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Paris Creperies: 15 Best Places to eat Delicious Crepes in Paris


 

French Crepes are thin pancakes that have a wonderfully soft and tender texture, lemon and sugar were the traditional simple filling used in sweet crepes now they can be served with a wide variety of sweet and savory fillings and toppings. This pancake dates back to the 13th Century, there are about 4,000 crepe restaurants and stands in France today, and the yummy treats have a spot on just about any list of the French’s favorite desserts. One of the best crepes desserts most tourists love is crepe Suzette, this is an elaborate dessert that was first prepared in the 19th century. This crepe is prepared by covering a crepe in caramelized sugar, then one can add other ingredients, including orange juice or an orange liqueur, and serving it flambee.

Crepes are consumed all year round in France, it’s tradition to eat crepes on February 2nd during the religious holiday of La Chandeleur. Fascinatingly they are two crepes in France Crêpe sucre and crêpe salee. One is a dessert made with white flour, and the other is made of buckwheat and served for dinner or lunch as a meal. The history of this lovable pancake is, Crepes originated in the Northwest region of France known as Brittany, near Britain where it derives its name. The region introduced buckwheat a strong durable grain thin buckwheat porridge that spilled and became a thin, crispy crepe.

These delicate pancakes are known as crepes in France. Their name comes from Old French crepe which traces back to the Latin crispa which means curled. Well, is there a difference between an American pancake and a crepe, they both usually start as flour-based batters enriched with milk and eggs that are poured onto a skillet, griddle, or pan and cooked until firm enough to roll or flip, but American-style pancakes are thick and fluffy, while French crêpes are wafer-thin and delicate?

A French café that specializes in crepes is known as a creperie. In Brittany, they still prefer crepes made with local buckwheat flour and use the slightly derisive crêpes de Froment to refer to crepes made with white flour. Well while vacationing in Paris do not miss enjoying an appetizing breakfast with the famous French Crepe. Note most restaurants do not allow credit cards so you must carry cash to pay for the food.

Well do not miss out on the best places to eat a delightful Crepe in Paris

1. Breizh Café

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Located in the heart of the Marais District, this café is known for the best Breton-style buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes in Pari, this little creperie in the upper Marais is one of those places that is perfect as a postcard image of Paris. The crepes here are made in the authentic Breton style. The location of this creperie offers the view of the Picasso Museum across the street, around they are several cute shops and wine bars. The menu is filled with a variety of crepe desserts, the dessert crepes offer a few Japanese touches like ginger and yuzu alongside classic constructions with apples and ice cream. The service is energetic and efficient and one would not want to miss passing by lunchtime when exploring the amazing district.

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Address: 109 rue Vieille du Temple 75003 Paris France

Opening Hours: Open every day from 10 am to 11 pm

How to get there: Train: L, Metro: 1,8,9 and Bus: 20,39,56,72,96

2.La crepe de Broceliande

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The homely atmosphere of Creperie Broceliande allows guests to relax after a hard-working day in the fantastic vintage furniture. The restaurant offers a variety of gluten-free galettes, though the crepes are not gluten-free you can add delicious toppings of your desire the restaurant makes a point of using natural ingredients to make the appetizing dessert. One can enjoy a tasty mushroom crepe, tapas, and galettes with a cider or beer.

Practical Information

Address: 15 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018 Paris, France

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 12 pm – 3 pm

Saturday: 12 pm to 11 pm

How to get there: Train: J, L, Metro: 12, Bus: 30,54,80

3. La Petite Creperie

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The warm inviting restaurant features the artwork of local artists on the walls and ceiling, and Caribbean and soul music fills the space, adding to the cheerful and upbeat atmosphere. The restaurant also offers a variety of gluten-free crepes and also vegetarian meals, the menu of La Petite Creperie’s restaurant includes several different dishes. The restaurant allows one to pay with a credit card, home deliveries can be done too. One can enjoy your dishes and drinks at the restaurant counter, but you can also sit outside on the terrace. There is also a dining room. The wonderful creperie offers beautiful salads and appetizers such as Roman-style calamari. There is ample parking for anyone driving to the restaurant.

Practical Information

Address: 85 rue Albert, 75013 Paris, France

Opening Hours: 11.30 am- 11 pm

4.La Creperie Bretonne

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Do not miss visiting this amazing creperie after visiting the Notre Dame des Champs. Located just a stone’s throw from the Montparnasse Tower. The creperie will suit all tastes and any budget, they offer gluten-free pancakes. The cozy atmosphere of this restaurant makes customers feel relaxed and have a good time. The restaurant offers fantastic French cuisine, the staff is friendly, here you will find a variety of ciders and beers to try out. It also offers a wide range of organic craft beers for one to taste. The chef makes delicious traditional pancakes made out of love. The menu offers a wide, choice of crêpes and galettes. The restaurant creates awesome memories with friends and family.

