Crêpes de Luxe Cafe — Restaurant in Iowa City

My companion and I had a lovely lunch at Crêpes De Luxe located at 309 E College St #1, in Iowa City, Iowa😋 The place itself is small, informal, and easy to walk past. But well worth seeking out!

Seat yourself, then approach the counter to order a delicious crêpe, either sweet or savory. Or get one of each just to be on the safe side😁

The dishes are created in a tiny, completely open kitchen and are satisfying and delectable!

I had the Lyon; spinach, cheddar, ham, or bacon (I chose ham), aioli, and drizzled with housemade pesto.

The crêpe itself is worthy of the trip. Good crêpes aren't that easy to find, and these are wonderful. The taste and texture are fantastic, not rubbery, not too chewy, not overpowered with added flavors, just that tasty, magical combination of eggs, flour, and milk that is simple perfection.

The ham was thinly sliced and of fine quality, but it didn't taste particularly special. The cheddar was of just the right taste and quantity, and the aioli quite mild. It was the spinach that caught my attention as I felt it was cooked to just the right degree, not mushy but still soft, and retaining that green, bright flavor that vegetable lovers so enjoy.

My companion chose the Roma; feta cheese, dried cranberries, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, diced & marinated chicken breast, also drizzled with housemade pesto sauce.

Wow! The flavors were powerful and layered, with the feta, tomatoes, and spinach all combining very well with dried cranberries. This is not a flavor combination I, myself, would have put together, but the flavor profile was complex and wonderful.

The mozzarella provided melty, cheesy goodness, and the chicken added just the right amount of body to the dish.

This is one of those restaurants that almost demands a return visit, or two... or three! There is a salmon based crêpe, L'Ocean that needs tasting, as well as breakfast offerings, and you know how I feel about breakfast🤩

Looking for something different? Craving a new taste? Try one of the many delish crêpe dishes at Crêpes De Luxe, and let me know what you...

I’m a dad of three young children, so I mostly go to restaurants where my kids feel comfortable and won’t complain about how the food looks, tastes or smells (if you have a picky eater child, you know exactly what I am talking about here.)

Crêpes de Luxe is a place that all three of my kids, and I’m talking ages ranging from 4 to 12 years old, ask to go back to over, and over, and over again.

The space is cozy and the owners are beyond friendly. They remember me and my kids as recurring customers and they always greet us with a big smile and a welcoming attitude.

The food is always tasty and they have a wide variety of sweet and savory crêpes that makes it guaranteed for you to find something you like. Mine and my kids favorite is l’océan.

I love their “open kitchen” sort of concept where you are able to see the chef preparing and cooking your crêpes. Somehow it connects you to both the food and the people who prepare it. I find it resembling of European and North African (where I grew up) restaurants style. It makes for a friendlier and more authentic environment that goes beyond just the food.

The décor is also both warm and uplifting, makes it the right spot for a cold winter date night dinner or a sunny summer day lunch.

If you haven’t been to Crêpes de Luxe yet, you are...

Amazing crepes! We were traveling recently in France and when we came back, the first thing we did was eat here. The crepes at Crepes de Luxe are better than all the crepes we tried in France. I recommend the herb chicken crepe, which is a savory crepe with chicken, spinach, Swiss cheese, and pesto sauce drizzled on top. However, I usually substitute the swiss cheese with mozzarella because I personally don’t enjoy the taste of Swiss cheese. If you are looking for something sweet, I would recommend La Reve. This is a crepe with Nutella, banana slices, strawberry, coconut flakes, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. For things to drink I would recommend their teas, especially Moroccan mint or jasmine tea. The service here is also amazing and they have a lot of staff. I would recommend being there just before it opens because it usually gets crowded soon after it opens. However, even if there is a long wait, the food is definitely worth it to stay. One thing that could be better is parking. Often there is no parking in front of the restaurant because it is in downtown Iowa city. However, if full, there is a parking garage nearby next to the Chauncey...