The story
Tucked away on Via Vetere, Pancake has quietly become a neighborhood staple in Milan, earning a 4.6-star rating and a reputation as a go‑to bakery with serious pizza credentials. Franchino Er Criminale, of *Forni criminali AFFORI Milano*, calls it “a great bakery with excellent pizza and pastries,” awarding it a solid 8.5–9. The casual, unpretentious vibe fits right into Milan’s bakery scene—a place where you can grab a slice or a pastry without fanfare.
The menu leans heavily on the classics, with the Focaccia Genovese and Pizza con Farina di Riso earning thumbs up, alongside the Sfoglia con Mele and Bignè con Crema. Not everything lands perfectly: Franchino notes the Maritozzo con Crema “misses the mark,” a rare misstep in an otherwise strong lineup. Still, for a bakery that nails both pizza and pastry, Pancake proves that sometimes the best meals come from the spot around the corner.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the indulgent Bignè con crema, a standout pastry that delivers a perfect creamy crunch. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious, satisfying comfort, making Pancake a cozy local gem.
“These cream puffs are huge, like the traditional ones from central-southern Italy. The choux pastry itself is nothing special, but the cream inside is marvellous — it's a custard cream, not whipped. The cream is amazing.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Pancake. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A great bakery with excellent pizza and pastries, though some items like the maritozzo miss the mark. Overall a solid 8.5-9.
Dishes mentioned
- Focaccia
Pizza con Farina di Riso
This pizza has a rice flour dough — I asked about it. It looks beautiful with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil. The crust is amazing, it crackles when you bite it. The dough is wonderful, but the mozzarella on top feels a bit cheap and stringy — I'd skip that. The tomato is well-cooked and good. The dough alone with tomato would be perfect. I'd give this a 9, maybe more. It's worth the €14.
Sfoglia con Mele
This apple pastry is shaped like a dove — it looks well-made. It's very good, though the pastry might be slightly undercooked. There's a sprinkle of jam underneath the apples — I think it's bilberry jam, which works well.
Bignè con Crema
These cream puffs are huge, like the traditional ones from central-southern Italy. The choux pastry itself is nothing special, but the cream inside is marvellous — it's a custard cream, not whipped. The cream is amazing.
- Maritozzo
