Center Parcs Pancakes in Wijk 04 Heijen

"Wait to be seated" and the waitresses are washing tables, cleaning glasses, etc. Is this sign just for decoration?

The 3-course menu was fine, tasted good, and the service was prompt and friendly.

Update September 2026: Food was good, portion size was decent, but the staff has obviously been completely replaced 🙏... Does that make it better? Yes and no. The "younger team" is a bit more motivated, but there's still a lot of room for improvement. One could excuse this with the standard excuse... "it's just the generation that's so stupid," but that would be too easy. I feel there's a lack of service. You can wait 23 minutes after ordering dessert (a milkshake)... but you don't have to, or rather, shouldn't. The same goes for paying... waiting 7 minutes at the register... oh well. Nevertheless, the whole place now seems a bit more dynamic, unlike four years ago when the older ladies nearing retirement were running it and didn't have a clue. Is the pancakes worth a try? - Yes, it's fine if you're okay with longer wait times (even if the place isn't full). Update October 2022: The portions are getting smaller and smaller; an adult pancake is now the size of a child's pancake. Warning: The menu contains knowingly false information. It advertises a 3-course meal for €16.95, consisting of a starter (tomato soup, chicken soup, white bread with herb butter), a main course (a choice of "Classic" pancake), and a dessert (choice of dessert). So far, so good. However, if you order the 3-course meal and select the white bread with herb butter from the menu, the disinterested server tells you: "No, only soup, you can't choose the white bread with herb butter!" I briefly showed the server the menu, which explicitly states that the white bread with herb butter is an option. She simply replied, "No, that's not possible."...aha, it's on the menu, but it's not possible, fine. On to the pancakes...everything's fine, any "Classic" pancake can be selected without any problem. Next, dessert...I'd like the so-called "Freakshake Choco," which is listed under dessert on the menu. The answer came promptly...of course, "No, that's not possible!" I asked about this again: "But it's listed under desserts, and the menu says 'choice of dessert.'" Again, the server's answer: "No, that's not possible, only ice cream, no shake!" When I asked where that was stated on the menu, since it says "choice of dessert!"...The server replied: "It's not written anywhere, that's why I'm telling you. Do you want dessert or not?" They do whatever they want at the pancake house; it's a real shame to see how things have changed over the years. It was quite something to observe. But as they say, "The fish always rots from the head down." How are the employees supposed to have the right attitude when the restaurant manager is already like this (see the next paragraph below)? Unfortunately, the staff can no longer manage the situation. We reserved a table at 1:00 PM, and it took 70 minutes for the pancakes to arrive. As we walked by, we asked the supposed restaurant manager (after we had finished the pancakes) if we could please have the dessert we ordered. The answer was: "I'll bring the dessert when I've finished my other work." Excuse me?! I've never received such an answer before, wow! All in all, I can no longer recommend this place! Vacation 2019: A fantastic and very friendly team. Very spacious location, with the option (weather permitting) to sit outside. Otherwise, it's also nice inside. Especially if desired, a table right by the glass front offers a direct view of the water. Highly recommended: the 3-course menu for just under €15, consisting of a starter (soup), a classic pancake of your choice or a "chef's pancake" (additional €2), and a delicious dessert (ice cream). The portions of this 3-course menu are absolutely generous. All in all, highly recommended, would gladly return. For all German speakers... the entire team speaks excellent German.

Hmm, it's hard to find anything positive about the food. The cheese pancake, almost €11, didn't taste like cheese at all, so they added syrup to it. The pancake with "pieces of meat" was over €18, and the apple pancake, just over €10, was the tastiest. Unfortunately, this was our most disappointing pancake experience in the Netherlands so far. The drinks were, as usual, overpriced, but they're known for their good taste. It's a shame, the service was very friendly, but that's about it. They were also playing folk music in the background. You have to be into that sort of thing ;-)

Had a great meal, friendly and competent staff, just a bit pricey but that is to be expected.

What a rip-off. The pancakes were small and very simple. Then 2 drinks on top of that. Paying €55 for that. The offer of the 2nd pancake for €7.50 applies only per person. I asked if I could order two and my partner none. Of course, that wasn't allowed.

