Crêpe it up & bowls — Restaurant in Downers Grove

8/12/25 update:

I decided to grab breakfast. I ordered the breakfast crepe and Dubai croissant. Portions are still very generous for the price you pay. There was only one employee working in the morning. The older lady is very pleasant. The breakfast crepe has kulen which is a traditional sausage from the Balkans. It’s very good. There’s also provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, shredded mozzarella, and 3 eggs. The Dubai croissant is tasty, not too rich. I dined in to eat the food fresh.

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I found out about this place through Google. They just opened. They’re located across the street from Hollywood blvd. They’re behind Chili’s and Fill-A-Pita. Adequate parking. They have a good amount of seating but limited if it becomes busy. You order at the register, take a seat, and wait for them to bring your food to the counter. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. We ordered crepe it up signature, wild matcha, and Balkan style. It does take a bit of time since everything is made fresh, however the portions are generous. No, I’m not exaggerating on that. You get a lot of food for what you pay for. I would definitely revisit this place to try more of the savory options.

-Crêpe it up signature 5 - calling all pistachio lovers. You have pistachios pieces, white chocolate, special pistachio paste, and rose filling. It’s sweet but not overbearing. -Wild matcha 5 - I appreciate the abundance of fresh fruit. I’ve been to other places where they’re skimpy on the fruit. There are strawberries, one banana, blueberries, raspberries, and mascarpone cheese. Not sweet, a good matcha taste, and an excellent meal for breakfast. -Balkan style 5 - it tastes like pizza. Make sure you add that kajmak cheese to your meal. You have large slices of prosciutto that are tender and flavorful. Very easy to cut...

Remarkable experience. I loved everything about the place. The music, decor, food, coffee, utensils, seating. I've reviewed a few other breakfast places and they are just blah at best. But this place is amazing. I'm being my family here and already told my friends.

Coffee: this is real and flavorful coffee. I'm coming here for the coffee as a standalone from now on instead of Starbucks. They brew their coffee strong like I do using my French press with a bold and flavorful bean.

Crepe:I got a berry filled crepe and it was so delicious. The berries added the perfect amount of sweetness without making it too sweet. There were four types of berries and they were all fresh and sweet. The crepe was light and tasty and well cooked. They give a lot of food here. I couldn't finish it as it was so much food but my 18 year old self probably could. And the best part is I didn't feel fat and full and lethargic after eating it like McDonald's or other breakfast places, instead I feel invigorated and ready to go.

Ambiance:The silverware is super cool - elegant gold silverware. The mug for coffee feels European and has a good weight and grip. I just wanted to drink the heck out of my coffee with that mug (and the taste). The seating was like a European cafe. The music was great - electronic music that wasn't too high paced, just right for a morning.

I really can't recommend this place enough. I'm going to go there for coffee as a standalone. But also for crepes. Next time I'm getting a savory crepe.

I've been looking for a breakfast spot and my past reviews will indicate my disappointment with them. But I'm so excited by this place. Would absolutely recommend giving it a try. I'm definitely going back and telling everyone I...

I love Crepe places and have been to many all over the world. But this is some sort of a mistake. When they decided to open this place I don’t believe they have been to any successful creperie. It’s basically crepe burritos and not delicate, melt in your mouth crepes. Less is more and the sooner they learn this they’ll have a chance to survive. I’m certain the current reviews are from family and friends and not real, honest customers. 5 people inside and we waited 27 minutes for coffee. Plastic plates and utensils?! Really?! Decore done with the least amount of cost, which I can totally live with if the food was good. The coconuts crepe…omg I like sweet but this is not enjoyable in any way. It’s pure melted, pounds, of sugar on a plate. Thick, sweet burrito. I give them 6 months if no changes are made.

Update: I guess the owners did not understand my burrito reference. So here is an explanation. Crepe should be light, delicate, thin and delicious. Burrito is a round stuffed to its seams tortilla and that’s is exactly what your crepes look like and a giant sweet or savory burrito. FAR from a delicate...