Ela&#x27;s Crepes

My family and I discovered J Crepes a couple weeks ago and have had them twice since. We've been…read morelooking for a place that serves this style crepes since moving to SD. It reminds us of Sophie's crepes in SF Japantown. Portions are generous and ingredients are fresh. Many different flavors and combinations to choose from. Highly recommend it!

Used to come here a lot (and even more so while it was still Marion), but every single time we…read moreorder here, something is either wrong, or missing from the order. Well, today was not the day to get it right either. First we waited 15 minutes for someone to even take our order, and since this was at the start of a different shift (we were the last order before 4), I guess they didn't even print our receipt and 3 people got their orders before I even realized what was going on. Mind you, this is now half an hour in front of the register. I ordered 2 Triple C's, with me asking for one to be adjusted to add Nutella and take out whipped cream. I got a hot cake with Nutella and caramel syrup, without ice cream, custard, Oreos or ice cream. I would suggest training these kids to properly handle food, but it would be a moot point past their blank stare, considering their brains short-circuit the moment they need to follow a different set of directions. At this point, I'm sick of it and I just want to leave and not cause a scene over an order of stupid crepes, which is btw, almost $40 (!!) with tip and tax. Totally unacceptable.

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Olala Crepes

4.1(394 reviews)

28.5 km•Gaslamp

stopped in for coffee and breakfast. Love the deco and as you walk in the Gelato Case is right…read morethere to see all the wonderful flavors. Crepes on the menu but did try a Banana Latte which was very creamy and good not overly sweet also a breakfast bagel sando cooked just right and watching the staff making crepes. inside had couple of tables to sit and enjoy your order. They do open late is a wonderful thing specially when you want a coffee late at night or a sweet treat. They are located in the Gaslamp area so it may be busy. Patio out front with chairs and tables I highly recommend

First, I asked for one scoop of mint chip in one cup and then one scoop of a different ice cream…read moreand another cup. They put them into one cup. I let them know that we ordered 2 cups and they said sorry you have to buy another cup. Ok, so now we are at $27 for 2 tiny cups of ice cream and 1 cookie. After they handed us the ice cream, it was melting all over the place dropping on the floor. This place sucks. The customer service was horrible. $7.50 for a tiny little scoop of shitty ice cream. PASS

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Matcha latte with a shot of espresso

Cafe Hue

4.0(1.3k reviews)

16.9 km•Kearny Mesa

This place is insanely delicious. They had a cookie butter…read morecrepe!! Need I say more?! Their ube ice cream was to die for. I also enjoyed the drink but can't remember what it was - I just know it had ube ice cream on top. Ordering was smooth and quick. There was plenty of seating so we ended up staying and working for a while. I'll definitely be back to try more dessert and some of their savory crepes.

This review is about the gelato…read more I had heard they serve gelato here, but haven't heard much about it, so I was on a mission to discover for myself. I was pleasantly surprised by the many flavor options they had. Plus that they allow more than the posted 2 samples per person as long as it's not busy. My favorite flavor was pistachio. It was thick and creamy, and not salted like how some other creameries are salting their pistachio. It tasted like pistachio and not like almond / amaretto. The black sesame flavor was okay. The taro flavor was very fleeting. My husband liked the cookies and cream and pistachio. Service is friendly and the a/c is strong (great for summer!). Tables and chairs are a bit run down. Parking can be a little tight and hard to find in the parking lot.

Cashier/back counter area

Green tea and pistachio gelato

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Creperie Antoinette

4.3(72 reviews)

21.8 km•Pacific Beach

Nice French crepe and coffee spot right on garnet…read more Service was great and the ambiance is nice for groups or simply just relaxing and enjoying the nice laid back environment inside Food/ coffee: Need to to try to cinnamon truffle dessert which is very nice Prosciutto crepe and turkey pesto crepe are my favorites from the savory side Service was great, Rodrigo is a nice guy

Our drinks, food, were great! Service, overall good (there…read morewas only 1 person working while it looks like there were others inside laughing - maybe the owners friends) ‍ The ambiance not so much: The decoration on the walls The flowers The place is warm/hot in temperature The flies were annoying Perhaps a to go would have given this place a 5 stars. But the flies and the temperature of the place took 2 stars out.

