Sophie's Crepes

Located in Japantown, Sophie’s crepes is a charming, eclectic eatery offering a variety of sweet and savory treats. These includes crepes and gelato. While they don’t offer a banana and strawberry crepe, you can order the banana crepe and add strawberry (highly recommend this over ordering the strawberry crepe and adding banana). It was so delicious and I would give it six stars if I could. Had a jolly good time!

Good crepe, but definitely on the heavy side. We ordered a #8...strawberry and vanilla crepe $9.25 -ice cream +$1.50 -whipped cream +$1 Total was $12.76 for a crepe. Definitely on the pricier side. Would have been better for staff to be more transparent that these were add ons instead of us assuming it was included...but learned for future...never assume anything! Some seating inside. Street parking around Japantown.

Weekday visit(~12 pm): Inside the Japan town mall, decently priced, quick service, great grab and go option. - Ordered Banana Nutella Crepe, the crepe was good, but little flaky in the end. In my case, little Nutella and a lot of banana, though it’s healthy, I’d prefer more Nutella. - Place was not busy, ordered and served in <5min. Just one table for dine in inside, but plenty of seating outside, common for surrounding food places.

I forgot to take a picture of the food, but it was loaded with strawberries and had a decent amount of Nutella. I would’ve got ice cream in my crepe too if I wasn’t already full. It was delicious though just with Nutella and strawberries.

Avoid this place on weekends and most weeknights- when they get too busy the service is absolutely atrocious! Very rude and belligerent employee (female, black hair) was comically unaccommodating; they won’t make even the most reasonable substitutions (i.e. one flavor of ice cream for another). They carry Fiorella gelato and their crepe batter is actually very good; overall they're the best crepes in SF if we're strictly talking counter service spots. The Nutella & Nociolla crepe is one of the best (pistachio and vanilla are also highly recommended). To enjoy their crepes without the attitude & rudeness try coming around 2-4pm on weekdays.

We got sesame and potachio ice cream. The ice cream was good, not too sweet. My kids got fruits crepes, vanilla ice cream, whip cream and nuttella. They were also good and not too sweet. The fruits were fresh. The crepe flour stastes good but it used to be more crunchy when I ate a few years back. In general still pretty good crepe.

I’ve been coming here throughout my childhood and finally got to return here to visit once again. This spot has been opened since I was in high school and I’m glad it’s still around, as it is very nostalgic to me. I ordered my usual, mixed fruit crepe (kiwi, strawberry, and bananas) with a scoop of ice cream and Nutella — it’s around $15 now which isn’t cheap but still worth it for the memories. They allow you to order through your phone so you don’t have to lineup, and they send a text when your order is ready. It gets fairly crowded here and still has a line, so the virtual ordering helps a lot.

Stopped for dessert after Ramen dinner. We got banana and ice cream crepe. It was good. The crepe could have been softer. There was no seating available in the crepe place. We needed a table to put the food on and cut and properly be able to eat. We had the ice cream dripping and making a mess. Otherwise, crepe was good not great. I think this place benefits from being close to popular Ramen places.

This place is a Japan town classic. Delicious crepe with generous toppings. Make your order and watch them make your crepe fresh. We went with the strawberry Nutella with matcha ice cream and it was a great combination. It can get a little messy so make sure you ask for napkins!

I bought the 7 and asked for matcha gelato in it. Solid crepe, star of the show was the matcha gelato, god I love ice cream. Busy day in Japantown so I had no table to put down the tray so I had to hold tray with one hand and I lifted the whole crepe with another and ate it like that. From how the image looks, it looks like the ice cream fall right off but it stayed on when I lifted it up. 2 strawberries fell tho. Little tough tk get a bite without worrying if the ice cream or strawberries will fall off, crepe had crispy edges while soft and chewy interior. Near the end of the crepe was just mostly cream and strawberries. Extra Wait time wasnt too long The announcer voice was hard to hear Line isnt as long as you'd think, even on a busy saturday. There was no line for me, and if there was, pretty sure it would progress quickly. Receipt was annoying since it just tells you your item and your number without saying any price. The screen does tell you the price breakdown as you order it. The whole menu are all about crepes. The only ones that are not I think are the gelato and sundae section If you are new to japantown, it can be hard to find, from my entrance, you have to pass through the restaurant hallway. The crepe place is next to the kinokuniya building 4/5, didnt fully satisfy my crepe craving but still loved it

