Just visited this restaurant with my husband.  Very disappointed. we ordered the mussels for appetizer, broth had no flavor and mussels were so-so. It was served with with bread that looked stale rather than toasted.  Ordered the duck breast which was  salty. Â
For dessert, I had the crepe Suzette, which arrived cold. Â
Was rubbery and tasteless. Â we will not be going back. Â Not a restaurant for those who know better.
Came here three times over the past year, and overall pleased with my experience - although one time I ordered some sort of pesto crepe, and it was so oily I felt sick by the end of the meal (at least it was still tasty). Â
I really like the side salad that comes with the savory crepes, and the dessert crepes were pretty good as well.
Only complaint is that the portions are a little small for the price.
Hadn't had crepes in a long time, and read or heard about their Cheap Tuesdays (savory crepes, $7; sweet crepes $5). Went in a couple of weeks ago and man, what a disappointment!
Negatives: had the coq au vin crepe, which was largely flavorless and came in a very small portion. Had the Marquis for dessert (made with a requested standard dessert crepe instead of the offered chocolate one); even more disappointing! It's described as being served with mixed-berry preserve and raspberry coulis, with dark chocolate mousse ("oh boy," I thought). Again, it was small; served with squishy whole strawberries on top, which had the consistency of previously-frozen; no coulis of any kind; it was encircled by a concoction consisting of sweetened cocoa mixed with water (really--it was literally just cocoa water; I'd never seen this before); the "mousse" tasted like chocolate cheesecake (it had the tang of cream cheese or sour cream), but with not even much chocolate flavor.
Positives: the waiter and other staff were very pleasant and attentive. The salad on the dinner plate was perfectly dressed, and an interesting combination of greens.
All in all, I was really shocked at the discrepancy between the menu descriptions and the actual items. I can't remember the last time I was this disappointed in a restaurant. I'm over-using the word, but I can't help myself.
Walking around downtown and came across this little gem. The decor was very chic and the service was awesome. My husband got the duck confit crêpes and I got the braised pork ribs one. Both were awesome, but you absolutely have to try the beef tallow French fries with garlic aioli...they are to die for!!! We were completely stuffed after our crêpes but couldn't leave a single fry to go to waste. Absolutely recommend trying this place, and we will be going back for sure...I need to try their dessert crêpes!
Review Source:Blind date stood you up? What better place to dine in this cozy establishment thinking...'cest la vie..his loss.'
Regardless, the staff is very friendly and the owner was very gracious as I told him that I would be dining solo...'yes, his loss indeed! 'He said.
I ordered the crepe with chicken, butternut squash, turnip, and caramelized onions that came with a perfectly dressed salad. It was demolished..not a crumb left on the plate.Ordered the blueberry crepe with marscapone and blackberry compote. Absolutely delicious. Definitely going back.
We went there for an early Valentine's day dinner at around 5:30pm on February 14th
Ambiance- adorable, very similar to the mid priced creperies in Paris that I have visited in the past. Â 70% are small tables for two that can be moved to accommodate larger parties, but if you wish for a bit more privacy, you can be in your own little world with your dining partner at one of the tables too.
Food: we had a Amazon local deal coupon ($43 for a shared appetizer, two entrees, shared desert and a bottle of wine). Â We loved our appetizer- perch on a bed of sauteed green lentils, tomatoes and spinach. Â Absolutely delicious. Â in fact, I could have done without the fish, just with the veggies. Â Warm delicious lentils are well complemented by the lemon juice, tangy tomatoes and also wilted spinach. Â So good! Â We also ordered a cheese platter with three kinds of cheeses (two unripened and one aged). Â There were two small pieces of each kind of cheese plus a generous helping on a baguette slices to accompany cheese. Â I thought that the cheese was a bit chintzy for $12.
Our main entrees were two crepes- they had two vegetarian options (for me) and very nice non-veg options for those who eat meat. Â My partner had a duck crepes which he said was very good and mine was a Vegetarienne option which was a bit overstuffed with peppers but the addition of the navy beans made the whole thing much more palatable.
