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Crêpes à GoGo
Categories: Restaurants Creperies Restaurants French Restaurants Cafes Creperies, French, Cafes [Edit]
18 Yorkville AveToronto, ON M4W 3Y8
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
(416) 922-6765
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 7 pm
Sun 10 am - 6 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
60 reviews for Crêpes à GoGo
Review Highlights
"also, try the limonana (lemonade and mint drink."
(in 15 reviews)
"...Crepe - Sour cream, threads of red onion, dill, and smoked..."
(in 4 reviews)
"...combination here is the smoked salmon and cream cheese."
(in 9 reviews)
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60 reviews in English
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Review from Precilla C.
Scarborough, ON
Crêpes à Gogo reminded me of just how much I loved crêpes, especially savoury ones! I stopped by here for a quick dinner one night before seeing a friend's concert. These delectable creations are folded and served in a paper bag, so no utensils are required.
I was torn between all the choices I had! A lot of them contain smoked salmon, which I normally love. But I wasn't sure how much I'd like it served inside a warm crepe. In the end, I opted for the Parisienne with scrambled egg, swiss, mushrooms, threads of red onion and filaments of dill. The combination was perfect- absolutely delicious! The dill was wonderfully fragrant and paired fantastically with the red onions and earthy mushrooms. I would've liked a little more scrambled eggs, but other than that, everything worked really well together. Best of all was the crêpe itself, which was inexplicably tasty! I would be very happy to just eat the crêpe plain on its own.
I proudly finished my entire crêpe (albeit with a little help from my friend who took a few bites). It was a little too filling for me, but extremely satisfying nevertheless. Crêpes à Gogo recently opened a second location on Bloor and Spadina, so I might want to check that out soon. Can't wait to try their sweet crêpes! -
Review from Cindy T.
Toronto, ON
2/9/2012
This place is a very cute little creperie. With the open concept cooking going on, the scent of food definitely lingers in the air. I simply adored the comforting ambience of this little gem. The women who work here all seem to be able to "parler en francais", which is an absolute plus for the atmosphere. Reminds me of a quaint little place I would see in the movie Amelie.
Anyway, I came here yesterday to meet up with a friend for a late lunch. My friend and I sat through at least two rounds of people while catching up and we were never rushed out. Service was brisk but not cold. I ordered the Parisienne and the food was very different from what I am used to (yes, first crepe ever!) but yummy nonetheless. I also really wanted to try their home-brewed limonana but unfortunately they were out of that so it must be good.
It is a super fun place to stop by and indulge with a friend or two. I will definitely revisit the next time I am in the area. There are so many crepe options that I want to try! -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
12/25/2011
VIBE
Tres French. You're pretty much greeted with a "bonjour." Great place to catch up with girlfriends (or your best gays). Pretty low key in the evening. Really lovely staff. They rearranged the tables and made others squish over so they could accommodate our table of three. A thoughtful gesture. It is a bit wee in here but it works.
I ATE
Salmon, cream cheese and dill crepe. A note that a lot of their crepes have egg in it and not many ones with cheese. AKA No ham and cheese at this one so if you're wanting something more heavy, I may suggest something else in the area or Cafe Crepe (who does have a ham and cheese). Also, their nutella crepe is another chocolate variant. That said, the salmon and cream cheese crepe was yum!
And another PS no pop here. You're getting orangina or perrier.
So a bit limited, in my opinion, on the options here but still a nice grab and go if you're in the Yorkville area.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Crepe it up on the meat options and I'm coming back. Otherwise, I'm go-going to Cafe Crepe because they have more hearty options. Still, a lovely spot! -
Review from Christine R.
Scarborough, ON
12/7/2011 2 photos
It's minus four degrees outside, windy with wet snow coming down and the door is wide open calling me in! Seeking food and warmth I run into there open door to find a very warm and quaint little crepery!
Our French waiter greet us and says have a seat and he'll be over with the menus. He is very friendly, takes our drinks orders, and gives us time to go over the menu. I'm flipping the menu over and going up down the double sided page.....Our waiter returns with a glass jar of water and two glasses and asks if we need any help?
I think he sees my fustration. I ask where is the ham and cheese crepes?? He looks at me confused? He states we only offer Vegetarian crepes and fish. NO MEAT crepes??? I repeat (I suppose i was being to assuming) he says no sorry, I had my heart set on a ham & cheese crepe but our waiter was soo nice he offered some recommendations. In the end I took his suggestion of the Tova Crepe.
He was kind enough to offer to cut in half and wrap the halves separate so we could share as they offer no cutlery here. He returned with the two indvidual halves neatly wraped in a paper bag delivered in a wicker basket and our english breakfast teas beautifully presented in clear glass cups.