The price-performance ratio is terrible. The pancakes were completely overpriced; they tasted good, but they're definitely not worth the exorbitant price. I would never eat here again. The service, however, was very friendly.

A very beautiful location by the water, but that is the only positive thing. Spent more than 80 EUR for a simple drink, a small soup, and 3 pancakes. The pancakes were still doughy on the inside. The apple and cinnamon pancake was truly the worst I have ever eaten. The cinnamon was sprinkled on top in thick clumps, so the cinnamon flavor was no longer subtle but tasted dry and too strong. The toys were worn out and dirty, with all kinds of dead insects on the floor. Grumpy old ladies who seemed to be standing there against their will, but I might do the same if I worked in such an uninviting establishment.

The price-performance ratio is unfortunately not justified. I ordered a chocolate pancake. It wasn't clear during the ordering process that this meant a regular pancake. For €10.25, I received a single, plate-sized pancake (about 0.5 cm thick) with a small portion of Nutella. While it tasted okay, I expected significantly more for the price. Overall, I was disappointed and don't think the price-performance ratio is appropriate.

Great pancakes and friendly service.

It was immediately noticeable that the place was very empty and uninviting. Unfortunately, the bacon and cheese pancake was not good: still soft on the inside and the bacon tasted strange, more boiled than fried. At that moment, I thought it was simply a case of a poorly prepared pancake. A few hours later, I became ill (vomiting and stomach upset), which persisted for the rest of the evening. Because of this, I suspect the food may have been the cause. A very unpleasant start to our stay

Absolutely not recommended. We were really looking forward to pancakes and were totally disappointed. Everything was far too overpriced. The "stick bread with herb butter" for a whopping 8 euros, for example, was just a sliced, cold roll with a paper bag full of cold herb butter. The pancakes had practically tasteless batter, and the toilets were filthy and had no toilet paper. The service was very friendly, though! We paid 60 euros for a small family snack (4 people). The drinks were also quite expensive. The view of the pond is nice. We won't be coming back.

The pancakes weren't quite cooked through. They were more on the sticky side. The service was very friendly. It wasn't very busy when we visited. I wonder how it is when they're really busy. And considering the prices, it's a tough one.

Pancakes were still raw inside but the sides were totally burned. Very expensive which is expected in a holiday park, but the quality of the food was really terrible. Female staff was really rude, the place was empty but she complained that we chose our own table. Don't go there, it's a mistake.

The service was friendly, and the view of the lake was lovely. Unfortunately, the pancakes were convenience food and of questionable quality, especially considering the price of almost €20. The toppings were good. We wouldn't go back; we'd rather have a crepe... but that's a matter of taste.

The service was super friendly, there was a play area and the food was delicious.

The pancakes are way too small, especially for the price. A children's pancake is too small for a child, so you have to order two (2x party = €16.30!). Regular pancakes are also really expensive for the size; €17.50/€20 for a small pancake is simply too expensive. We paid €86 for 4 people!

There were 16 of us there. The waitress, Petra, was very nice and made an effort to serve everything promptly, despite the large number of orders. We thought it was great.

The pancakes are quite good, the service is friendly, and the ambiance is lovely, with a view of a small lake. We didn't have to wait long (which is always good with children), and the kids even got something to paint. Overall, it was good, but unfortunately very expensive. A pancake for around €15 and up is too expensive for a main meal. So, our conclusion: the kids wanted it, and it was a delicious but expensive dessert.

We had a great meal and sat there, but it wasn't the most atmospheric place. On a positive note: it's beautifully situated by the water. The pancakes were good, but nothing special. There was one young man serving who really tried his best, but because of that, it took quite a while before we could order our dessert. The chairs and benches weren't very comfortable. All in all, not a place to linger.

We had ordered a few very expensive pancakes and they took more than an hour to arrive after ordering. €13 for one pancake.

We had reserved a table and received a very warm welcome. The staff were very friendly and helpful. For dinner, we opted for the savory pancakes. We had one with bacon and cheese, and the other with mushrooms, onions, and bacon. Both were very tasty. The prices are a bit high.