They had 8-9 sweet crepes as dessert options, we chose sweet crepe with figs sauteed in Madera with the small scoop of the Praline ice cream on the side. Â Delicious!!
Service: was a bit hurried. Â Our waitress looked slightly worried all the time, which I attribute to a busy night (Val. Day!) and kept pouring our wine even though we told her not to refill our glasses. Â She did succeed in emptying our glasses before the dessert arrived. Â I did not like that because I felt that either we had to order another bottle or maybe had to leave ASAP because they needed space.
The owner of the restaurant stopped by to ask us if everything was OK and wished us happy Val Day. Â
Overall the total came to about $100 w/o coupon and $20 as a left over value. Â I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back even if i don't have a coupon.
Just got back from using our Living Social coupon at this cosy bistro. We had tried to get in before, when the place just opened, but the place was always packed. We went early on this Friday and got a great table by the window. The server was very attentive. Even though we had the coupon we were treated like royalty. The crepes were more than delicious and the wine selection was wonderful. As customers began to fill the place, it was obvious they were regulars and were treated like old friends. We plan on returning and becoming one of those regulars.
Review Source:cooooold night in evanston. Â took our living social coupon, but were told it wasn't good on sat nites. Â we told them we called earlier in the day to make a reservation (which they don't take, by the way) and were not told of this restriction. Â the waiter said he'd ask. Â you ever get a 'look' when using a discounted voucher? Â we sure did, along with a polite, 'no', despite telling them we drove 37 miles to get there. Â i know we were wrong for not reading the fine print, but...i have also worked in the restaurant industry, so i know good customer service is everything.
the funny thing is, we were already looking to order off the coupon (meaning more $$$ for them). Â so we ended up in a great restaurant (the charcoal oven) we saw on the way to our 'no-go' crepes, and had a GREAT dinner -- be sure to look the restaurant up, very loungy, dark, romantic... and try the rack of lamb!
anyway, back to our crepes review. Â it was packed, so i'm assuming the food is great. Â we will certainly be back to try our 'cheap' voucher, as people of our 'type' tend to do. Â was it snooty? Â yes, it was almost like paris, with a few prostitutes on the walk in.
i also recommend the neighborhood if you enjoy a hit or two of after-dinner crack, as there is a good selection of street vendors in evanston.
food = ?
management = F
Hat tip to Beth R. for her review and endorsement of this place. It's charming, lovely, and small; not unlike Beth herself.
I am a big fan of crepes (and French food in general) and I also enjoy coming to Evanston whenever I can (and let's face it, I can't eat at Edzo's every time) and this spot was perfect before a play we were attending in nearby Wilmette (shout-out to The Shakespeare Project of Chicago).
The menu is classic French-bistro fare, with things like mussels, soupe a l'oignon, and of course, crepes.
I chose a 'Puriste' crepe with diced ham, gruyere cheese, and mornay sauce. It was a traditional buckwheat crepe and I really enjoyed it. It came with lightly-dressed greens on the side. My friend ordered a crepe 'vegetarienne" which she also enjoyed. It was a hearty blend of winter vegetables ( and curiously, some avocado), and goat cheese. I noted some other interesting fillings as well, like coq au vin, duck confit with lentils, or ratatouille. From the simple to the refined, there's surely a crepe to strike your fancy. Even gluten-intolerant folks can be accommodated.
I also ordered a hot chocolate made with rich French dark chocolate. It was like drinking dessert. And speaking of dessert, I didn't stop with my hot chocolate. I can never resist ordering a sweet crepe to finish, but the choices were overwhelming. I opted for the 'fruits des bois,' a delicious mix of seasonal berries, strawberry creme patisserie, and berry coulis. Even though I was full, I couldn't help but eat the entire thing.
