Shrove Tuesday, more popularly known as Pancake Day has been a cherished British tradition since the 16th century.
Falling on February 17 this year, it’s the final feast before the 40-day Lent fast, a day to use up rich ingredients like eggs, sugar and milk.
Across Lancashire, cafes, restaurants and bakeries are serving up a delicious variety of pancakes from golden, buttery classics to innovative creations that tempt every taste.
Whether you fancy a stack smothered in syrup, a fruity delight, or a savoury twist there’s a perfect pancake waiting for you.
Here are 15 of the best places in and around Lancashire to go for pancakes on Pancake Day.
1. Wallings Ice Cream
Garstang Road, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA | 4.7 out of 5 (1,056 Google reviews) | "Lovely staff! Ice cream and the pancakes were divine." | Google
2. Creams Café
Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, FY1 4RU | 4.3 out of 5 (501 Google reviews) | "Fantastic crepes and waffles." | Creams Café
3. Billy Bob’s Myerscough
Garstang Road, Barton, PR3 5AD | 4.6 out of 5 (1,967 Google reviews) | "Pancakes were large and fluffy and no shortage of maple syrup." | Billy Bob’s
4. Frederick's Ice Cream
Bolton Road, Heath Charnock, Chorley, PR7 4AL | 4.7 out of 5 (3,058 Google reviews) | "Crepes, waffles, shakes, burgers, pizza, ice cream = heaven." | Google
5. Boskins Cafe
The Boskins, Preston, PR4 6UP | 4.5 out of 5 (290 Google reviews) | "Excellent food, great service and lovely atmosphere." | Google
6. Tootsies Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Bridge Court, Liverpool Road, Preston, PR4 5BF | 4.6 out of 5 (583 Google reviews) | "Fabulous ice cream and pancakes." | Google