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Papa's Pancakes

74/358 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia

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74/358 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia

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HoursMonday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Papa's Pancakes

A Sunnybank Plaza staple for decades, Papa's Pancakes turns out warm wheel cakes packed with classic custard, coconut, taro, and red bean. Grab a warm parcel right off the grill while walking the mall, or box up a batch to share for afternoon tea. Crisp croissant fingers round out the counter lineup, keeping regular queues moving fast for a pocket-change treat.

  • Wheel Cake Varieties: Choose from sweet staples like rich custard, coconut, and taro, or opt for savory radish and matcha red bean.
  • Pastry Fingers: Flaky croissant fingers offer a crisp alternative to the soft, griddled hot cakes.
  • Batch Box Sharing: Bulk box specials make it easy to pack up a mixed dozen for family or office morning teas.

What's On at Papa's Pancakes

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Papa's Pancakes

Why Sunnybank locals and regulars choose Papa's Pancakes for quick sweet bites and share boxes

  • Quick, Affordable Handheld Snacking

    Freshly baked handheld wheel cakes and pastries provide a quick, warm bite at wallet-friendly prices while navigating Sunnybank Plaza.

    The hot cake was very much quite warm and tasted sooo good. The coconut filling was tasty and generous, and the price was so insanely cheap at only $2 per hot cake.

    Takeshi Kasumi
  • Batch Savings for Group Orders

    Multi-pack options and batch specials make it easy and cost-effective to pick up a dozen pastries for family or office groups.

    Buy 10, get 2 free special is a good deal.

    SUNGHEE HONG
  • Crowd-Pleasing Morning Tea Share Boxes

    A multi-pack box of custard and sweet-filled wheel cakes is a trusted morning and afternoon tea favourite to bring along to the workplace.

    You can't go wrong with their custard flavour, always a big hit when I bring it to work morning teas!

    T
  • Family Go-To for Afternoon Treats

    A convenient mall stop that families rely on across visits to satisfy sweet cravings with crowd-pleasing chocolate, custard, and peanut varieties.

    Papa Pancake at Sunnybank is our go-to spot for morning or afternoon tea. The location is super convenient, making it easy to pop in whenever we crave something sweet. The cakes are incredibly soft and delicious, with the perfect texture that melts in your mouth. Our family's top picks are the custard, chocolate, and peanut fillings

    Tran Huynh
  • A Beloved Childhood Nostalgia Tradition

    Longtime patrons return decade after decade for the unchanging quality and comfort of the original Sunnybank wheel-cake kiosk.

    Have been eating these pancakes since childhood. The absolute best! Nothing compares to this place

    Bel Ren
  • Traditional Asian Fillings & Croissant Fingers

    Beyond standard sweets, the menu showcases authentic regional East Asian staples including sesame, matcha red bean, and crispy croissant fingers.

    Ordered the sesame and matcha red bean pancakes, yum yum yum!

    Jayyy M

Frequently Asked Questions

What flavours and items can you order?

Pancake fillings include sweet staples like custard, chocolate, peanut, coconut, taro, and matcha red bean, as well as savoury options like dried radish (tsai-poh). The shop also serves croissant fingers.

Are the pancakes served fresh and hot?

Quality and temperature can vary depending on how recently an item was prepared; reviewers note that pancakes and pastry fingers are best eaten fresh and warm out of the batch rather than after sitting in the display warmer.

Is there a discount for buying in bulk?

Yes. Customers note a volume deal where buying 10 items gets you 2 free, making larger batch orders more economical than buying individual pieces.

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