The best crêpes in London aren't altogether an easy thing to find, so in aid of the common good everywhere, we've put our thinking caps on to collate a list of must-visit spots in the capital.
Arguably one of the greatest treats to have ever travelled over the English Channel, the crêpe stall is a French staple that Londoners can all agree is delicious. Although ever so slightly hidden, there are now lots of great crêpe stalls and restaurants serving this unbelievably versatile paper-thin delight, allowing you to transport à Paris in a mouthful.
The versatility of the crêpe is the best part about it. Being neither sweet nor savoury, you are free to customise it to your mood by putting almost any topping or filling on or in it, knowing that it can morph into whatever you need it to be in that moment.
The crêpe has a humble beginning and dates to around the 13th century in Brittany, France, where a housewife accidentally dribbled some thin porridge onto a hot flat cooktop. The delicious accident was soon replicated and improved into a dish of its own. Whether or not it was an accident, and whether or not the story is true, it’s led us to the delicious crêpe that we eat today.
Whilst we may have some pretty good pancakes of our own, the crêpe is in a completely different league, and you don’t even have to leave the country to experience the best of the dish. London has plenty of restaurants, creperies, stalls and cafes that can cater to all your crêpe cravings. We’ve taken the hard work out of your hands and compiled a list of some of the best crêpes in the city.
For the crêpe purists out there, you’ll be happy to know that every place on this list serves the classics. We're talking Nutella, lemon and sugar, jam... You get the picture. But we urge you to push the boat out if you can and venture into the land of buckwheat galettes and savoury crepes. Once you've tried a cheesy crepe you won't go back.
La Crêperie de Hampstead, Hampstead
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Why: Perhaps one of the most famous crêpe spots in the city. Not only does La Crêperie de Hampstead have queues that stretch around the block, but it’s also made multiple TV appearances too. Setting up shop next to the King Williams IV pub as a permanent fixture in 1980, it has become an iconic part of Hampstead High Street. Get here early if you want to get your hands on one of these sweet or savoury crêpes, or prepare to stand in a queue.
Where: 77A Hampstead High Street, NW3 1RE
Book now: La Crêperie de Hampstead
My Old Dutch, Chelsea and Holborn
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What: Established in 1958, My Old Dutch is a traditional pancake house with two sites in London – Chelsea and Holborn. Here, you can find pretty much every sweet and savoury pancake you can think of, along with an array of typical Dutch starters and desserts. Alongside fluffy pancakes stacks and decadent waffles, you’ll find a huge range of crepes topped with weird and wonderful flavours. Think chilli con carne, Hawaiaan (ham, cheese and pineapple) and a vegan ‘tricolore’, plus sweet options like pear and cinnamon, Nutella with cream, or maple syrup and butter.
Where: 221 Kings Road, SW3 5EJ; 131-132 High Holborn, WC1V 6PS
Book now: My Old Dutch Chelsea, My Old Dutch Holborn
Chez Lindsay, Richmond
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What: The French might disagree, but there’s arguably a fine line between a crepe and a galette. Both are thin, folded pancakes filled with sweet or savoury fillings, only galettes are made with buckwheat flour instead of wheat flour, incidentally, making them gluten-free! We’d wager you’ll love a galette if you like a crepe, which is why Chez Lindsay has made it onto this list. This charming French restaurant in Richmond serves a dedicated galette menu - each one cooked to order on a flat griddle, then topped with all manner of savoury fillings. Think classics like egg, cheese and ham, as well as speciality flavours like Reblochon cheese, ham and creamy potatoes.
Where: 11 Hill Rise, TW10 6UQ
Book now: Chez Lindsay
Kova Patisserie, Soho
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Why: Although crêpes are traditionally a French creation, this Japanese patisserie café puts its own twist on the French favourite, by layering them in-between cream to make whole mille crêpe cakes. Available in a range of flavours, from traditional Japanese matcha to chocolate and vanilla, you can buy its unique cakes by the slice, or whole if you need one for an event! It’s definitely a change to a traditional Victoria sponge.
Where: 9-12 St Anne’s Court, W1F 0BB
Book now: Kova Patisserie
Badiani, Covent Garden
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Why: Badiani's viral pistachio croissants, artisan gelato and cream-topped hot chocolates have earned legendary status on Instagram, but we're here to remind you that it also serves some of the most indulgent crepes in the capital. These guys are known for serving all things pistachio, so we recommend ordering one of its paper-thin crepes with pistachio sauce and vanilla ice cream. You can't go wrong.
Where: 2 Mercer Walk, WC2H 9QP
Book now: Badiani Covent Garden
Crème de la Crêpe, Covent Garden
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Why: Born from humble beginnings, Crème De La Crepe started in St Andrews, but opened its first-ever bricks and mortar store in Covent Garden Market in 2008. Since then, it's been serving up great quality crêpes with a range of fillings to pancake-hungry punters, from goat's cheese and onion, to Marmite and cheese. Its sweet crêpes are worth a try too, offering all the classics (think: sugar and lemon and Nutella), as well as the ‘Cheap Date’ filled with Mars and Baileys, and the ‘French Kiss’ with dark chocolate and Grand Marnier.
Where: The Piazza, WC2E 8RE
Book Now: Crème De La Crêpe
Crêpes à la Carte, Kentish Town
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Why: Crêpes a la Carte uses organic buckwheat flour to makes its galettes, serving the savoury square snack with a range of different fillings, from smoked salmon and spinach to goat's cheese and tomato. For dessert, try one of its sweet creations doused in salted butter caramel, Nutella or jam. You’ll find the crêperie in Kentish Town, but it often pops up at a number of food markets across London, including the Southbank Centre Food Market and Victoria Park Market.
Where: 112 Kentish Town Road, NW1 9PX
Book now: Crêpes à la Carte
Sarava Crêperie, Brixton
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Why: Formerly known as Senzala Creperie, the popular crepe shop has recently changed its name to Serava, but don't panic - its crepes are just as delicious as ever. These guys specialise in French crêpes with Brazilian flair, which means you'll find a nice mix of both classic French and Brazilian-inspired options on the menu. Try the king prawn Cajun, el egg ranchero or the Spaniard with cheese and chorizo. On the sweeter side, go for the apple d’amour, banana scotch or banana Canela.
Where: 41-42 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PS
Book now: Sarava Crêperie
Kensington Crêperie, Kensington
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Why: This late-night South Kensington crêperie is considered one of the best in the area. It serves a selection of freshly made crêpes and galettes with wine and cider to boot. Try the likes of beef ragu, four cheese or chicken peri-peri galettes for main course, before finishing on an indulgent sweet note. The tropical fruit or chocolate trio crêpes are some of our favourites!
Where: 2-6 Exhibition Road, SW7 2HF
Book now: Kensington Crêperie
Chelsea Crêperie, Chelsea
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Why: Chelsea Crêperie is a family-run operation on Fulham Road majoring in exciting and unique flavour combinations. It's the sort of joint you can pop in at any time of day: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or just a snack! The team welcomes everyone with open arms. Look out for the Tartiflette (reblochon cheese, potato, bacon, cream and caramelised onions) and the Amazing Apple (apple, salted caramel, vanilla gelato, cinnamon and whipped cream).
Where: 240 Fulham Road, SW10 9NA
Book Now: Chelsea Crêperie
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