The best crepes in Toronto are delicately thin, holding everything from gelato to pork belly in a gentle embrace. Toronto’s creperies are perfecting their own versions of France’s flimsy pancakes with a style of their own.
LessHandheld crêpes filled with ingredients like matcha gelato, whipped cream and even okonomiyaki are just a few of the options to be found at this Japanese-style patisserie on Oxley Street and their crêperie in Kensington Market.
This Yorkville cafe has been whipping up paper-thin crêpes since it first opened as Crêpes à GoGo in 2006. Elegant rolls with brie cheese, smoked salmon or just plain organic sugar are just some of the options available all day.
A trip to St. Lawrence means an obligatory crêpe to go from this counter on the lower level of the Market. Founder Christopher Lee and the team have been serving sweet and savoury crêpes fresh-to-order off the circular griddle for years.
Etobicoke’s all-day breakfast gem has 44 different crêpes. Savoury options like Philly Steak always come with a bechamel sauce while you can usually expect whipped cream on the sweet stuff. Free coffee is guaranteed no matter which route you take at this 22-year-old staple.
This new arrival to Yonge and Blythwood is the latest crêperie to open in the city. Owner Sofia Reshetnikova is making both wheat crêpes and versions made of organic buckwheat flour, for a tasty gluten-free snack.
You’ll want to try every decadent twist on the menu at this cafe in North York. This crêperie has been open since 2011 and wowing customers with their drizzled out crêpes with matcha, lychee, and whole chocolate brownies inside.
There are multiple locations of this classic dessert spot in Toronto. Their crêpes are always decked out with fresh fruits, drizzles of dark chocolate sauce and a generous scoop of ice cream.
If you’re intrigued by the concept of Brazilian tapioca crêpes, head to this cozy Bloorcourt cafe where their colourful creations are bound to catch your eye. Tapioca flour makes for gluten-free snacks that are already a popular street food in Brazil.