Crêpe were born in Brittany, France. It is said that because the local land is barren and no grass grows, the people of Brittany bake their stored flour into crêpe to satisfy their hunger. Unexpectedly, crêpe have accidentally become famous around the world. In fact, in France, both savory and sweet crêpes are delicious. In addition to creamy fruit ice cream, crêpes can also be wrapped in eggs, cheese, vegetables, fish, and more.
Crêpes are a favorite food of the French people. Not only is it easy to make, it's also one of the must-haves for French school parties of all kinds. Students also often raise money for events or societies by selling crêpes. A pot, a bowl of batter, a stall, three or five people, and they can start their little business.
Going to Paris without eating crêpes is like going to Hong Kong without eating egg waffles, or going to Italy without eating ice cream... Let's take a look at the crêpe shops in Paris that are worth trying.
1. Breizh Cafe
Perennially ranked NO.1 for the best crêpes in Paris, this shop is a must try! Breizh Café's food ingredients are all organic, and the savory crêpes are the best, giving you a different taste!
Address: 109 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris
2. Crêperie Josselin
Greetings from Brittany, the birthplace of crêpes! Known as the oldest crêpe shop in Paris, this store has a history of more than 40 years. The all-wood decoration and lace curtains reveal a strong local flavor. The signature crêpe, Josselin, is packed with cheese, and mushrooms and tastes impeccably delicious!
Address: 67 Rue du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris
3. West Country Girl
The ever-changing menu always provokes diners to try something new, and this crêpe shop in the 11th arrondissement aims to always have fresh ingredients in season to meet the ever-changing needs of guests. The most classic style is the crêpe made with smoked bacon, eggs and Swiss cheese. The crêpe with spinach, cheese and raisins is also worth a try!
Address: 6 Passage Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris
4. Le Pot O’Lait
Affordable and delicious crêpe shop is here! Affordable prices allow foodies to feast their stomaches instead of worrying about their money. Galette is the restaurant's signature dish. In addition, there is La Robiquette with feta cheese, whipped cream and bacon salad, and La Savoyarde with cheese, potato flavors, to satisfy all your needs.
Address: 41 Rue Censier, 75005 Paris
5. Ty Breizh
Recommended by locals in Paris, Ty Breizh is located at the Gare Montparnasse. Because the raw material is buckwheat flour, the resulting crêpe will be slightly heavier in color, but it is healthier to eat.
Address: 52 boulevard Vaugirard, 75015 Paris
6. Aux meilleurs crêpes de Paris
This store, which dares to call its own store "the most delicious crêpes in Paris", is also very popular. The biggest feature of its store is not history or ingredients, but - portion! One crêpe at this point is enough to feed a strong man, and although the girls usually can't finish it, the store refuses to split the crêpe into two, because that way the flavor left in the mold will affect the next one.
Address: Marché saint quentin, 85bis Boulevard magenta, 75010 Paris
7. Chez Imogène
How does this crêpe shop stand out from its competitors? Answer: Use Hot Guys! The biggest feature of this place is that you can directly watch the handsome chef cooking your delicious food!
Address: 25 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
8. la Crêperie des Canettes
Want to enjoy your delicious crêpes while heading out to sea in Brittany? Come to la Crêperie des Canettes. The interior of the store is decorated with a replica of a ship's cabin, and the walls are covered with paintings full of maritime style, giving you the illusion of being in Brittany!
Address: 10 Rue des Canettes, 75006 Paris
9. La Crêpe Dentelle
In this store, you can meet your desire to visit a French friend's house. Dad is the chef to cook dishes for you, and mother and daughter are waitresses to serve you. Orthodox French Crêpe, crispy crust, can be matched with quite a variety of way to eat.
Address: 10 Rue Léopold Bellan, 75002 Paris