Frenchy’s crêpes — Restaurant in Devonport-Takapuna

Frenchy’s Crêpes: An Ode to Cider and Crêpes 🍏

Tonight, my wife, our mini gourmand, and I waltzed into the charming realm of Frenchy’s Crêpes. Imagine the Parisian vibe but with a dash of local flair. The welcoming crew was like a symphony of smiles, guiding us through the culinary ballet of crêpe dining, which i will mention: Crêpes are always paired with Cidre.

First up, I tackled La Numerous Sept – a delectable ensemble of cheese, raclette cheese, sliced potatoes, bacon lardons, caramelized onions, and gherkins. Alongside this, we savored the Savory House Special, featuring mushrooms, cheese and a savory sauce. A glorious match for this was the Kerisac Cidre Brut. Picture this – a cider with just enough sweet flirtation before its bitter encore. It dances on your palate with grace, leaving no bloated encore, just a curtain call of gentle, crisp refreshment.

In our culinary duet, my wife and I love to share plates, a strategy for tasting more without becoming culinary casualties.

For dessert, we pirouetted to La Numéro Quatorze – a symphony of homemade raspberry coulis, pistachio ice cream, and crushed pistachio. We also indulged in a bespoke crêpe with caramel sauce, poached pears, and another scoop of pistachio ice cream. Enter the Kerisac Cidre Doux, our sweet companion. This cider is the suavest of suitors, its sweetness tiptoeing around your taste buds without overstaying its welcome. The caramel sauce? A whispered sonnet of butterscotch and caramel in perfect harmony.

Every crêpe we encountered was a delightful encore. The meal was nothing short of a gastronomic triumph, and the service? Utterly magnifique!

Frenchy’s has nailed the kid-friendly ambiance, with delightful distractions like worksheets and colored pencils that made our little one feel like the star of the show. As we bid adieu, her enthusiastic goodbye was a testament to the warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Don’t miss the Instagrammable photo spot, featuring an Eiffel Tower backdrop, red berets, and roses – a perfect memory to capture a splendid soirée.

Whether you’re on a family escapade or planning a date to impress, Frenchy’s Crêpes is a culinary canvas ready to paint your evening extraordinary.

Apologies for not having photos for this review! I got too excited and ate without a...

As a result of a random find on First-table, I discovered this Takapuna based gem in the heart of Hurstmere road. the front entry is unassuming and the decor is simple, dominated by a large screen TV with spectacular drone photography of France. But let's be honest, you don't visit a crêperie for the decor and the team at Frenchy's allows their food to speak the real language of love.

Coming late (on that party day of) Tuesday night, we were seated quickly and shown the menu, the staff were super friendly and relaxed and I was immediately entranced with the description of the waffles and crêpes. I don't speak French, but I sure as ** speak bacon! My order was the maple drenched waffle with bacon and banana, my partner's order was the most typical lemon and sugar crêpe. I managed to talk my way into an additional apple crumble crêpe with vanilla ice-cream and a leaf of mint.

I don't mind saying that eating was practically a religious experience with a glass of coke, every bite was pure bliss and I had almost polished the crêpe sucrées off before I was smacked in the side of the head and reminded to share each dish.

Recently I have become a cynic in trying to find a new culinary experience, I am reborn, my faith is renewed. I wonder if they do a 10 visit...

I'm utterly disappointed! I received a cider that tasted rancid, so I asked the waiter/owner to take it back i specifically said "can you swap it" as this tastes off. My partner is french and i had this drinks many times in the past. And he agreed. However, upon paying, i asked for the receipt, as he didnt provide it to me beforehand. I noticed I was charged for both drinks so I questioned it. the waiter replied, "You think you shouldn't be charged for something you don't like?" I reiterated that the cider was rancid, to which he responded, "That's the taste."

This "dodgy" practices ate not acceptable in New Zealand. Its not about the $9 dollars of a cider, its about the quality of the product and the service you are providing.

For everyone visiting takapuna, there is a much better, tastier, and overall nicer restaurant by the lake. Avoid this place to all cost....