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Crêpe It Up
Categories: Restaurants Creperies Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
507 Church StToronto, ON M4Y 2C9
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
(416) 916-3558
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 10 am - 11 pm
Thu-Sat 10 am - 12 am
Sun 10 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dessert
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
25 reviews for Crêpe It Up
Review Highlights
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"And Dark Angel - an explosion of chocolate." In 5 reviews -
"...Fair Trade Organic Coffee beans at Cafe by Crepe it Up for..." In 5 reviews -
"Savory crepes are about $5 - $7." In 3 reviews
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25 reviews in English
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Review from Meagan T.
Toronto, ON
3/19/2012
Full disclosure: I am a regular here.
Food: The coffee is my favorite in the gaybourhood. It changes a bit in flavour, but the quality is consistent, which I really like plus its less pricey than Starbucks etc. They also make the espresso-based drinks, which is nice on the days when I need a little extra kick to get me going. They have an ever-changing and delicious selection of baked goods, most of which I believe is made on-site. Cookies, muffins, croissants, apple strudels, cakes, butter tarts, cheesecakes, baklava, and the list goes on ($1-3). There are usually sandwiches ($3-5 )and lunch specials, and soups and things as well. ... Last but not least, there are the crepes ($4-9). A different style than Crepes-a-Gogo, but equally delicious. I've tried about 10 different ones and loved them all. The Monster (sans broccoli) is my ultimate hangover cure!!
Atmostphere: Coffee shop. I've seen the energy level vary from being subdued and perfect for a quiet afternoon reading in the sun, to almost boisterous with every seat taken. I've always found the service to be quite good, but I adore the staff and am totally biased. To that end, I think what makes this place awesome is that there are a lot of regulars, everyone is friendly. There's a nice community vibe that you dont always find in the big city.
If youre in the area, it's a great place for coffee, lunch, or something sweet. I have so much love for this place! -
Review from Sara R.
4/13/2012
Excellent crepes, friendly and accommodating, cozy.
I got the Benedict crepe with smoked salmon instead of bacon or ham (tried to give my arteries a break from the masses of Canadian bacon I had been consuming). Although the salmon seemed like regular, baked salmon... it was still a great crepe - and innovative! They have fun selections! My cousin got a custom made one with peanut butter and nutella. I won't need to tell you how incredibly yummy that was! The crepe part was very good, but I've had better. It's not as crispy on the ends as I prefer. I like the crispy-chewy types. These were a tiny bit too soft/mushy in some spots, although I have no complaints.
I really enjoyed the shop itself! Very cute, cozy, great seating options... especially by the window. I think it's in the gay neighborhood of Toronto, if that's something you take into consideration.
Prices are seriously cheap! High quality, unique, pleasant people, and this cheap? I'd be a regular here if I lived in in Toronto.
Definitely check it out if you're here! -
Review from Edwin A.
I've been creping it up for the past few weeks, sampling crepes from all over the city.
Just in the past weeks I've been to Choco crepe, Crepe Delicious, Crepes a Go Go, my own kitchen even!, and now Crepe it Up :D
Environment:
Looks like a cute coffee shop to chill at. Not too large, there are 3 small round tables on far end, a bar stool setup for lined seating, and a couple more tables along the edge near the front entrance. Chalkboard menu and a pretty good selection of teas and coffees.
Experience:
Today we tried a crepe, called the Paris. (Chocolate hazelnut spread, banana, and scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side) and chinese breakfast tea, although it was 6 o'clock in the evening lol
We dug into the crepe, whoa I was surprised. This was great pairing of ingredients. It was delicious! The crepe itself was soft and moist, sort of like a pancake flavour, not so eggy.
We enjoyed the crepe so much we ordered up another one called the Mexico which was sliced apple + Crème De Leche (caramel). Jeez after trying a few bites this too was another hit. The fresh sliced red apples were razor thin, and the caramel glaze providing a warm yummy coating to counter any tartness.
