Guide to crêperies in London

Guide to crêperies in London

Crêpes have been around since 13th century Brittany, back when people weren't inclined to waste even the smallest amount of ingredients. Now, they're enjoyed all over the world and come in an assortment of different sweet and savoury flavours. There are plenty of places you can get your fill of France's favourite snack around the city, from crêpes served out of a truck to fancy sit-down Breton restaurants; here's our guide to crêperies and pancake houses in London.

In this guide
  1. The best crêperies in London
    1. Sarava Creperie – Crêpes with Brazilian flair
    2. Crêpes à la Carte – Straight from Brittany
    3. Claridge's ArtSpace Café – Luxurious crêpes
    4. Crème de la Crêpe – One for the Nutella fiends
    5. La Crêperie de Hampstead – Around since 1980
    6. My Old Dutch – A casual Dutch pancake house
    7. Chelsea Crêperie – Crêpes with basically any filling
    8. Chez Lindsay – A taste of Brittany
    9. La Petite Bretagne – Brittany in Hammersmith
    10. Crêpes, Coffee & Chai – Hot drinks and crêpes
    11. Brick Lane Crepe Waffle & Churros – For the sweet tooth-ers
    12. Necos Creperie – Takeaway crêpes
    13. Pipoca Vegan – Sustainable eating
    14. Suzette – In-demand crêpe specialist

The best crêperies in London

Sarava Creperie

Crêpes with Brazilian flair

Sarava Creperie is Brixton's one-stop-shop for French crêpes with a Brazillian twist. They have plenty of creative savoury options, like king prawn cajun, egg ranchero and Juanito, which is black beans with piquillo peppers, courgette, vine tomato, white onions, guacamole and parsley. They also cater for the sweet tooth, including crépes with grilled banana and butterscotch sauce and Nutella with mascarpone.

Crêpes à la Carte Victoria Park Crêpes à la Carte Kentish Town
Crêpes à la Carte Victoria Park
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Crêpes à la Carte Kentish Town
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Crêpes à la Carte Victoria Park Crêpes à la Carte Kentish Town

Straight from Brittany

The crêpes and galettes served at Crêpes à la Carte are as authentically French as you're going to get in London. The organic ingredients are imported from Brittany, where both of the crêperie's owners are from, and everything is made from scratch. It's all served out of their cute vintage Peugeot J9, Brigitte, every Sunday at Victoria Park market, where they flip a range of tasty sweet and savoury treats, like the homemade apple compote with added cinnamon and galette with homemade chocolate sauce and banana.

  • Grove Road, Tower Hamlets 112 Kentish Town Rd, Camden Town
    Crêpes à la Carte Victoria Park
    Grove Road, Tower Hamlets
    Crêpes à la Carte Kentish Town
    112 Kentish Town Rd, Camden Town
  • Crêpes à la Carte Victoria Park
    crepesalacarte.co.uk
    Crêpes à la Carte Kentish Town
    crepesalacarte.co.uk
    020-368 936 85
  • Crêpes à la Carte Victoria Park Crêpes à la Carte Kentish Town

Claridge's ArtSpace Café

Luxurious crêpes

For bougie crêpes head to Claridge's ArtSpace Café, an elegant patisserie at the luxurious five-star Claridge's hotel. They boast a menu of signature sweet and savoury crêpes alongside croque monsieur and tortillas. Enjoy yours with a glass of champagne to really luxe out.

Crème de la Crêpe

One for the Nutella fiends

Crème de la Crêpe opened on the basis of three core principles: use quality ingredients, charge a fair price, and make sure the product tastes great, and they've done a pretty good job of that so far. Crêpes are the aim of the game here and come in an assortment of inventive flavours, such as Heinz baked beans, free-range egg and mature cheddar and Marmite-mayo, mature cheddar, sun-blushed tomatoes and rocket. Nutella fiends will love it here; they have a wide range of sweet crêpes, including Nutella and strawberries and the classic Nutella and banana.

La Crêperie de Hampstead

Around since 1980

La Crêperie de Hampstead is one of the most famous crêpe spots in the city, serving tasty, authentic French crêpes out of their cute truck next to the legendary King Williams IV pub. They have plenty of delicious options, like banana and butterscotch and maple and walnut. There's usually a pretty big queue, but it's definitely worth the wait.

