Most people associate crepes – a famous staple of French cuisine – with Paris, but they would be hard-pressed to find options more delicious than those found in NYC creperies. As a cultural melting pot, New York and France have many similarities believe it or not! From our divine French restaurants and cafes to our top-tier crumbly croissants, to even our own Little Paris neighborhood (yes, we know!!), it’s no secret we’re quite a fan of the European influence.
When it comes to crepes, we’ve got a list to get your mouth watering. From sweet to savory, and every adjective in between, stop by one of these spots to scout out the best crepe in NYC.
1. Creperie NYC, West Village & Lower East Side
Family-owned and operated, Creperie NYC is one of the most well known spots for crepes in NYC, and for good reasion. Their menu of over 70 sweet and savory crepe selections has something for everyone, and they’re always trying out new recipes. Even celebrities are fans with the likes of Taylor Swift and Will Smith giving the thumbs-up of approval to Creperie NYC’s offerings (no really, check out its website. It has a whole page dedicated to famous visitors). Just look for their famous yellow awning!
Where:
West Village – 112 MacDougal St
Lower East Side – 135 Ludlow St
2. Bonjour Crepes & Wine, Upper East Side & Astoria
Of course Bonjour Crepes & Wine specializes in both crepes and wine, but they also offer unique South American-blended drinks with both organic and sugar-free options. Come in the morning for one of their delicious omelet crepes, or stop in later in the day to try a savory option. Their menu is vast and the crepes are super affordable (from $5-$13). They also have gluten-free options available as well! Check out their full menu here.
Where:
Upper East Side – 1442 Lexington Avenue (@ 94th St)
Upper East Side – 1585 2nd Avenue (@ 82nd St)
Astoria – 3410 30th Avenue, Queens
3. Crepe Master, Harlem
Who would’ve thought that crepes could be a healthy eating choice? The minds behind Crepe Master certainly did. Handmade from scratch, the crepes available here include gluten-free and vegan options. When you’re not trying out one of their delicacies, like the mushroom with truffle oil crepe or caramel fuji apple crepe, you can even customize your own crepe with the ingredients you want! This place specializes in harajuku crepes, which are wrapped up in a cone and perfect to take on the go! Order here.
Where: 139 W 116th St
4. T-Swirl Crepe, Multiple Locations
T-Swirl Crepe masterfully has perfected the Japanese crepe, a variation on the European version that is just as tasty and easy to eat on-the-go. Bringing the art of Japanese crepe-making to the streets of New York City, this spot cooks crepes with a thin crispy layer and full of decadent ingredients underneath. Trendy and artistic styles are the name-of-the-game at T-Swirl Crepe, like the Crepe Brûlée or the Lychee Romantic, so be sure to stop in and try one out.
Where: Find your location here
5. Village Creperie, East Village
Grab a sweet crepe for breakfast or a savor sandwich for lunch at Village Creperie, an East Village staple with equally asweomse staff and coffee. Highlights of their menu include dolce de leche crepes, chai latte, lemon tarts, chocolate croissants, and a whole lot more. Rumor has it is that they even offer special discounts and freebies to regular customers! Check their menu out and here and stop in soon.
Where: 445 E 9th St
6. Vive la Crepe, NoHo & UWS
Get ready to build your own crepe at Vive la Crepe, where every ingredient is cared for with precision. If you’re not up for the challenge, that’s okay too! They have tons of signature concoctions, including the Nutella & Banana (Chocolate, banana & Nutella) or the Pep’ Pizza Crêpe (Pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil) for lunch. You can even watch them make your crepe live right in front of you!
Where:
NoLita – 51 Spring St
UWS – 189 Columbus Ave / 532 Columbus Ave (two locations)
7. Voila Crepes & Waffles, NoLita
Voila Crepes + Waffles is a one-stop shop for not only the French delicacy, but also delicious smoothies, breakfast items, paninis, ice cream and more! Their rather large menu features all sorts of options, with the main highlights being the Nutella Crepe with Strawberries, Matcha Mania beverage, and the Ferrero Rocher & Iced Black Tea combo. Check out their full menu and order here.
Where: 66 Kenmare St
8. Tornado Crepe, Bushwick
This Brooklyn outpost is home to tons of cheap and delicious crepes, both sweet and savory! Three of their most popular crepes include the Red Mango, Berry Lover, and the Mango Raspberry crepes, but anything you get here is bound to be flavorful. Check out all of their options here!
Where: 307 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn
9. Château 49, Midtown East
Château 49 is more on the French restaurant side than the creperie side, so we suggest this as the dessert if you go dining here. Their classic French fare like escargot, foie gras, steak au poivre, moules frites are sure to fill you up, but make sure you save room for dessert!
Where: 924 2nd Ave
10. Eight Turn Crepe
The crepes at Eight Turn Crepe are truly luxurious and look like pieces of art. They too specialize in Japanese crepes that come in cones and are perfectly portable! Choose between sweet options like the Harajuku Fruit Cocktail (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, mango, banana, slivered almonds, custard cream, whipped yogurt) or savory options like the Chicken Thai (chicken breast, cucumbers, julienned carrots, cilantro Thai dressing, sweet chili sauce, sesame seeds). These artisinal crepes are to be admired, and will look even better for your Instagram!
Where: 445 Albee Square West, Brooklyn
11. Chocolate DIP, Greenwich Village
As you could probably guess, each crepe at this spot is coded with chocolate, adding even more gooey goodness to the package! We suggest going for the Brownie Crepe (pictured above), which comes filled with triple rich Belgian chocolate and a side of ice cream. Or if you’re looking for something outside the box, consider the Sushi Banana Crepe, which is a crepe roll filled with banana and cream cheese, topped with rice krispies and Belgian chocolate.
Where: 101 MacDougal St
12. Tin Building by Jean-Georges, Seaport
Inspired by the travels of Jean-Georges’ world travels, watch chefs whip up a crepe right in front of you at this cute little stand in Seaport. Try out the chef’s specialty ham and gruyere crêpe, or opt for a sweet banana/nutella/chocolate one instead. They also serve dosas as well and have gluten-free and vegan options too.
Where: 96 South St