Summary:
The crepes were perfect. On top of this they were not that expensive (under $5)
Recommend! -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
Oh wow. Could this crepe place be better than Crepes a gogo ? This might be very true. And what more is that it's got seating, a great place for dessert and coffee and it's open late. (Sunday night and we were there til 11 and it was still going strong)
I got a Paris crepe, chocolate and banana. It wasn't just nutella in there. The crepe was crispy on the edges and filled with chocolate sauce. It was 4.50.
They also had savoury crepes on the menu too.
I didn't get to try but there were also a myriad of fresh pastries and honey balls.
My friend got a large latte and he loved it.
It seemed like everything was made with TLC.
Come for a sweet dessert or catch up with old friends.Listed in: Where to catch up on Life, Coffices
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Review from Justine H.
Toronto, ON
11/30/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Restaurant: Cafe by Crepe it Up
Cuisine: Bakery/Coffee
Location: Gay Village
Address: 507 Church St
Price Range: ~$10
1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: Excellent
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ambiance: 4
Overall: 4
Extra information:
*Specialize in Crepes
*Most of the pastry is made in-house
*Savory and Sweet Crepes
*Wifi for customers
I decided to check out Cafe by Crepe it Up for coffee and dessert after my delicious lunch at Ginger (which is my ultimate spot for bowl of pho!). Cafe by Crepe it Up is a nice little coffee place on Church Street with big windows and bright lighting.
They sell lots of different items for such a small coffee shop varying from sweet & savory crepes, sandwiches, pastries, cookies, pie, hot beverages and coffee beans. It's always nice to see so much variety at coffee shops because sometimes you just crave something different and new. They also have fresh squeezed orange juice and house-made sandwiches that can be grilled for you if you wish. You can purchase Fair Trade Organic Coffee beans at Cafe by Crepe it Up for around $16.50/lb
Ordered: DARK ANGEL 5/5
*Hazelnut Chocolate Crepe wrapped around Vanilla Ice Cream Ball for $4.95
*As soon as you order at the front, they told me there would be 7 minute wait
*They make the crepe on the spot right after you put in the order
*Such a steal for what you get, the crepe is huge and it's only five dollars
*Crepe is thin and chewy, just like it's suppose to be (not doughy, like the one at Wandas)
*Ends are crispy with lots of rich hazelnut chocolate filling inside
*This was like heaven in my mouth, I could literally see angels flying around
*Only downside is that the icecream melts super fast cause it's wrapped in hot, fresh crepe
*It could get pretty messy to eat
*Perfect for Dessert (might be too much for 1 person, but you really don't want to share this)
Ordered: MOCHACCINO 3/5
*Huge mug of Americano with hint of chocolate for $4.25
*This is perfect for a cold day
*It wasn't too sweet but it had hint of chocolate aftertaste which I loved
*This was perfect with my Dark Angel crepe and complimented the chocolate filling very well
*If I had to compare it, it was kind of like watered down hot chocolate with bitter coffee taste
There were lots of students having lunch here, ordering their savory crepes which I can't wait to try next time I am there. The only down side is that they only have 1 person making the crepe so if the place is busy, your crepes will take long but it's def worth the wait. Also, their specials change everyday and they seeemed to have lots of regulars picking up coffee or sweet pastries from the shop.
Summary: I've been back to Cafe by Crepe it Up couple times after my first visit but had same thing ever single time I was there. Normally, I go for Savory crepes but Dark Angel is really that good. If you are ever on Church street, Cafe by Crepe is Up is def worth the visit. -
Review from Cynthia G.
Toronto, ON
11/27/2011 5 Check-ins Here
After spending time in IKEA and fighting the Sunday traffic back into the city, we were exhausted and just needed a little coffee in the afternoon.
After Crepe-It-Up finished their renovation in the summer I had not been in, and the newly reno'd space looks great ! It's a small space, but very inviting and comfortable and they use the small seating area well. Maybe 10 tables.
They expanded to the space next door, and all windows face the sidewalk/street, and during the summer, the door on the right rolls up, lots of natural light, and the space feels a little larger than it actually is . We sat at the bar facing the windows. Great spot even though it's right beside the front door, you don't feel squeezed in.
I ordered a little white cookie (looked like a Mexican Wedding Cookie) with powdered sugar and a double espresso. The barista was very nice and multi tasking was her forte for sure !