26.2 km•Golden Hill, North Park

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Crepes on table

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Café Madeleine

4.0(585 reviews)

Cafe Madeleine is such a cute spot in South Park and one of my go-to places for breakfast or lunch…read more I really enjoy their paninis, and they have a great mix of both sweet and savory breakfast options. The breakfast potatoes are a must - perfectly seasoned with herbs and so flavorful. They have a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice depending on the day. Parking is usually manageable, not the easiest, but you can typically find something nearby. There can be a bit of a wait/line specially during peak hours. Overall, a charming neighborhood spot with consistently good food.

We stopped by Cafe Madeleine for breakfast, and overall I'd give it 3 stars. The food was okay, but…read morenothing that really stood out. I've definitely had better breakfast experiences at other cafés around San Diego. The biggest issue for me was how hot it was inside. It was honestly uncomfortable and we were practically sweating while trying to enjoy breakfast. Sitting outside wasn't much better because it was a very sunny day. I really think they need better air conditioning inside, especially during the warmer months in San Diego. Cute café and decent food, but the temperature made it difficult to really enjoy the experience. Hopefully they improve the indoor comfort because it would make a big difference.

One side of the indoor seating

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Cappuccino

Cafe Madeleine

4.0(404 reviews)

23.3 km•North Park

Great restaurant! How are there not hundreds more reviews?! I loved everything about it. Food:…read more as close to perfection as you can get we shared (thank you for not charging for sharing!) a Croque madame. The egg was cooked to perfection. The white was cooked but creamy and even a little crisp edge like I like. The egg yolk was runny like a velvety sauce but not gooey. I appreciated that it was not drenched in hollandaise sauce, but just enough to add flavor and creaminess. The ham was light and thinly sliced to add a nice flavor. The added perfection was the fresh green crispy tart romaine salad to cut the creaminess of the sandwich and add a crunch. Our drinks were likewise delicious. The Mexican Mocha with Abuelita chocolate was the best I've had in a while--chocolatey but not in an oversweet way. The creamy iced caramel latte also was delicious without being too sweet. Finally the fruit tart had a buttery crumbly crust and fresh natural tasting (not overly sweetened) fruit was yummy. The decor is so fun. I love all the antique touches, blue metal based carved tables, cafe chairs, funky light fixtures, wooden counters and coffee station, etc. The corner location huge glass windows and doors light up the place. The staff: friendly and constantly serving, cleaning, refilling. LIVE LOVE LOVE IT ALL!!

Ahhh, I love Cafe Madeline! I've been meaning to visit the North Park location for ages and now…read morethat I've finally gotten around to it, I'm kicking myself for taking so long! The vibes are great and eclectic, it's almost homey. You order at the counter and can sit inside or on their patio. Plenty of smaller tables and I wasn't the only one to pop in alone. Staff were friendly -- especially to the regular I saw come in. While it's definitely a coffee shop in feel that serves food, the food that they serve is incredible. I had a delicious chai latte and the Madeline Benedict, both were incredible. After ordering I remembered how much I love the lie dirty chai from the South Park location -- next time. It didn't appear there was a parking lot so you have to find street parking. It's on the north side of El Cajon Blvd and there was street parking on Ohio that wasn't metered. That said, it was a Monday morning. I'll be back though, yum!

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Up2You Cafe

3.9(1.6k reviews)

15.4 km•Kearny Mesa

The brick toast was great- just a tad bit too sweet. I got the mango brick toast and really enjoyed…read morethe combination of mochi, fruits, and ice cream. However, the sweetness was a bit too much, would've enjoyed the ability to change the sweetness. Plenty of room inside for eating and hanging out. They have plenty of games to borrow as well.

I came here a lot as a college student. The inside is very large and has plenty of seating…read more The service was fast, and you pick up your food at the counter with a buzzer. The toast and drinks are delicious. This is a great place to grab a sweet treat.