Tova Crepe - Sour cream, threads of red onion, dill, and smoked salmon.
The filling was very hot and portion huge! I was eating only a half but it was a substantial portion. The flavours of red onion and smoked salmon were strong and distinct. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. Maybe I was off put because I was eating hot smoked salmon and hot sour cream (both normally eaten cold).
I later realized why the door was kept open, it was extremely hot inside......I can't imagine how hot it is in the summer months?
After we were finished eating I was waiting for our waiter to return so we could order some dessert crepes. He never returned but continued speaking loudly in French with the cook the entire time with there backs to us so I couldn't get his attention.
Also I would have never known you had to go to the cashier and pay at the end of meal if I never witnessed the confusion with the fellow diners seated beside me.
For the single crepe and 2 teas the bill came to about $15 bucks.
Service was pretty good (in the beginning at least...), not much variety to the menu (no meat crepes!), presentation is good but limited seating (12 max?).
FYI Do not drink the water in the glass bottles provided to you.....they don't wash the bottles after you use it they just top it back up with tap water after every customer leaves....gross!....there were fragments of god knows what floating in my jar! -
Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
10/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Well bonjour little creperie. I had no idea just how much I was going to fall in love with you until...
Vivek S and I were greeted with a pleasant "bonjour."
The wi-fi was quick!
Housemade Limonana was placed on our table with a wink, served in a small or large carafe.
A folded over crepe was handed to me with a smile. And then the bag was torn and folded. What a caring touch.
I took a bite of my perfectly browned and slightly crispy crepe stuffed with tomato, brie and basil Dani-mique. I could have eaten two, easily.
Vivek S - can we please a gogo here again soon?
24/30: 30 Day ChallengeListed in: 30 Day Review Writing…, Toronto Musing
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Review from Mel C.
11/5/2011
I came here with a friend for dinner (as in she ordered a crepe and I just mooched off her's)! This is definitely not a sit down place and more of a grab and go kind of place. The restaurant is very tiny and I can't imagine them having enough tables and chairs for their customers during the lunch rush.
The crepe itself was very delicious and I loved the pancake (usually it's too rubbery or salty or something is just off about it). Also, they don't provide cutlery or plates so there's a special way of ripping the paper bag holding the crepe in order to eat the crepe.
I think I'll come back here when I want a healthier fast food alternative. -
Review from Jiao S.
10/19/2011
Although a little bit to the too sweet side ( just a little bit for me) this place has everything I ever wanted for a restaruant~
I just love it ~ -
Review from Heather B.
Scarborough, ON
9/5/2011
I feel like being brutal today :P
I TRIED to eat at this place but it was totally unorganized and just unwelcoming in my opinion.
I walked in and first off there is absolutely NO A/C - I would be sweating if I have to sit in there (which has limited tables - maybe 3-4?)
The owner was yelling at people about their orders - has she heard of using an indoor voice? Why must you yell half way across the place to see if your regular customer (because she called him by first name) wants cheese in his crepe.
Then you don't know where to stand because of the limited space plus the huddle of people near the cash register. Waiting to order or pay I have no idea.
I lost my patience after reading the menu and walked out without even being greeted.
Maybe when I feel forgiving I will try this place one more time because I really wanted to give this place a try due to the great reviews. But it just wasn't my day.
The crepes from what I saw looked good but I think I have a grudge now with the owner :/ I hate people shouting out orders and requests... try a little discretion and walk over to your customer to ask OR get all the details of what the customers wants before you even start making their food. -
Review from Mauricio A.
Toronto, ON
8/19/2011
This tiny little place just two blocks north of Bloor, right at the crust edge of Yorkville, has move European je ne sais quoi than many much larger so-called French and European restaurants in Toronto!
The customer seating area, where the tables are, is perhaps even smaller than my living room. For some that could be a bit of a bad thing however personally, if you go early in the morning, the place reminds me to a hole in the wall you might find in Montmartre or in a non-touristy area of Paris.
Their Crêpes are tasty, hot, made on the spot and unlike other places, the crêpes are not perfectly shaped, or as presentation friendly, which in reality I think it *adds* to the rustic and personal touch this locale already exudes. Which to me is very refreshing.
During the summer months you will find a number of customers hanging just outside, seating on the bench enjoying their crêpes. Which by they way, they will give to you in a paper bag in case you want them, you know, to GoGo.
As far as large groups? Don't. If you have a group larger than four (and that's already pushing it) then consider yourself lucky if you actually manage to get a table, specially during brunch hours. There are line ups.