Practical Information

Address: 56 Rue du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris, France

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 12 pm to 11 pm closed on Wednesday

How to get there: Train: N, Metro: 13,6 Bus: 39,68,82,92

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5.Au P’tit Grec

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Visitors come here for the amazing French crepes and Nutella crepes; they offer the best salty pancakes. Make sure to stop at this fantastic Creperie after touring the La Congregation du Saint-Esprit. The recommended Crepe is the Chef’s crepe special with coppa, mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, and salad. Most people prefer the delicious grand Marnier, wine, or cider. The restaurant is reasonable and one can order a to-go dinner. The lines are long so make sure to reach there early and enjoy the appetizing crepes. The restaurant has been there since 1981, its known for its unique style and offers a variety of crepes. Located Rue Mouffetard 5th Arrondissment Paris.

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Practical Information

Address: Address: 68 rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris & 25 rue Saint Denis

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11 am to 12.30 am

How to get there: Train: N, Metro: 10,7, Bus: 21,47,59,63,75,83

 6. Chez Nicos

Visit this awesome restaurant and get a customized savory crepe, with a Mediterranean twist. If you do not eat nuts this is the best place to get a chocolate crepe without Nutella. Make sure to come with an empty stomach the restaurant offers good coffee with the best choice of crepes. The staff is friendly and the food served is fresh one can buy a takeaway if buzzy. The restaurant is located in Paris next to the Pantheon, the spectacular ambiance gladdens people and attracts more clients. The restaurant also offers delicious desserts one can try and enjoy.

Practical Information

Address: 44 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris, France

Opening Hours: 10 am to 2 am

7.La creperie de Josselin

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Located in Montparnasse, a few minutes’ walk from the huge Montparnasse station, one can always enjoy tasty buckwheat pancakes, dessert crepes, and French crepes. The restaurant serves some of the city’s most buttery, authentic crepes served in an old-school dining room full of dark wood and Breton lace. Do not miss the traditional crepe filled with creme de marron or the sublime caramel. The restaurant is children-friendly and children will enjoy a good meal, Josselin takes its name from the eastern Breton village crowned by a 14th-century castle. The restaurant does not allow credit cards make sure to carry cash when visiting the astonishing restaurant. The restaurant is well-designed with dark timber furniture that attracts one to come and dine. It is easy to order a meal the staff can talk English and tourists will not be inconvenienced.

Practical Information

Address: 67 rue du Montparnasse

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12 pm to 11 pm closed on Mondays

How to get there: Train: N, Metro: 13,6, Bus: 38,39,68,82,92,94

8.Creperie des Canettes

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Situated in the district of Saint Germain the amazing creperie des Canettes offers fresh pancakes, crepes, and galettes. It has been there since 1983, the pancakes are made in a rectangular shape allowing the chef to concoct the pancake. The restaurant offers its customers the marine atmosphere all in blue. They make the softest salted butter caramel crepe, after taking a long walk at Saint-Sulpice, this is the best creperie to stop by. One can have a perfect taste of the fantastic Breton specialties such as buckwheat pancakes, wheat crepes, pancakes, salads, and ice creams. For nearly thirty years, la Creperie des Canettes has been considered one of the most famous creperies in Paris.

Practical Information

Address: 10 Rue des Canettes, Paris, Île-de-France

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 12 pm to 10.30 pm closed on Sundays

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9. Holybelly 5 and 19

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These are two restaurants on the same street 5 and 19, the restaurants have the same philosophy but different menus. In the morning, Holybelly19 offers small seasonal sharing plates, and then, from noon, seasonal dishes change every week. Holybelly5 can sit 100 peeps and offers an upbeat and loud vibe, it offers the best breakfast pancakes, eggs, and sides. These restaurants offer Australian cuisines in Paris, it has become the place to be when visiting Paris. The restaurant is unique it sells merchandise vintage t-shirts and its famous sauce. Every weekend this famous restaurant has queues winding u in the streets. It offers a full English breakfast and awesome English Pancakes. Do not miss visiting these astonishing restaurants in Paris and enjoying a full English breakfast. You can also purchase their dishes online.

