Both crepes and pancakes are batter-based, doughy confections featuring similar ingredients, like flour, sugar, salt, butter, and water or milk, but they have some key differences.

Pancakes use a leavening agent to achieve a fluffy texture as they cook on a buttered griddle. Conversely, crepes are thin layers of batter cooked on a surface known as a billig.

Crepes resemble pancakes in shape but are notably larger and much thinner. Their delicate, paper-thin texture also features crisped, lacy edges around the circumference.

While pancakes are stacked and dolloped with toppings, crepes are filled with certain ingredients and folded up to make a treat that can be eaten with a fork or using hands.

Pancakes often feature toppings such as maple syrup, jam, berries, or whipped cream. Meanwhile, crepes are commonly filled with fresh fruits, chocolate, brie, prosciutto, or ham.

While pancakes usually incorporate sweet toppings exclusively, crepes offer an array of savory variations. Nonetheless, both can be personalized to cater to individual preferences.