My Old Dutch Chelsea My Old Dutch Holborn
My Old Dutch Chelsea
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My Old Dutch Holborn
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My Old Dutch Chelsea My Old Dutch Holborn

A casual Dutch pancake house

This original London pancake house is the ideal spot for satisfying your crêpe craving without having to faff about and have a long, sit-down meal. It's fairly casual and offers a variety of sweet and savoury pancakes, salads and traditional Dutch starters, such as poffertjes, a batter treat resembling small fluffy pancakes.

  • 221 King's Rd, Chelsea 131-132 High Holborn, Bloomsbury
    My Old Dutch Chelsea
    221 King's Rd, Chelsea
    My Old Dutch Holborn
    131-132 High Holborn, Bloomsbury
  • My Old Dutch Chelsea
    myolddutch.com
    My Old Dutch Holborn
    myolddutch.com
    My Old Dutch Chelsea
    020-737 656 50
    My Old Dutch Holborn
    020-724 252 00
  • My Old Dutch Chelsea My Old Dutch Holborn

Chelsea Crêperie

Crêpes with basically any filling

Daria's family encouraged her to open her own crêperie back in 2017, and she now serves Chelsea residents a delicious menu of crêpes at her Fulham Road restaurant daily. They come with basically any filling you could possibly think of, such as all-day brekky, chestnut creme, raclette, four cheese and all the classics like banana and chocolate and butter and sugar. If you're dining with someone who isn't fussed about crêpes, they also serve pastries, waffles, gelato, salads and all-day egg dishes.

Chez Lindsay

A taste of Brittany

It's all about authentic Breton cuisine at this French restaurant, Chez Lindsay. Of course, there are galettes on the menu since Brittany is one of the regions they were established in. They've got everything from the Au beurre - which is the pancake served simply with butter, so you get a taste of the delicious buckwheat without distraction. There's also oeuf fromage - egg and cheese, au lait ribot - buttermilk, and classic fromage - a galette filled with cheese. This is the sort of place you'd sit down to enjoy your meal rather than a grab-and-go situation. 

La Petite Bretagne

Brittany in Hammersmith

There's a little slice of Brittany in Hammersmith, and it goes by the name of La Petite Bretagne. This classic Breton spot specialises in sweet and savoury crêpes and galettes that come with all kinds of fillings, like four cheese, egg and bacon and chocolate and raspberries. It's ideal for a quick mid-afternoon pick-me-up or to bridge a gap between meals.

Crêpes, Coffee & Chai

Hot drinks and crêpes

Freshly made crêpes, galettes and sandwiches are in abundance at Crêpes, Coffee & Chai on Tottenham Court Road. This cute, cosy, colourful café is laid-back and on top of its crépe game, serving options like turkey ham and Emmental cheese and the classic Nutella and strawberries. They also have plenty of hot drinks, speciality coffees and tea to wash it all down with.

Brick Lane Crepe Waffle & Churros

For the sweet tooth-ers

This dainty dessert shop on Brick Lane was basically built for people with an epic sweet tooth. The menu is chock full of sugary desserts, crêpes, churros, waffles and everything and anything mega-indulgent. They also have plenty of hot drinks to wash down all the sugar.

Necos Creperie

Takeaway crêpes

If you find yourself in Canada Water, check out Necos Creperie to get your fill of tasty French crêpes. Or make the journey there just for them; it'll be worth it. They've got a range of options like halloumi with bacon and tomato and gorgonzola with walnuts and tomatoes served in a casual, takeaway setting.

Pipoca Vegan

Sustainable eating

Visit Pipoca Vegan in Brixton for crêpes and galettes that everyone can enjoy. This zero-waste store and vegan eatery promotes a sustainable lifestyle. You can shop for ingredients and cleaning products here or stop for a vegan meal in a cool and contemporary setting. Sweet and savoury filled galettes are the speciality but there are other options too like brunch or sandwiches.

Suzette Battersea Suzette Bute Street
Suzette Battersea
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Suzette Bute Street
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Suzette Battersea Suzette Bute Street

In-demand crêpe specialist

With a couple of striking locations, Suzette is a popular destination for sweet or savoury galettes and crêpes. This spot is also known for its quality coffee. The variety of crêpes on offer mean there's something for any time of day but this place also does a small breakfast menu that includes omelettes and bacon sandwiches.

  • 20 Battersea Square, Battersea 16 Bute St, Kensington
    Suzette Battersea
    20 Battersea Square, Battersea
    Suzette Bute Street
    16 Bute St, Kensington
  • Suzette Battersea
    sites.google.com/suzettelondon.co.uk/suzette-london/home
    Suzette Bute Street
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  • Suzette Battersea Suzette Bute Street

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