Super cute restaurant. Feels very cozy. Got the chicken curry crepe and it was salty! If I wasn't with people, I might have complained but it was borderline fine. So...not sure the food is good. I just happen to think the attitude is a little worse. Came with a group and someone in our party ordered the French Onion Soup and then a Croque Monsieur. No one else in our group ordered a starter. What's weird is for some reason they decided to course the soup with everyone's mains. Normal restaurants, including like....your local suburban Chile's, know not to do that but this place thought that was normal. So already, my friend is a course behind everyone because they didn't serve his starter first. What's worse is when he finishes his soup...he doesn't get his main. We actually FINISH our mains and he still hasn't gotten his. He makes a comment VERY NICELY to our waitress like hey! Just wanted to check on my meal! She responds, "all our meals are timed perfectly." What!! My buddy goes, "Okay...I've just been waiting for 15/20 minutes so I think I'm ready for my sandwich." She responds, "okay....let me alert the kitchen." Wait? You didn't even tell them he needed his meal?? We wait another 15 minutes. We flag the waitress again and ask where his meal is and she responds "everything is made to order so the kitchen needs some time." Okay. This is a Croque Monsieur. Are you....rising bread right now? What is happening? So I get frustrated and jump into this and say, "Ya but we've been waiting over 30 minutes for his main. We've all finished so now you're asking my friend to eat alone." She responds, "everything is served hot so what is the problem??" !! I get annoyed because up until this moment, we've been pretty nice. But this waitress not acknowledging any issue or trying to make it better and talking back to us like this is weird. So I just say, "Bring a manager over." Well...it didn't matter. This lady learned her attitude from somewhere and it was probably from the manager. The manager immediately is on the offense like, "you ordered a soup and we wanted you to have the soup hot. And we want your next meal to be hot. We make everything fresh and we clean our dishes in between." The heck? All we want is for my friend to be able to eat his main. So I say, now rudely, "just bring the food. We have waited 30 minutes now. Everyone is done with their meal. If you haven't made it, cancel the order and we'll go somewhere else." She responds, "we usually serve the starter first. If you didn't like that, then don't order a starter." SERIOUSLY!? What is happening!? I think about telling her that USUALLY even if only 1 person has ordered a starter, that gets served first before EVERYONE gets their mains TOGETHER. Instead I say, "listen, cancel the order or give us the food but we aren't waiting any longer." And she goes, "we can't cancel it. The kitchen has been working on it." So I say "this better be home baked bread because they've been working on it for 45 minutes by now." IT STILL takes another 5 minutes to get this meal. It is cold. It is an average Croque Monsieur. And they probably all spit in it. At the very end, the waitress comes over and says, "I see what you mean and there were coursing issues but we take pride in our food and we weren't going to degrade that so we could serve you faster." This place literally lives up to a Parisian stereotype, I guess. read more

BLUF: Delicious & filling. A must. Food (4/5): There's a huge selection of crepes. Savory & Sweet! We got the Boeuf bourguignon, Suzette á la Germain, Poulet et fromage de chèvre, and another sweet one with Nutella and bananas. The Boeuf bourguignon and Suzette á la Germain were great, though the Suzette á la Germain was a bit hard and chewy. Kind of like it sat in syrup too long and started carnalizing. The boeuf was packed with flavor. Now, I'm not a goat cheese person. I hate it. My fiancé got the Poulet et fromage de chèvre, and it was disgusting. He liked it, but I thought it was appalling. There were no other flavors but goat cheese. These are huge portions. Not normal crepe portions. I don't recommend getting 2 crepes like we did or you will feel like a whale. They're the size of a normal dinner plate. Service (4/5): Our server was great. She did not work there, and they had only one other staff member working. She was extremely timid, so we didn't like bothering her for more water. Ambiance (4/5): It was HOT. There was no breeze & no AC (that we could feel) & the (dusty) fans were not turned on. It was dark in there to create a cozy ambiance. There's indoor and outdoor seating. We ate inside since the outdoor seating in the back was completely packed. read more

