A M.
Yelp
*vegan review*
Because the ratings were high, and also because I was craving a good crepe that could rival ones I've had in Paris, I decided to give this place a try. The stand is nestled in a corner of Chelsea Market next to Beyond Sushi and Doughnuttery and with seating nearby.
The crepe options are divided into sweet and savoury, and with vegan and vegetarian options. You can veganise some items by subbing in a vegan and gluten-free crepe for additional $2, and you can also add extras for $2.
We ended up ordering the savoury Vegan Delight ($13) which comes in a vegan and gluten-free crepe with sauteed spinach, vegan "Cheese Sauce", avocado, arugula, and balsamic glaze. The wait was about 10-15 minutes, as there were at least 4 other crepes before mine. Finally my order was ready and let me tell you...they did not come to play, our crepe was HUGE! Even though it's rolled up and served in a paper sleeve for portability, you'll want to be sitting down for these because they can get messy with how loaded they are. Since it was so large, our crepe was also extremely filling - we split this among our party of three and were all stuffed! $13 for our crepe being split by 3 came down to less than $5 per person, which is yet another plus.
As for the flavour, the shell is perfectly crisp and held the rather wet ingredients together impressively. The flavour profile leans towards sour, with the balsamic vinegar glaze and the vegan cheese sauce. The tartness of the sauces pairs beautifully with the avocado, crisp greens, and juicy mushrooms. (I'm getting hungry just writing this review...!) My only complaint is that there could have been more of the "cheese sauce" or a more even distribution.
If, somehow, you're still hungry after a crepe, they also sell drinks (vegan hot chocolate included!) and macaroons.
Overall, a cost-efficient option if you share your order, with fast service and most importantly, delicious crepes! Very satisfied with this little joint in Chelsea and will definitely be returning next time I'm in the area.