Pancakes on the Rocks: Menu, Sydney Locations & Hours

If you’ve wandered through The Rocks on a Sydney afternoon, you’ve probably spotted the crowd outside Pancakes on the Rocks — a place that’s been drawing locals and tourists since 1975. This guide walks you through the menu, every Sydney location, and the practical details you need before you pick up the phone.

Founded: 1975 · Flagship Location: 22 Playfair Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000 · Phone: 02 9247 6371 · Hours (Sun–Thu): 7:30 am – 12 am · Guinness Record: Tallest Stack of Pancakes: 108.3 cm

What is the Pancakes on the Rocks menu?

The menu at Pancakes on the Rocks extends well beyond its namesake. While buttermilk pancakes remain the signature, the kitchen also turns out pizzas, ribs, nachos, salads, and crepes — making it a practical option for groups with mixed appetites (Tripadvisor). All-day breakfast means you can order eggs, bacon, or hash brown stacks at any hour the restaurant is open.

Signature pancakes

Two pancakes form the base for most signature stacks. The Bacon, Egg & Pineapple Pancakes ring in at $18.95 and include whipped butter, bacon, a fried egg, grilled banana, and pineapple on two buttermilk pancakes (Pancakes On The Rocks Official Menu). The Hash Brown & Egg Stack at $17.95 pairs hash browns and a fried egg with the same fluffy pancake base, with add-ons for bacon or sausages at $5 extra.

All-day breakfast options

Beyond pancakes, all-day breakfast covers classics like Short Black and Piccolo Latte coffees at $3.95 each (Pancakes On The Rocks Official Menu). The menu explicitly states that vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, accommodating dietary needs beyond the standard pancake menu (Tripadvisor).

Pizzas and ribs

The 1994 menu expansion brought pizzas, ribs, and salads to the roster alongside the original pancake offerings (Travel Shop Girl). This makes Pancakes on the Rocks suitable for lunch and dinner crowds who want hearty mains rather than sweet breakfast — something that Tripadvisor reviewers frequently cite as a strength of the venue.

The pattern across four Sydney locations is consistent: all-day dining covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert under one roof, with a menu broad enough to satisfy a group that cannot agree on a single cuisine.

Where is Pancakes on the Rocks in Sydney?

The flagship location sits at 22 Playfair Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000 — a stone’s throw from Circular Quay with a 185-seat dining space across box-style seating (The Rocks). This is the oldest and largest of the four Sydney branches, and the only one that stays open until 2 am on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Rocks location details

To call the flagship, dial 02 9247 6371. Tripadvisor independently confirms the hours: Sunday 7:30 AM to midnight, Monday through Thursday the same, and Friday through Saturday extending to 2:00 AM (Tripadvisor). Note that The Rocks official precinct site lists slightly different hours (claiming a 6 am start), so the official website represents the most reliable current schedule.

Darling Square

The Darling Square branch occupies 55 Tumbalong Boulevard, Haymarket NSW 2000, with phone 02 4230 3207. Operating hours run 8 am to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday, extending to 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. The Darling Square venue site reports slightly earlier closing times on weekdays (9:30 pm Monday through Thursday), suggesting minor variations you should confirm before visiting.

Hours and contact

Bookings at all locations are accepted by phone only — the official site does not list an email or online booking system. For The Rocks flagship specifically, call 02 9247 6371 during business hours to reserve a table.

The trade-off at this flagship is clear: you get late-night dining on weekends and a historic location, but expect longer waits unless you book ahead by phone.

What are the Pancakes on the Rocks locations?

Pancakes on the Rocks operates four locations across Sydney, all listed on the official locations page. The addresses, phone numbers, and hours differ enough between branches that knowing which one you’re heading to matters for planning your visit.

NSW locations

Beyond The Rocks and Darling Square, Northmead sits at 100 Briens Road, Northmead NSW 2152 (phone: 02 9683 4322). This branch opens earliest at 7 am on both weekdays and weekends, closing at 11 pm Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday — the latest closing among the suburban branches.

Beverly Hills occupies 507 King Georges Road, Beverly Hills NSW 2209 (phone: 02 9580 7220), matching the 8 am opening and 10 pm closing pattern of Darling Square on weekdays, with a modest 30-minute extension on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Other areas

A search for “Pancakes on the Rocks near me” may surface the Surfers Paradise branch on the Gold Coast — that location operates under separate management from the Sydney sites and was not analyzed for this article. The official site confirms four Sydney locations as of the most recent listing.

Three of the four Sydney locations close between 10 pm and midnight on most nights. If you’re planning dinner after 9 pm, only The Rocks on Friday and Saturday is likely to still have tables after that window.

Is there a Pancakes on the Rocks in Surfers Paradise?

Yes — but Surfers Paradise is not in Sydney. The Pancakes on the Rocks website lists a Gold Coast location at Surfers Paradise, which falls under Queensland postcode 4217. This article focuses on Sydney locations, where four branches are confirmed at verified addresses.

Location details

The Surfers Paradise branch operates independently from the Sydney network, and current hours or contact details for that location were not included in the verified research for this guide. The Gold Coast site runs different operating hours from Sydney branches — approximately 7 am to 9 pm Sunday through Thursday and extending to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday, according to regional listings.

Contact info

For the Surfers Paradise location, visitors should check the official website directly for the most current address, phone, and hours. This branch is mentioned in search queries such as “Pancakes on the Rocks Surfers Paradise” and “Pancakes on the Rocks near me” from users outside Sydney.

The implication for Sydney readers: do not confuse the Surfers Paradise branch with the four Sydney locations. The Gold Coast site operates under its own schedule and management, separate from the flagship at 22 Playfair Street.

Where is Pancakes on the Rocks Campbelltown or Beverly Hills?

Campbelltown does not appear on the official locations list — searches for “Pancakes on the Rocks Campbelltown” surface it as an unconfirmed query rather than a verified branch. Beverly Hills, however, is a confirmed location at 507 King Georges Road, Beverly Hills NSW 2209.

Campbelltown specifics

No Pancakes on the Rocks branch is listed at Campbelltown in the official records. The closest Sydney branches to Campbelltown would likely be Northmead or The Rocks, both requiring a drive or public transport to reach. If Campbelltown readers are relying on a local branch appearing in search results, that information does not match the current verified locations.

Beverly Hills address

Beverly Hills is a suburb in southwestern Sydney, and the branch at 507 King Georges Road, Beverly Hills NSW 2209 is confirmed via the official locations page. The phone number is 02 9580 7220. Hours follow the standard suburban pattern: 8 am to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and 8 am to 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.

What this means: if you are in Sydney’s south or southwest and searching for “Pancakes on the Rocks near me,” the Beverly Hills branch at King Georges Road is the most geographically relevant option — not Campbelltown, which currently has no affiliated location.

Pancakes on the Rocks is an institution and undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Sydney.

— The Rocks (Official Precinct Site)

Serving up breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert since 1975, Pancakes on the Rocks is a popular destination for Sydney locals and tourists alike.

— Darling Square (Official Venue Site)

In a nutshell, it’s a Rocks family restaurant. Most of the seats are box seats, and the food is meat, fish, pancakes, and anything else, with a decent taste.

— Tripadvisor Reviewer

The official venue site and Darling Square both confirm the restaurant’s status as a Sydney institution serving every meal from breakfast through dessert since 1975. Tripadvisor reviewers consistently describe the experience as a family-friendly, all-day option with varied food beyond just pancakes.