In the middle of the cozy harbor town of Udbyhøj, Helle and Per have created a true paradise – Ice Cream & PancakesHere, homemade goodness, Kastberg's gourmet ice cream and the couple's legendary pancakes come together in a sweet symphony that has captivated both locals and holidaymakers since 2020.
In record time, the café became a popular spot, where the smell of freshly baked pancakes and the sound of happy voices have once again breathed life into the city by the water.
The old grocery store in Udbyhøj had been empty for a few years. Several merchants had taken turns trying to create a sustainable business in the town. Without success.
But one day Helle and Per spotted the empty premises. The couple had had a business selling radio and TV equipment, which they closed in 2017, and now they were about to start a new adventure…
And right here in Udbyhøj they found what they were looking for; a place where they could try something different, but still work together.
The ideas were sparking and they decided to open an ice cream and pancake café in Udbyhøj. On July 2, 2020, Helle and Per opened the doors to Ice Cream & Pancakes in Udbyhøj, and from day one, the pressure was on. In the first month and a half, they baked more than 5,500 pancakes and had to quickly hire staff to keep up.
They had no experience selling ice cream and pancakes, but have approached the task humbly and diligently.
They have used their own recipes for pancakes, which Per has been making since he was 10 years old, as well as Helle's homemade pancakes.
They have tasted a lot of different ice creams and finally decided that Kastberg's gourmet ice cream was what they wanted to serve.
Today, Is & Pandekager is a successful business that has once again brought life to Udbyhøj.
In 2022, their diligence was rewarded with the Rural District Committee's Initiative Prize in Randers Municipality.
That Helle and Per have created a local success that enjoys great support from their guests became clear in DiscoverDenmark vote for Denmark's Best Ice Cream Parlors 2023, where the relatively new ice cream parlor received a whopping 951 votes, giving them the title of Central Denmark's Best Ice Cream Parlor 2023 and a great 6th place nationwide.
So if you haven't yet tried Per's pancakes and Helle's homemade custard at a stall with Kastberg's gourmet ice cream, then just head to Udbyhøj.
Note that Helle also has a gallery; Galleri-HJ.dk in the cafe, where you can see her artwork and find the good mood and smile while you eat. Helle's motto is; Art with a smile.