Good crepe, but definitely on the heavy side. We ordered a #8...strawberry and vanilla crepe $9.25 -ice cream +$1.50 -whipped cream +$1 Total was $12.76 for a crepe. Definitely on the pricier side. Would have been better for staff to be more transparent that these were add ons instead of us assuming it was included...but learned for future...never assume anything! Some seating inside. Street parking around Japantown.

3.5/5 A classic Japantown spot! They have a huge selection of Asian ice cream flavors, savory crepes, and sweet crepes. The crepe is more on the softer side with not much structure. They lowkey have been skimping on the toppings and the fruits are ok freshness. Make sure to get the tray and napkins because things tend to fall apart.

Dropped by this Crepe shop in Japantown's shopping center, it's a fun dessert option! You can line up or order through QR, and order from a menu or create your own crepe. Ordered the Tangerine Whip ice cream crepe, and it was yummy but not exceptional in terms of taste or quality. The tangerines tasted super canned, crepe batter wasn't great quality, and the crepe wasn't portioned well so one section would be full of ice cream, the next whipped cream, the next full of tangerine. The shop also looked rather run down, and workers use bare hands to make and wrap crepes (there's a sign it's for sanitary reasons, but note if it's unappealing to you) Overall still had fun ordering a fun unique dessert at Japantown, just don't come with an expectation of an outstanding gastronomical experience.

I came here since we've tried the other crepe place in Japantown but hadn't tried this one yet. We got the Strawberry and Japanese Crepe. There was around a 5-10 minute wait, and they called our number when it was ready. We sat outside the store. It was a little bit awkward to eat due to the heaviness of the ice cream. The crepe was pretty decent, not too sweet. It was soft with a bit of crispy edges, and the ice cream helped add some creaminess. Overall, not the best crepes I've had, but they were pretty good.

A must visit when in Japantown! They have a variety of ice creams, fruit, and sauces, etc to choose from. They also offer savory crepes! I appreciate that they flash numbers by the pick up area because it's located by stores and it gets pretty loud. I also like how to give your crepe in a tray to help prevent spills.

Sophie's Crepes holds a very special place in my heart. As a child, I'd grab dessert here anytime I was in Japantown. So, I was on a nostalgia high when my companion suggested meeting here after work. Not much has changed since I began coming here over a decade ago. The aromas of warm and sweet crepes fill your nose, photos and menus to peruse, and a view of workers making your crepes. I'd say that service isn't as friendly as it used to be--short, no smiles anymore, and a hit or miss on speed. Most diners take their crepes to-go to enjoy, which we did. There are only a couple of seats inside and outside in the surrounding area. I was a picky eater as a kid and would only get their Butter and Cinnamon Sugar. Jokes on me, cause it's my comfort crepe and the one I still eat to this day. The crepe is crispy and flaky which I prefer over soft and chewy. The butter-to-cinnamon ratio is perfect as it's not too sweet and melts in your mouth. My companion had the Nutella which was warm, gooey, and sweet. Along with dessert crepes, they also sell savory crepes. Crepes are never a bad idea and a great dessert alternative. If roaming around Japantown, I highly recommend trying them at least once! Find them on the second floor of the mall.