Service was friendly and the prices are shockingly reasonable. I felt sorry for the staff as two unruly children were running all through the restaurant like wildebeests. The poor waitstaff had to dodge them, all while carrying trays of food and pots of hot tea. Finally, one of the servers went up to the nonplussed parents and asked them to control their children. It was appalling and bewildering.
I'm definitely going back and would recommend this place to anyone who likes crepes, bistro-style french food, charming surroundings, and unruly children. Okay, maybe not the last one. Let's hope that unfortunate situation was an anomaly.
Probably the best crepes I've had in the states so far, very authentic tasting, and all the crepes that I've tried have been a delicious combo of ingredients. Â I'm a big fan of the saumon. All crepes come with a small side salad which is also good. The pomme frites (fries) cooked in beef tallow are also really great to much on while waiting for your entree. The service is great. All staff has been very friendly and are very helpful if you have any questions about the dishes. The restaurant is a bit on the small side, so it's hard to bring crowds here. This place would be great for dates though!
My favorite dish at this restaurant is the dessert called the Myrtille. This thing is seriously delicious. Like, I actually came to this restaurant by myself one day just to have it. It's perfection. I'm sure all the other desserts are great too, but I can't bring myself to order anything else because I'd be so sad about not having the Myrtille.
Everything I had was fantastic and I wish I could have tried it all. They have soup of the day and mussels of the day and lots of sweet and savory crepes. The restaurant is small though, so it can get crowded during rush times. They have a Wildcard discount and specials for students on Friday nights. The service is fantastic!
Review Source:Yum, yum, and more yum! This place honestly takes me back to France. The layout is the same as a bistro in france, cute and petite. The coffee is served in a mini french press and it's Julius Meinl (the best!). The actual crepes are delectable. I prefer the sweet over the savory, but they have creative options for the savory as well. Perfect brunch spot!
Review Source:I have a history of being sweet on sweet crepes. Â Nutella, banana, Nutella-banana, chocolate, caramel, etc. Â I hadn't dipped a toe into the world of savory crepes for one reason that has less to do with savory crepes per se than with the awesome omelets at my local creperie. Â When I am there, I get an omelet. Â But luckily I found myself with no choice but to face down a savory crepe at Saint Germain. Â
My mama-friend and I met for dinner with her little babe, and while it's hard to know for sure with babies, I think it's safe to say we all had a good time. Â We arrived pretty early for dinner and had our choice of seats, but by the time we left, they were probably 60% full. Â The service was fine, if maybe a little passive/stiff. Â
My crepe of choice for dinner was the vegetarienne: roasted artichoke, spinach, seasonal peas, tomatoes, pesto sauce. Â There were also some bonus mushrooms and carrots - yay, bonus vegetables! Â It was wonderful, and no one element overpowered another. Â The pesto was subtle, but at least not at all oily. Â It came with a lovely little mesclun salad. Â
We decided to split a sweet crepe for desserties and agreed on the Nutella with strawberries. Â At first I didn't like the idea of strawberries infringing on my Nutella, but it was actually okay. Â We declined the ice cream, and I think that was prudent. Â Birthday cake, brownies, and warm cookies the side of your head are fair matches for ice cream, but crepes don't play as well with it, in my humble opinion. Â My friend also ordered coffee, which was French press (natch) Julius Meinl, which made me happy. Â The French and Austrians combined forces for dessert magic.
The food was wonderful, the setting was cute, and the prices were mostly fair. Â One caveat is their hours for the breakfast-seeking - CSG opens at 11:30 Saturday and 10:30 Sunday. Â But since I am a lover of breakfast for dinner, I will just have to come back and eat crepes in the postmeridian hours.
I got into the habit of a salad & pomme frites for lunch on my day off here. I admit it was usually quite good, but the last 2 times I ate the exact same thing & the quality & freshness is slipping. The dessert crepes are great - though I don't eat those regularly. It will probably survive though as Evanston in general suffers from a lack of great restaurants. It's "meh" now as most places in Evanston are.