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We have always wanted to visit La Creperie due to its popular reputation being the oldest creperie in the U.S. We decided to go on an empty stomach on Saturday at around 12:30PM. Despite being only 30 minutes after opening, it was very busy, with nearly every table occupied. Because of this, the two servers on the floor did seem to be a bit overwhelmed at times, and thus, service was a bit delayed. We were able to be seated promptly after arriving and got our orders in quickly, but our waters didn't arrive until our food came in (~20 min since we sat at the table). Service: 4/10. The ambiance was very cool, kind of reminded me of a dive bar with all the posters on the wall and the old feeling of the building. Ambiance: 8/10. Food: Soupe a l'oignon gratinée (French onion soup): Super delicious and heavy on the umami carried by the onion flavor. The Swiss cheese melted on top of the soup looked like it was flambed, providing a crunchy crust on the soup, but also had retained its cheese pull capabilities. The sharp flavor of the Swiss perfectly complemented the savory broth. I also love how there was a piece of bread in the soup that soaked up all of the broth; it acted as a sponge of flavor. 10/10. Banana Sara Crepe: I really enjoyed this one. It was sweet but not overwhelmingly so, leaning more heavily on the caramel flavor and the subtle sweetness of the bananas. The vanilla bean ice cream was phenomenal; I don't know how to describe it other than it reminded me of when I was a kid running around in a scorching hot summer and feeling revived by the coolness, creaminess, and sweetness of a vanilla ice cream. The vanilla ice cream tasted natural and leaned more towards its creaminess to complement the subtle sweetness of the caramelized bananas. 8.5/10 Overall, I would come back here if it was a bit less busy for the food. Overall: 7.6/10. read more

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Service and the back deck were the highlights here and the atmosphere has all sorts of Paris decor. You can be seated indoors or outside on a nice patio with a tree and string lights. I appreciate the staff accommodating our special request since there was no kids menu. Why 2 stars? We left unsatisfied and one person left hungry because the food lacked quality. All three French onion soups were burnt and the chicken mushroom crepe tasted okay. The mushrooms seemed canned. Kudos to our server who took off one soup before we even asked. Since the server mentioned the soups were extra crispy, I don't know if it was an off day but we won't be back. read more

La Crêperie - Chicken mushroom crepe split in half - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such nostalgia to go to lunch here for Valentine's Day brunch. My husband and I have been coming here to celebrate Valentine's since the late 80's!! So happy I can bring my whole family to enjoy French cuisine during this sweet holiday! I'm not positive but during dinner they have live music but probably call ahead of time to inquire. The limited menu still has all the Parisian classics like escargot and niscoise salad and the croque mousier and madame sandwiches. What our party was interested in were the entree crepes. We ordered the Beef bourguignon, curry chicken & the creamed scallop and shrimp crepes!! They were all delicious and so well made with crispy crepes on the outside and savory fillings on the inside. I started my meal with a London fog which was such a delightful hot tea that I can't get enough of. They have many different drink options to choose from. I just wanted tea! We ended the meal with a Nutella & banana crepe and the classic banana Sara crepe which is basically bananas foster inside a crepe!! Again both stellar dessert offerings that you can't go wrong when you order. If you have ever gone to France and stopped in a Parisian cafe for a bite to eat or a cappuccino this place will transport you in time to that quaint magical place with the bar seating and then a homey diminutive fireplace withthe tattered travel posters plastered all over the walls. Luved the round bistro tables with fresh flowers on the table really added to that cozy French vibe!!! A real gem in Lincoln park/Chicago area that should be considered a foodie treasure!!! read more

