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Muru Crepe
Category: Restaurants Creperies Creperies [Edit]
362 rue Notre-Dame EstMontréal, QC H2Y 1C7
(514) 759-6755
- Hours:
Mon, Wed 10 am - 5 pm
Tue 11 am - 3 pm
Thu 11 am - 5 pm
Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 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:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
40 reviews for Muru Crepe
Review Highlights
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"I would have liked to try the croque-madame." In 3 reviews -
"I will definitely come again when visiting Montreal." In 4 reviews -
"Crepe cafe is a real winner." In 10 reviews
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40 reviews in English
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Review from Serena W.
12/19/2011
This was a perfect place to stop by in the freezing cold--it's a little further out (but still close) from where the main tourist attractions were (museums, Notre Dame, etc) but I actually really like that a lot because of its calmer and quieter setting.
The ambiance is warm and romantic. We had a breakfast/brunch crepe called the M11 and it was delicious. The ratio of meat, cheese, and crepe were perfect! We had a side of home fries but I would have liked to try the potato hash, looking back. The sweet crepe we got was the Cri D'Amour, really decadent and again, perfectly balanced. They also do their drinks well--we got a cappuccino and mokaccino.
I read that service was unsatisfactory in someone else's post... for me, it was more than good. Our waitress was extremely helpful and attentive. The wait wasn't long and overall the experience was great. It was like time slowed down a little and we really got to relax, before running off into the cold and seeing the sights. -
Review from Meghan M.
2/20/2012
Good crepes. Good fries. Good prices.
All crepes are served with small salad and delicious fries.Our bill for 3 drinks, 3 crepe entrees, and tip was $55. Not bad at all. The trois fromages crepe was the standout at our table. The other crepes were good. I mean you really can't go wrong with a warm crepe filled with melted cheese and bacon. That being said, it was boring compared to the cheese crepe, and after one bite of the cheese-honey wonder, food envy ensued. I wish we weren't too full for the dessert crepes, as they sounded marvelous.Listed in: Best fries
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Review from Maria S.
4/24/2012
Excellent breakfast with superb service. Good value on the menu. In the heart of Old Montreal. Hidden gem!
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Review from Art D.
4/23/2012
So we came to Montreal looking for the perfect Crepe. This place delivered. The savory crepes were excellent, and the dessert crepes were over the top. I would highly recommend finding this place.
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Review from Jim K.
4/18/2012 1 photo
WOW! Three of our traveling party of four had been searching for a good spot for crepes since our arrival in Quebec. Well, we found THE place. I was the non-crepe eater so I ordered the ham and cheese sandwich with the fried egg on it - absolutely delicious. The crepe crew had three different lunch crepes and all were spectacular. They also shared two dessert crepes - one with strawberries, bananas & hazelnut sauce, the other with bananas and chocolate sauce. In their words they were both scrumptious. Prices were reasonable, portions appropriate and the atmosphere comfortable. It is a small place seating perhaps 30, and the advertised hours were short (1100-1500 daily), so plan accordingly.
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Review from Darren M.
Ottawa, ON
8/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
I wanted to like this place so much and frankly the food was really good and you can't beat the intimate layout and location (beautiful Old Montreal) but the service was brutal.
I walked in to find a few tables empty so I was encourage to sit anywhere. My order was taken promptly but then things went a bit downhill. It took over ten minutes then for the waiter to return with water and a regular coffee which didn't bother me too much but my food took a considerable amount of time and the restaurant still wasn't full.
When the food arrived it smelled and looked delicious. I can say the food was really great too. I ordered their smoked salmon crepe which I couldn't finish given that it was so big.
So I waited. And waited. And waited. No one came around again to ask if I wanted more water or coffee or to clear my table and offer me my bill despite it being very obvious that I was finished and wanted more beverages. Patrons entered the restaurant asking for tables and the staff turned MANY people away or asked them to come back and told them they were currently full. Had they just offered a bit more efficient service they wouldn't have lost so much business and annoyed me.
I'd go back for the food and just hope that the slow service and one cup of water/coffee for an hour long breakfast was just a one time mistake. -
Review from Nick G.
6/16/2011
Good place to eat a crêpe for lunch, and very consistent quality. Also, their menu's were in French AND English, which I appreciated. I had a number of their crêpes, and really enjoyed each of them. The fries they serve here are some of the best I've ever had, crispy, flaky, and full of flavor at just the right consistency. Also, their Strawberry-Banana-Nutella Desert Crêpe was AMAZING!
So after eating here for lunch (and dessert) about 4 days in a row, I was never blown away by anything, but I was never disappointed either. Solid establishment, and I give it my recommendation. -
Review from Hannah C.