Review Source:My husband and I went here for our date night, since we honeymooned in Paris 9 years ago. We loved the decor (Paris Metro map, ceramic roosters,antique French doors). The ambience was pleasant, too; even though it's a small place with tight seating, the acoustics are good and we could hear each other talk.
However, we both found our entrees pretty mediocre. Â I had the "puriste" crepe, which was supposed to contain Gruyere, ham, and a Mornay sauce. The presentation was disappointing. Instead of containing layers of ham and melted cheese, the crepe was stuffed with a gelatinous, lukewarm, lumpy cheese sauce containing finely diced ham. It looked unappetizing, like processed school-cafeteria food, and tasted extremely salty. The texture, with the hard little cubes of ham, gave the dish an unpleasant mouthfeel.
My husband got the hangar steak with Gorgonzola crepe. His steak, which he ordered medium-rare, was burnt to a bitter-tasting crisp on the outside, while being almost raw inside. It lacked any seasoning. The Gorgonzola crepe was overpoweringly strong and salty, and this is from people who like a good stinky cheese. The only really good part was the tiny matchstick French fries with an scrumptious, garlicky aioli for dipping.
Neither of us were impressed with the texture of our crepes, despite the menu hype about "organic buckwheat flour" and centuries-old techniques. The crepes seemed more like whole-wheat tortillas-- dense, flavorless, and not very tender.
Also, I ordered the crab-and-fennel salad for my appetizer, and a small green salad came with my entree. Both salads were practically devoid of dressing and tasted like plain, chopped vegetables. I like European-style, lightly dressed salads, but these needed more dressing and more piquant flavor.
We did LOVE our desserts, though. I had the Fruits Des Bois crepe, filled with a divine pastry cream and perfectly ripe berries. My husband had the chocolate crepe filled with chocolate mousse, and it was heavenly as well. The pancakes themselves were perfectly light, airy, and eggy. If only the entree crepes were made the same way!
Overall, we enjoyed the ambience and the friendly, attentive service, but in the future we will use this as a dessert destination only. The main courses definitely need work.
We just discovered St. Germain recently and finally managed to go there today for the first time. Happily satisfied :)
We've had a lot of good Crepes in our lives - in Europe and North America - but unfortunately outside France and Belgium a lot more bad to mediocre ones... Â
So far, locally, we had only found the ones in the Boulangerie (in Logan Square) to our satisfaction.
But THIS here is one of the good places!!
It's pretty authentic. - That is, French/Begian style - with real buckwheat flour!!!!
And at an affordable price.
(Food only - we didn't order any drinks, in which case the tab would have been much higher.)
Also, because we came between the usual lunch and dinner rush-times, we were the only ones there and got served pretty quickly - and had ALL the attention of our server (sometimes maybe a bit much, because he sure liked to talk... - a lot... But he was nice, and mostly informative.)
We heard from friends that there are often lines outside during the main dinner times - because it's a tiny place! So, in case you want to go, bring extra time, or go in the mid-afternoon, like we did :0)
We liked the food: We had both soups, a l'ognion, and the daily special which happened to be carrot-ginger (a bit sweet for my taste, but still worlds better than your average American restaurant soup...).
We shared two different Galettes: Provencale and Vegetarienne, both excellent.
And then one dessert Crepe, the Marquis - to which we added bananas, because we always 'have to have" bananas with chocolate desserts...
None of those was too filling, all of those "good sized" portions (for our "European" size understanding of "good size" - no leftovers, no stuffing-your-face-unnecessary...)
In short: a good experience, almost "like home".
We'll be back!
The Crepe Poireaux Saint Jacques is delicious here. Â Again, the crepe's thickness is just right for me, and the sauce wasn't too heavy either. Â The scallops may have been seared slightly too much for one of the three scallops. Â Overall, though, I enjoyed my meal today quite thoroughly.