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Yay, I finally went here! I've been wanting to go to this crêpe restaurant ever since I moved to my neighborhood at three years ago. It is the oldest crêperie in the US and walking in here feels like stepping back in time. Service is kind yet slow, but that's the Parisian way. We split three crêpes, including the goat cheese and chicken, one, the strawberry and cream, and then the ham and Swiss. All were good, but the chicken one was the best. This place is super affordable and I just love the atmosphere so I definitely wanna come back. Perfect date, place or solo dining. They also have dinner which I would love to check out. The food wasn't super hot, but it was a freezing day out and the ventilation isn't great lol. The perfect place to go, though if you want to feel like you are in Europe read more

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I asked for extra butter for the plain crepes and they gave me this cream container filled with butter. What more can you ask for in life? We also had the crepe suzette - excellent. The crepe anglaise strawberry was less than fresh and the custard was over cooked - still good but not amazing. So why 5 stars? Well we sat at the patio this lovely evening, that alone is a perfect summers eve. And of course I'm a Francophile! read more

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Wonderful atmosphere. I had the chicken and mushroom crepe. My favorite dish in the winter is the French onion soup. Germain the owner is very friendly. The backyard feels like a garden in Paris. read more

fantastic staff! fantastic crepes! get the La Romantique it was delicious, and well priced for the amount of crepe :) as someone living on blue line i would make the journey for this place. the back patio was spacious, comfy, and very relaxed. great amount of shade for a sunny day. interior is beautiful and clean and homey read more

La Crêperie - La Romantique, La Classique, La Pomme, Fromage - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A divine patio, perfect for a crisp glass of wine. I need to go back for a crepe. The waiter was lovely as well. read more

La Crêperie - Wine - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had a lovely dinner here on a Saturday night. Between the four of us we had the ham & cheese, chicken & mushroom, beef Bourguignon and banana Sara crepes. We meant to order the French onion soup but completely forgot - it looked amazing! The space is lovely and quaint, but a little too warm in the back where we were seated. Service was charming, despite probably needing more wait staff. They thoughtfully presented everything split into separate plates for us including the banana Sara split four ways. read more

La Creperie has been around long enough to earn its reputation as the oldest crêperie in the US, and it holds up. The space is charming and is an excellent date night atmosphere. The banana Sara crêpe is excellent with caramelized bananas, vanilla bean ice cream, not too sweet. Savory options like the chicken mushroom and scallop and shrimp are well-executed, with crêpes that are crispy on the outside and generously filled. The French onion soup is my favorite in the city. Service can run slow, especially on busy weekend afternoons, and it can get crowded fast. Worth arriving early or just being patient. The patio with string lights is a nice option when the weather cooperates. Affordable, atmospheric, and genuinely worth a visit. read more

Such a cozy, charming, authentic French creperie! DELICIOUS sweet and savory crepes! I love savory crepes and couldn't help but get two. The Fruits de mer is a French classic and was amazing, especially if you like seafood flavors! The side of rice was perfect for cutting the rich flavor, too. Also got La Végétarienne which had toppings/flavors that were honestly reminiscent of more enhanced pizza but on a crepe lol The service was great--they were very attentive. Food came out fast. Definitely want to come back to try the epinards crème, poulet aux champignons and poulet au curry! & 10/10 owner!! We unexpectedly got to meet him and what a sweet man!! We ended up with La Classique (nutella wotj sauteed bananas) for dessert. I thought I was full from the savory crepes but finished my sweet one as well! Yum!! Congrats to 52 years of La Crêperie goodness!! read more

La Crêperie - La Classique - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped in for lunch on a sunny Saturday and loved it all! The food was delicious. I had the chicken and mushroom savory crepe, my daughter had the Croque Monsieur and we split the Classique for dessert. Everything was perfect. Our server seemed to be working alone but somehow made it all work. Felt like stepping through a little portal to France. Will definitely be back read more

