The Best Crepes in Toronto
There's something undeniably romantic about a crepe. Though I can't quite put my finger on it, it may have something to do with its inherent Frenchness, or the fact that I've gone on so many dates that involved a crepe and a long walk/talk that the humble paper-thin Gallic pancake will forever be associated with that giddy excitement of nascent affection.
Whether or not that's the case for everyone you can probably agree that even a substandard, rubbery crepe can almost be forgiven if it's slathered with creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread and stuffed with bananas and strawberries or busting at the seams with black forest ham and gruyere cheese.
Crepes are an awesome portable food that reminds the eater that it's always rewarding to think outside the sandwich. And now with new street vending regulations in effect, it'd be nice to see a crepe stand pop up on a corner somewhere seducing folks with the scent of butter and the hiss of the crepe pan.
Though this list isn't large by any means, Torontonians still have a few choices when it comes to
Crepes. And the choice they choose most is Cafe Crepe. While I'd argue that it's certainly not the best place to get a crepe on the list (that would be the #2 spot IMHO) since they have a habit during busy periods of pre-making their crepes which result in an overly chewy pancake, the location is pretty sweet and it's a lot of fun to stroll up to the take out window and grab one to go.
But there are no real losers when it comes to Toronto creperies. Whether you're looking for something buttery and ultra traditional made by authentic Parisiennes or a more nouveau take on this yummy pancake pouch, every place on the list will leave your belly (and more than likely your heart) full and a smile on your face.
Headline photo courtesy BlogTO flickrpool contributor and editor extraordinaire Tanja-Tiziana.
Cafe Crepe
There're few things better upon being expelled from Osgoode Station that grabbing a gooey mushroom and cheese or sweet nutella and banana crepe from the window of the standard barer of quick Queen Street eats and wandering aimlessly westward on a sunny spring day. Highly civilized. More...
Crepes a Go Go
One word from the proprietress of this small, sunny Yorkville creperie and you'll know why Gomez Addams went gaga! The French accent extends to the cuisine as well with very traditional fillings folded in textbook crepes (ask for the buckwheat too). How could something as simple as a shake of sugar be enough filling? one taste and you'll know. It's all in the batter cherie. More...
Crepe It Up
Sometimes when you're shopping in St. Lawerence market you're just not in the mood for italian veal or peameal. Well lucky for you there's something as tasty and as portable in the shape of crepes from Crepe It Up. And they're probably slightly more healthy for you. Smoky ham and heaps of cheese topped with a slew of veg and an egg on top, it's your four basic food groups to go! More...
I Feel Like Crepe
The name's the thing at this College Street Parisian pancake house; all the Crepes have 'em. Crepes with names like 'Celeste' who'll seduce you with her sweet nutella and banana heart; or Leon filled with spicy sausage and roasted red peppers. But be prepared to wait, service is notoriously slow. More...
Art Square Cafe
This little hidden gem of restaurant tucked away inside a gallery space across from the AGO offers up some culinary artistry. Lucious mole style mayan chocolate and grilled chicken, plesantly salty pale coral smoked salmon with crunchy capers and goat cheese. I'll spare you the graphics on the sweet, you'd only drool all over your keyboard. More...
Comments (21)
yum! i want the one pictured at the top please? anyone feel like bringing one to me while i continue to be chained to the computer doing TTC stuff? :P
The only thing that cafe crepe is missing is a rooftop patio...As a Montrealer i give cafe crepe a thumbs up!
can someone please inform me/us as to where the crepe in the very top image was taken from? I'm afraid that that might be some generic crepe photo ripped from the internet somewhere...i sincerely hope not though. it just too looks to delicious.
If you like savoury crepes, I HIGHLY recommend the butternut squash/sage/gorgonzola crepe at Gio Rana's Really Really Really Nice Restaurant (aka The Nose Restaurant), which is at 1220 Queen Street West (corner Leslie). Amazing. $4.95
the headline photo was purloined from the BlogTO flickr group and snapped by none other than our very own Tanja-T! So tell us Tanja, where'd ya nick the pic?
i think that crepe is from the review of the prague fine food emporium?
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/theprague
Cafe Crepe? seriously? imo, that's the fast food of crepes. but I suppose that's the place more people know (due to the location).
My favourite is Crepes a Go Go, though I think I'm a tad biased (the proprietor happens to be sitting in my living room right now).
p.s. my usual gripe about the "more" links in the top 10 lists clicking through to less still applies. if you're gonna make a seperate page for the place, put a review there!
Do any of these places do true 'take away' crepes like you can get in France?
By that I mean the kind that are folded into a triangle and then served to you in a bit of wax paper (or sometimes just a napkin), with no plate or utensils required?
Example (not my photo): http://www.flickr.com/photos/nic_and_nath/83898756/
I TOTALLY agree with Aaron!!! Crepes a Go Go rocks and I think the food is much better. Cafe Crepe is just more convenient (I guess), yonge and bloor is not that far. Not to mention Crepes a Go Go makes their own "limonana". =P
I'm kind of suprised Sicilian's is not on here :S their crepes are great plus its a great caf? over all and a great people watchin place too!
I am regular to ART SQUARE, their crepes are great gourme crepes, it is not something you get piece flour and two slice of banana. They are simply unbelievable. Try desert for grown ups and their mediterrenian or try anything there you will thank me.
Really? Cafe Crepe? I find their tuna/chicken crepes are like burritos from Chipotle... they are just not authentic! Crepes a-go-go all the way!
I'd go for Le Papillion if you're looking for a nice sit down dinner. The prices are reasonable, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxing. A place to take one's parents perhaps.
The world's best crepes are actually found 5 hours north of TO. I was traveling through Pembroke, Ont. and stopped in "The Nook Creperie". No kidding. I have been to France and had crepes for weeks. This place has world class crepes. Seriously. The best crepes ever. The place is in the middle of nowhere..kinda, and was packed. I hope this becomes a chain because they would be the best in TO year after year.
no one has yet to mention the best crepe place in Toronto.
Euro Crepe Cafe located in Greek Town.
They make all there crepes when you order.
Let me tell you outside of Paris there is no better Crepe.
P.S. Try the village crepe.
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