Review Source:This is a very authentic creperie. That is to say, it is French. So don't expect to find American-style overstuffed crepes that resemble burritos. The crepes here are thin, light, and filled with mostly excellent savory or sweet items. The salad is also extremely authentic, with a Dijon vinaigrette you don't see many places in the US. I was not particularly impressed with the onion soup, but I like mine with a touch of sweetness, so that's just me. Cozy, cafe ambiance, and some outdoor sidewalk dining available as well. Owned by the same people as Bistro Bordeaux, a few blocks away.
Review Source:Walking around Downtown Evanston, the average food goer is apt to find almost anything, from Nepalese at Mt. Everest to Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and of course deep dish pizza, courtesy of Giordano's. However, walking down Sherman Avenue, you will find Creperie Saint Germaine, a relatively new restaurant that centers around the crepe, not just as a dessert item, but as a part of the meal. My friend L and I decided to give it a go earlier on in the summer, before the heat was too hot, and we could sit outside, blissfully enjoying our peach iced teas and delicious French food.
First up, we each ordered the French onion soup, which was $7 per bowl. Maybe that's a bit pricey, but I have been a fan of French onion since I was a kid, when my parents used to bring me to Houlihan's back when they still had a location at Old Orchard in Skokie. This soup was impeccable. Our waiter told us that the cheese in the soup had been aged for a very long time, and I could absolutely tell. The flavor was rich, and stuck to my tongue, clinging to my taste buds. I may have just sat in ecstasy with the soup and closed my eyes because it was so good.
Our entrees were both crepes, I ordered the Canard confit, which had duck in it, while my friend ordered the Coq au Vin, which was chicken in a burgundy wine sauce and very rich. Both these crepes were meals in and of themselves, we could have split just one between the two of us and still been full. The flavors: rich and multi dimensional. The sauces were a perfect compliment to the quality of the meats that were in the crepes, and tantalized my taste buds even after the crepes were finished, and boxed.
However, the crowning glory of our meal was the dessert crepe we ordered: The Marquis, with a chocolate crepe, filled with mixed berries, chocolate mousse, and raspberry coulis.
No words are needed. It tasted just as good as it looks. Overall, Creperie Saint Germaine is a gem that many food goers should check out. Also, it is the sister restaurant of Bistro Bordeaux, which explains the high quality of the ingredients and the authentic French menu.
Haven't given too many 1 stars but my girlfriend and I were very dissappointed with Creperie Saint Germain.
Staff was not overly nice but not inconsiderate either. I would say this was really overpriced for what you got. The actual amount of filling in the crepe was not nearly good enough and the little side salad you get is pretty puny in my opinion.
I held out hope for dessert though and I went ahead and ordered the dessert crepe with caramelized bananas and nutella hoping to experience some redemption. I was very peeved because they clearly just cut some banana slices into a crepe with nutella and there was nothing caramelized about them. Clearly not what is shown on the menu.
Lastly, while I can certainly appreciate trying to save money where possible I would recommend getting new napkins. The ones we were given looked like the YMCA threw out old towels (blue stripe down the middle).
Save your money and tastebuds for a place that cares..........
I had been meaning to try Creperie Saint Germain for a while now and finally made it over for dinner last night. We were able to sit outside which was nice. It's a little crowded outside and it feels like you're in everyone eles's conversation, especially when the waiters are walking through. I don't think that's a problem inside the restaurant though.
Our waiter was very knowledgable and gave us his recommendations.  I ordered the Coquilles Saint Jacques (scallops) and my friend ordered the Provençale. There are only two vegetarian options on the menu, so if you're picky about which veggies you like this might not be the place for you.
Another note about the menu-it's very difficult to read because they have a map graphic taking up the entire background of the menu. They definitely didn't get a designer to help them out with that part. I think they'd be better off getting rid of the map and just having their logo so people can actually read the menu.
The appetizers looked great, but I didn't want to spend a ton of money and decided to save room for dessert instead.
I would have given this place 3.5 stars because the food was good. My friend thought her dish was so so.