Inside dining area

Honey Brick Toast

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Chocolate SD

3.8(1.8k reviews)

28.4 km•Gaslamp

Simply delicious coffee!…read more It's always a relief when you find a hidden gem. This establishment was so cute they even had cows hanging upside down! Such a fun and unique atmosphere. They also sell gelato, although we didn't get a chance to try it this time. The service was great, and the cashier was very helpful and friendly. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, and it was perfect. They also offer a great selection of coffee from Hawaii. The place was clean, welcoming, and had a very friendly vibe. Next time, I'll definitely have to indulge in some desserts! ts.

This is a cute breakfast and dessert cafe that's actually open till midnight (or later on the…read moreweekends). The decor and setting is cute and quirky, including cow sculptures hanging upside down from the ceiling. There were only a couple other visitors when we arrived, as it was near opening time. Our dishes took a whopping 35 minutes to be ready, and service was not very friendly nor helpful. Luckily, the music playing through the speakers added a nice vibe to the place, songs like Our House by Madness and Can't Fight This Feeling. We ordered the brunch pizza (with eggs cooked overeasy) and the breakfast flatbread which looked almost identical when served, as well as an iced mocha. The quality of the pizza was pretty average, and the eggs were slightly overcooked. The drink was really good, made fresh, with a smooth taste and a nice sweetness to it, the plastic cup coated in chocolate sauce. It tasted more like chocolate milk with a hint of coffee, which I personally enjoyed. They typically serve gelato here, but it would not be ready till almost two hours after opening time. So no milkshakes or cold desserts were available in the morning this past Sunday (no worries, Ghirardelli is just a block away). I appreciate the variety of menu items offered here. But they really should communicate online that their gelato's not ready till two hours into the day. If there's one thing that irks me about an establishment, it's failure to communicate appropriately. Even though our recent visit was somewhat disappointing, I still gave 3 stars, assuming this was an off day for them.

A pop of zest!

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La Creperie

3.6(300 reviews)

24.2 km•North Park

The California Surfer crepe and the Strawberry crepe The…read moresurfer was stuffed with bacon, avocado and cheese and have a nice harissa sauce on it yes it was a little spicy just enough for me but keep that in mind, dear readers ! The Strawberry crepe I had split in half and it was ok. I asked for less strawberry syrup as I figured it has high fructose corn not that I'm looking for healthy meal right now. The strawberries were fresh, but I really would've preferred for the whipped cream to be real instead of non-dairy (Apologies to my non-vegan reviewers) Maybe I'm not used to the strawberry syrup, but it did have a strange taste. I think it was the strawberries. The Grand Marnier was not noticeable, but I did see her put it on.

I was walking by and decided to give their store front a chance. I enjoy a good crepe and sounds…read morelike a good lunch idea. I ordered their Green Gobbler which consisted of; turkey breast, tomatoes, cheese and avocado. It just wasn't good. Nothing about it was enjoyable. The texture was chewy, the crepe was too thick, the Turkey tasted off and it was soooo greasy. Inside looked like it needed a really good wipe down and sweep. It was hot and stuffy with zero air flow. Plus the price was way too expensive. I paid $16.70 after tax and a tip on top of that. I would absolutely not recommend coming, really not worth it.

26.2 km•Liberty Station, Loma Portal, Point Loma

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Nutella, Banana, & Strawberry Crepe

Parfait Paris

4.4(626 reviews)

Had to grab some sweet treats with my honey bunny.... Yummy gelato & a bonus treat for our…read morecafecito. Chill place & great service. * Gelato (ube w/ caramel) * French pudding #DiningWithTheAndersons #SweetTreats #LeParfaitParis

While out and about in Coronado decided to give Parfait Paris a try…read more While it is near a beach and lots of tourists it was not as clean as I would have liked. The service was also was a bit rushed and disorganized. We got a tres leches coffee and honey lavender latter. There were some cute desserts so we definitely had to try one, but at $13 + tax ouch. The honey lavender was good, but tres leches was not sweet, but it actually worked out because the dessert was super duper sweet. So if you have a sweet tooth this place is for you. Not for me. Will not return but good to try once if you are on the island.