Lastly, the service, they are French --at least the ones I talked to. They are friendly and sometimes depending when you go, they are a bit rushed, but not enough to give you the impression that they are rushing *you.* They are just busy.
I live about 7 minutes away walking it, so I try to go there from time to time and I recommend it to anyone who would prefer to try something different, something more than the assembly-line vibe you get at other crêpes places.Listed in: My Reviews
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Review from Ayesha A.
9/9/2011
The staff are *actually* French!!
Like, legit...
Good, so good, little frenchie things all over the place, cute cute cute!!! -
Review from Roma M.
8/2/2011
I've always been more of a savory crepe person, than a sweet person. As they say, I'm sweet enough as it is. I've tried both the St. Tropez and Cote D' Azur, and I truly loved them, both, and as many have recommended, I also prefer folded crepes over rolled cold ones.
Service here is right on the mark, and as soon as you enter you're greeted right away. (Of course it helps that there are just a couple of tables). Everything is prompt and pleasant.
This is definitely one of the better crepe digs in Toronto. Will be back! -
Review from Archimedes T.
Toronto, ON
8/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
"C'est si bon" probably one of the very few French phrases I know just because of an old commercial about croissants way back. However, that's probably the best way for me to describe the food and drink I have tasted at this establishment.
I saw this restaurant before in passing, but it was usually closed by the time I got off work, but I noticed they had a booth at the Indulge Toronto at the park near Roy Thomson Hall. At the park I had gotten a popeye crepe to see how it would compare against Kawaii Crepe in Winnipeg. The verdict? No comparison. It's just SOOOOOO YUMMY. I feel like I was having an affair or something. The popeye crepe was a vegetarian crepe; considering I am against the cruel and inhuman punishment against defenseless vegetables by vegetarians this was OH SOO AWESOME. Loved every single bite, assuming you can get true love from food, this is it. :)
Today I went to their restaurant with my food buddy. This time I tried their Tom Tom crepe which was smoked salmon, egg, dill and tomato. After eating that it feels like I was having another affair. This one was so much more way better in taste awesomeness (grammar Nazis have a field day with that sentence). The salmon didn't taste like the cheap kind either and everything in the crepe blended well.
One lesson I learned is if you want to split let them know in advance so they can cut it into two for you and your food buddy.
We also had their drink and after my friend got a taste test (since I already tasted it on the Indulge Toronto) we just bought an entire bottle. It was a cool and refreshing drink. The mixture of the mint, lemon juice and sugar cane drink was just right. Considering what a hot it it was, it was very very refreshing.
I'm going back to the Indulge Toronto booth next Thursday. Actually from the day I tried it the first time, I have vowed to make sure I go to the downtown location, brave the thick traffic, douche bag jaywalkers, maniacal cab drivers and psychotic cyclist for work every Thursday so long as that booth is out there ready to take my money during lunch.Listed in: Reasons to go to downtown…
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Review from The Vong Choice I.
Toronto, ON
8/7/2011
This quaint little creperie in the corners of Yorkville is a sliver of "Paris"-dise and I was so pleased to have my co-worker Bernice suggest that we stop in and now I can't wait to go back for more. Inside this french bistro - there was a quote on the wall that just resonated with me "Il faut manger pour vivre, non vivre pour manger". It's a famous quote by Moliere which means that one should eat to live, not live to eat and this seems to be my motto - the pleasure and sensations I get from my culninary experiences give me my gusto and my joie de vivre! Crepes a GoGo .. you've captured my heart!
I had the "Tartinade" - which is a piping hot crepe made with their home made nutella! It came in a brown paper bag and was just delicieux!! The nutella was not too sweet, it was just the right flavour and I had them add bananas to the crepe ... it was really perfection!
Another highlight was our drink - their house made Limonana. It was simply amazing and so refreshing especially on a hot summer day! It the perfect blend of lemonade and mint and can be served hot or cold.
The owner Veronique makes and bottles this thirst quenching beverage on the premises and now it's available in places like St. Lawerence Market and Pusateris. I am craving some Limonana now, I can't say enough about this drink as it's so good! MMMmmm! As the owner declares "when life throws you lemons, add some mint... and drink limonana!" -
Review from Denise S.
Updated - 4/24/2011
Stopped by today after yoga and am pleased to see that business continues to be bustling at this adorable French creperie! I first discovered Crepes a Gogo when they had a booth at a Francophone festival at the Harbourfront Centre, then visited them at Bedford Rd., and followed them to this Yorkville location. Over the years, little has changed. The delicious food, authentic French atmosphere, and personal service are all still there. No live music on this last visit, alas.
