11+ of the best crêpes spots in Montréal
Crêpes are a French specialty from the Brittany region. The savoury version of these thin pancakes is often called galette and is usually made with gluten-free buckwheat flour while the sweet version with wheat flour. The toppings range from traditional ones such as ham and cheese or chocolate and banana to more creative ones. They make a great snack to grab on the go or a light meal to enjoy for any meal. Below are some of Montréal’s best crêpes spots.
Crêperie Spanel
With a chef/owner hailing from Bretagne, Crêperie Spanel’s extensive savoury crêpes are all made with buckwheat flour, so naturally gluten-free. They’re named after Montréal neighbourhoods, such as the Westmount filled with duck confit or the Old Montréal with bacon, potatoes and raclette cheese. They also have a long list of sweet options.
1960 Notre-Dame Street West
Au Festin de Babette
This charming little café in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal offers simple yet delicious French specialties. They specialize in hot chocolates and all things brunch such as eggs, waffles, quiches and of course, sweet and savoury crêpes.
4085 Saint-Denis Street
Muru Crêpe
This Studio Ghibli-inspired Old Montréal spot serves an array of light items such as omelettes, sandwiches and sweet and savoury crêpes. Their most famous dish is the crêpe filled with crème brûlée complete with a crispy burnt sugar top. Pair it with a matcha or hojicha latte and you’ll be all set.
362 Notre-Dame Street East
Le Breizh Café
Breizh’s Breton chef follows his home country’s traditional ways of making crêpes. The savoury versions are made according to the classic Brittany recipe using only buckwheat flour (gluten-free) and are commonly known as a "galette" and the sweet versions are made with a mixture of eggs, wheat flour, sugar and milk. Their organic buckwheat flour is stoned ground specifically for them by local mill Moulin Lacoste.
3991 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Zoe Desserts
If you fancy your crêpes in cake form, then head to Zoe Dessert where you’ll find an astounding variety of mille crêpes cakes made by layering the thin creations with different flavoured creams such as durian, mango, chestnut, Oreo, tiramisu and more. You can even purchase a cake made up of a selection of slices in different flavours.
2160 Saint-Mathieu Street
Crêperie du Marché
In the heart of the jean-Talon Market is a creperie that’s been dishing out delicious crêpes to hordes of loyal fans for decades. On weekends, don’t let the queue deter you from enjoying some of the best crêpes in the city. This business is 100% gluten-free and features ingredients from around the market. You can’t get any fresher than that!
Montreal Chinese Crêpes & Dumplings
For something completely different than the traditional French-style crêpes, head to Montreal Chinese Crêpes & Dumplings for some Asian-flavoured Jian Bing Guo filled with wonderful combos such as eggs, soybean paste, bacon, and strips of crispy fried won ton. The crêpes are folded and wrapped for you to enjoy as you’re strolling around the area.
37 Westminster North
Antabli
Antabli is famous for its over-the-top, gargantuan, fruit cocktails topped with decadent ingredients but don’t miss out on their amazing, sweet crêpes. Try the exotic Mille et une nuits with achta (Lebanese-style clotted cream) and a mixture of pistachios, almonds and sugar syrup.
9254 Acadie Boulevard
Crêperie St-Paul
Crêperie St-Paul serves delicious sweet and savoury crêpes as well as fresh juices and smoothies. The technique is traditional and the flavour combinations classic. This cozy spot makes for the perfect pit stop to replenish when walking around Old Montréal’s cobblestone streets.
163B Saint-Paul Street East
Chez Suzette
Specializing in crêpes, fondues, and other French classics Chez Suzette has been a staple in Old Montréal since 1996. Try their eponymous crêpe Suzette, a traditional French dessert made with an orange, Grand Marnier and Cognac sauce, or dive into one of their creative - and very cheesy - pizza crêpes.
3 Saint-Paul Street East
ÔBreton
Founded on the Plateau in 2017 by a proud Breton, ÔBreton offers specialty pastries from the Bretagne region, as well as galettes and crêpes. Everything is made with quality ingredients and following traditional recipes. Here you’ll find a great selection of crêpes with classic toppings. ÔBreton is also a gourmet food store selling imported French delicacies and locally-made ciders and wines.
1201A Mont-Royal Avenue East
Here are some other spots that also serve exceptional crêpes:
Cacao 70, Café Lulu, Genki Crêpe, Kofi Crêpe, Crêpes MTL, Chez Milo & Fine.
Mayssam Samaha
Mayssam Samaha is a food and travel writer and blogger and the founder behind the blog Will Travel for Food. She travels the world in search of the next culinary discovery. From Iceland to South Africa, she’s already visited over 36 countries and there’s nothing she enjoys more than wandering around a farmers’ market in a foreign city. She is also the founder of the SAISONS intimate dinner series highlighting Québec products and chefs.