Specialties
Super premium ice cream and authentic Italian gelato, handcrafted in-store, and a large selection of savoury and sweet crepes, made following the traditions of our European ancestry
History
Established in 2009
In 2009, we started serving our signature crepes and premium ice cream and gelato in Calgary's downtown core. In 2011, the decision was made to move to 17th Ave SW. The...
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Walked in on a sunny Saturday afternoon. I'm so glad this place is still around. Seems like every small shop in slowly getting replaced by a Starbucks or some other chain but I digress. Back to the ice cream, or gelato to be exact. I had the green tea gelato and the dark chocolate sorbet. Both were excellent and very fresh. No ice crystals in either. Seems like I pop in here a few times every... more
The crepe here is amazing!
Had a craving for crepe today and stopped by this small stop and this made my day.
Ordered the PBJ crepe, which had peanut butter, Nutella, strawberry jam, banana and strawberry.
It was awesome!!! Best combination ever!!! And the girl was so accommodating when I requested to have the whip cream on the side.
Will definitely go back
They need to brush up on their English. I say this because my friend had s food allergy and they put in exactly what was specified they were allergic to. The crepes are good. There is very little seating in there but on the few times I have been if hasn't been an issue. The milk shakes aren't that great. Nice people though.
Great food but won't drive there again. $40 parking ticket...no where to park. Stepped inside for five minutes.
Prior to stepping into this lovely little establishment down the road from where I live, I had eaten only one crêpe in my life. While not as committed to my indifference to crêpes as Ricky Bobby in "Talladega Nights" by allowing my arm to be broken unless I stated that I loved them, I only went there for lunch one day because my partner, Dan, wanted to go. I reluctantly agreed to go for lunch... more
This was a tiny place - 3 tables and a bar that I probably would have passed by if I hadn't been meeting friends there. We had a lovely lunch of gluten free savoury Crepes which were very tasty.
It was a delightful surprise.
This place is the best when it comes to desserts! Their Crépes, milkshakes and gelato is Great! The staff are nice. Always smiling :) and the place is just cool :)) I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!:)))
We had smoked meat crepes and they were fresh and tasty. The gelato was very good as well. Service was excellent and efficient.Would return!
This is a really small place with seating for about 15. Pretty tired decor too. Had the Hawaiian crepe today. Kinda meh. The crepe itself is the only thing made fresh. The pineapple, mango and custard were all out of a can or frozen. And I think they forgot to put the coconut in or there was so little I couldn't taste. But the place was doing a steady business on a Sunday afternoon. Not going... more
I have been in a couple times and tried the gelato, crepes and today the hot chocolate. They have a Sicilian Cinnamon Gelato Hot Chocolate that was a great combination of bitter and sweet and offered as part of YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Check out full review at wherepamate.wordpress.com
Went there with a groupon since I wanted to try the place out for a while. Was left a bit confused: i guess i expected the savoury crepes to be folded over, sort of like a tortilla? Since that's how they serve them in Europe. Instead, it was just like a wrap, only with a crepe instead of a pita. We both had vegetarian versions, which didn't blow me away. First, you couldn't taste the crepe at... more
Let me tell you all the cons:
Small seating area
Waited 25 minutes for order
Dicey parking (17th ave)
I've had cheaper crepes
STILL 5 stars because the crepes were superb and the homemade gelato rocked with over 20 flavors to choose from. The serving size is generous- even the one scoop of gelato
My girlfriend and I drop by every weekend for our crepe fix. The service never fails to impress. I have seen other reviews on other sites that refer to the owner and his staff as being genuinely happy to serve, and that has certainly been our experience as well. No scripted greetings or false civilary. Everyone goes out of their... more
I was curious about this place, I heard they had gluten free crepes.
The quality of the food is below what you`d expect from Subway.
It`s an open kitchen, I watched as my food was prepared. The chicken looked like it was boiled, and I watched the employee "cook" the bacon in the microwave.
The food tasted fine, though for...
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I've been here a number of times over the past year, and I've loved every visit. The gelato is amazing and comes in a wide range of flavours, and the crepes are fresh and good for either lunch or dessert. I recommend this place to everyone!
I went here for lunch today. It's a tiny little place with a couple small tables and some counter seating against the window. The decor could use some work -- getting rid of the wallpaper and painting it a bright, fresh colour would go a long way.
Now to the food. I had a smoked salmon crepe. It was really tasty -- generously sized and lots of salmon, fresh cucumber and tomato, along with...