I had the Popeye (egg, mozzarella cheese, spinach). It makes for a perfect brunch crepe and the crepes themselves are light and not too spongey or dough-y like at some other places. They only have 2 griddles, so when it gets crowded, it might be slow. But nothing beats eating your crepe hot off the grill!
Seating is tight -- this is a place to come in ones or twos, not in groups. I'd guesstimate the seating is approximately 15 seats. You can get your crepe to go (go) though, and there are some nice outdoors places to sit on Yorkville and Cumberland.
As Wayne C. mentioned, painted on one of the walls is the phrase: "Il faut manger pour vivre, non vivre pour manger." I love the poster from Godard's "Au Bout de Souffle". Nice touch.
The servers are really attentive and sweet. Most, if not all, are bilingual and many are native Francophones, explaining some endearing phrases such as "now I bring you cappuccino with beautiful foam." And it *was* a beautiful cappuccino.
I spoke a bit to the owner, Veronique, before I left. She told me about her creation - Limonana, a minty-citrusy drink that can be hot or cold. She makes and bottles the drink on the premises. She even gave me a bottle to take home! It is a sort of cloudy beige colour, and I was afraid it would be sour (I think lemon juice is one of the first 3 ingredients) but I was pleasantly surprised. It is light, refreshing, and sweet. It is now also sold at Pusateri's, Lettieri, Bonjour Brioche, MBCo, Chabichou, St. Lawrence Market, and several other delicious places in the city. As the website declares, "when life throws you lemons, add some mint... and drink limonana!"
*According to an article in the star, Veronique will be expanding Crepes a Gogo into the adjacent space previously occupied by Le Pain Quotidien! Stay tuned...Listed in: The Sweet Escape, Brunch
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5/10/2010
I remember when this place first opened, in that tiny space on Bedford across from the TTC station.… Read more »
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
Saturday morning. 11am. Wow this place is incredibly busy. With only a handful of seats here, don't be surprised by a 10 min wait, or you can cozy up to the 4 seats in the bar area.
It's interesting how if you want to add or delete items from their pre-set crepe recipes, they make a face and highly recommend you don't. They are probably right.
Got the Quebecoise today - maple syrup, egg and mozzerella. It had the perfect combination of sweet and savoury. Would have likes a strawberry in there too. I think I'll ask for that next time.
The people here are friendly and I love that they wrap your crepe up in a way you can take it to go if you'd like.
It did a while for my crepe to come, but I had a coffee and a magazine so I didn't mind much. Abut 30 mins later, I was done and there was a line up for 3 parties at the door. Do these folks a favour and don't linger around here to chit chat. It was a beautiful day outside, so go take a walk!!Listed in: Where to take my parents to…, Laura's Award of Excellence…
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3/22/2010
The best crepes I ever had.
I've been a few times, twice for take out, and once eating in. There's… Read more »
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
I LOVE Crepes a Go Go!!!
We were lucky to get the last available table when we walked in on a Sunday afternoon!! A queue started a couple of minutes after we settled down.
The lone waiter is really nice and sweet. We were given hot Limonana sampler to try. Tasted pretty good... especially great if you have a cold or drinking it on a winter day!!
Crêpe Madame: Cream cheese, dill, red onion, smoked salmon & lemon ($9.50)
- Cold rolled crepes, light and refreshing.. but I think I like the hot folded one much better!
Tartinade ($5.50)
- delish!! Just love that warm, sweet crepes... I want that whole crepes without sharing.. but my friend looking at me with that give it to me look!!
GoGo Crème: Petit crème & chocolate ($3.50)
- like a hot chocolate.. but not as sweet, a lot more smooth.. and just like a liquid dessert!
The services was quite slow, it took awhile before our order was taken.. but after that the food arrived quickly!
Prices included tax! They accepts all credit cards for payment but do prefer tips be made in cash.
I can't wait to come back and have another of those sweet hot dessert crepes all by myself!! NO sharing!! -
Review from Erika P.
Toronto, ON
6/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Took my mother and sister-in-law here on a Sunday afternoon.
The place is small. We were lucky it was kind of empty because there were 8 of us.
I got the Charlotte (sour cream, sugar & cinnamon) with strawberries. It was ok- it could have used more sour cream, sugar and cinnamon since I didn't taste much of those things. The 'salty' crepes were delicious! My brother had something with smoked salmon and it was very tasty.
Everything is made fresh and the crepes themselves are a good size; not too thin, not too soft.
Try the GoGo Creme if you like hot chocolate. Creamy and delicious!
I would definitely visit again and try some other crepes :) -
Review from Jess W.
Toronto, ON
6/15/2011 2 photos
My favourite spot for crepes! The place is pretty tiny, so I wouldn't go with a large group. Best to go with just one other person, and I wouldn't recommend getting them to go unless you're eating them immediately (they're definitely best fresh!).
