Yeah,
pancakes are good and all, but have you tried crêpes? They're thin, pillowy
pancakes of goodness filled with fruit, ice cream, chocolate, or meat. They can
be bought at creperies, restaurants, and food trucks in various parts of the
U.S., and since crêpes originated from France, what better place than to enjoy
some in New Orleans? To celebrate National Crêpe Day on February 2, visit these
five eateries for a delicious crêpe!
If you're a Loyola or Tulane student, Crêpes à la Cart is the
best place for a late-night snack. Founded in 2004, they boast over 50
varieties of crêpes. Their best-selling crêpes are the Sunrise Crêpe, Chicken
Florentine, and my personal favorite, Fruit & Chocolate, which is filled
with your choice of Nutella, chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips with
strawberries, bananas, or mixed berries. It's no wonder Esquire thinks
Crêpes a la Cart serves one of the best breakfasts in the city! 1039
Broadway St., 504-866-2362, crepesalacartnola.com
Originally
set up on Maple Street in 2014, this cute little café not only serves gourmet
waffles but also crêpes inside a half-eaten waffle! Guests can enjoy a variety
of crêpe flavors such as blueberry, Southwestern, and dulce de leche for
brunch. Sweet and savory (as well as kosher friendly and gluten-free), Waffles
on Maple has something for everyone! 4650 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie,
504-510-4900, wafflesonmaple.com
Did you know
that Piccola Gelateria also serves homemade crêpes? Owned by sweet couple Ross
and Ria Turnbull, this hidden gem serves gelato, sorbetto, coffee, and
crêpes--all made with fresh and locally-sourced ingredients. For those wanting
the best of both worlds, order a Gelato Crêpe, a traditional crêpe topped with
your favorite flavor of gelato or sorbet and topped with whipped cream. If
you're just stopping by for lunch or dinner, order a Prosciutto, Italian
Cold-Cut, or Vegetarian Crêpe! 4500 Magazine St., #5, 504-493-5999, piccolagelateria.com
What can be
even better than fresh, sweet, and homemade crêpes? Serving them late at night,
of course! If you're hanging out on Canal Street, stop by Amorino for their
signature crêpes, which is filled with organic gelato or sorbetto, topped with
your choice of chocolate, caramel, or Gianduja (Italian chocolate hazelnut)
sauce, and served with homemade whipped cream. This giant dessert is perfect to
share with friends! 637 Canal St., 504-510-2398, amorino.com/en-us
While IHOP
is famous for their unique pancake varieties, they also serve crêpes! You have
a choice of Strawberries & Cream crêpes, which is topped with glazed
strawberries and vanilla cream drizzle, or Swedish Crêpes, which is topped with
sweet-tart lingonberries and lingonberry butter. While IHOP doesn't have that
many crêpe varieties, it's the best restaurant to eat at if it's the only
breakfast joint near you! Multiple Locations, ihop.com/en
