They melt in your mouth and bring a smile to your face! Our crepes are delicious delicacies with a history of satisfying even the toughest of critics. Building on hundreds of years of perfection, Crepes & More introduces Manatee County to some of the most tantalizing flavors ever imagined.

From the Latin crispus, meaning crisp, the word crêpe is French for pancake. Their origins are found in Brittany, the northwest region of France. Until recently, crêpes were cooked on large cast-iron hot plates heated over a wood fire. They were made of buckwheat flour and used as bread; rarely filled with the scrumptious delights we enjoy today.

Of course today, creperies specializing in sweet and savory crepes are found throughout France and other parts of the world. Crepes are now considered a main course and are often stuffed with a variety of ingredients including the savory fillings of seafood, poultry and tender garden vegetables. Sweet crepes tickle the palette with delightful fruits, nuts, sauces, and ice cream. Because of their weightless nature, crepes are growing in popularity as a healthy-fare option to fast food.

In France, crepes are a special serving on Shrove Tuesday and symbolize family life, good fortune and future happiness. It is customary to touch the handle of the frying pan and make a wish while the crepe is turned. It is said that those holding a gold coin in their free hand will be showered with good fortune in the months to follow. In earlier times, rural farmers offered crêpes to their landowners as a symbol of allegiance.

Traditional crêpes are recognized by a variety of names including: the Italian crespelle, the Hungarian palacsintas, Jewish blintzes, Scandinavian plattars or stuffed pancake, Russian blini, and Greek kreps. But no matter what you call these historical wafer-thin sensations, you’re sure to recognize their wonderful flavors in both our Savory & Sweet offerings!