My son and I came on quiet Tuesday night. There were only few tables being occupied, as expected for a midweek dinner. The place is small and cozy inside with a lot of French decor. Their service was great. Very friendly staff and our food came out quick. We ended up sharing a their Croque Madame and their La Classique crepe. The Croque Madame was really delicious. It came with toasted ham, Swiss cheese and topped with a perfectly fried egg and served with fries. The Classique Crepe was just as delicious. I've had plenty of crepes before but these were different. Some parts of the crepe were crispy which was definitely something new. You can never go wrong with Nutella and bananas. Overall we kept it simple and quick and they delivered. I was surprised on how full I got just by sharing and wouldn't hesitate returning here to try out some of their other offerings. read more

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Crepes are the feature, well done. I ordered Salade Nicoise. It was very good, great dressing, nice portion of tuna, fresh lettuce. Accompanied by wonderful bread. Our server was excellent. One drawback was the wall air conditioner which, when turned on blew dust all over my table and napkin. (it needs attention). One staff member was wiping silverware right behind our table and dropping in a box- clink, clink, clink, clink. Not pleasant and she was clueless as to how it affected the diners. Haven't tried the out door patio, will not. read more

Delicious!! Highly recommend going closer to when they open on the weekends - it filled up fast. Will be going back for sure. read more

La Crêperie - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kind of pains me to give this visit this rating, but it's warranted. I visited for lunch on the weekend, and during my time, the restaurant filled up quickly. The ambiance is nice, but unexpected; it gives off a local dive bar vibe. The servers were nice and friendly, but the promptness of service was lacking a bit (especially for not being visibly short-staffed - 3 servers for 10 tables). The food was just alright as well. The best dish I had was the escargot appetizer; it was filling and flavorful for one person. The crepes were just good to me: the chicken/tomato/goat cheese crepe had chunks of chicken breast (they tasted like the canned type) overpowered the savory crepe in texture, and outside of the natural flavors of the cheese and tomato, didn't have any additional flavor. The Banana Sara crepe was better, but the bottom of my crepe was hard to cut through, making eating the crepe challenging. I love crepes and really wanted this restaurant to be in my rotation. While I don't mind going back, I won't be going out of the way to visit. read more

One of the tastiest treats I've ever had! I wasn't expecting to be wowed! My bf kept trying to bring me, as he often raved about it; I can see why. The place is quirky and the crepes were Devine. Their cocktails were also quite tasty. It is definitely worth trying! read more

La Crêperie - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had not been there in years and kept trying to convince My Husband to try the place. We finally met a reservation and we're not disappointed. The atmosphere is a typical French bistro and our server was very nice. We each got a salad, but I'll give you a heads up. This should be shared. I had the chicken and mushroom crêpe and it was excellent for dessert. We shared the bananas, foster crêpe and it was also very good. I'm the one in our family that usually suggest the restaurants but about a week after we have been there My Husband came into my home office and said "I want to go back to the crêpe place." That's probably one of the best thing that can be said about the restaurant. read more

This place is amazing the service from the door to the entire experience The food is amazing The dip sauce with your steak wow the cream strawberry Crêperie please go try this place I say 10 out of 10 for me The owner is the #1 read more

So delicious, 10/10! Big crepes and both were delicious (chicken curry & la cacahuate). I will definitely be back :)

A family favorite, since the 70's. Delicious, cozy, and family run. Don't miss out on dining on the back patio, when weather permits!

Great neighborhood gem! I highly recommend sitting outside when there is good weather. Service was prompt and friendly. My crepe (the ham and Swiss crepe) arrived quickly, and it smelled amazing. Flavor was good. You probably need to order multiple dishes to feel full, but I opted for a second glass of wine. read more

La Crêperie - La Chateauneuf du Faou - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great crepes. Solid menu without a zillion choices. Both entree and desert crepes. Have back patio - might consider as front room rather heated. Service was attentive without being in your face. Decor is fun. read more

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I know this place has been here forever and I actually thought it might have closed during covid but no it is still here. The menu is reduced and it was hot as hell last night and we were sitting right under the a/c?!? The food was fine and the service was fine but probably not coming back for another 10 years. read more

