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| - Easy to miss, this little below-ground crêperie is worth keeping an eye out for. With just 3 little tables and a window seat perfect for people-watching, you might have be prepared to take your crêpe to go as the name implies.
We came for breakfast on a rainy Monday summer morning and watched the world go by at foot-level, but when our food came, the world was watching us, to see what we were eating!
Don't be expecting a Starbucks or a patisserie in here. They have savory and sweet crêpes, a few sandwiches, smoothies, and coffee. No pain au chocolat, no Frappucinos.
We ordered 4 crêpes between the two of us! There are photos of all 4. The real standouts were the Thyme (savory) and the Apple Cheese (sweet). The Thyme was beautifully presented with a sprig of fresh mint and an artful arrangement of sliced tomatoes. The taste was just fantastic. I think the spice used was not dried thyme and sesame seeds, as the menu stated, but rather za'atar; either way it was memorable. The Apple Cheese was a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The apple was slightly cooked, just enough not to taste raw but not so much that it lost its crispness. The cheddar was delicious and didn't overpower the apple, and the cinnamon and cranberries added some pop. The chef told us that they tried several variations on the recipe before perfecting it. They even found a cheese that didn't leave an aftertaste (I can confirm that it didn't!)
I recommend Crêpes to Go to experience an authentic little slice of Montréal!
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