The espresso was very nice. My friend's had tea, a baklava and a regular coffee. All was enjoyed by a chorus of mmmmm's.
I glanced at the menu and decided to come back here one week-end for breakfast. If you haven't noticed I seem to really enjoy breakfast places the last year. Don't know why, since I spent years not even eating breakfast. The prices on all of the menu items looked very reasonably priced, and some very interesting crepe's.
A return visit is for sure called for ! -
Review from Renee M.
Toronto, ON
11/15/2011
This place was great on both of the two occasions I have ventured. The first time I ordered the Hawaiian crepe and added an egg and it was fresh and delicious. The second time I ordered the Monster and it was fantastic and make me feel like I was eating healthy.
They have these dessert dough balls made with honey that you HAVE TO TRY! They kind of goo in your mouth and taste super fresh and they are cheap.
I have not tried the desserts but they have a great selection and some of their stuff is super cute. The restaurant looks like a converted market and has a cool vibe though I will note that I have found it quite hot in there. -
Review from Michael Y.
Toronto, ON
12/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went with a group of friends after dinner for dessert. It was a quaint little place and was surprised with all the different types of crepes. It wasn't a big place but enough to fit 7 of us with two round tables. We basically took up a 1/4 of the place.
The service was quick and attentive. The cashier was nice and friendly. I shared a Thai crepe and had a hot chocolate. The crepe was a nice size for a dessert and it was tasty. The hot chocolate on the other hand was warm and had way too much froth.
I wouldn't say it's the greatest place to bring a group but they were nice to accommodate us. I'm sorry to say that we were the only and loudest group and seemed to annoy some of the patrons. Some were there with their laptops staring at us. Oh well, I'm sure it'll come around - if you know what I mean. -
Review from Jorge L.
I am a fan!
Not only that this coffee shop is local, they also have one of the best Cafe Americano. Top that with Tres Amigo crepe - a combination of strawberry, mozzarella cheese and hot fudge. And Dark Angel - an explosion of chocolate. The result? AMAZING.
Don't be guilty for eating such a sweetilcious dessert - coffee is known to be good for your heart so it kinda evens out. Right? Right?
The place is small with about 10 stools and four tables that can seat four people each. There is no wifi which means that there is no chair-hogging mac-carrier patrons (ouch, that's me).
I'm giving four stars because it can be very hot in the summer as there is no air conditioner. But it's got the FABULOUS view of Church Street where you'll see tons of characters in a good way. From drag queens to muscle boys to really hot women. People watching here is a bonus as there are two HUGE windows.
On a good cool weather, however, this place is perfect. Can we make our Yelp rating seasonal?
Servers? Superb and willing to make recommendations. They serve you with a genuine smile.
I'll come back. This is a great alternative to Starbucks. Maybe we should go together? Raise your hand!Listed in: I'm addicted to coffee
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Review from Terry P.
1/4/2011
Delicious. The crepes are great, although I must admit I can't think of a time that I've ever had a really awful crepe. The interior of the restaurant is fairly small and basic.
The prices are very reasonable - sweet crepes start at $3.25 and go up to $6. Savory crepes are about $5 - $7.
I highly recommend the chocolate and walnut crepe - great combination. They also make a fantastic mango smoothie for only $3.50.Listed in: My sweet sweet tooth....
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Review from Janna S.
11/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
This place is friendly, affordable, and offers a decent range of ingredients, especially for the sweet menu. I came here yesterday for lunch and tried three crepes from the menu. I shared two sweet crepes and one savory crepe, but next time I think I'd skip on the savory menu because most of these rely on egg fillings, and the range of ingredients doesn't seem to work as well as the sweet options.
That being said, I'd nearly always choose sweet over savory anywhere, so I feel like the savory menu choices need to taste twice as good to compete with crepes like "The Dark Angel", a delicious mess of dark chocolate and hazelnut crepe wrapped around a large scoop of ice cream. The "Mexican" sounded good but needed more Dulce de leche - I didn't really taste it enough.