5/24/2011
I've never had a bad crepe... so take this with a grain of salt. Seriously, I even like those first couple of burned crepes that come out as you're cooking 'em before the really good ones come out.
So, needless to say, when I was looking up places for a day trip to Montreal, this place floated to the top of the list. Walking in, we saw a bright sunny cozy dining area with huge windows that look out onto an intersection for lots of people-watching. The service was outstanding.
Funny thing was, by the time we got there, I wasn't in the mood for a crepe anymore. My companion had one, though, and the taste I had was delicious (of course). I had a salade nicoise, and it was fresh and huge and scrumptious.
All this is a stone's throw from the shops and sights of old Montreal. This place was a nice start to the day.
If you're coming into Montreal for one day, this is a great place to start your excursion. -
Review from Liese T.
7/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
One Sentence: I would recommend it to anyone! I would go back in a heartbeat, and I am so sad I don't live in Montreal, for this place (and the Poutine).
I couldn't decide which crepe I liked better - The simple, yet amazing, À Bientôt ("Butter and sugar, whip cream") or the decadent Cri D'amour (Nutella, banana & whip cream - I held the strawberries).
Both were really, really some of the best crepes we've ever had.
The next visit we had another À Bientôt, and Matinée Ensoleillée - both were amazing, again.
The restaurant/Creperie is modern and clean. The wait staff are friendly and we really enjoyed our breakfast's there.
It's right on the corner of Rue Notre-Dame Est and Rue de Bonsecours. We were able to find parking both Saturday and Sunday mornings, on the same street as the Restaurant. We arrived at 10am and 11am respectively, and both times found a spot, though 11am was slightly more difficult.
Any time I go back to Montreal, THIS is one place I will always visit. -
Review from Anh-Tuan T.
8/25/2011
Haven't had a crepe this good in a long, long time (full disclosure: i don't get a chance to eat crepes very often in Brooklyn).
My girlfriend had the Cri D'Amour. I was doubtful of its quality when it came out only because it seemed to be covered with way too much fruit to be enjoyable but I was swiftly proven wrong. I tried a bite with a little bit of everything on it - banana, Nutella, strawberry, crepe, and found it to be perfectly weighted. No trouble finishing that one.
For my part, I had the Dejeuner Muru Au Saumon. This is my go-to archetype crepe with which to judge any creperie by and they passed muster with room to spare. Not too much salmon or egg or mushroom-based house sauce. It came out just as hot as you would want it to be and as easy to cut through and stack on a fork as you'd like. The accompanying potatoes were awesome, very complementary. -
Review from Amanda W.
5/29/2011
Absolutely DIVINE crepes. We stuffed ourselves with three different kinds - Crepes Suzette, the Trois Fromages, and one with just strawberries and whipped cream. Each crepe was the perfect spongy, chewy consistency, and cooked *just* right. And while you can't really mess up a Crepes Suzette or just simple strawberries and whipped cream, the Trois Fromage definitely stole the show. It had chevre, mozzarella, and swiss, with bacon and potatoes inside as well. We would have kept ordering different crepes off the menu if we weren't so stuffed!
The staff was very nice, and the location was great - just a short walk from the Metro and then to Old Montreal. If you are in Old Montreal, forget the tourist traps they call restaurants there, and take the short walk to this place. But yes, they have changed their name, so look for Muru on the door of this corner cafe. -
Review from Paula A.
11/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
the place is casual but the food was surprisingly good. the service was slow-- especially on the wkend, but friendly (also, it was also crowded). We went for lunch one day & got Crepes Salees w/ salads & fries (fries were REALLY crispy & good) and we went back mid-week for the sweet stuff: I got the blueberry, BF got the Cri D'Amour (bananas, nutella, strawberries) -- his was better, but both were yummy.
super casual, but really yummy & reasonably priced.Listed in: O' Canada....
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Review from katie j.
10/6/2010
Lovely lunch spot in the outskirts of Old Montreal. Calm, quaint atmosphere, cozy yet classy decor. Loved our window seat. My expectations of the crepes were a bit too high due to the high yelp ratings... I did enjoy them, but they were not the best crepes I've ever had.
Foodnalysis:
- Classique (ham, cheese, egg) breakfast crepe - generous size, almost a large as the non-breakfast crepes. I wasn't extremely hungry, so the breakfast portion was perfect for me. Came with...
- Side salad with mushrooms and tomato - excellent dressing.
- Coffee - great accompaniment. A trip to a cafe like this in a place like Old Montreal is never complete without coffee!