Surprisingly bad, undercooked and flavourless pancakes and the poffertjes were even almost entirely cold with a glob of margarine from the tub instead of real butter. The only star is for the fact that they also have glutenfree options.

Hey, i did visit pancakes house yesterday together with my girlfriend. First I went there in the morning to check the menu because my girlfriend doesn't like the sweet pancakes so I wanted to know if they make only sweet or savoury too. When I came inside to ask one of the women's which is working there (old, grey hair, short women) was very rude. Later during the day we were back there hoping that she's no more there but unfortunately she was. Luckily we were getting served by another women which was lovely (quiet high, long dark hair) she gave us the menu, later she came to take the order and she was very nice but at the end we had to pay for our bill and this was getting sorted by the short, grey hair women and again it was the worst service we ever got. She was again rude, she definitely saw we don't talk dutch and we don't understand this language so she kept still talking dutch, she also gave us dirty looks and I do not understand why would you employ someone like this who can not work with people. I can definitely see she's there for money and that's it. She looked very angry and annoyed with the fact she has to be there and work. I hope this will get sorted and no one ever have to deal with her anymore becsuse and already saw few opinions about this women. She makes this place crazy and I'm not surprised why is it so empty there if your staff is like this. Of course when it comes to the pancakes, they were okay and tasty. The price about which everyone here is complaining is understandable but you all also need to understand that it's a holiday park so they are making money here that's the whole thing in this. 👍🏻

It's getting worse and worse: dry pancakes with the simplest toppings. Extremely boring food, and all for 15 euros. And then you have to wait 12 minutes at the checkout until someone even takes your order.

I don't understand all the bad reviews. It was incredibly delicious and the service was excellent. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, of course, but everything is expensive here.

I don't understand the negative reviews. We've been here twice now and were extremely satisfied both times. The food was delicious and the service was incredibly friendly. The ambiance is also very nice, located by the water. The prices are at the usual campsite level, so of course, they're not exactly bargains, but everyone decides for themselves whether they're willing to spend the money. Otherwise, there's always the option of self-catering in the park. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone who's craving delicious pancakes!

Food is good but price is quite expensive

Tasty, nice thing but way too expensive The service was excellent, the staff recognized you from another restaurant, the view was beautiful along the water just near the Market Dome What shocked us was the price, for a plain pancake you already had to pay 9 euros and then also ask 4.60 for a coke. Sorry, but no matter how delicious it was, I won't go again purely because of the prices charged for the food and drinks

Raw pancakes! Sent them back once, only had 1 properly cooked out of 4. Choice is limited too, nothing exciting on the menu really. No atmosphere as it was dead, there was one family in when we arrived and we left the place empty. Staff were ok. Eur77 for 3 pancakes and 1 ice cream, 2 Pepsis and 2 apple juices. Should really have only paid for 1 pancake but by this time I just wanted out of the restaurant. :(. By comparison in the uk, you *have* to book because the food is good.

Very bad. Pancakes were undercooked, batter just dripped out. They also go a bit too far to offer almost everything Vega. We were very shocked by the bill. It's better to get a bottle of pancake mix from the store and bake them yourself.

Quite expensive and not even tasty. I wouldn't recommend. I prefer to make the pancakes myself

The food was delicious and the conditions were very friendly. When we asked, it was no problem to order vegan pancakes, which were prepared especially for us. The gluten-free pancakes were also great. Highly recommended, especially for people who need extra sausages 😉

The food is mediocre and the quantity is small. Price is expensive with what you get. The service was very bad. The cook did her best with cooking and serving because her colleague left the food out so it was cold. The lady serving was also not very friendly/neat. Very unfortunate. Not recommended to eat here.

We went there for lunch and were rather early when it was still quite empty. Food and service were great.

The food is mediocre, portions are small. Drinks expensive. You are immediately offered bread, which is then charged €7. Unfortunately you feel left out.

Food was super tasty, a highlight. The waitresses also spoke German and were very friendly. Everything happened quickly. Definitely try it!

