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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
French
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. European style cafe est. 2013. Makes breakfast items, crepes, baked goods, smoothies, juices, lunch salads and soups. The crepe batter is without egg. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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57 Washington St, Santa Clara, California, USA, 95050
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Last update on 21 May 2025 by sandycv27
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57 Reviews
First Review by Healthy Mama
beetsrock
Points +881
Monster crepes - Edit
Tried this place based on Happy Cow recs and discovered a little gem. A lot of vegan options clearly marked on the menu— sweet and savory. Had the falafel burger and avocado crepe, which was delicious and huge. Coffee very good, except there is a $1 up charge for plant milk. Very casual, order at the counter. Plenty of tables and the staff was kind and very apologetic that my order took a while (they were filling a lot of takeout orders). Recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-26
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MelissaHorsefeathers
Points +2029
You had me at Vegan Crepes - Edit
Many vegan goodies available here! Vegan crepes - what a rare treat! These didn’t have the exact taste or texture of traditional egg crepes, but they are very good in their own right.
Read moreThe tofu scramble was very good, and the portion very generous! The only thing I recommend is steering clear of the mint lemonade and the chocolate chip cookies… neither are worth their prices.
Pros: VEGAN CREPES - savory or sweet, Most of the menu is veganizable, Did I mention vegan crepes?
Cons: Not fully vegan, Some items overpriced , Cookie is an expensive abomination
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CrystalF
Points +28
Yum! - Edit
Delicious vegan crepes. A lot can be made vegan. GF options as well :)
Read morePros: Clearly labeled, Nice treat, Delicious
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Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +6017
Yay for crepes! - Edit
So the guy helping us said 85% of the menu can be veganized. He said the Royal crepe was amongst the most popular so we got that veganized and it was sooooo good! We also tried the lentil soup, the tofu scramble, and the quinoa power bowl. Everything was good but the crepe was the star and the quinoa power bowl was second. The chocolate chip cookie was gluten-free which made it a little dense I think - I’d probably skip that and get the coffee cake if I went back. Oh and the happy monkey smoothie was hella good! This place was a winner!
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davidnev
Points +37
Delicious Vegan Crepes - Edit
Lots of vegan options for sweet and savory crepes.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff
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mrotis
Points +282
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Tasty savory crepes with tons of vegan options!
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hazeleyedvegan
Points +89
Obsessed with this place - Edit
All of the crepe batter is vegan by default. The pasties they sell (cookies, different breads, muffins) are all vegan. They have matcha and fresh juices. And the crepes are INSANELY GOOD. Of course the only thing that would make it better is if they were 100% vegan but if you haven’t tried this place- do not wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Read morePros: So many vegan options!!, Great menu!!, Cute place!!
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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syotyy
Points +32
My Favorite Dessert/Brunch Place in the South Bay - Edit
I never liked sweets or crepes before becoming vegan 10+ years ago, but found myself really enjoying the food here. The crepes are a bit pricey (but find me a cheap, quality place around here) as others noted, but the portions are big and the savory crepes should fill most up for lunch. The only two crepes I order are the avocado (no cheese) and French Affection (tell them no whipped cream). The coconut cream and candied walnut on the latter are amazing. Even my non-vegan hubby loves it. They also sell smoothies, acai bowls, other savory food, and some vegan bakery items. The smoothies and acai bowls are also very good. I've tried the coffee cake and muffins and found them both good albeit on the sweet side. I would skip the lentil soup - too much turmeric for my liking.
Read moreIf you typically eat simple homecooked meals like me, you'll find the crepes very decadent. On the flipside, if you are constantly eating veganized SAD, then you might find yourself dissatisfied like some of the negative reviews here as the food here is pretty light compared to vegan donuts, burgers and highly-processed whatnot. (not my cup of tea)
Unlike what some others noted, the service is pretty good. The photorealistic paintings on display are interesting to peruse every time I visit. I would highly recommend avoiding the late brunch crowd as service slows down dramatically. But don't expect your crepe to come out right away either - they're making it fresh, give them a break!
Pros: Relatively healthy; homemade batter and sauces, Large portions, Lots and lots of options
Cons: Not fully vegan (no, I don't want to add cheese), On the pricier side, Service can be slow if there's a crowd
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CA89SS
Points +2604
Okay - Edit
The bagel was very average and just plain white. We ordered the special crepes and it has big chunks of raw tofu in it and very squishy mushrooms. A textural nightmare for myself. The vegan tax on the cheese is annoying when they have a big picture of a no egg sign. Just go vegan already. Portion size of the crepe was large.
Read moreFound the service to be pretty unhelpful and non-existent. You have to order at the counter and then your buzzer goes off and you have to go collect your food. Everything is disposable and heavily plastic based which didn’t sit well with us.