Like I mentioned, most of the savory options include egg, and the custom-made options fell short when I tried to avoid this ingredient. The bathroom could use a good scrubbing but the staff singing Christmas carols was a nice touch. I'd recommend this place for dessert! -
Review from Jay C.
12/7/2010
This was my first Canadian crepe as I arrived in Toronto. I had the Dark Angel crepe with ice cream. Coming from the Bay and having tasted Sophie's Crepes (the best in the Bay), this place was subpar.
The crepe itself was toasty meaning it was a little crunchy which was fine with me. However, others may not like that. Anyways, it was good nothing too spectacular about it.
Overall, a thumb up! -
Review from Roma M.
8/9/2010
This is the best crepe joint in Toronto!
They serve fresh crepes, and their savoury selection is actually delicious, -a first for most creperies.
Service here is far above average. Our petite crepe 'artiste' -Tina, I believe, was extremely warm, friendly and hilarious.
The crepes here can be taken as a dessert or as a complete meal under $10. My favourite crepes are the Hot Chick, Seafood and Tres Amigos.
The very few locations are a travesty, but not a huge price to pay considering their firm grasp on quality.Listed in: Seventh Heaven
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Review from Jason S.
Toronto, ON
7/11/2011 2 photos
My friend got ice cream at Baskin Robbins while I ordered a crepe here. She was staring at my crepe pretty hard and was full of regret for not getting dessert here instead. I let her have a couple of bites even though I was dying a little inside. It was that good.
Listed in: 5 star establishments
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Review from Char C.
Toronto, ON
3/15/2011
I have to admit that I didn't even try the crepe here.
So why the 2 stars??
I ordered 3 crepes to be delivered from grubcanada...1.5 hours after I was curious as to why it was taking so long so I called grubcanada to check what was going on, I thought that they did not process the order, however they got a confirmation from the restaurant and Crepe it Up choose not to recognize my order and did not create it but didn't tell grubcanada or call me about the neglected order. They simply told the delivery company they weren't going to complete the order 1.5 hours after the order was placed.
I gave them 2 stars instead of one because the food does look good. So all in all do not order delivery. -
Review from Tiffany S.
Toronto, ON
1/9/2010
A great place for a crepe! Even though I have only been here once I still talk about how great their "Hot Chick" crepe is. After you order you can watch your crepe be made which wins Crepe It Up awesome points in my books.
The dining area is very small, and as other reviewers have noted the decor is lackluster, but the delicious food makes up for this. I recommend hitting this place up for lunch or a light afternoon snack. -
Review from Chris P.
6/9/2011
These guys have just re-opened after a complete rennovation. They took over the bay next door so now they are double the size. The new interior is much warmer and more inviting. So many good changes, you should just come check it out for yourself!
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Review from Bijan V.
12/20/2008 1 photo
Great Crepe Place. The biggest reason I'm giving it a 5 star is because of the very fair prices (Sweet Crepes from $3-6 and Savourty crepes from $5-7). However even with these cheap prices, the crepes are delicious. They're not quite as humungo as places like I Feel Like Crepe on College but they're just as tasty.
I tried their Monster Crepe and white it was great, it just reminded me more of an omellete than a crepe. So I decided to go for the Dark Angel crepe (chocolate hazelnut crepe wrapped around a ball of ice cream) and it was absolutely perfect!
If you're looking for some crepes in this part of the city then Crepe It Up is definitely the place to be. I think they have another location at the St. Lawrence market too! -
Review from Sarah O.
7/28/2011
This was the first of two lousy dining experiences I had yesterday. Service is ok, but employees need a refresher on hygiene. We sat down to have brunch by the large open window, but had to move because to two female employees decided to smoke about a foot away from us on the bench outside. Then one of them went back behind the counter and started doing some prep work without first washing her hands. I am not not sure if the other woman washed her hands but she was continuously touching her hair while preparing food.
Atmosphere is nice enough, but the women's shrill laughter & shouting was jarring. It was difficult to have a discussion.
I had eggs Benedict with smoked salmon which was good, one friend had the tuna melt, no complaints there. Our other friend had Paris (chocolate hazelnut & banana). It looked nice, but the bananas were very bruised and mushy and the chocolate syrup was the cheap kind- thin with a weird artificial taste.
