Crêpes 'n Capes Opens in Weymouth Landing

A new spot for crepes has come to the South Shore.

According to a source, Crêpes 'n Capes is now open in Weymouth Landing, moving into a space on Washington Street by the Front Street/Commercial Street intersection on the Weymouth side of the commercial district (just over the Braintree border). The new place offers a variety of sweet and savory crepes along with coffee, with the sweet crepes including such options as tiramisu, nutella, and mascarpone caramel, while the savory crepes include such options as hamburger, hot dog, salmon, and ham.

The address for Crêpes 'n Capes in Weymouth Landing is 22 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA, 02188. Its website can be found at https://crepesncapes.com/

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CrepeBerry in Wellesley Hills Is Closing

A creperie and cafe in the western suburbs is getting ready to close down after being in business for six years.

According to a source, CrepeBerry in Wellesley Hills is shutting its doors later this month, with a post on its Facebook page from owner Amelia Childs Schwartzman saying the following:

To my beloved customers, the time has come to close our doors. Our last day in business will be October 28th. This was not a decision I made lightly and there were many factors to consider. We emerged the other side of the pandemic with record inflation, skyrocketing labor costs, and a staffing shortage which has been nothing short of frustrating. Beyond these factors that are [affecting] all small businesses right now there's also the fact that MY life looks so much different! I went into the pandemic working open to close seven days a week with an easy 15 minute commute and came out the other side a wife and a mother to a beautiful little boy...with a three hour round trip commute to Wellesley from the South Shore each day....it is time for me to enjoy these moments with my own little family.

CrepeBerry first opened in 2017, offering such items as crepes, toast, bagels, salads, bowls, wraps, coffee, tea, and smoothies.

The address for CrepeBerry is 352 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481. Its website can be found at https://www.crepeberrytakeout.com/

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Mr. Crepe in Salem Has Closed

A pair of creperies is back down to just one, as its second location has shut down.

According to a source within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Mr. Crepe in Salem is closed, with a sign out front saying that the Washington Street eatery shut its doors on November 8 while also referring customers to its Somerville location, which remains in operation. The Salem outlet of Mr. Crepe first opened in early 2018, joining the original Davis Square location; the shop served such items as stuffed crepes, soups, salads, pastries, bagels, and more.

The address for the now-closed Salem location of Mr. Crepe was 83 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 01970. The website for the Somerville shop can be found at https://www.mrcrepe.com/

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The Paris Creperie Opens in Boston's Seaport District

A creperie in Brookline has been joined by a second location on the Boston waterfront, and this outlet also features alcoholic beverages.

As reported here earlier, The Paris Creperie is now open in the Seaport District, with the new spot being a creperie and a cocktail bar whose drinks list has been set up by legendary mixologist Brother Cleve. The new Seaport Boulevard eatery also offers salads, small plates, parfaits, omelets, and beer, wine, and hard cider, according to a press release for the place.

The original Paris Creperie can be found in Coolidge Corner, with that location being more of a cafe-style spot.

The address for this new creperie in the Seaport District is: The Paris Creperie, 60 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at http://pariscreperie.com/

[Earlier Article]
The Paris Creperie in Brookline Is Expanding to Boston's Seaport District

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The Paris Creperie in Brookline Is Expanding to Boston's Seaport District

by Marc Hurwitz

A creperie in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline is looking to expand to the Boston waterfront.

According to an article from Eater Boston, The Paris Creperie in Coolidge Corner is planning to open a new location in the Seaport District, with the new outlet being in the same Seaport Boulevard building that houses Tuscan Kitchen and the Grand. The article says that the waterfront dining spot would be different from the cafe-style Brookline location, instead being a "crepe and cocktail bar," and that famed bartender/mixologist Brother Cleve will be setting up the cocktail list for the place.

If all goes as planned, the new location of The Paris Creperie could open late this fall.

The address for this upcoming creperie in the Seaport District is: The Paris Creperie, 60 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the original location in Brookline is at http://pariscreperie.com/

[December 5 update: A licensing board hearing page within the City of Boston website indicates that Griddler's on Boylston Street by Boston Common is seeking to transfer its liquor license to upcoming location of The Paris Creperie in the Seaport District; it is not known what this means for the future of Griddler's, so keep checking back for more updates.]

[June 6, 2019 update: A Facebook post from Brother Cleve indicates that The Paris Creperie is "finally ready to open," though he adds that specific details on an opening date still need to be given.]

[June 24, 2019 update: According to a press release, the new location of The Paris Creperie opens in the Seaport District tomorrow (Tuesday, June 24).]