Practical Information

Address: Holy Belly 19: 19 Rue Lucien Sampaix, Paris

Holy Belly 5: 5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, Paris

Opening Hours: Holy Belly 19: Monday to Sunday 8.30 am to 5 pm, Closed Tuesday to Thursday

Holy Belly 5: Open every day from 9 am to 5 pm

How to get there: Train: H, L, Metro: 5, Bus: 32,39,43,54,56

10. Chez Suzette

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This remarkable creperie invites you to amazing savory crepes with a variety of toppings, these crepes offer a perfect lunch meal. The crepes, galettes, and bagels offer a delicious meal one can enjoy at the Suzette. The restaurant offers its customers a place can have an event, private dinners, and photoshoots. The crepes are thin, moist, and melty and one can order the variety offered by the restaurant. Do not miss visiting this amazing restaurant after taking a long day’s walk enjoying the Marais neighborhood.

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Practical Information

Address: 24 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris, Île-de-France

Opening Hours: Every day from 12.30 pm to 10.30 pm

How to get there: Train: L, RER: B, Bus:38,7291,96

11. Kasha Creperie

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Kasha opened near the canal of Saint Martin and offers crepes, galettes, black pudding, and caviar, the atmosphere is calm and inviting to visitors. The staff is professional and friendly, and the architecture is pure Instagram fodder, with pink-white walls, hexagonal mirror tiles, hanging plants, and mint-green leather benches. The menu offers a variety of starter nutty houmous, curried aubergine, and fromage frais, all served with fried galette chips. The menu is very short and changes with the seasons, during the 2nd of February this astonishing restaurant will offer its guests a delicious sweet crepe, without spending a penny, and one can sit and enjoy the meal with no hurry. The restaurant is quite a good place to relax and eat in no hurry after taking a stroll at the Saint Martin Canal.

Practical information

Address: 9, rue des Récollets Paris 75010

Opening Hours: Everyday 10 am to 2 am

12.Crêperie Framboise Louvre St-Honore

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This exquisite restaurant offers European meals, enjoy tasty vegetarian-friendly meals, and you can enjoy a delicious steak prepared in different ways and a dessert that will blow your mind with good crepe. The menu and staff speak English making it easy for visitors to order a meal, La Crêperie Framboise, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, a stone’s throw from the Louvre Museum, invites you for a gourmet break in an elegant, modern, and very bright setting. One can enjoy a good meal and relax after sightseeing historical monuments in the Louvre.

Practical Information

Address: 2/4 rue de l’echelle, Paris, 75001, France

Opening Hours: Open every day from 11 am to 11.30 pm

13. The pancake sisters Paris

Pancake sisters is a lovely coffee shop in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, it specializes in pancakes, both savory and sweet. Thursday is gluten-free day but they do offer gluten-free pancakes every day but you have to call in advance to order. American pancakes are the specialty of this bright white space with a sunflower-yellow façade and steamed-up windows on winter days. They are known for their three pancake-themed meals a day in innumerable different colors, flavors, flour types, and dietary permutations. When you visit this restaurant try the panster it’s a savory sandwich made with two pancakes plus filling.

Practical Information

Address: 3 rue Lucien Sampaix 10e Paris

Opening Hours: Every day 9 am to 6.30 pm

How to get there: Metro: Jacques Bonsergent

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14.Creperie Bretonne Fleurie

If you are touring the Eglise Sainte-Marguerite, make sure to pop into the Creperie Bretonne Fleurie you get to enjoy a good crepe dessert. Located in the 11th arrondissement. The Crepes are served in a family setting with rustic and abundant decoration on the theme of Brittany. The restaurant does not accept credit cards so make sure to carry cash so you do not be stranded. The staff is generous to give you a well-cooked meal that you can eat and enjoy. Do not miss trying out the pancakes with salidou, the restaurant has a luxurious atmosphere where one can relax and enjoy.

Practical Information

Address: 67 rue de Charonne, Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Opening Hours: Every-day 12 pm to 10.30 pm

How to get there: Metro: Ledru-Rollin, Charonne ou Voltaire

15. Mamie Tevennec

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Located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, the establishment offers a friendly and warm setting that is familiarly reminiscent of a country house atmosphere. The chef likes to compose beautiful dishes, one can have a savory and sweet specialty, not forgetting the salted butter caramel so dear to the heart of many. One of the cuisines most visitors love to explore in the exquisite restaurant is the homemade salted caramel butter and the lemon version dusted with brown sugar is superb. If you want to have brunch with your friends you can start with an unlimited hot drink coffee or tea, accompanied by a fruit juice. Make sure to enjoy the crepes dessert with any toppings of your choice.

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Practical Information

 Address: 41 r Faidherbe, 75011 Paris

Opening Hours: 12 pm to 10.30 pm, Saturday afternoon it closed

How to get there: By Metro: Metro Charonne M9

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