I highly recommend the Parisienne (savoury crepe) - with scrambled eggs, swiss, mushrooms, threads of red onion and dill ($8.50). This is definitely their most popular crepe, and rightfully so.
They bring the crepes to you wrapped in brown paper bag. After placing them in your hands, they rip the paper bag for you so you can get right into it. It's just such a cute little spot! -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
11/20/2010 1 photo
Do you remember a popular scene of a Parisian Girl sitting on the outside Patio of a Paris Cafe enjoying the blue sky and white clouds while an Accordion & a Clarinet player plays upbeat Cafe music in the background? I had that "Moment" here at Crepes a GoGo this Saturday afternoon.
Even the Staff and environment were all en Francais as we were given a Bonjour as we waited near the door and was given Menus in advance. There was a French phrase on the top which I couldn't fully make out, "Eat to live and not live to eat". It could have been the opposite and it wouldn't mean anything to me. Maybe it should be "Eat to live to Eat..."
Hot Limonana($2.50) is similar taste to what Hong Kong Cafes would offer if you ask for Hot Lemon Tea. I chose this over Coffee Beverage since I'm having a Crepe as well and needed a light flavoured drink.
Tova(Sour Cream, Red Onion, Smoked Salmon & Dill $9.50):
It was a delight to hold the Brown Bag which wraps this Folded Crepe with both hands and feel the warmth from this freshly made Crepe. The heat from the hot Crepe cooked the Smoked Salmon slightly.
Aside from that, what you read from the ingredients list is what you get. Look for that FISH logo next to the Crepe item because that is your sign for anything Meat or more specifically Smoked Salmon. The only other thing close to Meat related is the Boiled or Scrambled Egg.
They even had a note in the hidden top corner blackboard noting that Strawberries are not in season as a friendly reminder. I found my overall experience quite lovely and service from the French Gentleman very nicely done.
P.S. The Accordion and Clarinet players made the experience memorable for me. Merci Beaucoup!Listed in: 4+ ****Stars****, En Français
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Review from Vivian W.
1/26/2011
The best crepe place in town! they have a lot of choices, but when it comes to crepe, and when I'm just having it as a snack, I always order the cinnamon sugar! very simple, plain, just the way it sound! a nice light snack.
I also like their lemonade tea LIMONANA a lot!!! I ordered take out that day and was going to eat it while I walk back to my car, I wanted to try their drink but I have no hands for a cup if i'm eating and given that I have a few shopping bags already. It was a chilly evening, around 0 degrees... the owner suggested to have the drink warm and she offered to heat up the drink for me and put it back into the glass bottle so I can carry it in my bag for a little while and drink it in the car when I'm driving home.
I have to say the LIMONANA is a bit pricey, about $3 a bottle, compare to a gatorade or any pop is only about $2. But if you see it as an alternative to a Starbucks frappuccino, this is reasonable. -
Review from Sandra T.
Toronto, ON
11/14/2010 3 photos
Ever since I started reading reviews on yelp I have wanted to visit Crepes A Go Go... ever since I realized Crepes A Gogo was by the Toronto Reference Library, I was even more desperate for a visit!!!
I finally had my chance when my cousins from Montreal came to town. I wanted to take them somewhere "frenchy" for a late breakfast.
Crepes A Go Go is the first crepes specialty restaurant I have ever visted. The experience was so special. The owner (I think) was working the cash register and she was so friendly and accomodating to me, my little guy, and our bulky stroller - even though the place was packed and super busy. We ended up sitting outside but she had tried to move a table and a few chairs to seat us at the back so we could have a quiet space.
All around, I could hear french being spoken by the staff and some patrons. My cousins commented that the french was the authentic French french and not the Quebecois french they speak.
Our waiter was extremely attentive and friendly. He took the time to make suggestions and answer our questions. He even offered to take our picture - despite the fact that the place was so busy! We appreciated this :)
The crepe itself was fantastic! I had goat cheese with basil and tomato - the heated version. Very gourmet-ish tasting. Unfortunately it was a little on the light side ... I would probably need three of them to feel full. At $8ish - $10ish/ each, it would be expensive.
The selection of sweet, savoury, cold, warm crepes is pretty large ... makes me wish I had a million dollar budget so I could try them all.
Tried the Limonana since I read so many rave reviews. Yes, it was quite tasty!!! Reminded me of a non-alcoholic iced tea mojito. Was it worth the three dollars??? Hmmm ... not sure yet ... but, if you are wavering, just go for it. You only live once, right?! :)
Love the atmosphere of this place ... I will be back and hope you give it a try too!!! -
Review from Moritz H.
