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3.0 of 5 stars.
The SOLE reason this place even gets more than 1 star is for the AMAZING strawberry creme brule crepe I had for dessert--that crepe deserves 5 stars...I also asked them to add in nutella which made it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere, much better than I expected.Definitely a family-friendly french restaurant (what a relief, right?)The food, pretty darned good.If the price were lower, I'd pay for it in health.The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You have to try the Hot Nutella! Its like hot chocolate but Nutella! Yum! The prices may seem a bit high but it's worth it when you see the portions. I had the Strawberry, Banana & Creme Coconut...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait staff is super nice and on top of things. After a couple visits they asked us if we wanted the usual. :) You can custom order almost anything on the menu and the food is delicious whether...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and I've been impressed twice. This place is all about the MANGO BRULE CREPE. Oohh, it's so good I'm drooling thinking about it. It's fresh mangoes (not the sour ones, but soft,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I long for the hot summer days I spent in Paris sitting outdoors at a cafe and watching the beautiful Parisians pass by without a care in the world. I long for my perfectly frothed cappuccino and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big hit with Son Number Two, while Son Number One and Woman Number One were out of town. [now that I'm aging, I've had to number them to keep it all straight. M points out that as there's no Woman...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know about you, but when I go to a restaurant I go for the food but also for a glimpse of a particular culture. It's kind of a cheep vacation! I am happy to say that Grillades offers that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I met my friend here during her lunch break because it's her go-to place when she doesn't bring a lunch to work. I had read reviews and looked at the menu online so I was eager to try it. The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had a better crepe yet! I mean anything on the menu is awesome but i love absolutley love the banana caramelized crepe with nutella!!! But honestly anything you get will be good! PANINNI'S...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place to eat. They have good crepes but their burgers are really good. I've had their crepes a few times but I prefer to fill up on their sandwiches. The place in Bruno is pretty small...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was never a crepe fan till i recently made a trip to paris. i missed eating the nutella and banana crepes. after taking a look at other yelpers' reviews, i decided to try the banana crepe brule....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've eaten here many times over the last 6 years. The crepes are very good - we have tried most of them by now. Service is always good - they don't change staff very often. My favorite is the poulet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i wasn't too crazy about my crepe. the crepe was stuffed with vegetables that were chopped way too big, it was like eating a salad wrapped in a crepe. i would have preferred the contents to be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had lunch here 3 times and enjoyed everything except the boreks. The buckwheat crepes are yummy, both with meat and veggie fillings. The mint tea is to die for and the gelato is tasty. My...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its a decent spot. I haven't had a bad experience here yet. Occasionally the service isn't up to par, but they're friendly and I can't get mad at that. I'd say this place is more on the 3.5 star...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Cafe Grillades a few times. Their food is very good as are the drinks. It has a small cafe ambiance and the staff is friendly and offer recommendations with pleasure.Dont forget to try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care too much for this place. Service was good. Food was okay. I ordered the smoked salmon crepe. The crepe was really soggy. Altogether the smoked salmon crepe was pretty good, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is alright.i ordered a meal here once and was completely unsatisfied. it was some sort of grilled shrimp and rice dish. the shrimp was dry, rubbery, and burnt. the rice was devoid of any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please please PLEASE try the Jambon Ham Panini with fries...DELICIOUS! I can't wait to try their other items.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now I am a stickler for good service, so you probably already know where this is going...Now if you are something like a hostess or waitress and I come in preferring a different table than the one you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YEAH!!!! The best chai tea latte ever, better than starbucks!!! If you speak french and want to practice the owner of this place is really cool about speaking in French with you!!! The panini's were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister actually introduced this place to me. Ever since then we have been going here religiously =D. Love the food, Roma panini is a must and if you're feeling something with a bit more I suggest...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great food ... We love this place