The Bottom Line:
Cute spot for crepes in a quieter part of Old Montreal. -
Review from Tracy W.
10/28/2011
So delicious we had to go back the next day to try more selections! Adorable little restaurant ... worth the walk.
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Review from Joey N.
Calgary, AB
10/13/2011 1 photo
Great crepes! We got the salmon + cheese + egg crepe with potatoes and fruits, and cri d'amour (nutella + banana + strawberry crepe). Presentations were excellent, love the runny eggs inside the crepe! Never seen crepes like this before. Potatoes were tasty (I think Montreal just have better potatoes...the taste was different than the ones in Calgary!) and strawberries were very fresh! The decor was also nice, feels very relaxing sitting inside enjoying our crepes!
Listed in: Montreal
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Review from Janel Y.
6/12/2010 5 photos
Disappointed by my first crepe experience in Montreal, I still wanted a crepe! Yelp, once again, came to my rescue and I found Crepe Cafe to go to after checking out the Notre Dame cathedral. It's a small, well decorated place that was able to accommodate us for lunch around the prime lunch hour.
Here's what we ordered:
-deliciuex ($9.50): filled with grilled eggplant, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and choice of beef, chicken (what I choose) or veggies
-incroyable ($9.50): filled with bocconcini (Italian cheese; like mozzarella), tomatoes, pesto, olives, fresh basil and pine nuts
-magnifique ($7.50): filled (and I mean, FILLED) with Nutulla, bananas and strawberries with whipped cream served on the side
All 3 crepes were outstanding and the portions are quite filling. The savory crepes are served with fries or salad. Here's a note: your crepe will already come with a small salad so you might as well just order fries, unless you want a bigger portion of salad.
Service was noticeably slow with diners looking around for their food or for the employees to bring them the menu. The owner (?) did come around to each table to make sure everything was okay though. When you're done, go up to the cash register and pay.
If you're not feeling like eating a crepe, they also serves sandwiches and egg dishes, which looked equally tasty as well. In a heartbeat I would definitely come back again and again!Listed in: Experiencing the French…
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Review from Yen D.
3/12/2010 1 photo
With tasty, simple crepes and sandwiches, Crepe Cafe is a solid choice for a casual lunch at reasonable prices.
We split a croque-madame and a crepe incroyable, filled with pesto, mozzarella, olives, and pine nuts, both of which came with fries and a salad. This was my first ever closed-faced croque-madame, and we filled it with smoked meat instead of the usual ham. It was a solid choice, decent bread, good meat and cheese, and a perfectly cooked fried egg on top. Similarly the crepe was good.
Hip decor for a small restaurant, friendly waitstaff (though it took awhile to get someone's attention to get mayonnaise for our fries), okay prices, good food. Solid choice. -
Review from tom k.
2/7/2010
Crepe cafe is a real winner.
I didn't get the touristy feel here, even though it borders the old-city, always a plus in my book.
The crepes here are delicious and quite the value really. The place is stylishly decorated, nice presentation all around, and yet the menu is priced on par with the food stand at Jean-Talon Market.
The coffee was very good and strong (not bitter), and free refills.
The staff that day was super-nice, giving us zero attitude, and being very happy to explain and recommend items on the menu. Again, I have to say super-nice.
This place wins for great crepes, coffee, nice environment, and kick-ass people. -
Review from Leah M.
7/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Stopped by here when we first landed in Montreal. It is located at the very tail end of Old Montreal tucked away from the most touristy area. The service was great - the ladies that worked there were very attentive and nice. I liked that the crepes were served with a choice of salad, fries or both. Great fries! The butter, sugar, and maple syrup sweet crepe is amazing! They have changed their name since (Muru Crepe), but the shots of the exterior and interior are exactly the same.
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Review from Andrew B.
8/23/2009
Like (it seems) a lot of people, my friend and I stumbled upon Crêpe Café while exploring Vieux-Montréal. I had fromage grillé (grilled cheese for les americains), which was served with a small cup of white sauce, I believe. Fantastic. The sauce, well used in French cooking, added a nice spin from the grilled cheese I've become accustomed to in the States.
Definitely a classy place for lunch, and dare I say a less expensive option for the Old Port. The staff, while bilingual, also were patient with my still-improving French! -
Review from Steve P.
4/2/2010 1 photo
My Fiancee and I made this our First and Final Stop in Montreal. Upon arriving we chose this spot for breakfast and then the day we left we came back for a repeat. First visit not bad, I got the croque-madam and it was ok, although not what I was expecting. The accompanying salad on the plate was substantial enough that I walked out full. My girl ordered the the savoyarde the first time - potatoes, bacon, creme fraiche inside a crepe. It was fantastic she also ordered frites with the salad and said they were sweet, crisp, thinly cut, and perfect.
