
Backwater
Melbourne
pancakes $$
Backwater is a breakfast and brunch destination centered around an interactive DIY pancake experience featuring in-table griddles. Guests can use multi-colored buttermilk batter squeeze bottles to draw custom pancake art and finish their creations with toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate chips, and cookie dough bites.
Commenters generally find the pancake-making concept adorable and fun, noting it is especially great for kids, with some diners also praising the tea. However, several locals express frustration over heavy crowds and long wait times, while some feel the food is mediocre and overpriced.
- Cook your own pancakes directly at the table with built-in griddles
- Design pancakes using multi-colored buttermilk batter squeeze bottles
- Add toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate chips, and cookie dough bites
- Prepare for potentially long wait times during peak hours
- Try the tea, which earned praise from visitors
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Monday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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