New favorite crepe place! [Japantown, San Francisco CA] I'm a sucker for sweets and I've been eyeing this place for sometime every time we're here at Japantown. On one Saturday my daughter and I made a trip to San Francisco... it was a rainy day, it was just something to do. After dinner we came here for dessert. There was just one customer in front of us so we took advantage of the empty shop (which was rare). I chose a dessert crepe, the Strawberry w/ Ice Cream and Chocolate (chocolate with whip, syrup, and vanilla ice cream). A Japantown sundae for my child. It's a small place, with just a few tables. We were lucky and we were able to snag a table inside. There were only two tables that can seat 2, otherwise, you would have to eat your dessert outside the shop. The small kitchen staff worked fast and my crepes came out in less than two minutes. The crepe was a good size and it was delicious. They were generous on the ingredients, especially the strawberries. The shop is located on the second floor in Japan Center's West Mall in San Francisco. Definitely satisfied my sweet cravings. Instagram: @sophiescrepessfca Review #3377

Good spot for dessert after dinner in Japantown, or for a snack on an afternoon shopping the nearby stores. Very popular local spot often with lines out the door during peak hours. Take a number and get in queue, it moves pretty quickly so make sure you decide what you want before you get to the front! There's not much seating inside the store, maybe a handful of spots, so most people sit in the open space outside the shop to enjoy their crepes or ice cream. I appreciate the Asian ice cream flavors and that this spot was one of the earlier pioneers bringing Asian flavors more than a decade ago when they weren't well known or common as they are now. They also started at a time when there weren't many crepe places around. That being said I think their crepes are a solid introduction to sweet and savory crepes, they are enjoyable and pretty affordable. Plenty of pre-set menu options are available to suit your taste and mood, and additional toppings that can be added. Sorbet and gelato can also be ordered by itself in cup or cone if you're not craving a crepe. As some reviews have mentioned these are softer Japanese style crepes and not the traditional French buckwheat crepes.

I can never go wrong coming here to get my fix for a great crepe. The servers are fast, especially when they're really busy. I always get #17; matcha ice cream, red bean paste, Matcha sauce and whipped cream. The crepes are so delicious and crispy, and they're big. They can be shareable, if you're willing to share. Definitely recommend this place.

Lady's goofy husband dropped a crepe on the floor. He didn't even take a bite! Poor guy. Wife picked it up while husband was frozen. Lady tried to give crepe to the crepe creper dude. Dude was like, "don't give it to me, the garbage is THERE!" Lady was stunned. They did not make the frozen stunned couple a new crepe. Painfully poor business practices. Nobody leaves with smiles. Just stunned poor souls. One extra star because the crepe that i'm holding firmly in my hands is DELICIOUS.

Walking around in Japantown, waiting to meet up with Wendell and Veda on the early evening of Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Z wanted to go to Sophie's Crepes for a snack of gelato. Apparently, this is a regular spot of his to hit up when at the shopping center. Although I recall standing outside of this shop several times before to watch crepes being made, this was my and V's first visit here. We arrived at the second story tiny venue shortly before 5:30. With only 2 tables with chairs inside, maximum occupancy must not be more than twenty-five. The place was fairly clean and brightly lit Below are the items that we ordered: Lar. Cup (Double Scoop) of FIORELLO'S Raspberry Sorbet ($8.50) - V enjoyed this refreshing & slightly tart frozen treat. Reg. Cup (Single Scoop) of FIORELLO'S Coconut Sorbet ($5) - This was my yummy order of a generous serving. The consistency was thick & creamy despite being dairy free. One could easily mistake this sorbet for a sherbet based on the taste. Lar. Cup (Double Scoop) of FIORELLO'S Cookies & Cream GELATO ($8.50) - This is Z's regular order here. He says that it is "really good." Service was quick. I had to ask for my receipt and spoon though. Neglecting to give spoons seems to be the norm, according to Z, even though no spoons are found anywhere for patrons to grab. At my next visit, I will definitely need to try a crepe!

A solid spot for crepes and I'll always stop by for one when I'm in San Francisco. I get the strawberry nutella crepe with a scoop of ice cream for about $12. They're not as crispy as they used to be and I think they taste a little different every time I come, but still good nonetheless. It's a cute shop tucked away in Japantown. Service is good, and efficient. This shop is what you expect of a crepe spot!