The second time I did the man dish "bonne journee" sausage, bacon, ham, egg in a crepe, and she the bon matin saumon fume...er smoked salmon with creme fraiche or something like that. They lost points this visit because they reversed the order and put my crepe on her plate and then decided to tell us we were wrong when we pointed it out. I'm sorry, but I'm pretty sure I know the difference between salmon and sausage. I mean I know they both start with the letter S, but that's as far as it goes. We would have both liked to try their dessert crepes however didn't bring along our larger stomachs, this will have to be a spot we visit on the next trip. Aside from the stumble on the second day, the only other con I can mention is that we wouldn't recommend their tea though, not a lot of choice, just the Earl Grey green tea. -
Review from Dan T.
3/1/2009
Like the first reviewer I found this while walking by. Although it wasn't a pleasant carefree stroll as I imagine there walk as, we were on a serious mission to find a good breakfast/brunch joint open in old town Montreal in mid February. Word of caution: they're aren't many, and its damn cold in February! It was pretty much between Crepe Cafe, Eggspecations and some uppity country club style place around the corner from CC. Though Eggspectations has a pretty awesome name, they also had an hour wait so after a long frigid walk Crepe Cafe it was!
Anyway there crepes were delicious, and they had a pretty stellar line up of coffees and espressos. We hit the jackpot showing up on the weekend because that's when they serve their Crepes Benedict. It's probably the best brunch entree i've ever had. Maybe it's just me, I've become somewhat of an eggs Benedict fiend lately, I pretty much order it exclusively for brunch. I had just discovered Crepes Benedict existed a day earlier at the Skinny Pancake in Burlington, VT (baller!) though it was after I had ordered so I had to watch as seemingly everyone around me enjoyed there's. I didn't make that mistake again, and you shouldn't either, you owe it to your stomach to try the Crepes Benedict!
Definitely would opt for the home fries over the salad for your side choice. Prices were good and service was top notch. It is fairly small, probably only 10 tables so keep that in mind if you have a large group. I would go pretty far out of my way to return back to this place! -
Review from Dave G.
2/27/2011 1 photo
Best crepes I have ever had, by far. I got the one that was full of chili - I think it was called the Oh La La. The portions are fairly big, and come with a salad made from fresh greens on the side. Service is great here too!
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Review from Missy A.
3/29/2010
Went here for dinner on our first evening in Montréal. It was a short walk from the Metro and relatively easy to find on foot. The decor is gorgeous and intimate which made for an excellent romantic dinner.
We each had a croque-monsieur which was good, but not what I was expecting. This was more of a grilled ham and swiss vs. what I know as a croque-monsieur with the cheese sauce baked over the top of the sandwich. The shoestrings potatoes were quite good though.
We each had a sweet crêpe for dessert which were absolutely wonderful. I forget the name but I'd had the one with the bananas and my husband had the one with maple syrup. We both loved them immensely and wished we'd had a savory crêpe instead of a sandwich for our main course. Next time I'll just go with an entire meal of crêpes instead, but I'll definitely be back on my next trip to Montréal. -
Review from Ms. R.
4/3/2010
Crepe Cafe was the first meal we had in Montreal. Had a late lunch after wandering down Rue de Notre Dame close to our hotel. Had read about this place when doing my research about Montreal, and I'm glad we walked by it during our first "exploration" walk. Both my bf and I had a savory crepe for our meal, which included both a salad and fries. We both agreed that mine was better, which had chicken, ham, bechamel sauce and some vegetables. His a pretty good too - I think it had spinach, bechamel, and some other ingredients I can't quite remember. We shared a crepe suzette for dessert and it was quite delicious! He had a beer and I had a glass of wine. Pretty affordable for the meal.
The service was very nice and unobtrusive. As with other reviewers, I was practicing my French and our waiter was very patient and helpful.
Overall, a great experience and we enjoyed it very much. Wish we had more time during our trip so we could have returned for another meal. I would have liked to try the croque-madame. Would highly recommend this place! -
Review from Amador A.
8/28/2009
I love crepes and this is a good place to get your crepe fix. Their Crepe menu is pretty big and you will definitely find something to your liking.
I came here on a Sunday and luckily I made it before the rush came in. Once the rush was in around 12p there was a wait averaging 10-15 minutes. This wait can be eternity especially after a good night out in the city.
I would definitely come back and maybe next time try a sweet Crepe -
Review from Amber M.
