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| - Since Crispy Crepe is near my apartment complex, I was so excited for its opening. My first visit there was a late weekday. I ordered the Turkey Fontina sandwich, which was decent. Very average flavors despite its description. The "gourmet salad" was incredibly underwhelming. It consisted of chickpeas and some sparse feta vegetable-ish stuff. I ordered a croissant for the morning but they were out. To compensate, they included some chocolate strawberries. Nice touch! Definitely the highlight of the meal. Thank God that strawberry is in their logo.
Ok, so the first meal 3/5 but then again... I didn't try their specialty. Armed for round two, I checked Yelp for recommendations. Despite some of the other reviews, I got myself a crepe for dinner tonight. Crispy Crepe? More like Chewy Crepe. You guys are right! The crepe was doughy, thick, and TOUGH. I couldn't bite into it, let alone cut it with a fork and knife. I ordered the Chocolate Chip Cannoli Crepes which called for ricotta filling and chocolate chips. Honestly, the filling felt cheap and almost offensive. The ricotta filling was thin and granular with no hint of ricotta. It was like they were trying to pull a fast one. I would have much rather walked across the street and gotten a real one from Nova's. The crepes came with a side of fruit in the same soupy creme. And my chocolate covered strawberry--the star of my previous meal--was partially mushy.
This sealed the deal. I wanted to like Crispy Crepe. I really did! The owner is such a nice man, and the staff is very accommodating. However, for a more expensive lunch joint, I need better quality and substance.
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