Toronto, ON
Usually I'm not a big fan of sweet stuff. But the Crepes they serve are really good. Nice french touch...
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Review from Vivek S.
9/21/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Damn, this place is French y'all. It took me back to my time in Paris, when every one of my actions felt like an unwarranted intrusion upon a more sophisticated culture. Crepes a Gogo is about crêpes crafted with love and care by the owner, who is omnipresent behind the counter, running the show in a steady and jovial stream of Français. They don't do plates or cutlery here, but hand you your piping hot crêpes in a brown paper bag, which they kindly and tear and fold down for you.
I rocked the tom-tom, which was salmon, dill and cheese. This is a definite must. One of the best savoury crepes I've ever had. I would have tried my date's crepes, but it's hard to share without plates. The Limonana is not a bad way to wash down these Gallic hotcakes either. Super! Or should I say, super! (With a French accent, of course.)
Obligatory Title Pun: CREPE me up, before I GO GO!
Menu Readability: Orange isn't an easy colour to use on a menu, but this is tasteful.
Need to mention: They serve a mean espresso. And pay at the counter.
What this place teaches me about myself: Sometimes finding a clever pun is trying. But every now and then, WHAM! -
Review from Mariko M.
10/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
Came here on a Friday afternoon to meet up with a friend. My Foodie Friend and I hadn't had crepes in a while so we relied on our favourite site, Yelp, to direct us into the right direction. Yelp, you never fail us!
I arrived a little before the meeting time so I went ahead and ordered a drink while I waited. I decided to 'play it safe' the first round and ordered the cafe au lait. I saw the people around me drinking a mysterious warm drink in a mug. Curious as to what the hype was about, I ordered the Limonana (a lemon and mint drink, which apparently goes well with alcohol). It was a perfect warm drink for a cold, cold day.
Crepes were fresh and delicious. The Julia, with chocolate and raspberry jam, just melted in my mouth. From a glance, the crepe looks small, but do not fret! The crepes that are made on site are folded so the crepe looks smaller than is.... they're so filling though so don't worry!
The staff were all quite friendly and efficient with their cute French accents. It was crowded (in CAGG standards, which means there were about 10 people in the house), but the staff were all very attentive to the needs of each patron.
Yay! I'm a fan. -
Review from Lan T.
Toronto, ON
11/9/2010
I heard about this place from friends for a while but it's out of my way so I didn't get to try it until two days ago. I ordered the crepe with brie and basil and I'm still thinking about it today. My party of fellow crepe eaters couldn't stop going on about how much they enjoyed their crepe. The only one who didn't make a comment was the two year old who was too busy eating to talk.
The wait was indeed long, and all the seats were taken but the food made up for it. -
Review from Cameron O.
Toronto, ON
8/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
Full disclosure: this business has hired me for some photographic work in the past. I'm the photographer who took the "limonnana" pictures. (They have been edited to look nearly like an illustration, but yes, it's originally a photo!) I would love to say that this in no way changes my review, but since I got to know the proprietor on a personal level, it's hard to factor that out! When the owner is around she often tries to give me a free lunch or coffee, but unless I'm having one of my brutal "starving-artist" months with only about $12 of billable work, then I insist on paying.
As crepes go, this is by far my favorite in the city. If ever I'm in the neighbourhood, I'll make my way here for breakfast, second-breakfast, tea, lunch, afternoon-tea, dinner etc.
If you fancy something sweet or savoury, they have you covered. The regular menu has hot items and the summer menu includes some cold crepes. (Very yum and refreshing)
If you are ordering off the regular menu often the fillings are VERY hot. Even my thoroughly scalded mouth can not handle the molten contents nor can my sticky paws grasp the hot food for a few moments until it cools off enough to not damage me.
I only wished I lived closer and I would go every day! Wait a minute... I'm a starving artist after all... I can't afford to eat out every day. So I guess it's a good thing that I'm just out of reach for a daily visit.Listed in: The "short" list
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Review from Lori L.
Toronto, ON
10/31/2010
This is the best crepe place I've been to in the city! Their crepes taste undeniably better in terms of quality in comparison to ones from "I feel like crepe" and "Cafe Crepe." Really delicious.
If you go on Saturday or Sunday in the morning or early afternoon, the chances of you getting a seat are slim. The restaurant is quite small and has limited seating, but you can get the crepes to go. If you can get a seat, I think that this would make a really cute date place.
The owner and the staff are French, and they are all very friendly.
A note to people who haven't gone before: When you get your crepe, they will make you hold it while they tear and fold the top part of the paper bag.Listed in: Fave Food Places in Toronto
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Review from Vic G.