The waiting time was outrageously long. We ordered the three course menu and sat there for over 2 hours as the waiting time between courses was extremely long! Added to this is the confused waiter who constantly brought the food to the wrong tables. The price is clearly too high for what is offered. The only positive thing to mention is the outdoor area with a view of the lake and the fishing. We won't be coming back!

The cook was very attentive, the rest of the service was a disaster. Everything takes forever.

Food is ok but you can make it yourself at home, service is very nice, offers are not worth it. Cola €4.10 very expensive. Paid just under €110 for 8 people. Nice view.

I ordered the apple pancake with cinnamon and a hot chocolate. The pancake was raw, it is their speciality but the middle was totally uncooked, I ate half because I was actually hungry but I couldn’t finish it. The two stars go to the bread and garlic butter they give you before the food. The hot chocolate just felt like cacao + milk heated up in a microwave. Maybe it’s the way they do it here but I’m used to a more dense (?) hot chocolate And about the view, it was closed the outside for bad weather I guess or they open it in only some seasons. I’m not quite sure

Very tasty, I can only recommend it!

Eerlijk gezegd was de bediening snel en vriendelijk. De locatie is best leuk. Ligt aan een klein watertje. De pannenkoeken waren snel bereid en net niet helemaal of het wel gaar. Op het randje. De poffertjes leken niet vers, maar uit de koeling en opgewarmd in de magnetron. Kwa prijs zit dit restaurant aan de onderkant op deze Centerparcs en ook de kwaliteit is hier naar. Met kleine kinderen lijkt mij dit Restaurant prima te doen.

Sehr leckeres Essen und super freundlicher Service. Das beste Essen in het heijderbos. Sehr zu empfehlen

Sehr schöne Anlage. Viele Spielmöglichkeiten für Groß und Klein.

Wir hatten keine Reservierung und haben sofort einen Platz zur Mittagszeit bekommen. Die Kinder haben was zum Malen und einen Kinderspeisekarte mit Bildern bekommen. Die Pfannkuchen waren sehr lecker und wir mussten nicht lange auf unsere Bestellung warten obwohl viel los war. Die Portionen haben eine gute Größe. Preis für 2 Erwachsene und 2 Kinder lag bei ca. 50€.

Very good, little choice but it was so quiet and relaxing...

Nice food pancake was plenty big enough to fill you up but the opening times are strange, it’s in Centre Parcs so an all day resort but this is only open 12-4 and closed on Monday and Tuesdays for some reason.

Skønt sted med mange forskellige pandekager. Mad og dessertpandekager i top og til meget rimelige priser Vi blev virkelig mætte💪❤️

Wir hatten hier zum Essen einen Tisch reserviert. Die Reservierung hat gut funktioniert und das Personal war sehr freundlich. Das Restaurant ist sehr schön gelegen, sodass alle Tische Ausblick auf den kleinen See haben. Leider waren wir von dem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis mehr als enttäuscht. Dennoch hat alles sehr gut geschmeckt. Sowohl die süßen als auch die herzhaften Pfannkuchen als auch die Pfannkuchen für Kinder. Insgesamt hat uns das Buffett im Evergreenz deutlich besser gefallen.

Hier sollte man reservieren, wenn man einen Tisch haben möchte. Leider hat das Restaurant nur von 12-16 Uhr geöffnet. Wir waren zu 6 Erwachsenen und 2 Kindern dort. Die Pfannkuchen sind lecker, aber circa 30 Minuten entfernt ist ein fabelhaften Pfannkuchenhaus, in dem es grandiose Pfannkuchen zu einem guten Preis gibt !

Immer wieder leckere Pfannkuchen in verschiedenen Variationen - sehr empfehlenswert. Haben draußen gesessen und die Aussicht ist sehenswert.

Sehr lecker und super niedliches kleines Café in hübscher Lage.