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Mr. Crepe Has Opened in Salem

by Marc Hurwitz

A creperie that is located in one of the busiest parts of Somerville has expanded to the North Shore.

Eater Boston is reporting that Mr. Crepe in Davis Square now has a second location in Salem, moving into a space on Washington Street in the downtown area of the city. Based on the menu at the Somerville location, expect to see a variety of stuffed crepes, soups, salads, pastries, bagels, and more at the new shop, which is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The address for this new creperie in Salem is: Mr. Crepe, 83 Washington Street, Salem, MA, 01970. The website for both locations can be found at https://www.mrcrepe.com/

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Crepe & More Is Opening Inside Boston's South Station

by Marc Hurwitz

A new crepe place is on its way to Boston, and it will be catering mainly to commuters.

Eater Boston is reporting (via a licensing board page) that Crepe & More is planning to open at a kiosk inside South Station, with the hearing notice indicating that Lea Sasportes of Amorino in the Back Bay (and eventually, Cambridge's Harvard Square) is behind the business. According to Eater, the upcoming spot will feature sweet and savory crepes along with other desserts and specialty drinks, and while it will not have its own seating, customers can opt for public seating within the building itself.

Amorino is a Paris-based chain of artisan gelato shops that first opened on Newbury Street in March of 2015; an earlier article in Boston Magazine mentioned that the Boston location will apparently be "the first of [Sasportes's] many owned and operated franchises around the country."

[January 26, 2018 update: According to a source, Crepe & More is now open inside South Station.]

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Tres Petite Creperie Is Opening in Lexington Center

A new crepe shop is on its way to the northwestern suburbs of Boston, and more locations could be on the way.

Eater Boston is reporting that Tres Petite Creperie is planning to open in Lexington Center, with the address given indicating that it would be in a building behind Mass. Ave. that is home to Fruitee Yogurt, a Dunkin' Donuts, and a couple of other businesses. A job post on the Craigslist site mentions that this will be its "first" location and that the people behind it are planning to open "multiple" shops, though the post does not say whether they would be in the local area.

At this point in time, it looks like Tres Petite Creperie will be open for lunch and dinner daily, with hours being 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. [Ed note--it now looks like Tres Petite Creperie will be open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sundays.]

The address for this new crepe shop is: Tres Petite Creperie, 1707 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420.

[March 14 update: A new article from Eater Boston states that Tres Petite Creperie is now open.]

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Crispy Crepes Cafe Is Reopening on Commonwealth Avenue by Boston University

It looks like a now-closed dining spot that was popular with college students is going to be reopening at a nearby location.

According to a Twitter post, a "coming soon" sign for Crispy Crepes Cafe is in the window of a storefront on Commonwealth Avenue, and we are told that it will be moving into the former Sal's Pizza location by Boston University (which has been confirmed by the restaurant's website). The eatery--which was known in part for its sweet and savory crepes--had been located on Park Drive for more than a decade before shutting down at the end of October.

A Facebook update that Crispy Crepes Cafe put up last month simply said at the time that they would be "relocating in the Boston area," though no address or time frame was given. Based on the website for the dining spot, it looks like the new shop should be opening sometime next month.

The address for the new location of Crispy Crepes Cafe is 714 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215; its website can be found at http://www.crispycrepescafe.com/

[April 4, 2016 update: Eater Boston states that Crispy Crepes Cafe is now open in its new home on Commonwealth Avenue.]

[Earlier Articles]
Crispy Crepes Cafe Near Boston University Has Closed
Sal's Pizza at Boston University Has Closed

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Lady M Cake Boutique Is Opening in Boston's Back Bay

A New York-based bakery that specializes in handmade cakes is on its way to Boston.

A licensing board notice within the City of Boston website mentions that Lady M Cake Boutique is planning to open on Newbury Street in the Back Bay, with a Facebook page from the shop confirming this. Based on its other stores, expect to see cakes with both French and Japanese influences, including its signature crepes cakes which are made using multiple layers of crepes and pastry cream and have options such as chocolate, green tea, strawberry, and more.  Once it opens, the new location of Lady M will join three others in Manhattan and one in Los Angeles, as well as three in Singapore and two in Hong Kong.

According to a post within the Serious Eats site, Ken Romaniszyn--who was inspired by time he spent in Japan while growing up--opened the first Lady M Cake Boutique on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 2004.