La Crêperie - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is lovely, I highly recommend sitting outside on a nice day. The servers were super nice and helpful, the crepes and drinks were delicious, and the atmosphere both inside and outside was beautiful. I want to take more people here! read more

La Crêperie - Back patio, strawberry crepe, Cappuccino, espresso martini - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We have been going to La Creperie since it opened in the '70's. And we all know things change, but this visit was a huge disappointment. The service was actually good. Our waitress was sociable and attentive. The food, however, was not good. My spinach crepe with mushrooms had an herb that was too heavy-handed and over powering; plus it just tasted sour. I couldn't eat even half. My huband's croque monsieur was prepared well, but he said the cheese did not taste like it usually does. I had the same experience with my chocolate dessert crepe - which didn't taste typical either. Also, in general, the garden and dining rooms could use a good cleaning. Maybe the owners are done running a restaurant, but it's uncomfortable eating in an establishment that appears so run down. read more

From what I hear, La Creperie is one of the oldest French restaurants in Chicago and you can definitely see its charm. If you're a fan of local restaurants and crepes, this is the place to go. They have a decent sized outdoor patio in the back and the charm of it was great. We saw several people dining on their own, indulging in some delicious crepes, wine, and a book. Here is what we tried: Savory crepes Fruits de mer - the MVP of the savory side of things we tried. It came with scallops and shrimp in a bèchamel sauce with a side of rice Poulet et fromage de chèvre - don't ask me to pronounce this, but the crepe had chicken, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese Sweet crepes La Cacahuete - this by far was the MVP. The crepe had peanut butter, chocolate, and bananas. SO GOOD! Banana Sara - Bananas in a brown sugar caramel sauce topped with rum and vanilla ice cream Escargots - first time I tried this! No shell to mess with, the snails came in a garlic butter sauce. Order size was 6, and it was good We rolled in there 10 deep and the service was great. Overall, definitely had a really good dining experience, and I would recommend. BATHROOM REVIEW: Located near the middle-back of the restaurant, they had two single-person bathrooms. Inside, it was rather old, but I suppose adds to the charm. Sink drained somewhat slowly, but overall, everything was in working condition. Probably not the cleanest bathroom I've been in. Sit or squat? Squat. read more

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I always love the soup, crepes, wine, ambiance, and service at La Creperie. We went in for our 2 year anniversary and Alexus was very attentive and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The smell of fresh summer rain from the open window paired nicely with a hot cup of cappuccino. Germaine joined us at the end and chatted about his journey opening the creperie in 1972. His energy is what makes La Creperie special and dear to my heart and I only hope his legacy will carry on for many, many years. read more

Love this cute place that feels like you are in Europe!! The crepes are great. We ordered three different crepes and split them. Spinach,chicken and mushroom and beef Bourgogne. All were great and we found it was a great way to taste some one else's. Service as always attentive despite being crazy busy read more

Food was amazing! The coffee tasted so good. Service was quick and kind. It was very warm inside but the place was so cute inside

A friend recommended this place as the best crepe place in the area, and it did not disappoint! We sat outside in the courtyard and it had a nice cozy atmosphere. My favorite was the Poulet aux champignons (chicken & mushroom) crepe. The mushrooms went perfectly with the chicken and the herbs cream sauce was very flavorful but not too overwhelming. Also tried the Boeuf bourguignon but it was a bit salty and like a pot roast stew in a crepe. For dessert, the Nutella banana strawberry crepe with ice cream on top was a great finishing touch. We wanted to share the dessert three ways and the waiter was so nice he put it on separate plates. Service is amazing! Can't wait to come back. read more

La Crêperie - Nutella banana strawberry crepe - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Crepes are burnt and crispy like tortilla chips that have been left out for a week. Looked better than it was but figured it was worth trying from the pictures I saw. Interesting interior but not bad. Service wasn't the best tho as they dropped off the food and never came back. After waiting had to find the server to get the check. read more

