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Serves meat, vegan options available. Licensed pancake restaurant chain offering a full vegan menu. Dishes include a variety of sweet and savory plantcakes, a superfood salad, cottage fries, and short or regular stacks with various toppings. Drinks include berry or green power smoothies, Swiss mountain malt, and a nice-cream soda. Reported to close earlier than stated times. Open Mon-Thu 9:00am-11:00pm, Fri 9:00am-12:00am, Sat 8:30am-12:00am, Sun 8:30am-10:00pm.
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Level 3, Swanston St (at La Trobe St), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000
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Last update on 26 Jan 2022 by PotatoesTho
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25 Reviews
First Review by rachaelcherry
stopsign_runs_
Points +2186
Plant based pancake menu - Edit
All Pancake Parlours have a plant based menu. There’s four sweet pancake dishes, but only one savoury pancake dish (two chips/fries dishes). The pancakes and vegan ice cream are nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-09
Pros: Vegan menu
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ImbaKate
Points +4267
Great pancakes, big portion - Edit
We got the vegan jamaica banana plantcakes with vegan vanilla ice-cream as well as a strawberry-banana smoothie.
Read moreThr pancakes were really good, as was the smoothie.
Staff even asked us for allergies, which I also appreciated
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MrSteve
Points +167
Lovely savoury pancake - Edit
Had a great cheese and potato plantcake with added mushrooms. Great service and tasty food. The sweet pancake I tasted wasn’t as exciting. I’d recommend The Pancake Parlour nonetheless.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-31
Pros: Savoury cheese and potato plantcake , Good service
Cons: Not cheap, but not ridiculous either
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Rachael17393
Points +191
Lots of Options - Edit
A great place to visit with Omni family and friends and almost always open. We have enjoyed many short stacks at this location. 🤤
Read morePros: Options, Opening hours
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crediblewitness
Points +1800
Pricy and fattening but delicious - Edit
Vegan menu separate from main menu with lots of pancake options
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Emzeatz
Points +425
Tasty and pricey - Edit
They had a separate menu for plant based, which was great. Love having options. They serve meat here though, just fyi x
Read moreThe staff were super nice😄
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TabithaA
Points +5786
Damn that was good! - Edit
Had 3 stack vegan with ice cream pancakes
Read moreOmg so so good!
And on sale today for $13!
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DeirdreF
Points +432
Really tasty plant cakes! - Edit
Great plant based pancakes and really tasty vegan ice-cream too! Lots of choice too on the plant based
Read moremenu. Expensive but would definitely recommend.
Pros: Lots of choice , Tasty pancakes , Casual
Cons: Expensive
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BelindaGibbon
Points +405
Good pancakes, but a little disappointed - Edit
The pancakes were really decent portion sizes - I would suggest sharing as my sister and I just couldn’t finish ours. The pancakes themselves were nice and fluffy and served with a vanilla coconut based ice cream.
Read moreI tried the Jamaican banana which was nice with caramelised banana slices. My sister had the chocnana crunch which was very rich and too heavy on the peanut butter.
Don’t order coffee here - it tastes like watered down instant coffee personally, and non-dairy milks are an extra $1.50 which I feel is slight price gouging.
The vegan Swiss mountain malt was the highlight of our meal - very tasty, but expensive for the size. A plus was the very quick service.
Pros: Good variety of vegan options , Quick and friendly service , Nice atmosphere with comfy booths
Cons: Coffee was terrible , Expensive
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ninabee
Points +325
Yummy - Edit
Went here as I was craving pancakes and I couldn’t even finish them as the portions were very large! They have a separate vegan menu with both sweet and savoury options. The maple syrup is on the table so you can add as much as you like. There are two or three stack pancake options as well, plus gluten free.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-06
Pros: Vegan menu, Large portions, Sweet and savoury options
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marshininamina
Points +1010
A bit disappointed - Edit
I used to go there before I went vegan, so I was extremely happy to come back to try this nee vegan menu! But I was disappointed first by the « fries » that actually are not fries but simply potatoes… and with my pancakes as well, even if the crunchy choc and peanut is good, there is no effort for the presentation like they are used to do for the other menu.
Read moreIt was good but that’s it, I think I won’t come again (even if there is a full vegan menu which is great!)
Pros: Full vegan menu
Cons: Expensive, Less effort in the presentation
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madelinek
Points +2947
pancake parlour!!!! - Edit
the new vegan and low-gluten options🤤 also the staff was particularly lovely at this location and happy to answer my questions for my vegan needs! so fun
Read moreGuest
samkaus
Points +359
Oh man! I have died and gone to heaven! - Edit
We were looking for a dessert place after dinner and WOW! So great to find vegan pancakes!
Read morePros: Big portion size, Friendly quick service , Good vegan options
Cons: On the pricier side, but sharing between 2 ok, You just want to eat more and more!
samkaus
This is true, but you tell me where to find a vegan and gluten free pancake around? I have looked a lot of places!
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VickyVukovich
Points +83
Best vegan pancakes I’ve ever had! - Edit
Even better than the ones I make!
Read morePros: Vegan menu
Cons: Lots of non vegan options unfortunately
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JessPeirce
Points +647
Great option for everyone - Edit
Vegan pancakes are gluten free as well and are delicious
Read moreI haven’t had pancakes in years!!
