Linda's Dutch Pancakes Aruba 2026: Best Breakfast on Palm Beach

Linda’s Dutch Pancakes is the family-owned breakfast institution on Palm Beach — serving authentic Dutch pannenkoeken since 2001. Open 8 AM to 2 PM Monday through Saturday, with 40+ sweet and savory toppings on a paper-thin Dutch pancake the size of a dinner plate. Walk-ins only, no reservations. Frequently ranked the best breakfast in Aruba.

About Linda’s Dutch Pancakes

Back in 2001, Linda opened the doors of a cozy Palm Beach restaurant with one big idea: bring the tradition of Dutch pancakes to paradise. Twenty-four-plus years later, it’s still family-run and feels like it. The current owner Stefan keeps the original recipe traditions while the kitchen turns out hundreds of pannenkoeken a morning.

If you’ve never had a Dutch pancake — it’s not an American pancake. Think more like a thin, dinner-plate-sized crepe-pancake hybrid, with sweet or savory ingredients cooked into the batter rather than placed on top. The signature: thin, slightly chewy, served with the classic Dutch syrup (“stroop”) on every table. The savory pancakes are often a meal on their own — bacon, ham, cheese, and mushrooms cooked right in.

Linda's Dutch Pancakes Aruba — Linda’s Dutch Pancakes ambiance. Photo: Linda’s Dutch Pancakes via Google.

Signature dishes & menu highlights

Apple & Bacon Pancake — bacon strips and sliced apple cooked into the batter, the classic Dutch combination.
Strawberries & Cream — fresh strawberries with whipped cream, the most popular sweet option.
Bacon & Gouda — bacon strips with melted Dutch Gouda cheese, called out repeatedly by Dutch guests as “like grandma’s.”
Apple & Raisin — sliced apple and raisins cooked in.
Walnut & Brie with Honey — walnuts cooked into the pancake, topped with Brie and served with honey on the side.
Tropical Fruit Pancake — fresh mango, papaya, and pineapple — the island favorite.
Ham, Mushroom & Cheese — diced ham and mushrooms cooked in, topped with melted Gouda.
Hawaiian — diced ham, melted Gouda, fresh pineapple.
Coconut & Pineapple Rum — fresh pineapple and grated coconut, served with a shot of coconut rum.
Banana with Banana Liqueur — fresh banana and whipped cream with a shot of banana liqueur.
Make-Your-Own: 40+ toppings to customize.
Omelets and Sandwiches — solid alternatives if pancakes aren’t your thing.
Smit & Dorlas Dutch Coffee — fresh-brewed, the authentic touch.

Linda's Dutch Pancakes signature dish — Plated dish at Linda’s Dutch Pancakes. Photo: Charles S. via Google.

Practical info

Address: Route 3 Palm Beach 6-D, Rte 3 6, Noord, Aruba
Phone: +297 280 3378
Website: lindas-aruba.com
Google rating: 4.5★ across 1393+ reviews.
Price level: inexpensive.

Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Linda's Dutch Pancakes interior — Inside Linda’s Dutch Pancakes. Photo: Ash S via Google.

What guests are saying

Reviews repeatedly praise the portion size (“the pancake you see in your dreams”), warm service (servers like Sandra and the long-tenured staff get named in many reviews), and the breezy terrace. Dutch guests specifically call it “the best pancakes outside of grandma’s” — a strong endorsement.

Honest caveats: can have 30-minute waits at peak breakfast times (no reservations); closes at 2 PM and on Sundays — plan accordingly; cash and credit accepted, but bring patience on busy days. Tip for first-timers: split a sweet and a savory pancake with someone — that’s the move.