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Categories: Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
1032 Robson St
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like many reviewers... this is where i first popped my Crepe-Virginity.
(oh yeah, and other virginities, too! i'll explain later...)
i've lived in Paris before. my mother used to call them, "craps" or "crap cake"- so i was a very confused little child. then we settled in the states and my memories of crepes were simply forgotten and hidden away somewhere in my brain.
it was in 1998 when my cousins from Seoul were visiting the northwest; Seattle and Vancouver were their next destinations. shopping in the district can get a little numbing and tiring. my dad would take a few smoke breaks and kind of walk along the beaten path. in one instance, he returned with a floppy, thin and triangle shaped pancake.
my mother exclaimed, "CRAP!"
i thought my dad had burned her with a cigarette or something! i was asking her if she was okay, but she looked at me clueless.
"CRAP CAKE! remember in Pah-Ree (Paris)?" - mother
my dad laughed so hard, he nearly dropped the crepe.
"it's pronounced, CLAY-APE"- dad. mind you, my parents are *FOB's.
the famously adored Nutella and Strawberry crepe... oh-so marvelous and intriguing to the taste buds. i was immediately brought back to when i was a child... living in France and watching my parents eat plain crepes with a simple sprinkle of powdered sugar on top. now... at that time, i had never tasted Nutella. i'm not much of a chocolate fan, but Nutella?!?! oh, it's magical.
right then and there... in front of my parents, i lost my virginity to CREPES and NUTELLA. i creamed my pants. i know... EMBARRASSING!!!
*FOB= fresh off the boat. =)
Listed in: Van-Titty-Comittee
When you walk past this place you can't help but be completely enthralled by the smells. Who doesn't like crepes?
Went in with my group of 6 to have crepes for lunch on Thursday afternoon...the hostess was extremely snotty. She didnt think that they could accomodate a group of 6 "big people". I was like BIG? Who says that? FYI..no one in our group is "big"...or "fat" ...we were 6 really petite people...I think she meant adults but right then I was totally annoyed.
Once seated (oh and all 6 of us fit just fine in a booth thank you)...we ordered our crepes...huge portions.. I got a veggie crepe and it was so bland and boring. It needed salt...and flavor..and just everything.
My aunt ordered a panini that was actually a little better.
The fries were oily and not fresh tasting at all.
Overall....yuck...wouldn't go back.
We stopped by here for a mid-day snack from walking around downtown for so long. This place is pretty cramped since limited seats. It is more of a take-out and eat as you walk kind of place. Service was decent. There was a line out of the door and you just order as you walk in. You have to wait for your number in order to get your food. It's pretty cool that you can see how they make crepes through their front windows.
Normally, I order dessert crepes but since I was so hungry I decided to try out a chicken crepe. The chicken crepe was definitely big and very filling. I wasn't a big fan of it though because of how filling and how thick the crepe dough was. It just made me feel greasy and fat! Otherwise, my mom ordered a delicious pastry and hot dog styled in bread and I enjoyed that ten times more than my order. Next time, i should try out their other sweet crepes, hoping to give them a better review!
But I gotta say. I have found NOTHING that has been able to beat the real crepes in Paris!
Okay, first let me say that I went in with the intention of ordering a crepe but to get a savory vegetarian crepe with spinach, tomato, and cheese was going to cost me $10. That's a joke, I don't care where you are located.
I ended up ordering a Pannini with cheese, tomato, basil, and olives. It's a good thing the bagette was amazing because my $7, 9", sandwich had exactly 3 pieces of cheese that was not melted, four tomatoes thinly sliced, 3 olives, and 2 withered basil leaves. Seriously?!? AND you have to pay $2.60 for fries! This place is a rip off.
The only reason I would go back is to try the sweet crepes since it is virtually impossible to do those badly.
This is where I was first introduced to crepes- and ultimately where I fell in love.... growing up, my parents would take us up here once a month and we would stay at "The Landis" and after shopping would always grab a crepe here. It could be the dead of winter and my parents would still want to walk Robsin's and to keep warm we would buy crepe here.