The address for this new cake bakery in the Back Bay is: Lady M Cake Boutique, 304 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02115. The website for Lady M can be found at http://www.ladym.com/

[June 27, 2016 update: A new licensing board page indicates that the upcoming Lady M Cake Boutique in the Back Bay has apparently decided not to have any seating; instead, it will be takeout only.]

[June 29, 2016 update: Eater Boston states that Lady M Cake Boutique is now open in the Back Bay.]

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Crispy Crepes Cafe Near Boston University Has Closed

A dining spot that was popular with college students has closed its doors.

According to a note from @PatrickMBoston of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality, Crispy Crepes Cafe on Park Drive near Boston University is no longer in business, with a "For Lease" sign out front along with another sign that says "Crispy Crepes Cafe is closed for business on October 31st until further notice. We've appreciated your business and hope to serve you again in the near future." (The second sign also refers customers to their website for more information.) The eatery was known mostly for its sweet and savory crepes, and it also offered panini, kabobs, pasta plates, rollups, and more.

[November 9 update: Eater Boston mentions that Crispy Crepes Cafe is hoping to reopen in a new location, though it is not known where this could happen--and a possible opening date depends on the licensing, permit, and inspection process.]

Crispy Crepes Cafe first opened approximately 12 years ago.

The website for this now-closed dining spot by BU was: Crispy Crepes Cafe, 512A Park Drive, Boston, MA, 02215. Its website can be found at http://www.crispycrepescafe.com/

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Monkey King Tea Opens in Malden

A bubble tea shop that also offers a variety of other items--and shares its space with a Chinese restaurant--has opened north of Boston.

An email sent to us indicates that Monkey King Tea is now open in Malden, with its location being within Real Lucky Restaurant on Highland Avenue. (Real Lucky has been in business since the mid-1990s.) The shop offers an array of bubble teas, as well as smoothies, frozen yogurt, and dessert crepes.

Hours for Monkey King Tea are 11:00 AM to 9:45 PM on Mondays and Wednesday through Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 8:45 PM on Sundays.

The address for this new shop in Malden is: Monkey King Tea, 249 Highland Avenue, Malden, MA, 02148. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyKingTea

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Cafe Province Comes to Downtown Boston

A new cafe that features French dishes is now open in downtown Boston, taking over the space where a couple of other eateries had been over the past two years.

The Downtown Crossing Facebook page mentions that Cafe Province has opened on Province Street, moving into the spot where Bella Drew's Cafe and Chacarero had been (Chacarero can still be found on nearby Arch Street). The note says that the new dining spot is a "piece of France in historic downtown Boston," featuring crepes, quiche, croissants, and more. Takeout is available at the new spot.

The address for this new restaurant in downtown Boston is: Cafe Province, 26 Province Street, Boston, MA, 02108. Their phone number is (617) 248-8900.

Thanks to the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog for bringing this to our attention.


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Benny's Crepe Cafe Is Now Up and Running

A food truck that focuses on crepes has just opened up in Waltham, and it will soon be coming to Boston as well.

According to their Twitter page, Benny's Crepe Cafe apparently opened yesterday, setting up shop on Bear Hill Road, which runs between Winter Street and Route 117 (and is just west of Route 128). Little is known about the truck at this time, though a Twitter post indicates that they are serving "crepes and other fare," and will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Benny's will also be setting up somewhere in Boston as well; as soon as we find out when, we will post an update here.

The address that Benny's Crepe Cafe is set up at is 335 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA, 02451. Their Twitter page can be found at https://twitter.com/BennysCrepeCafe

[December 10 update: Eater Boston reports (via the truck's Twitter page) that Benny's Crepe Cafe is now up and running in Boston. For today, at least, you can find the truck by the Boston Public Library in the Back Bay from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for breakfast and the BU campus (west) on Commonwealth Avenue from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for lunch (be sure to check their Twitter page for any schedule changes over the coming days and weeks). EB also mentions that Benny's features a variety of crepes as well as salads, a white bean and pork stew, hash browns, coffee, and tea.]


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Neighborhoods Coffee and Crepes Is Opening in the Fenway's Restaurant Row

It looks like another new restaurant is coming to the Fenway's "Restaurant Row," which is continuing to make a comeback after the devastating fire that destroyed it a few years back.

Eater Boston is reporting (via @Grosssman on Twitter) that Neighborhoods Coffee & Crepes is looking to open on Peterborough Street, whose strip of dining spots is on the rebound after it mostly burned down in January of 2009. Not much is known about the new eatery, other than the fact that, based on the name, it will be some kind of cafe/crepe shop.

