The kids were offered kids menus with a colouring stencil on the back, so kept them occupied for a while.
Prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of food.
The only negative would be the coffee, if compared to the quality that we have come to expect back in Sydney.
Definitely recommend this place for families.
A great find, this unique restaurant serves breakfast lunch and dinner and has a huge menu of sweet and savoury options. My lemon pancakes were freshly cooked and delicious. I also enjoyed a 'real' cup of tea, which had a pot of boiling water thoughtfully included on the side. The kids enjoyed ordering from the kids menu and were very pleased with their pancakes and sprinkles. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely worth a visit.
Went here 3 times a week for the 5 dollar pancake, 2 stacks pancake with 1 generous scoop vanilla pancake. Completed with really cozy place. Perfect
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-Located in Civic.
-Looks like heritage interior.
-Very friendly and bright staff.
-Student menu available.
-Kids menu available.
-Good portion of food.
-Open from 0700 everyday.
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