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About this place
If you prefer a substantial, thick hotcake to a thin pancake, Flying Scotsman may catch your eye. Visitors describe its hotcakes as thick and satisfyingly substantial, rather than light and airy, while the menu describes the plain version as fluffy. It may be best to think of one as the centrepiece of lunch or brunch rather than a light snack.
There are plenty of flavours to choose from. Start with plain, go for rich chocolate if you want something sweeter, or try Berry Berry for a bright fruit note. One diner said they enjoyed a friend’s order of the tiramisu-style hotcake, which the menu lists as its No. 2 bestseller. Other options include rare cheesecake and Japanese-style matcha, giving you a choice between rich chocolate and the flavour of matcha.
To go with your hotcake, choose between two FS blends: one with deep body and one with a mellow taste. A diner who tried the coffee praised its balance of acidity and bitterness, making it one option alongside sweet toppings. There is also a wide selection of teas, including bergamot-scented Earl Grey and a tea with honey and lemon. The Akihabara branch is described as suitable for solo dining, too, making it an easy choice when you want to stop in on your own for hotcakes.