Waffeln mit Schlagsahne eis und Kirschen waren wirklich total lecker. Negativ die Öffnungszeiten sind ziemlich dumm dafür das man im Urlaub ist haben die zu kurze und zu wenige Tage geöffnet. Montag Dienstag und Freitags geschlossen wir sind Donnerstags angereist und Reisen am Mittwoch finde das ziemlich schlecht das Läden im Urlaub so viele schließtage haben zudem wenn dke offen haben dann nur von 12-16....

Ein schöner Urlaubsspaß, für mich nichts für jeden Tag.

Pannenkoeken waren niet bijzonder, ambiance is niet bijzonder en de prijs is schrikbarend. De service was wel goed.

Obwohl der Laden rammelvoll war und wir nichts reserviert hatten, haben wir zum Geburtstag unserer Tochter doch noch einen Platz für uns ergattern können. Die resolute Dame am Eingang hat's möglich gemacht. Die Wartezeit war zwar etwas länger, war aber auch voll, wie gesagt. Mein Pfannkuchen mit Speck und Käse war grandios und der vom Kind hat auch geschmeckt, wenn auch vergleichsweise dunkel geraten. Die Karamellsoße ist zum Reinlegen, wenngleich ein Industrieprodukt. Wer Pfannkuchen mag, ist hier richtig.

De pannenkoeken waren niet heel bijzonder. We hebben bijna een uur moeten wachten en toen we de rekening kregen schrokken we zo duur

Vriendelijke bediening, kindjes lekker kleuren, pannenkoeken waren lekker en prijs niet goedkoop, maar oké. Beetje oude bende, maar je zit wel leuk aan het water.

Der Freakshake (Milchshake) ist sehr zu empfehlen. Der Pancake mit Schinken und Ananas war auch sehr lecker, ebenso der mit Speck, Zwiebeln, Champignons und Käse.

Dure pannenkoeken en niet gaar. Iets van gezegd kreeg een nieuwe , die nog minder gaar was. Wel vriendelijk voor kinderen.

Eine etwas ältere Bedienung mit kurzen grauen Haaren knallte uns die Speisekarten sehr unfreundlich auf den Tisch , da wollte man am liebsten schon wieder rausgehen . Hatten uns mehr versprochen davon . Ich hatte einen Pancake mit Ananas, Käse und gekochten Schinken . Für über 11 Euro der Pancake schlecht belegt . Eine Minitasse Milchkaffee . Überall hier im Centerpark ist es sehr teuer und das Preisleistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht .

Mexican Pancakes sehr lecker, leider als Topping keine Jalapenos im Angebot.

Die Öffnungszeiten sind leider sehr eingeschränkt, die Bedienung leicht überfordert, ansonsten die Pancaks sind lecker und eine große Auswahl

Die Pfannkuchen sind meiner Meinung nach etwas zu fettig und innen noch nicht richtig durchgebacken. Geschmacklich dennoch in Ordnung. Den anderen hat es leider nicht geschmeckt. Wartezeit ca. 10 min, Tischreservierung ist von Vorteil. Preise sind typisch Center Parc

Solide Pfannkuchen, sehr nettes Personal, vor allem Petra ist hervorzuheben. Schön gestaltete Kindergerichte. Würde ich wieder besuchen.

If you like pancakes then you can get your fill here, but don’t expect anything else.

Essen war OK Preise sind auch in Ordnung aber die Wartezeit ist viel zu lang. Das Restaurant ist halb leer und trotzdem hat man beim 3er Menü zwischen der suppe dem Pancake und dem Nachtisch jeweils fast 50 min gewartet ist viel zu lange vor allem wenn man ein Baby dabei hat

Het pannenkoeken restaurant ligt mooi bij het water. Wij gingen er eten met 4 kinderen in de leeftijd van 21,18, en twee van 13. De pannenkoeken zijn er in de hartige variant en zoet. De hartige pannenkoeken zoals de Mexicaanse en Shoarma zijn aanraders. Van de zoete viel de stroopwafel pannenkoek in de smaak. Een mooie locatie en vriendelijke bediening.

Die Pfannkuchen sind lecker, aber wir haben vom Preis-Leistungsverhältnis in Center Parcs schon besser gegessen.

Lekker gegeten op terras buiten. 3gangen menu was lekker