7/13/2010
We just stopped here to have a quick snack when wandering around Old Montreal. I had the nutella, banana, and fresh strawberry crepe. Yummy!
After seeing all the great food coming to the other tables around us, I was sorry that I didn't order more! Next time I'm in Montreal, I'll make it a point to stop back in. -
Review from Nikhil S.
7/4/2011
Nice crêpe cafe. Now called Muru Crêpe, I believe.
Good location a stone's throw away from Chapelle Notre dame de Bon Secours and Marche Bonsecours.
We tried 2 difference savory crêpes and both were delicious -
Review from Charlie L.
5/22/2011
Good but not amazing.
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Review from Emily U.
8/9/2010
This cute café on the outskirts of the main tourist area of old town actually seems like it's patronized by locals and regulars. This was a lovely place for lunch if you're in the mood for crepes. The ambiance was a little fancier than I expected, but it wasn't pretentious at all. My "Delicieux" crepe was excellent, with eggplant, cheese, tomato sauce and veggies. The other crepe we had was a bit over-the-top, with some kind of creamy cheese and veggies. I can't recall the name of it. You can choose salad or frites to accompany your crepe. Tip: If you order the frites, you'll still get a little salad as well. I was only disappointed in the fact that we didn't have room for the dessert crepe with Nutella, strawberries and bananas.
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Review from Jason K.
12/28/2010
- this place is rated really really high and am semi-surprised....
- i love crepes, and it's typically tough to find a good place when you can't get yourself to france. the food was pretty good and well-priced, but the service was terrible. it wasn't really busy but it just seemed as if our server and the food runner/bus boy were on their first day on the job. (no water or menu until we asked for it, they messed up our order, etc)
- food ordered
** pourquoi pas (chicken, ham, swiss, mushroom sauce) - pretty darn tasty. i would totally recommend this one.
** formidable (grilled beef, mushrooms, onions, swiss, red wine sauce) - this one came with the wrong sauce, and the server didnt notice. and neither did we. because of this, the crepe tasted very similar to the pourquoi pas.
- don't think i'll be back.... sorry cafe. -
Review from Candice C.
9/21/2010
I have to say, I really hated almost every single meal I had in Montreal, and this place was one of the best. It was an affordable find in the very expensive Vieux Port area. Good service, the food was really great, and the coffee was warm and bold.
If you are touring the area, please come here... unless you really want to spend three times as much around the corner for lunch/ -
Review from Daniel W.
11/27/2010
From an american point of view, It was like a gooey quesadilla with ham and cheese in it. The french fries are spectacular. I think Montreal just owns fries in general. I need to go back to try the dessert crepes.
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Review from Bo C.
6/15/2009
Me and my friends were walking around old montreal for the first time when we stumbled along this restaurant. It's a good looking small restaurant and charming. The food is amazing! I had the chicken mushroom sandwich and it was heavenly, also the food was appropriately price. I will definitely come again when visiting Montreal!
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Review from Peter B.
9/14/2009
Great place for brunch, lunch or breakfast! Many crepes to choose from and everything I tried at several different times have all been great! The savory crepes are full filling and the sweet ones hit the sweet spot. Wines are basically same price as store so pop a bottle with some friends and enjoy!
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Review from Chris S.
12/1/2009
Adorable and delicious cafe worth the walk out of the way before or after a tour of Notre Dame. We had soups and crepes. The cream of vegetable was excellent. I had the Voila crepe with turkey Swiss and bechemel sauce. The side salad was delicious and the service perfectly tempered.
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Review from Wilson K.
9/15/2010
This creperie lives up to its reputation. The space is small, Ikea-elegant, just off the main drag in Old Montreal. While the food was superlative, the service was a bit spotty but sincerely nice (if you're in to that).
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Review from Sara B.
8/11/2009
I had a really lovely lunch here today. My croque-madame (a ham and cheese sandwich with a fried egg on top, but it's really just so much more) was delicious, and the salad on the side was much heftier than what you'd expect to get in a similar US establishment. And the staff is mostly bilingual, which was very helpful. I'm thinking I might go back for a breakfast crepe tomorrow.
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Review from G B.
Toronto, ON
2/17/2010 1 photo
Yum! And friendly staff = great breakfast place in old Montreal
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Review from Rahul S.
8/31/2009
I had breakfast here on my recent visit to Montreal. My wife and I had breakfast and sweet Crepes they were all really delicious. The place doesn't stand out on the outside but the decor is very very nice inside. Service was very friendly and prices were reasonable ( $ 30 or so for 3 crepes and coffee). I would definitely come here on my next visit to Montreal.