The reason for the lower review is that our waiter mixed up our order with a different table. I couldn't flag him down in time, so I talked to the other waitress who was around. Right away she flat out told me I was wrong and that I had the right order. She said it had tomato and that the scallops were in my dish. I had opened up the crepe and it was clearly the other vegetarian dish with peas and artichoke and pesto sauce. I thought it was really rude of her to assume that I was wrong. I had to bring my dish up to my waiter myself to get everything fixed.
Once our waiter figured out he mixed up the orders we didn't have to wait too long for the correct dish. I liked the crepe, but I think the experience of getting the food and dealing with the rude waitress took the enjoyment out of my meal.
We ordered the strawberry and nutella crepe for dessert and it was really good. Our waiter didn't end up charging us for the dessert since he messed up the order which was nice.
I think I'd come here again for dessert and I'd like to try out the appetizers. Hopefully the kinks in service will get worked out.
I did notice that on Tuesdays they have the savory crepes for only $7 and the dessert crepes for $5. Definitely worth going then if you don't want to spend $10-$15 to check them out.
Yum. I stopped by for dinner with my roommate. I ordered the Coq au Vin, which came with a side of green salad. I thought it was quite tasty and the chicken was very tender. I don't have much experience with meal crepes (the only other ones I've had were from Crepe Bistro on campus, and I gave them 3 yelp stars so I'm pretty much obliged to give this place 4).
We came on a super crowded day so it was hard to get around, but the guy refilling water cups went out of his way to reach between the panes of the fake window thingy (by the door) to grab our cups to keep us hydrated. I give him A+ for effort, and would return again to try a dessert crepe, since we were too full this time.
This Creperie is an amazing gateway from home directly to France. I've had the pleasure of dining at Creperie Saint Germain several times, and yes let me add that I will definitely be returning to try the rest of their already EXQUISITE CREPES.
I'm absolutely in love with this place. Every time I dine here the service and food is always fantastic. Â Our waiter is always really polite, attentive and friendly without being disruptive.
About the crepes. I've had several crepes before but none tasted as good as the buckwheat crepes made here. Â The crepe itself is cooked to a perfect soft texture with a great balanced light savory taste, which still allows the flavors from inside the crepe to taste just divine and fresh.
Nothing can get more tastier than their Salade de Betterave(Beet salad) - the goat cheese and their homemade vinaigrette makes this my favorite salad of all. Â It's a must try! Â As for an entree my favorite is the Coq au Vin, the chicken is served in a french red wine sauce until fallen off the bone, making it amazingly flavorful and tender. Â For a dessert, I've had the Fruits des Bois and the Marquis chocolate crepe. Â They are both as delicious, I myself lean for the Fruits des Bois for its fresh seasonal berries. Â Â
This creperie is just enchanting. Â The wall decor and overall atmosphere is very delightful. Â Step in and you feel like you just walked into a Creperie in the middle of France.
The ambiance and food is so satisfying. I will DEFINITELY be coming back to taste the rest of their authentic tasting crepes.
Great place to eat and feel like you are back in Paris. The coq au vin crepe at Creperie Saint Germain was awesome and I sampled my friends ham and cheesy crepe very good too. I would recommend it if you are feeling homesick for Paris nice decor ambiance. Hope to sit outside next time. A little Paris in Evanston!
Review Source:By far the best crepes we've ever tasted. Obviously a very popular spot so we had to wait a few minutes for a table.
We fell in love with Bistro Bordeaux so we had to try their sister restaurant. This place is a gem, great food at affordable prices, a very interesting wine list and a charming ambiance that make you want to wear a French beret !
What a dissapointment. Â Was so looking forward to a lovely and authentic french creperie in Evanston. Â Alas, there is nothing authentic about this creperie except perhaps the bistro chairs. Â The crepes are nothing like the light and delicious buckwheat galettes filled with local and tasty ingredients one would find in France. Â My vegetarian crepe seemed to be a bag of frozen vegetables in a tasteless cream sauce that needed salt to have any flavor at all. Â Service was a lot of talk and not a lot of action. Â Too bad for us Evanstonians. Â I was hopeful.