I discovered Nutella here and of course that's my all time favourite- banana nutella crepe.. I've also had a couple of their savoury crepes- but the banana/nutella is my fav and my go to.
I haven't been back in a couple of years- but just thinking of this place makes me want to run out to the nearest DMV and get both my kids an enhanced id so we can grab some crepes!!
I lived in Santa Monica, CA for three years, and there was a Cafe Crepe about a ten minute walk from my apartment. Only now, after visiting Vancouver four years later did I realize it was a chain!
My girlfriend and I went in for a little nostalgia, and I can say with certainty that this location matches the Santa Monica one exactly. Same decor, and same quality of service - that slow, faux-European apathy that kind of annoys you but you really don't mind. The crepes are of course, awesome, but the panini we shared (prosciutto + mozzarella) wasn't even hot when we got it. Still, it was good.
Cafe Crepe is great for dessert but only so-so for lunch and dinner; the quality can definitely vary and you better not go starving, because no matter when you go or how busy it is, it's going to take a while.
But a lemon sugar crepe with French vanilla ice cream? Totally worth the wait.
As a chain, cafe crepe has done pretty well in Vancouver. This is my favourite location downtown. It's clean and has good service.
Most patrons are here for an a break from robson street shopping- it's an excellent place to have a break/snack.
The layout is kind of awkward, but it is one of the better locations for staff and management.
We pretty much came here for dessert after coming from another restaurant. The place was packed but it didn't take us very long to be seated, and I know why. The service is amazingly fast. After being seated we were fed and out of there in like a blink of an eye. We weren't rushed or anything, but we just didn't have to wait very long at all to order or for our crepes to come. (I'm kind of shocked to see so many reviews complaining about the service. Something must have changed recently, because I don't think I've ever been served in a sit-down restaurant this quickly.)
I had an applesauce crepe and it was pretty bland. I don't know what I was expecting, really. It's just applesauce in a crepe. My husband's dark chocolate and strawberry crepe was awesome, though.
The prices are a little high as far as crepes go, but it's a nice occasional treat and I was really impressed with the service so I'm willing to let the prices slide a bit. Oh, and I like the setting. I feel a little cooler for having been there.
I feel like this is one of my fail safe lunch places... (or late night snack!)
If I want to eat something that I know I'll like and that too, cheaply - here it is: A spinach, mushroom, swiss cheese crepe. Sigh* How could you NOT like it?
I've heard some pretty amazing things about their sweeter crepes as well - however, since i don't have a sweet tooth, i get my fix by simply seeing them whip up these seriously desserty concoctions!
I particularly like this location as the staff is quick, friendly, and efficient! That's always a plus especially when it's a grab'n'go lunch!
I had a sliced beef crepe and my wife had an apple sauce/banana/cinamon crepe. Each crepe was around $8 and I thought quite overpriced after we received them. Very little beef was in mine, and the crepes just weren't very tasty. I've had much better crepes at other restaurants.
A cute little restaurant on Robson where you can get your usual breakfast fare and of course, crepes. I ordered the banana and walnut and it was good, but wasn't the best I've had. It was dry, but overflowing with fruit and nuts. Again, I was amazed at the price of food in Vancouver. My crepe was $8.
Service was friendly and prompt. You can also order crepes to go.
Nutella Strawberry Crepe. I chose this because someone on Yelp got it. Thats what it is Nutella, Strawberry Crepe. It's huge, it's good, and i couldn't finish it. It went well with Illy's Coffee Hot Strong and Black. Tables are 2-4 people, there is take out. There was no line, no wait, no problem.
When I first heard of this cafe I thought they would be out of business with-in the first year, I never imagined they would be so successful and in multiple locations.
Cafe Crepe is a neat idea thst is very well executed. Though they have a deliciously wide array of crepes on their menu they actually are more than just a coffee house with a unique menu.
Let me first say the coffee here is amazing. From a strong cup of joe to americanos or any barista drinks they make it all and quite well using Illy coffee.
The crepe dishes are well made brought piping hot and stacked high with toppings when they arrive to the table. My favorite is any of the ones with nutella.
