Crepe Lab cozies up neighborhood with comfortable environment

By Allegra Papera

Staff Writer

 

El Porto’s Crepe Lab cozies up to the neighborhood combining custom crepes with a comfortable environment.

 

Crepe Lab is a quaint cafe with delicious crepes, beverages, fair prices, a casual setup, and an interactive ordering process. Its warm ambience and impressive meals make Crepe Lab a unique addition to the neighborhood.

 

Crepe Lab allows diners to design their own crepe or salad, giving them the ability to choose each of the ingredients in their meal. All food is made from scratch and the cafe offers gluten-free and vegan options in addition to their original and whole wheat crepe batters.

 

Crepe Lab’s setup lets customers choose either a sweet or savory crepe, or a salad with their desired ingredients at the counter. The chef makes the crepe or salad right behind the counter and in clear view from the tables, they serve guests at their table, making the customers feel welcome.

 

The cafe offers various fresh ingredients for customers to include in their ideal crepe or salad, so they can create their own masterpiece. Savory crepe and salad options include different cheeses, vegetables, meats and sauces, while sweet crepes include various options for syrups, fruits, and toppings. The wide array of options for each crepe and salad ingredients makes for an endless list of combinations and delicious meals to try.

 

In addition to enjoyable meals, the cafe has a simple beverage menu including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, frappuccinos and Italian soda. This basic, but effective beverage menu ties together the cafe, offering different drinks that compliment its food.

 

The restaurant’s has three tables set up inside, with one more set up right outside the doorway. The cafe has minimal seating, however, this adds to the overall intimacy and comfort of the already snug cafe’s ambience.

 

The dining experience offered at Crepe Lab is enjoyable with informative and inviting staff members who are offering free coffee until January 31st as a welcome offering for new customers in celebration of their grand opening. This offer caters to and welcomes those who pass by, making the cafe seem inviting and approachable.

 

Surprisingly, each crepe is priced at just $10 or less, a reasonable price for the impressive meals and fantastic service. With their fresh ingredients, Crepe Lab provides a high quality meal at an affordable price. The cafe’s simple yet satisfying menu offers a unique alternative to nearby restaurants and bars that serve mostly heavy, meaty dishes.

 

Overall, the cafe’s interactive environment, friendly staff, and delicious meals provides an impressive dining experience in the neighborhood. Each of these aspects combines to make a quality restaurant out of a loveable cafe.

 

Crepe Lab opened its first location in El Porto in mid December. Crepe Lab is located at 4101 Highland Avenue and it is open from 9:30 am-9 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am-9 pm on Saturday, and 8 am-8 pm on Sunday.