Sophie's Crepes has been in Japantown for as long as I can remember. It was probably the first place I encountered that did Japanese crepes, way back before spots like T-Swirl took off. Thankfully, despite all the time that has passed, they're still churning out solid Japanese crepes. And it's still one of my favorite dessert options in the Japantown mall. The chocolate banana ice cream crepe is a great balance of flavors and textures. I will even get the plain crepe sometimes because the batter is slightly sweet, so it's a nice lighter sweet treat. Unfortunately I've found that the crepe texture can be hit or miss - one time it was too crispy (basically not pliable at all), which is okay when it's used as a vehicle for ice cream, but not great if you just have a plain crepe.

Every time I'm in Japantown, I'll grab a dessert crepe here. This is the only place I've been to that makes crispy crepes. So thin and so delicious! The fruit topping is generous too! Most recently, I got a kiwi crepe with light whip, green tea ice cream and Nutella. You can order at the counter or through the QR code. There are a few seats inside or you can enjoy your treat on the benches outside. If you'd like, you can watch them assemble your order. Highly recommend!

The PERFECT dessert spot after dinner in Japantown. This was a must have before going back home. Sophie's is really similar to my all time favorite spot Genki in the City. The crepe was crispy, strawberries/bananas were fresh and the whipped cream tied it all together. My son loved the gelato, it was a thick texture and they give you so much for a single scoop. Can't go wrong with holding off on dessert at the many restaurants in Japantown to come here for dessert instead!

My daughter loves crepes AND ice cream, but she decided she prefers the ice cream at Sophie's and ordered the Very Berry Sundae. Service is quick and efficient: walk-in, order, pick up and go find a spot right outside in the courtyard to enjoy dessert! Only thing is, she feels freezing cold afterwards on a wet Winter's day! Lol

So delicious and yum we went back the next day. Love the location in Japan town. Service was nice and quick.

Solid place for crepes in Japantown! I love coming and getting the #17, the crepe with matcha ice cream and red bean (4/5). The matcha isn't too sweet and I love how it pairs so well with the red bean. The crepe is a bit thin & it is expensive, ~$12 per crepe, which is why I gave it 4 stars. The store is located in a mall with seating outside (no eating or food in the stores). The crepe was out in ~5 min.

Super sad that this place is no longer good as it used to be. The crepe was chewy and not like a crepe! It's such a disappointment to spend almost ten dollars for this boring crepe with a very small scoop of chocolate gelato. Since I got a very nice and pleasant person who took my order, I will give her a Yelp star and another Yelp star for the chocolate gelato. It's kind of eerie as the place was empty. No line. The ambiance is strange! Definitely will not return.

I've been coming here for over 15 years and the crepes have been consistently delicious. It's hard to find a crepe place where they sell dessert crepes with the ice cream in a cone (rather than scooped on the side). Quick service but may have a small wait when they are super busy. There is a small seating area right outside for you to enjoy their delicious crepes! Highly recommend you stopping by when in Japan town!

Honestly, nothing special about these crepes. They are mid tasting and service could've been better. The workers didn't seem like they wanted to be there either.

We saw a bunch of people waiting outside so we thought it looked interesting and I love crepes so we decided to try this out. There were so many choices and we just got through having the mango coconut pudding at Pink Pink so we wanted something salty and not sweet even though their sweet choices with gelato looks tempting. All three of us decided to share the Hawaiian Crepe. We place the order inside, which smells heavenly, and then we go outside and we wait for our number to come up. It was done in about 5 minutes. The inside has generous pineapples, ham and cheese and it was so good!!!!! We were lucky enough to get a bench right outside and watched how so many people ordering. This place is popping and after having one of their crepes, I can see why. I highly recommend this place. I don't think you can pick anything wrong because it seems likely all of their crepes are good!

If you prefer soft crepes belly good crepe in the other building is better, but if you like crispy crunchy crepes. This is the spot. The sesame gelato was good and the crepe was also good.

This place has been here ever since 2000 so I'd say it's one of the most genuine and reliable crepe places around. Although I'm not a huge fan of crepes, I took my friend here for a quick lunch and it was indeed quick as they were efficient making the crepes. The prices are spot on, and match the portions. I highly recommend this spot if you're in Japantown and want something quick and easy to eat!