Great option for when eating with omnis
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aashkat
Points +629
Delicious plantcakes and vegan icecream - Edit
I tried shortstack plancakes with vegan vanilla icecream and it was beautiful. Just ask for vegan menu.
Read morePros: Vegan sweet and savoury options available
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Snailwhisperer
Points +1312
Very expensive but delicious - Edit
You have to ask for the plant-based menu, but rest assured it's there!
Read moreHeaps on pancake and drink options on the vegan menu to choose from. I got the strawberry pancakes and my partner got Apple. Absolutely delicious pancakes, perfect fluffy texture. The icecream I believe is house made and was creamy vanilla. The portion size was great too.
We also went with vegan malt drinks which were tasty, but nothing special and way overpriced. I loved it here, but 2 pancake plates and 2 malts came to $75, I probably wouldn't come back unless a special occasion.
Tip: There is a discount code on the nrma app
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-05
Pros: Whole separate plant based menu , Friendly service
Cons: Very expensive
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Kittybiscuit
Points +10251
Good option when with omni family now make vegan pancakes - Edit
27/11/2021 I’ve been back twice recently and they have changed their menu. The salads are gone, I actually liked their salad. anyway they now make proper pancakes. Thick pancakes. I had the choconana one yesterday and it was filling. They also offer short stacks. I had the cheese and potato one and I didn’t find it hit the spot. But a good place to sit somewhere quiet and eat with your family
Read moreI’ve been here twice and it’s great that I can come here with my family. The vegan malted milk was delicious. I’ve enjoyed the crepes but I must admit to feeling hungry after eating them. Maybe put salad on the side to make it a bigger serving. I haven’t tried the salads as I want to eat pancakes when eating at the pancake parlour. Thick fluffy pancakes would be good as well. Definitely give them points for trying though and I’m sure ill continue coming with my family, but I’d love them to have some proper vegan pancakes!
Updated from previous review on 2018-01-06
Pros: vegan options
Cons: expensive , crepes only
Kittybiscuit
Yep, ridiculous and it wasn’t very nice
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orangebinx
Points +52
Very sweet dessert place - Edit
Their plantcrepe range is very nice, but it's so sweet! The portion is pretty decent, but it's so expensive that I only eat there if I have a voucher or for their free birthday deal.
Read moreCons: expensive
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oliviaanna
Points +350
So good! - Edit
Being from out of Aus I've never been to this restaurant before but I loved it! Staff were super helpful and friendly, food was served fast and was delicious. Lots of vegan options on a separate vegan menu. Wish we had this in New Zealand!
Read moreCons: None
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beancurdled
Points +1675
nostalgic - Edit
The Pancake Parlour recently upped their game, expanding their vegan menu from crepes and salad to include the thick, fluffy plantcakes vegans have been waiting for. My partner is vegetarian and LOVES the Pancake Parlour and while it wouldn’t be my first choice, it reminds me of my childhood and I’m glad I can enjoy it with him. We went this week for his birthday. I’m a bit sad that the old Bourke Street restaurant closed before the vegan menu launched but the Melbourne Central restaurant has a similarly eclectic but slightly “updated” decor. As a kid, I loved the savoury pancakes best - I guess I was a weird kid but I’ve never had a huge sweet tooth - so I had to try the potato and cheese pancake. For around $26 it’s served with a side salad and you can add sautéed mushrooms for $4, which I did. The pancake was as thick and fluffy as you’d hope with a crispy grilled cheeze crust - probably Bio or Oliana. I think the mushrooms make a tasty, hearty addition. I also added Tabasco which rounded it out nicely. In lieu of desert, I ordered the chocolate Mountain Malt with almond milk. It tasted like a cold, liquid Malteser but at over $11, I would not repeat this order! I enjoyed my meal but the food alone was not worth over $40! It feels nostalgic and indulgent so I’m sure I’ll be back eventually to try some of the sweet options.
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annacs
Points +87
Good plantcrepes - Edit
Own vegan menu with 6 different plantcrepes options. Very delicious food - had the chocnana crunch plantcrepe which had choc pb w banana and cinnamon, served with vanilla ice cream (very yummie). Added also a bowl of strawberries on the side so it didnt et to heavy. Also tried the super green power smoothie, good but tasted maybe a little too much cucumber for my taste. Highly recommend anyway!
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megan94
Points +116
Disappointed - Edit
Says that it’s open till midnight on Thursday’s so I got an Uber there, only to find it closed by 11pm
Read moreLilacHippy
Hi, sorry you found them closed. I checked and the hours seem to be correct so not sure what happened
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RebeccaBlowes
Points +367
Delicious vegan options - Edit
Yummy plant based menu with sweet and savoury options - including a chuna salad and crepes.
Read morePros: Seperate vegan menu with sweet and savoury option, Friendly staff , Maple syrup!
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rachaelcherry
Points +26
Perfect indulgent breakfast - Edit
I don't need an excuse to eat icecream for breakfast!
Read moreLots of nice crepe options and even a super salad with chickpea tuna which I will try next time.
Nice decor and located in melbourne central station so easy to find.
Pros: nice atmosphere and lots of sweet options
Cons: Would be nice to have more savoury options
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