Secondly to this they offer an array of meal items but the one I'll focus on is the chicken burger. A thick fluffy white bun is graced with a very juicy well seasoned chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion. I recommend getting the cheese and or bacon to really kick it up a notch. Lastly add some hot sauce and hands down you will agree it's the best chicken burger you've ever had. To add to this masterpiece is some of the nicest french fries I've had recently. Medium cut style, not overly thick or thin very crispy and well seasoned.
Lastly let me say that Cafe Crepe has some of the kitchiest ambience out of most of the cafe's I visit. High deep back black seats like something out of a David Lynch movie comfort the guest while on the surrounding deep deep dark red walls hang larger then life art posters.
Wow, this place sucks. The crepes were mediocre at best. The eggs that we ordered didn't come out the way we asked for it to be prepared. The waitress was a little dishonest when taking our order. She asked us if we wanted whipped cream and strawberries in our crepe in a manner that made it sound like they were optional/free toppings but were actually about $4 more which is like, half the price of the entire crepe/eggs/sausage combo. The sandwich that we ordered also came out without mustard, which we explicitly asked for and when we hailed the waitress for some, it took her another five minutes to bring it out.
The service here is incredibly slow and bad in that you don't really get served what you want. I can't believe people like their crepes. They're rubbery and filled with strawberries covered in overly sweet syrup and topped with cheap whipped cream in a can.
When staying in the Sutton Place Hotel, you are blessed with an amazing restaurant with one of the best breakfasts. There are times, however, when you don't want to deal with the shishi-ness of a AAA 5 Star hotel restaurant and have something equally good, but without all the fluff. That's when you go to Cafe Crepe, right around the corner.
Having a large variety of both sweet and savory crepes, Cafe Crepe is probably as close to the authentic flavor of French crepes as you can get. The crepes themselves are paper thin, but just so flavorful and satisfying. If I'm craving savory, I usually go for the ham and cheese crepe with bechamel sauce... so fattening, but oh so delicious. For sweet, go for the sugar and banana flambe with grand marnier. So much flavor... so much culture.
While I would normally ding this place a star for only decent service, the crepes more than make up for it. Be weary when talking to the crepe Nazi in the front, one wrong word can send your crepe into the trash, and your order to the back of the line.
We've enjoyed crepes at Cafe Crepe twice now and each time we ate inside. First, the bad: never, NEVER go inside if you want quick service. This morning, we were at our table for just over an hour before our breakfast was served. This seems to be the norm so if you're in a hurry (or have anywhere to go for the next two hours) make sure to order from the front window.
Now for the good: the crepes are wonderful, light and fluffy with delicious fillings! We've opted for savory crepes both times but the sweet crepes look like they'd be perfect for dessert one evening. There are so many choices, I think I'd be in crepe nirvana if I could try samples of all of them.
Don't miss Cafe Crepe when you're strolling on Robson!
I was strolling down Robson Street. And I saw a line at Cafe Crepe. I had to spy on this place. Thinking "Hmmm..is this another tourist trap?" I saw some locals. So, I decided to go for it.
I got to say, nice crepes. Not bad for a snack. Couldn't imagine crepes as a meal. But hey! That's just me. I like mine sweet. I got the Nutella & Strawberries. While my friend had the Banana Cream.
Negative, is their poor service. Get ready to wait 15mins or longer for your crepes. It's a pretty tight place. So, I highly recommend take out. Prices $7CAD or more.
Remember it's Robson Street so parking is going to be tough in this area.
Don't eat inside. Seriously. TheTripChick also posted that but it was after we went. Blargh.
I had a relatively tasty beef/egg/cheese/dijon crepe, friend had a completely overcooked burger and we waited forEVER for our food. Would get a crepe there again, but definitely from the takeout window.
Listed in: Vancouver & Victoria
We were lured to this place because we heard beer was cheap. $12 pitchers of Granville Island is pretty good for downtown! Liquor is cheap too.
I went for a crepe with chicken, mayo, cheese ... the works of the chicken category. It was kinda bland, but it stayed together for the purposes of cutting and eating. It got boring after a few bites. The fries were OK, but salty.