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Small restaurant that serves crepes and a wide variety of ice cream. We had ice cream and the server was very pleasant, other workers in the establishment seem to be equally friendly to the customers. Place was clean and have seats by the window where you could watch the heavy human traffic by while you are enjoying your ice cream... more
Gelato was fantastic! Between us we had four flavours...coconut, rum raisin, lemon raspberry, and chocolate. All delicious, very creamy, and a big portion! We didn't try the crepes but several other patrons had ordered savoury ones that looked very, very good. All crepes were made fresh to order. We'll definitely be back
This restaurant is fantastic. The customer experience was stellar! The owner is a very friendly man, who truly wants you to be satisfied with your experience. There were lots of different crepes to choose from, including sweet and savoury. When I went I had the Chicken Garlic Chilli Club which was absolutely delicious. It was made quickly and tasted very... more
Sure i'm guilty and biased when it comes to sweets but this sure is one mean thick and heavy crepe!
Ordered the banana split one of course with some healthiness to it, bananas and strawberries, nicely spread out Nutella for that healhty hazelnuts finish ;) Not to mention the extra caramel I requested, and topped w/ some whipping cream.
For $8.40, even came with a bonus small cup of gelato,...
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When this place opened, I had been meaning to try it out for the longest time as I was only 3-4 blocks away from work. But days turn to weeks and then to months... and suddenly it's 2012. Luckily, they participated in one of those Groupon like coupons, and decided to finally give it a try.
I decided to walk in blind, and not pre examine a website or whatever to find out there and there what I...
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I like little neighbourhood places like this one. Some friends and I drove past this place Sunday afternoon while trying to decide on a place to eat. We decided to give it a shot, especially since there aren't very many crepe places in Calgary.
Initial impression of the place is 'Interesting'. There are about 8 to 10 seats in an L shape bar-counter style with most of seats facing out the...
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I really wanted to like it here but it was a fail. The server served me a warm crepe that was cold on the inside and my husband had an almost undercooked crepe. Behind the counter was a cluster of disorganization with food and non-food it's,s all in a jumble. The cordless phone fell on my crepe and I had to point it out to the server, and she then tossed it and started a fresh one. The utensils... more
Move over tortilla, I think crepes are my new favourite wrapper!
Yes, that's right. Right here in this little take-away crepe shop, you can get a crepe filled with Mexican-style fillings and rolled (almost) like a burrito. The selection of savoury crepes includes a Mediterranean, turkey and swiss and roast beef among several others. I went for the smoked salmon. The crepe was made fresh and...
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Hmmm this is a dilemma. I love Crepes & Cravings but I cannot bear myself to give them a 5 stars. Not yet.
I know they have awesome gelato but it would be nice if I get to try them. The last couple of times I was there, the gelato was pretty much frozen and it was impossible to scoop. It was very disappointing. Other than that couple of times, the gelato seems to get...
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After the Red Mile Creamery closed, I was sad that there wasn't an ice cream shop nearby. But alas! Crepes & Cravings has opened up two doors down. I stopped in for some gelato during my long, hot walk down to the Stampede Grounds on Sunday. It's a good thing for me not many of you know about this spot yet, or at least you weren't in an icy cold treat mood on a blisteringly hot afternoon. I... more
I'm not a huge fan of crepes (though I can be moved by a good nutella+banana) but am a huge fan of good gelato, and what they have on offer at Crepes and Cravings new 17th Ave location is absolutely superb. I've tried three flavours: the vanilla w/ black cherry, dreamsicle and the limone that Rhona-Mae discusses in the last review. All were exceptional- and by "exceptional," I mean the absolute... more
Ooh là là! As of today, we have a little slice of Paris and Italy in lower Mount Royal, folks.
My best friend learned about the 17th Avenue Crepes & Cravings location at this year's Lilac Festival. They were supposed to have their grand opening on June 11, but due to challenges with construction, they officially opened their doors today.
What a treat. What a find. We started with a savoury...
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I have never been to another crepe place before, but I don't think I need to. These guys do it all, Savoury & Sweet and they are really delicious!
Today, I had the Chicken Ceasar Crepe, which was so so so so good. I probably could have stuffed myself with a second one.
Crepes are Fresh, ingredients are fresh. What more could you ask for?
I would recommend this place to anyone.
Well, I must say... in 2010, I have had a "first".
My first savoury crepe. Luckily, Crepes and Cravings was the first to break me in.
To me, crepes are a fancy breakfast that I use to occasionally enjoy at the Hoito in my homeland of Thunder Bay, Ontario. However, I could resist trying my first savoury crepe from the food fare in TD Square, on recommendation of a friend of mine.
Well, after my...
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This creperie serves fresh crepes stuffed with sweet or savoury fillings. Also enjoy gelato handmade with imported Italian ingredients.