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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This place is pretty good for a lunch break but its also good for crepes. I mean in san bruno there isn't really a crepe place around that does it like these people. The dinner and dessert crepes are good and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for food, an extra star for the consistently high quality food and service. We're now semi-regulars and loving it.Couscous heaven - with tasty toppings - Merguez sausage... with harissa.....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Cafe Grillades with some coworkers while we were at a conference. The menu included breakfast all day (always a plus) with several types of omelets as well as pancakes, french toast,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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It was definitely different for me to have a crepe for dinner, but it happened. It was actually tasty and the interior is very cozy. As for their prices, it's about $15 for dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband, son and I ate here for breakfast this past weekend. We have eaten here before together and went back because we wanted to try something different from the usual Burlingame Avenue fair....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Menu hasn't changed in a while.Always nice service Small place I can't have the Crepes due to a food allergy, but my honey enjoys them. Nice Kabobs and I love the eggs.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch with co-workers last week.After the waitress went around the table one by one and I heard each of my co workers ask for a chai latte, I had little choice other than to order one....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had two choices: Starsucks, or some cute little cafe across the parking lot....So across the lot I went! I originally came for a hot cup of mocha. I left having had two cups of mocha, an Adam's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place never disappoints. The Tex Mex Cheese Steak Panini is my favorite, but I've never tried anything I didn't like here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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we've gone here quite a few times over the past 6 months and just recently we've found their shining star, strawberry crepe broule. this is a fabulous dessert to share with friends in fact, i was talking to my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my "comfort" restaurants. When I just want to go out and eat, I always end up here! When a friend asks where do you want to go eat and neither of us have a place set in our minds, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE breakfast. Coming from NYC, I consider myself spoiled when it comes to food, so i am always on the hunt for a good food place, I mean GOOD FOOD, not your average CREPEVINE Type food, ya know....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Meh. I've experienced better."$8 for a Caesar Salad with generic looking croutons. I was expecting chunky, toasted pieces of bread and instead my salad came with croutons the size of my pinky nail....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Cafe Grillades a couple of times and have enjoyed the crepes there both times. I really like their buckwheat crepes. A guilt-free delicious meal, with enough calorie-budget left for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for an early dinner and it was a nice little, not so busy crepery. Cafe paris esque decor. Staff was nice and helpful. Good size portions with a moderate price. Crepes for dinner were ok...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Cafe Grillades with my wife and two kids (ages 7 and 5) last night and we were all generally pleased. The kids shared a grilled cheese (bland, but that's appropriate for kids), my wife had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Halal Restaurants in the Bay Area - hand's down! Try the gourmet burgers - very fresh. The Chicken and Potatoe crepe is great. For dessert you cannot go wrong with the Caramel and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to eat if you wanna steer away from the fast food and commercialized sit down restaurants. Prices are reasonable and portions are big, however save some room for dessert. The Crepes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review by a vegetarianThis is a review of brunch3.5 stars which I can see upgrading to 4 in the future.Had french toast and the veggi Boreks which are little deep fried cigarets/egg rolls....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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It was definitely different for me to have a crepe for dinner, but it happened. It was actually tasty and the interior is very cozy.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to this place. It's just a nice place to sit and talk with friends or even read a book while eating there great selections of paninis and crepes. I usually get the tuna melt or the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the portobello burger (halal - yay!) was mouth-watering. mmm, so good. grillades is a great place for a hearty brunch/lunch to start your saturday of fun in the sunny outdoors. (we biked around the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite crepe places to eat at since the beginning when it was called La Creperie. I've been here a few times for lunch and dinner but my faves are poulet, smoked salmon, and of course the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We just moved to San Bruno about a month ago and stumbled upon this place. We've since been back twice after. The first two times being our best experience. The waitstaff is always friendly .I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they are now serving creme brulee gelato!the crepes are delish!