Toronto, ON
3/14/2011 7 Check-ins Here
If I was ever to compile a list of my top five spots every foodie must visit on a trip to Toronto, there's no doubt that Crepes a GoGo would be a staple on it year after year.
I've been here countless times and have gotten to the point of ordering as soon as I sit down: a Quebecoise and a Petit Creme. Probably my favourite lunch/snack combo of all time. The Quebecoise has egg, mozzarella and maple syrup. An amazing mix of savoury and sweet. The Petit Creme as far as I can tell is just espresso with a nice dose of cream in it. Sounds simple, but extremely tasty.
Notwithstanding the amazing crepes (the best in Toronto, without question), what really keeps folks coming back to Crepes a GoGo is the atmosphere and service. As soon as you walk in you're either greeted by Veronique or a server with a friendly 'Bonjour!'.
While the cafe itself is small, it is decorated with a myriad of French-themed paintings and photos, and without fail there is a French chanteur/chanteuse playing on the sound system. It's quaint, comfortable and authentic.
In the summertime a small sidewalk patio opens up for more seating and warmer temperatures are ideal for drinking Veronique's own Limonana beverage. Mint-y, lemon-y refreshment.
I can't recommend Crepes a GoGo enough. Friendly owner/staff, nice ambiance and great, great food. If you haven't been yet, you are missing out big time. -
Review from Meghan B.
10/13/2010
I am very carb conscious. I typically do not eat a lot of carbs, but since Crepes a GoGo had just great reviews I thought it might just be worth it.
I was not disappointed. It was definitely worth it.
The friendly staff made up for the long wait.
The restaurant is small and I was lucky to sit outside.
I would HIGHLY recommend this place, but be prepared to wait.
I look forward to the next time I am in Toronto- I will definitely be going to Crepes a GoGo again. -
Review from Amy L.
4/21/2011
I'm a huge fan of crêpe and the well-known Crêpes à GoGo is one of my favourite destinations when I feel like having either a savoury or sweet crêpe. I've been here at least three times now and it's just a wonderful place. Crêpes à GoGo is located right at the corner of Yonge St & Yorkville Ave. It's extremely tiny and cozy with that intoxicating smell of fresh crêpe, along with the friendly staff and Parisian decor that makes it simply irresistible. Most of the staff can speak French and they do a great job at engaging their customers. Instead of taking down numbers for customers' orders, they ask for customers' names which makes the experience that much more personable.
I enjoy both their savoury and sweet crêpes although in my opinon, their savoury creations are tastier. I still remember the first crêpe I had here was Parisienne ($9), consisting of scrambled egg, swiss, mushrooms, threads of red onion & dill. It was 3 years ago when I had this so I can't really tell you the details. What I do recall is my immediate reaction when I had my first bite; I found it to be surprisingly delicious! I have a love affair with mushrooms; any kind of mushroom. They're especially delicious when they're cooked with eggs; a very happy and loving marriage I would say. Parisienne has all of the ingredients of a classic breakfast that's made easier to eat on-the-go. My second time here was when I chose a sweet crêpe, Tartinade, with nutella and strawberries at $5.50. It was delish but I would've preferred a softer crêpe for this sweet dessert. I found the actual crêpe to be on the crispy side which didn't really go with the strawberries.
The most recent crêpe I had was Crêpe Madame ($9.50) rolled with the following ingredients: cream cheese, dill, red onion, smoked salmon & lemon. I liked how easy it was for me to just grab it and go. The crêpe was the perfect texture with the right amount of ingredients; not too much and not too little. Another great combination here is the smoked salmon and cream cheese. I don't know what it is about the two but I'm just glad I'm able to experience this incredible duo ; ) The dill added a great aromatic flavour and the lemon brought this savoury crepe to a lighter and refreshing note. For whimsical crêpes and an Parisian experience, drop by Crêpes à GoGo to witness the best of both worlds!Listed in: Dessert Places, Five Star places
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Review from Z Y.
Toronto, ON
7/24/2011
Went here for "brunch" after sleeping in. Really neat little place, but definitely wouldn't go in a big group. Background music was some French jazz-ish stuff that reminded us of the music in Inception haha.
Everyone was friendly and they let us try their house lemon juice. We ordered from both the savory and sweet selections. You can also see how they cook the scrambled egg on the crepe itself, which was cool. The wait was a bit long, but we didn't mind since we weren't in any rush. Everyone was pretty happy with what they got, but it didn't "wow". Still, no complaints at all - would definitely recommend the place to anyone visiting the area and will be going again myself to try some other stuff on the menu -
Review from Nicole L.