There are just too many great places to bother giving this place another try. -
Review from Melissa F.
Toronto, ON
7/27/2009
The general decour leaves a little to be desired. Not the most cozy place. BUT, you CAN"T beat teh selction, the price or the awesome staff behind the counter.
All the crepes are delish, whether you are into savoury or sweet. go with another person and get one of each to share!
And averaging 5$ a crepe, you can't beat that price. really.
I'm so tired of cafe crepe raising their prices and tryingto be trendy. Go here- they have an adorable little japanese boy behind the counter that will make you LAUGH and LAUGH allll evening while you are there.
oh, and they have an excellent espresso maker- what more could you want?? -
Review from Lindsey S.
Toronto, ON
5/28/2010
YUM!
This place is great! Cheap, freshly made and yummy!! LOVE IT.
The staff is very sweet and they help you decide as they have a large menu and can make anything you want really.
The crepes travel well and stay warm for a long time. Surprisingly they are also very filling. Much more so then Cafe Crepe
I have been meaning to go back and try a sweet crepe, but I just haven't made it. I will be doing that this week and will update you all on the success of the visit.
One word of caution - DO NOT USE THE BATHROOM. It's ok, but it's very tiny, unkept and really should be for staff only. I would not have used it if I didn't NEED to pee.
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Review from Steve P.
11/27/2009
I think my fiancee found her go-to crepe location. It's simple, small, cheap, and she loved her strawberry and mozzarella cheese crepe. I ordered the chocolate and then after that I was feeling adventurous, I tried the Dulce De Leche, which was a mistake. I pretty much went into anaphylactic shock right there in the store. Very sweet, tooooo sweet. But aside from that, the flavor of the crepes were excellent and they had an excellent crunch on the edges the way it should be. Not overly greasy, just the right amount of egg in the batter. We will definitely put this place on our list of sweet places to go after a meal.
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Review from Tina H.
Toronto, ON
6/3/2010
Okay, this place is AMAZING.
The place looks like a school cafeteria, the place is small, but WHO CARES?
1) The crepes are AMAZINGLY GOOD (I went to cafe crepe afterwards cus i couldn't NOT eat crepe, they damaged my taste buds with their thick, pancake-like crepes)
2) They are CHEAP. (I paid 6dollars for coffee + crepe. I paid 10 at cafe crepe, i guess the portion was bigger there but it didn't taste good)
3) The staffs are nice.
4) Tips are optional! Although i always tip them cus the food is too good not to tip :DListed in: Food at TO
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Review from Nicole C.
4/20/2010 2 photos
I've never had a crepe before, so we decided to check this place out. After one bite, it became our spot for a tasty, cheap place to eat. I tried the peanut butter chocolate chip and it was instantly my fav. We also tried the Dulce de Leche (meh), mozz cheese and strawberry (I thought it was gross, my friend loved it) and the one with sweetened condensed milk (it was ok). I'd say the pb and chocolate one was the best. The inside is small and a little run down, but the tasty crepes make up for it. We went here probably 5 times during our 3 day stay. If we ever go back to Toronto, we'd for sure eat here again.
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2008 1 photo
I have many distinct memories of my travels through Europe, they vary in intensity and actual interest, but on one of my last nights in Europe I went to the Eiffel Tower and ate a nutella and banana crepe and felt very Parisian. It was a moment that I don't think I will forget and will try in vain to re-create as much as I can, (a beaver tail in front of the CN tower just doesn't do the trick). Crepe It Up is as close as I think I will come to that experience in Toronto. They do lack to the Eiffel Tower, which admittedly was a major part of the experience, but their crepes are, gasp dare I say it? Probably better than the one I bought from the Russian lady running the stand. Crepe It Up reminds our uninformed North American palate that crepes can be a meal and not just desert. Crepe It Up has an incredible vegetarian crepe that is loaded with vegetables and cheese and is worth the modest fee. When you go and are planning to go for a meal prepare to get a sweet crepe as well, because you have to have the nutella and banana crepe. It is very good, and if you've been to Paris it will take you back and if you haven't it will make you want to go.
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