I went here with my family while we were visiting the city. It was wonderful, the owner is a very sweet and chatty man and the inside is decorated beautifully with one wall covered in old French posters and a few ceramic plates placed above the bar, a very cozy setting. Both savory and sweet crepes were delicious even after we brought them home. The French onion soup was the best I've ever had, rich flavor and covered in cheese with lots of bread inside creating a great texture! I went to another French restaurant while in Chicago, they were much fancier, however, their soup was much more bland compared to the one I ate at La Creperie. This restaurant is a must for anyone who lives in or is visiting Chicago! read more

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We can for dessert crepes and we loved them! The vibes are rustic and cute and feel like I'm at a hole in the way shop in France. Don't go looking for new furniture here- it's not the vibe. But we will be returning to try some savory crepes soon!!! We shared two: - the banana Sara- in my opinion this was perfection- reminded me of a banana crispy wonton dessert i had when I was a kid! I loved the filling and ice cream. My husband didn't like that the ice cream made it soggy- if that would matter to you then ask to get it on the side. -Nutella crepe: it mouth watering good (how could it not)- but slightly over cooked. The other crepe was cooked perfectly so we thought it was mistake and a one time thing- still worth every bite read more

La Crêperie - Chocolate or Nutella or peanut butter - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was fantastic. My wife and I had the Chicken and Goat Cheese Crepe absolutely sublime: very creamy and delicious. The onion soup was also bomb: the cheese was perfectly baked on top, the soup was thin , oniony, and herby. We had their house red wine as well: a Grenache - Syrah blend which was absoluteky lovely smooth , slightly sweet. Fantastic ambiance: we sat next to the fire place. 10/10 would come back again :) read more

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An old neighborhood favorite that was just as wonderful as I remembered. Stopped in when my husband and I were passing through the old hood and enjoyed a delicious late summer meal on their beautiful patio in the back. It was as good as it had been the last time I was there several years ago. Got my old standby, an Orangina and the chicken curry crepe and it was still fantastic. It's packed full of chicken curry with tasty veggies and served with a side of rice and the most delicious mango chutney. My husband got the complète---eggs, ham, and with swiss cheese packed into a buckwheat crepe shell. Topped with the most amazing smoky bacon and tasty sautéed potatoes. Service was a little slow but we were in no hurry. Just enjoying a sunny morning on the patio, reminiscing about days gone by. read more

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Hard to find many things I didn't like about this place. 30+ years of history, a fire roaring in the main dining room, French music playing throughout, and an anything-but-commercial feel gives this place undeniable charisma. The French onion soup was certainly worth the wait - it takes about 15 minutes given it is cooked fresh in the bowl. It is hearty enough to be a main meal if you so choose. The banana Nutella desert crepe's familiar flavors were a good complement to the hot soup on a cold day. The menu is concise yet diverse - you are covered from brunch to dinner to coffee to cocktails. This is a place you could keep coming back to. read more

Not gonna lie: I am definitely not a French food fan at all, but I've loved this place for many years and am finally getting around to a review. The ambience is extra charming and cozy, and the servers are wonderful -- polite and helpful, always making thoughtful suggestions. The menu consists of straightforward, authentic offerings of classic French dishes such as French Onion soup, a robust range of crepes (main meal as well as decadent dessert), traditional French sandwiches, salads, and excellent appetizers (fine cheese/meat trays). The wine list is better-than-decent. I usually get the Salade Nicoise, which is very hearty and satisfying, and pairs nicely with their bread and butter. There is something especially inviting about this restaurant with its rustic fare and equally inviting interior. Have never been disappointed with the overall experience and always leave feeling refreshed and satisfied. read more

La Crêperie - Salade Nicoise with the House red wine ... French bread with butter. - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois