My Old Dutch — Restaurant in London

Just had a very yucky, expensive pancake. Forty years ago, I remember having a nice one, so I thought I'd pop in here, decided on salmon and scrambled egg... realised a third of the way through I'd lost my appetite and couldn't think why... I'm a positive sort of chap...then realised the eggs were dry, dry like you can't imagine, the salmon not fresh, with strange bits in, the pancake dry too.. the service had been, and remained, slow, next to me was a couple who seemed to be on a very shouty first date, the woman American and whiny asking questions, the guy with an ill-advised ratty moustache mixing boasts of his business school erudition and past drug use...not the fault of the place itself, but part of the 'character' of the surrounding area I think. I NEVER leave food on a plate, but did in this place...£20 for a less-than-average coffee and all-but-inedible pancake.... indelible new memories of this chain are now written over the old ones, had a lovely breakfast in the dingy part of Croydon yesterday, opposite experience altogether!! Apart from the coffee being even worse, which I'll forgive them for... not so this place. Avoid it....unless my experience was a one-off... but looking around, it didnt feel it....maybe its the particular chef who was on that day but.... i dunno... couldn't eat it.... I dont...

Since 1958, My Old Dutch has been a London pancake serving staple. On the menu are sweet, savoury, and custom options that are perfect to suit any tastebuds.

I opted for a custom savoury pancake, and a Valaya Berry sweet pancake with extra caramel sauce. I was not disappointed - both were lovely, although I wouldn't have minded a bit more flavour in the base of the savoury option. I was overjoyed to see how big the pancake portions were (case in point: photos included). It was truly an indulgent meal, and I really enjoyed every bite.

In regards to dietary restrictions, My Old Dutch caters beautifully to gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. All of their allergens are also clearly labelled.

My only complaint was the service. We ordered two pancakes at the same time. Our server forgot we ordered a sweet pancake, and it took over 50 minutes to bring the second one out. We also had to prompt him twice to do it. Luckily, I wasn't in a rush, but it would have still been preferable to have been given the sweet one sooner (I was hungry!). I would perhaps excuse this if it was busy, but it was 3:00p.m. on a Thursday.

In short, My Old Dutch is a lovely place for pancakes, especially if your party is comprised of those with multiple dietary needs. A truly homely and comforting...

This place is ok. Not the best. Especially the service. The waiters wearing black were kind and ok but we found that the one wearing a white shirt (maybe the manager) was not at all very welcoming and low and behold he was the one that took our order. We asked about the menu and he was just really unhelpful. He wasn't outright rude but probably a bit condescending in a way expecting that everyone should know the menu and not ask questions (yes it's written there but I asked about adding egg to the pancake and he said yes we can do that it says it there??? I was like where??? I wouldn't ask if I could see it. But the menu is so full off different pancakes that I'm sure that I'm not the only one to have overlooked where the add-ons are placed) Surely "HE" knows where everything is written...he manages the place 🤣. He just wast approachable and seemed quite annoyed with his personal day. We'd also asked for the bill 3 times in a space of 12 minutes (the place was also empty) and on the 3rd attempt I got up to ask again from 2 waiters that were having a bit of a conversation fest. I would come here again for the cheap Monday but DEFINITELY not for the full price if the service...