7/18/2011
I was only in Toronto for three days, and I ate here twice. The day I didn't eat here, I wish I had. I ate a savory crepe and a sweet crepe. I loved them both, but I have to say their house sweet crepe with brie and raspberry preserves was divine.
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Review from Joanne S.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 2/3/2011
Went there a third time, got the Cote D'Azur. Delicious :)
edit: Initially called the crepe Cote D'Ivoire, no such thing as that sold at this crepiere.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/16/2011
Can't stop thinking about my crepe, I had the Dina Mique and it was delicious. The owner was there… Read more »
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Review from Monica R.
Vancouver, BC
6/18/2010
I am addicted to this place. How addicted? When I first tried one, I went back again later. I've been there 4 times in the last 3 days.
This is better than what you'd get from a street vendor in Paris. The owner took her time in perfecting all the crepes on the menu and she will never put anything she doesn't love on it. Looking for a crepe with chestnuts in it? Don't bother going here, she hates chestnuts and will never put that on the menu.
All the staff speaks French and usually they'll speak to you in French and then in English. I almost feel inclined to try and order in French.
If you're looking for a Parisian experience, I recommend this place. I definitely felt transported to Paris when I went in! -
Review from Justin H.
11/8/2010
On a recommendation from the concierge at the hotel in which I was staying, I came here on a beautiful Monday morning. This place did not disappoint and I enjoyed such a wonderfully colorful conversation with the owner. Food was on point, service was delightful and I really had no reason to do anything else in Toronto as I felt so welcomed here. Alas, other customers were coming in and I needed to move on, but do not be mistaken, Crepes a GoGo will be visited again on my next visit to Toronto.
Veronique is the best. -
Review from Jessie G.
North York, ON
3/25/2011
Good crepe, but at 10$, you would think that the owner could adjust her attitude a bit. Perhaps things are different in France, but in North America, the restaurant business is also known as the hospitality industry, meaning that it is a service-oriented industry. I had personally been to Paris in the past and never met a French person with such awful attitude until today.
I had brought tea during my first visit to the shop and no one had said anything about it. Today, being my second visit, I brought a Starbucks latte into the shop and was ``told`` that this was unwelcomed, having the owner screaming at my server in French instructing her to take away my coffee, while I was in the midst of my meal.
Seeing the confused look on my face, the owner behind the cash register quickly walked over my table, grabbed onto my lid and told me that ``In Canada, you do not bring outside drinks to restaurants. I am nice enough so I let you.`` Her words, not mine. I was dumbfounded, while the server poured majority of my drink into a coffee mug. Moreover, it was not rush hour at the time - there was only one other table in the restaurant, I did not understand why she had to yell. After finishing my food, I politely asked if I could have the rest of my latte, to which she replied there was none left. It was a venti latte that I took couple of sips of, which is way more than the amount of one average sized coffee mug.
Good food, the servers are very friendly, it`s a shame that the owner has such a strong sense of entitlement. While I understand where she is coming from in terms of her beverage policy, her vibe and attitude had made me extremely uncomfortable and I was unable to enjoy my meal.
Luckily, I am in Canada, and I`d much rather take my business elsewhere. -
Review from Laura M.
Toronto, ON
8/4/2011
Best crepe I've had in years. I'll be back!
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Review from M P.
Toronto, ON
7/4/2010
All ya Torontonian crêpe fans out there, you can end your search at Les Crêpes à GoGo!!!
Of course this is no France, but it's the best crêpes you can ever find!!! Located on a quiet street in Yorkville, this crêperie offers the most authentic crêpes you can find in Toronto!!!
The owner prides on her crêpativity by combining different ingredients that would make each crêpe a taste of Paris here in Canada. I went there on Canada Day and ordered La Québecois (ya, I'm scandalous like that) and absolutely loved every bite of it!!!!
Try their limonana. This in house drink has a simple yet unique taste that would quench your thirst instantly and heighten your senses before you take a bite of their delicious crêpes!!!
Two thumbs up all the way!!!! -
Review from Sanita M.
Toronto, ON
6/15/2011
Good place, yummy crepes but the place is too small and closing early.
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Review from Matthew S.
Toronto, ON
4/20/2010
My favourite crêpe place in Toronto. Both the sweet and savoury crêpes are awesome. This little place has a great feel to it and they have all the little things down that really add to the experience, from the owner's French accent to the way she rips and folds the paper bag the crêpes come in.
On the savoury side I like the St-Tropez ($8) with goat cheese and spinach. For sweet, I stick with the basics and get the Tartinade ($5), which is their version of a nutella crêpe, and add strawberries and bananas ($1 each or $1.50 for both).Listed in: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