Food (5/5): I got the fresh fruit Nutella crepe. It was a good crepe with nice fresh fruit, good sweet chocolate flavor, and good outside crust. Service (3/5): The person taking your order wasn't necessarily the friendliest. When I tried asking for a recommendation, the person said it's up to you and didn't bother. Also the crepes took a while to come out. Ambiance (3/5): Not the nicest decorated store as it was relatively minimal but it gets the job done. There is no seating area so you can find some in the public mall seating.

this has been my favorite crepe place since I was a kid and to this day it does not disappoint. I basically come here every time I drive to sf FOOD - I always get some nutella fruit crepe w ice cream and it was fire as usual, you might think I'm biased but I brought 2 other people here before and they both agreed it was insanely good. the crepe is super thin and a bit crispy, perfect texture. they don't skimp out on fruit or nutella so u get a lot of it in every bite. PRICE - lol it's gotten so expensive over the years this time it was $9 + $1.5 for ice cream. worth imo tho I feel like all crepes are around that price now anyways SERVICE - the lady was super nice waiting for me to be indecisive about my order. the crepe takes maybe 5-7 min to make? idk it didn't feel that long AMBIANCE - it's inside jtown mall so it's a nice area to walk around and there's benches right outside where ppl sit and eat. ever since covid they got rid of indoor seating and they make u wait outside for ur order but it's nbd

Sophie's Crepes has been in Japantown since 2000. It's one of the few longstanding establishments in Japantown and if you try the crepes you will immediately know why. The crepes are absolutely FANTASTIC!!! I always order the #17. It's the "Japanese"; which comes with matcha gelato, azuki beans, and a matcha sauce. So good!!!!

Their ham, cheese, and veggie crepe left a great impression on me in Aug 2016, and it was just as good when I had it recently in Nov 2023. You can really enjoy the flavor of the fillings through the delicate wrap! I was so happy to try it again and split half with a friend this time! We shared this while waitlisting for Marufuku ramen (hence the photo of the crepe cut in half). You should definitely visit this restaurant for a quick bite! Since it's in Japantown, seating was a little hard to find, but we made do.

Sophie's Crepes is a classic to-go spot on everyone's "Places You Have To Try In Japantown". I've come here a few times over the years and have had mixed feelings. I normally order the strawberry and nutella crepe. I personally think the crepe could be made better as I've had it come out on the colder side rather than tasting freshly made. The portions of nutella and strawberry can vary and I've had one with minimal filling. You order at the cashier and wait for your number to be called. On weekend nights and during times of events happening in Japantown, the wait can be a bit long. I honestly prefer Genki Crepes more but it's nice to have a crepe option that's closer to me.

This is a must for us when we make the tip to Japantown. I'm not a big fan of crepes but my little is. She eats this up after a fun time shopping the center. The gelato is good I've had the mango and hubby usually gets the vanilla. They give you a receipt with your number just sit by the close benches outside the restaurant and listen for you number it goes by pretty quick. Little always gets E which is the Nutella crepe with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. It's so good.

Haven't been to Sophie's in years but stopped by to see if it still tasted as good as I remembered. I ordered the strawberries and whipped cream and was very pleasantly surprised that it was just as good as before! It was filled with tons of strawberries and the crepe had the crisp I remember it having. If I'm in Japantown, I'll definitely be back!

Food: 4 Service: 3 Ambiance: 3 Pros: Quick, cozy snack in Japantown, close to restaurants and shops. Cons: A little overpriced and there's nowhere to sit within the shop itself. Crepes are thin and sometimes crunchy.

Best crepes in San Fran! Every time I visit I'm stopping by at least twice. Gota make sure you add ice cream and fruit to make it healthy.