[September 14 update: Eater Boston has posted more information on Neighborhoods Coffee & Crepes, stating that it will offer coffee and espresso drinks along with crepes, muffins, and "elegant desserts," with locally-sourced ingredients used for some of its items. The place will be open from early in the morning to late in the evening Monday through Saturday, with a slightly earlier closing on Sundays. Eater also mentions that Neighborhoods Coffee & Crepes could be open by the end of October.]

[November 1 update: A new article from Eater Boston indicates that Neighborhoods Coffee & Crepes is planning to open on Thursday, November 15.]

[November 27 update: East Boston mentions that Neighborhoods Coffee & Crepes has soft-opened, with a grand opening (and a full menu) likely on the way soon.]

Restaurants that have opened up on Peterborough Street's Restaurant Row after the fire include El Pelon Taqueria, Rod Dee, Swish Shabu, and Thornton's (El Pelon Taqueria, Rod Dee, and Thornton's had been in the block before the fire hit).


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Dore Creperie Leaving Its Space in November; May Reopen Elsewhere

A "pop-up" creperie that opened in downtown Boston a few months ago is going to be leaving its space this fall, but it may reappear in some form at some point in the future.

A series of messages from the eatery indicates that Dore Creperie on Beacon Street will be closing in November, with a few options being considered once it does leave its spot. It is possible that Dore may open in another location or possibly open as a crepe truck, or even as a place where people can take crepe classes.

[November 10 update: According to The Boston Globe, Dore Creperie plans to close on Saturday, November 19.]

Dore Creperie first opened in June, bringing to the downtown area of Boston a place to get a variety of savory and sweet crepes. It is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday, with hours being 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (Dore is also open on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.)

The address for this creperie in downtown Boston is: Dore Creperie, 1 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02108. The phone number is (617) 446-DORE. And their website can be found at http://www.dorecreperie.com/

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The Creperie on Newbury Is Opening on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay

It looks like a new crepe restaurant will soon be opening in the Back Bay of Boston.

According to a job post within the Craigslist site, an upscale crepe restaurant called The Creperie on Newbury Street is planning to open on Newbury Street, and the eatery is currently looking for cooks as well as a kitchen manager. Little else is known about the upcoming spot, including an exact address, a look at their menu, etc., but as soon as we find out more about the place, we will post an update here.

[December 9 update: According to UrbanDaddy, The Creperie on Newbury plans to open a week from today (Friday, December 16), with its exact address being 261 Newbury Street, which is between Fairfield Street and Gloucester Street. The article mentions that in addition to classic crepes, the new spot will also have such items as Lobster Nuremberg Crepes, Peking Duck Crepes, and Tuna Tataki Crepes.]

Currently, Boston has a handful of restaurants that feature crepes, including Crepes Cafe in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, Cafenation in Brighton, Paris Creperie in Brookline, and Mr. Crepe in Somerville.

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Dore Creperie Opening in Downtown Boston

A new dining spot featuring crepes and more is getting ready to open in the heart of Boston's downtown area.

According to their Facebook and Twitter pages, Dore Creperie is going to be opening at the corner of Beacon Street and Tremont Street, possibly moving into the space where Pressed Sandwiches used to be (we will try to confirm this as soon as we can). It looks like the new eatery will be open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays and lunch on weekends, and the place will be serving both lunch crepes and dessert crepes. The Facebook page for Dore indicates that the restaurant will have outdoor seating, and will offer delivery as well as takeout.

Expect an early June opening for Dore Creperie. [June 20 update: According to their Twitter page, Dore Creperie is now open.]

The address for this new dining spot in downtown Boston is: Dore Creperie, 1 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02108.

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La Creperie in Cambridge's Harvard Square Has Closed

It looks like a dining spot in Cambridge's Harvard Square neighborhood that featured crepes has closed its doors.

According to the Boston Herald's Forklift blog, La Creperie on Mass. Ave. appeared to be closed, with a sign on the window and furniture taken out of the space. A call placed to the eatery seems to have confirmed this, as their phone number is no longer in service. [January 11 update: An article in The Harvard Crimson has confirmed that La Creperie has closed, but the owner of the eatery will continue to serve crepes at his other restaurant--Canteen, which is just down the street on Mass. Ave. heading toward Central Square.]

La Creperie (which was also known as Arrow Street Crepes) featured an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian crepes, including ones with baby spinach, melted brie, spiced pears, green apples, bacon, smoked ham, smoked lamb sausages, and chicken. The restaurant also offered "sweet" crepes, salads, and fruit smoothies.

The address for this now-closed dining spot in Harvard Square was: La Creperie, 1154 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138.

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