It's comfortable, there are booths for groups or a couple. I wouldn't call it a date place and there's no physical bar. It's got a more restaurant than bar vibe. But if you're looking for a cheap place to get some beer and a snack downtown, this is a good option.
Be warned: there are a suspicious amount of fruit flies that may annoy you while you eat.
The service is sooooo slow when you eat inside. We should have just gotten our crepes outside by the takeout window but it was too cold. The crepes here are ridiculously expensive. The base price is around $6 and if you want to add extras like whip cream it's $1.50 extra. If I'm paying that much for a crepe, it better be good but unfortunately it was unmemorable. The crepe was pretty boring and it wasn't hot. Since I didn't want to pay extra for whip cream, it was just lacking something for that yummy crepe experience. Ya know? I've had better and cheaper crepes at other places and try not to eat inside unless you want to wait forever for the food to come.
a few comments:
- the wait here at this popular Robson st. location can be hideous.
- service...pretty much non-existent as the understaffed wait staff struggle to cover all the tables
- ambiance...also non-existent...instead of a relaxing and inviting environment, the cafe is loud and completely over-crowded.
- dessert crepes - lots of selection and I really enjoyed the dark chocolate w/ bananas and I don't even like bananas. The bitter sweet dark chocolate is a great contrast to the fruit and tastes absolutely delicious.
- savory crepe - we had the ham and cheese and it was pretty good...
- pizza - surprising tasty and cheesy on thin crust...
- price - very steep on the crepes...would I come back again and pay $9 for a crepe and kinda crazy atmosphere w/ waiters spilling water, and long waits...I think NOT.
If you're craving crepes, look no further.
This little cafe has several locations, ALL of which are good because they are all incredible consistent in the way the make crepes.
They have an extensive menu of both sweet and savory depending on your current craving at the moment. Of course, if you're like me, you can have BOTH!!! Yum.
My favourites?
Sweet: Nutella, Nutella & Strawberries, Nutella & Banana, Sugar & Butter
Savoury: Cheese & Ham, Cheese, Egg, Ham & Mushroom, Cheese, Egg, Ham, Mushrooms & Spinach (as u can see, i like 'em thick and juicy)
Now, I never realised how good these crepes are until my recent trip to Paris over last summer. These are as authentic as it gets! And PS: don't feel obliged to eat in, have a crepe to go and browse Robson! It tastes way better that way when you're window shopping & stuff your face!
Listed in: Home Sweet Home YVR
OH MY FCUKIN GOD! This place is such a rip off! I can't believe I used to like this place! BTW the pricing for their crepes are such a rip off, 8 bucks for something that wasn't even all that great and it was made by a trainee that had to ask over and over again "Is this right?!" AHHHHH!!! This place makes me appreciate Unicorn Crepe so much more! I will probably never go back!
this shop cooks up decent omelets, bacon, eggs, breakfast hits...
but their crepes kinda suck. very unimaginative...
first off, the lemon-sugar crepe was good, made with batter, sprinkled sugar, and lemon juice from a bottle. tasted great, but im paying $5-6 for a basic lemon cookie in flattened form. the strawberry crepe, was simply slices of sour strawberries folded into the crepe, nothing more, eh...
service was courteous and friendly though... 8D
My friends who have been here before swear that the crepes here are delicious. I ordered a crepe with chicken, mushrooms, and spinach...it was unbearably DRY! There were tons of people inside and out, so I don't get it. Service and ambiance was alright, but my food was no bueno.
Ordered two things: a Panini and the Cafe Crepe special, which comes with eggs, sausage, and a crepe.
When I ordered, the waitress asked if I wanted strawberries and whipped cream on the crepe. Sure, I said, not knowing that I would be charged a hefty fee for the at best mediocre fruit and cream on what turned out to be a mediocre crepe.
The Cafe Crepe special came out waay before they served us the panini. I asked for the eggs to be scrambled but runny, and they were scrambled but not runny at all, and not particularly tasty either. Nor was the sausage very good. We ordered the panini with dijon mustard, but it didn't come with any, so we asked for it again. After another long delay, they brought some out.