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the first time i went here was with my friend, who told me about this place. i told my sisters about it and they went the next day. we went back again soon right after. a.k.a. we like this place....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a charming little crepe place that'll take you back to that all too brief Paris visit from years ago. When you first walk into this little bistro, the quaint, cozy atmosphere and decor will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a chance to go here this weekend. I thought it was really good, and the place was pretty cute. We had the algerian cous cous, and the chicken brochettes with cous cous. I love different...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting. A nice mix of sandiwches (panini,) crepes, and main dishes. Three of us went for lunch today, and we ordered three items and shared them. The lamb couscous was quite savory, but scant...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 words: Banana, Nutella, Whip cream crepes!!! Try 'em! They also have organic fair trade coffee and good panini-type grilled sadwiches
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS Nutella and banana crepes. OMG I miss them from Paris and this place makes them just as good. I also like their chicken pesto crepe that I tried.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update: October 2008 All I'm going to say is Spinach salad with Chicken and the balsamic drizzle...yummy and Pumpkin Gelato..... I am soooooo drooling right now.....mmmm I enjoy this little hidden...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever wondered how something was created???Like crepes...savory or sweet... or even paninis???Dont expect to come here to get a lesson on food history... but they serve up some delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
discovered this gem back when it was la creperie du monde, and thankfully, they still have good crepes! the usual destination for girls night out, where we can chat for hours over tasty food. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great local eat!!! This place is minutes away from home, so it's a great place to drive to on those lazy mornings when I don't feel like making food. To start you have to order the strawberry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quaint little crepe place randomly kind-of hidden in the Bayhill Shopping Center in the Peninsula. I came here around 8:30PM. The two brown-haired ladies who were closing up seemed very friendly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered an omelette which in retrospect wasn't the best choice. If you go to a place that specializes in crepes then that is what you should get. Suzette G. got a ham and brie crepe which was very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only come for dessert. Banana Crepe is great but share this with a friend. Hazelnut and Dark Chocolate gelatos are good. Espresso is made really well also. Good prices. Parking is easy since it's in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, not wonderful. This place can get pretty crowded during lunchtime on weekdays, which considerably slows down their service. I haven't tried too many of their menu items, but I do like their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
[A-only review]I just went there for lunch and the food is decent. It reminds me of a suburbian La Note (in Berkeley) or homely Crepevine. I had a pesto chicken crepe. Very tasty. The organic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Grillades is just 'eh' to me. I had the classic crepe (ham, egg & cheese) which wasn't too bad but it's nothing notable. Their algerian lamb couscous was very bland though. Almost no flavor.The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The buckwheat crepe was a healthy alternative--a layer of denial, so to speak--that encased the Poulet, a savory crepe of carbs (potatoes) , fats (creamy peppercorn sauce) and proteins (portobello...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on saturday afternoon, starving. Maybe I waited too long to eat, but I was not impressed with my strawberry brulee crepe. In the past, I have been quite happy with this place - it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty tasty lamb snausage panini, but I'd advise asking them to cool it on the mayo. And I like mayo. I'd avoid the eggplant panini in the future. Too much pesto.I guess the theme is that they are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we've gone here quite a few times over the past 6 months and just recently we've found their shining star, strawberry crepe broule. this is a fabulous dessert to share with friends in fact, i was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please if you know anywhere else that has a caramelized top on their dessert crepes tell me! I'm always craving for the banana or strawberry creme brulee take out the creme fraiche and add nutella =]
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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I'm a meat & potatoes kinda guy. In fact, forget the potatoes... So this isn't really my favorite place to go, although they do have some good dishes that have meat in them, it just really isn't my bag. That...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help but still call the place Crepes du Monde. It's been my family breakfast and crepe place going on two years now. I've tried just about all the sweet crepes and the omelets and have never...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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I was excited when a crepe place opened in Bayhill but was quickly disappointed! Crepes were stingy on filling and expensive. Try Crepes on Grand (SSF) or the Crepevine in Burlingame for a better deal! PROS:...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Nice, clean little place in San Bruno...no need to dress up, right in the middle of Bayhill Mall. It has lunchy types of crepes and also dessert types of crepes. Come for the lunchy ones, but stay for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm, i usually come here w/ the girlfriend and her family every other sat/sun or so. I think they have new management now but they still serve pretty much the same stuff so thats good news. Try the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed by both the sweet and savory crepes at this cozy crepe house. The buckwheat option reminded me of Ti Couz which was good. Furthermore, the crepes tasted more flavorful than the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2/28/07 Update:Seems like the menu price has gone up, and the crepes and burgers' quality dropped. We came here for the same old crepes & burger. They ran out of Strawberries and veggie!!!! The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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This creperie place is low key. It is located in a strip mall off of San Bruno Avenue. The ambiance is nice and the food is good. The owners are very friendly. What I enjoy about the food is that it is rich in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'n not really convinced about this "grillades" theme, but my tasty buckwheat crepe with egg, halal turkey ham, and feta hit the spot this week on a depressing day when I needed a lift. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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This cute little place has wonderful service, tasty food and tons of choices!!! I am a vegetarian and had no problem find something for myself! Easy parking.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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My hubands ordered crepes but I ended up ordering the chicken pesto sandwich. We then had a pear crepe for dessert. We enjojed this little mom and pop crepery. The owners were very friendly and the ambiance...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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When they opened several years ago, this was the only crepe place anywhere on the peninsula. Although there have been imitators, this is still the best. They serve a choice of either buckwheat or white flour...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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