Review Source:Recently stopped in and high hopes. Â There was a short line filling the vestibule, but thought we would wait. Â Were seated faster than expected and looked forward to a tasty meal.
 Water dropped almost immediately and no joke, 25 minutes later the server finally came by to get our orders.  Had some questions about the menu and server had no idea, he had to go and ask a co-worker.  Ordered a bottle of wine, asked if he had a decanter.  "I dont know what that is."
 Food was average, cheese plate was very tasty, but came with no explanation of what cheeses we were actually eating.  I dare not ask the server as to not embarrass him anymore.  Crepes were good, but as the evening wore on it was apparent he was ready to go.
 He started stalking the table and could not wait for us to leave.  Might give them a second chance in a few months when they get their act together.  But doubtful.
This restaurant is clearly in it's infant stages, and I feel like they have time to make this place really good. I had the ham and cheese crepe (I forgot the name) and the sauce it came in was just incredible. I wish I could take a jar of it home with me. Also, I found the green salad a nice touch. The dressing they put on it was not very off putting, and the greens were fresh. I had no idea what to expect from crepes made of buckwheat, but I found myself enjoying this different style very much. I have to admit I have no eaten anything buckwheat based in my life, so it was a pleasant surprise. There really did not seem to be an incredible difference in terms of texture, but the taste was slightly different, but one that's easy to overlook. I do see myself coming back here if I'm in the Evanston area again in the future. Would be a nice spot for a lunch date with friends or family.
Review Source:I spent a lot of time staring at the wall. Â It is funny, having traveled a lot I like to get familiar with cities, before a significant trip I pour over the maps, the neighborhoods, and, especially, the subway maps. Â When I first looked at the wall I struggled for a minute to find where we were. Â What I was looking at did not register: the London and NYC maps are iconic, DC and SF I know from frequent travel, and Chicago is home. Â Paris, I don't recognize it, without the names I could have just as easily guessed Moscow or Tokyo. Â Maybe there just aren't enough novels that involve the Paris Metro, or maybe I have never read them. Â The first few minutes I was in the creperie I was trying to figure out why I could not find the purple line.
The staff was very friendly for our late lunch visit. Â We started with onion soup and the beet salad -- which was reported to me as being a little light on the beets. Â Once we figured out what a Galette is (neither of us have ever traveled to Paris, which may also explain the inability to recognize the metro). Â We ate the Puriste and Vegetarienne crepes for our main lunch. Â Both were good, but nothing about the experience really hit us over the head to demand a future return.
For those of you watching the reviews, I would like to report that their bar is now open as of mid-April.
This place just opened up recently in the Evanston neighborhood. Excellent food, great decor and the place was packed Friday at lunchtime....so very popular. I really loved the entree crepe choices - got the Duck confit crepe...was fantastic and it came with a really nice fresh salad. To finish up the dar chocolate dessert crepe was decadent to say the least. Don't miss ordering the Beef tallow fries...some of the best fries I've had.
Review Source:Just got back from the creperie. I was really excited to come here and see how it compared to the creperies I had frequented in France. Currently it's in its soft-launch period, so it's BYOB, but we didn't know ahead of time. The waitress told us that they would have their liquor license by the end of the month.
We were readily seated and we ordered the beet salad to share, and then my friend got the Provencale (ratatouille) crepe while I got the Truite Sauvage (wild trout). While we waited for our food I remarked on the decor of the place - quite simplistic yet elegant per the French style. I especially liked the added touch of the opened doors letting in the breeze on this beautiful day. That said, I do wish there was more warmth to the decor (and no, this had nothing to do with the opened doors).
The beet salad was quite good. The sweetness of the beets balanced out the tangy balsamic vinagrette, while the candied walnuts added a crunch and the creamy goat cheese crostini provided the soft, smooth taste. I would have liked more walnuts and beets, but the salad was still very good.