Service is bad and Disappointed, i came from LA. I remember this place was best crepe place and this counter casher attitude so bad and they re talking with spanish in bad word with spanish. Whatever its fine. Just i ordered one strawberry and banana and light cream. But ice cream i missed. I thought it was included vanilla ice cream. But it was not so its fine. I asked to casher can i just add on to my crepe i missed add vanilla ice cream. So the casher says you have to order one scoop of ice cream is $5. What??? Just i want to add on the crepe its $1.50 ! This is no good service, before was this place was busy but now no lines. Because of services and i dont know the taste of crepe because i just trashed and the casher say refund for me. He said i just refund for you. Thats it. Done. Just try to eat another good better in this mall ice cream! Thanks for read

We got a strawberry crepe a try, and while the fillings were tasty (who doesn't love ice cream and chocolate sauce?), the crepe is so dry it's crunchy? I've eaten enough to know they should be delicate and soft. My tastebuds were very confused, which would normally be fine, but it is a pricy $10. We also got the bombastic side-eye from the guy serving our crepe.

We live all the way is Sacramento but if we craving a great delicious crepes we do the drive all the way here!! Gladly and happy!! Thank you for your services!!

Great and easy place for a snack in Japan town. They have the menu and QR code in the window. We ordered the egg salad online. Many selection of sweet or savory crepes.

I first tried this in 2003. You could smell the crepes from around the corner. I remember the first bite, so delicate and a light crunch, the whipped topping was refreshing with the combination of the strawberries, nutella and ice cream. Now its 2023, 20 years later and it still tastes just as good! I inhaled every bite. Service is fine, they give you a number after you order and each crepe is nicely made. Definitely a must have when visiting japantown!

Good! We enjoyed our quick snack at Japantown. Ordered through their site and make everything more easy :)

It's one of my favorite places to get crepes in San Francisco. Their batter comes out buttery and crispy, which is what I prefer over the soft crepes. Theyre pretty generous with the fillings too. The only thing is their staffs are kinda rude...

Had dinner in Japan town, and was in the mood for some dessert. Walked around the shopping center until settling on Sophie's Crepes. I got the banana crepe, which came with chocolate sauce, whipped cream (which I forwent), and vanilla ice cream. Everything about this crepe was FANTASTIC: it came chock-full of bananas, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, large scoops of ice cream, and the crepe was fluffy and warm. I also loved the fact that they didn't overfill the crepe, which meant the filling didn't spill out as I was chowing down. If you're in need of a decadent dessert in Japan town, stop here!

one of my childhood faves to always come back to! Used to come here with my dad as a kid and I always love bringing new people to try Sophie's! It's a tradition to get Sophie's after any dinner at japantown. No matter how full I am, I always have room for a yummy crepe. I typically always get their strawberry & Nutella w/ whipped cream.

So worth it for the price!! Love the variety of sweet and savory options, the 17. japanese crepe was the perfect combo of creamy matcha gelato (so thick and yummy) and red bean. The shop itself is small but located within the japan town mall and there is plenty of seating outside to enjoy the crepe! Service was fast and to the point, and you really can't beat the prices for a decent size crepe like this. Can't wait to come back!

Sophie's crepes!!! Haven't gotten a crepe from here since I was a kid! When I was a kid, I swear, it was cash only. Now, I have the option of paying with another form, which is great. I still prepared my cash, though. I ordered the strawberry and Nutella crepe and added vanilla ice cream to it. I love that it was served cone style, but was still given a plate with it, just in case I preferred eating it that way. The crepes are so good and come out quickly. You're given a number, and you can wait outside the shop. They'll announce your number through the speaker once it's ready.

I thought this was gonna be a normal Nutella crepe but no It was Amazing!! The crepe was so crispy I recommend this any day!

I love this place? No one makes crêpes like Sophia's Crêpes! Savory or sweet, huge and very yummy! My family and I have been coming here for years! I would like to think they started it all! Located in the heart of well known Japantown San Francisco Service is efficient and friendly! Ambiance...a pretty busy place for pick-up so you can do your shopping!

I've been coming here every time I come to visit Japantown and I always was intrigued by how delicious their sundaes looked, and guess what. They tasted as good as they looked! I love this place so much, it's neat and organized and the strawberry sundaes are just sooo amazing.