I guess the only plus is that they serve breakfast food rather late into the day.
I must go to this place everytime I am in Van. When I am in a nearby hotel I have breakfast here everyday. CANNOT get enough of the egg/feta/spina crepe. Good latte to go with too.
If the crowd of people hovering out front isn't an obvious sign, Café Crepe is tasty. The menu is divided into three parts: savoury crepe, sweet crepe and panini. Even for the more resolute, the offerings here will rip your decisiveness. Each offering is wonderfully delicious, from the chicken and emmantal cheese crepe (sometimes I really do miss meat) to the standard banana and Nutella one. Topped off with hot chocolate, this is the perfect Fall snack.
The wait to be seated wasn't too long. The price of the crepes isn't cheap. The service was so-so. Lots of booths. Low ceiling = loud! But the crepes, the crepes were DELICIOUS. if you have time and willing to pay a little more for your crepe.... go.
OMG! I love the crepes here! the whip creme is soo good with strawberries, bananas, and chocolate! The crepes here are soo good. Great snack, kinda big! Stand in line...it does take long! I love walking Robson with my crepe in hand!
I don't know what the big deal is about. I love crepes, have eaten them many places, but this chain doesn't do it for me. Seriously. It's like a novelty for tourists more than a nourishing and delightful meal. The crepes at the take-out window are fast, hot and what you'd expect. But that's just it. It's not extraordinary. I like the nutella and banana crepe or the plain sugar crepe. But to spend almost $8 dollars and not be blown-away? I'd rather do take-out suhi and a beer.
I frequented this restaurant on my visit to Vancouver because it's very convenient & serves up delicious food! The savoury crepes are great, but I feel like the sweet crepes really steal the show (could just be my sweet tooth, though). They also don't short you on any fillings, so the crepes are packed with deliciousness! My favorite was probably either the banana nutella or the strawberry nutella crepe. Absolutely amazing! I also highly recommend the hot chocolate. It was the perfect thing to warm me up after a chilly night of walking around. The service was slow from inside the cafe (though from my experience at another location in Vancouver I didn't see this was as much of an issue...) but from the outside window you could order and be gone in a matter of minutes. Definitely a place to check out if you're in Vancouver!
The service inside is horrible. It's best to order your crepe from the outside window. The chicken with swiss is delicious, as is the nutella with banana. They wrap them up for you so you can continue your shopping. Take your crepe to the steps of the art gallery a few blocks south- it's the best spot for people watching and resting your tired feet.
I have to say these are good mighty crepes! I bought 2 sweet crepes to-go while walking down Robson to my mom's house in West End (end of Robson). I ate mine right away and gave the other to my parents when I got there. It was already late and they did not feel like having it, so I took it back to the hotel on Burrard for my husband. But he, too, was too tired to eat it so I just left it on the table wrapped in the original paper and paper bag. The next morning, my husband ate it as breakfast and kept saying it's delicious! I could not believe it could be anything good but soggy and gross so I gave it a little bite. To my amazement, it was really still very, very good! The nutella was still in melting form oozing out with plenty of strawberries. The crepe was still soft and not torn in anyway. How awesome! They definitely give you a lot in the middle for your CAD7.50 and I think it's well-worth it!
There is usually a line on the street as most people order it at the window and eat it while walking down Robson. The service is sometimes slow especially the ordering part. But I'll still say - Try it!
can't beat a classic nutella crepe with whipped cream!
walking down robson street in search of a quick fix snack, cafe crepe is in order. this place has an area for you to dine in and a take out window for the passerby-ers (such as myself & the hubby). the menu consisted of dessert crepes, sandwich crepes and specialty crepes. born with a sweet tooth, i got a nutella & strawberry crepe and the hubby got a butter/sugar crepe. we also ordered a cafe latte for washing down remnants. everything was average and edible, nothing fancy or memorable. ordering from their take out window was a bit odd because while standing, ordering or waiting, you brush a lot of shoulders with tourists and locals alike. the pro about the take out window is that we receive orders in a timely manner.
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