My trout crepe was okay. The buckwheat crepe was a nice, healthy addition, and the trout was well-cooked and seasoned. However, the way the artichokes and fennel were cooked did not balance the flavors very well, and I was left feeling like I was eating a trout dish, an artichoke dish, and a fennel dish instead of a crepe that had all three.
Still, I would have given the place 4 stars if not for a particular incident. The service was good to us - it was prompt, and though the waitress was a bit blunt, she was still polite. However, she was not polite at all to the table next to us. Admittedly the two looked a little out of place (country bumpkin would be the best way to describe them, and said in the most non-insulting way possible), but the way the waitress was talking to them and treating them not only made me feel uncomfortable, but made me want to leave. I may come by again sometime, but until they can treat all their customers with politeness and kindness, I'll get my French food elsewhere.
Also the Google map shown here does not show the true location of the place.
I went here with a group of friends last weekend.  I had the truite savage entree crepe and the normande dessert crepe. Friends also ordered the coq au vin, canard confit, and  provencale entrees plus the banana nutella, fruits de bois, and marquis dessert crepes. Yes, everyone in the group ordered two crepes: no regrets.
The general consensus was that the entree crepes were a bit better than the dessert ones, although I really enjoyed both of the mine. Â A lot of more Americanized creperies overload everything with cheese, and I appreciated that they instead let the flavors of the other ingredients shine through; mine, at least, tasted actually quite fresh and light. The service was friendly and helpful. Also, for those who have celiacs or otherwise avoid gluten, the menu noted that they can make many of the crepes gluten-free. Overall, I'm glad for this addition to the restaurants in downtown Evanston. I'll definitely be back.
My family dined here for dinner. Â The lighting was pretty dim, making it difficult to read the menu, however, it did have a nice "feel" to the restaurant. Â I will say, however, there is very little room for a stroller or an infant car seat, so keep that in mind if you're taking children with you. Â All in all, we tried the beat salad, onion soup, pommes frites, coq au vin crepe, and a beef crepe (the actual name escapes me). Â Everything was very tasty and the service was good. Â The owner was there and was a very nice and chatty (though not intrusive) person to speak with. Â Overall, it was very good, albeit a little pricey. Â Our family will definitely be returning!
Review Source:The restaurant is still in its soft-launch period, but I've been told they'll have a liquor license soon and will expand out to the sidewalk! Great news.
My lunch here closely followed Ehow's lunch -- I too had the onion soup and then the coq au vin crepe. The soup was fantastic -- and fantastically cheesy, making for a slightly embarrassing eat :) But it was delicious and not over-salty either. My coq au vin crepe was perfectly made and came with a light salad that was sweet and fresh. Being short on time, we split a dessert crepe (the normande: caramel + apples) between the three of us and ran out the door.
I'll definitely be back to try all of the other entree crepes!
This creperie is the sister restaurant of Bistro Bordeeaux, which offers a casual and delicious dining experience. The ambiance, while dim, is reminiscent of a French cafe, and the seating layout is very practical. They make their crepes with 100% buckwheat, and offer savory and dessert crepes, as well as a variety of appetizers.
On my visit, I started my meal with a cup of the French onion soup. While it was on the salty side, the cheese and bread in the soup were fantastic, and the flavor of the broth couldn't be beat. This was followed by their coq au vin (I slaughtered the pronunciation in the restaurant), which was made with tender Amish chicken. The sauce and mushrooms were tasty, while the side salad was nicely dressed and complemented the crepe. I ended my meal with the ever-so-chocolatey Marquis dessert crepe, filled with mousse and topped with berries and compote.
The service was super attentive and helpful when I had my meal; my water glass was never empty. The price of the meal was a bit spendy, having ordered three courses (~$25), but I think the price is worth the quality of food at this establishment. You could easily come in just for desserts, I imagine.
I would highly recommend this for a date or a night out with friends. Since they don't have their liquor license yet for another two weeks, bring your own drinks to top the evening off.
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