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jollieduck
Points +3296
Vegan crepes! - Edit
Huge, delicious portions with many options of both savory and sweet crepes! Loved the decadent Biscoff options
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reinersmichele
Points +36
Best vegan restaurant in all of California - Edit
The staff are wonderful
Read moreBut the crepes are the best
Try the Royal veggie with plant based cheese and so many vegetables spinach mushrooms tahini and do much more . They have a ton of smoothie options the sweet crepes are fantastic too.
If you’re anywhere near Santa Clara don’t miss it.
Pros: Vegan, Delicious , Fresh
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igguana
Points +333
Pretty ok - Edit
People weren't kidding - the portions are huge. Very expensive too for sure. The royal veggie was pretty heavy and was difficult to eat. I've had crepes before and this felt more like a squashed burrito than a crepe.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Huge portions
Cons: Expensive , Heavy, Not very crepe-like imo
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aistartupchick
Points +96
Big & tasty - Edit
This is one of my go-to spots for breakfast and lunch. They have savory and sweet crepes. The savory crepes are FULL of veggies so it's more healthy than you might expect. The portions are huge. Each crepe yields 2-3 meals for me. Everything is really tasty! And you can ask to make any item on the menu vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-26
Pros: Tons of veggies, Big portions, Tasty
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GanzAnd3rs
Points +1124
Unbefriedigend - Edit
Sehr süße Crepes. Leider gab es bei dem Schoko-Banana-Crepes kein Obst dazu. Der Kaffee hat nicht geschmeckt. Auch die Verwendung von Plastikgeschirr ist heutzutage ein No-Go!
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ricki42
Points +611
should go back to reusable dishes - Edit
Lots of vegan options, almost everything can be made vegan. Unfortunately, that sometimes means simply omitting something, like whipped cream, which is a bit disappointing. Make sure to ask when you order.
Read moreThey do have vegan cheese now, though, and the royal veggie crepe with cheese was pretty good. The lemon sauce was a bit too strong for my taste, overpowering the other ingredients. Portion size is huge.
My main gripe these days is that they are still using disposable, plastic cutlery and paper plates. Pre-pandemic they used to have reusable items. I can somewhat understand that during Covid they didn't want to handle used dishes, but now they should really go back. From what I could find, they don't even have a bin for compostables, everything goes into the waste bin.
Cons: single-use plastic cutlery and paper plates, not fully vegan
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clamchow
Points +1541
Pretty good - Edit
Not everything here is vegan (despite the very vegan-forward signage). We tried the French affection and açaí bowl and both were very good. The açaí bowl doesn’t have much açaí though.
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laeastra
Points +84
Cozy breakfast food - Edit
Shared a sweet crepe, tofu scramble, lentil soup, and smoothie. I enjoyed them, especially the scramble and soup!
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avocadosandadventures
Points +426
Great Options!! - Edit
This delicious crepe spot was perfect for vegan and non-vegans alike :)) It’s right near the San Jose airport, so it’s a perfect spot to grab a quick bite. Food was amazing and staff was helpful.
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andyjng
Points +6033
Good Avo Crepe - Edit
Crepes Bistro popped up on my search for a vegan friendly brunch spot in the Santa Clara area, and it was pretty good!
Read moreAll of the crepe batter is vegan so there's no doubt about that piece. However, be sure to ask if other ingredients are vegan as they're likely not using meat substitutes. They do offer vegan cheese as an option if you choose.
I ordered the Avocado Crepe ($15.50) that comes with tomato and spinach. It came on a long plate with ten pieces and ended up being a lot of food. The batter was light and fluffy, and they used a generous amount of avo in the dish.
Feeling like I needed a side, I went with their Fries ($8.50) which came with a side of aioli and ketchup. The fries were tossed in this lemon, salt-pepper seasoning and ended up being way too salty for my taste. I felt it was also at a pretty high price point given it's intended to be a side dish.
Aside from the high prices, Crepes Bistro is a fantastic place to come for a sweet or savory brunch without the long waits. I do recommend though that they try to find ways to provide reusable dish ware since it's not sustainable to rely on plastic utensils for your customers.
Pros: Great vegan crepe option
Cons: Pricier side
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hetalshah24
Points +1554
Great place for brunch! - Edit
As a vegan there aren't many great brunch places but glad we have this place nearby. We get to have vegan crepes which is pretty rare. They have both savory and sweet crepes and most crepe fillings can be veganized. Have tried their tofu scramble a while back as well which was good.
Read morePros: Great for brunch, Food is fresh, healthy and not greasy, Nice decor
Cons: Food is flavorful but not wow, Wish they would have regular plates and silverware
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BettySlutsky
Points +1195
Expensive, slow service, food is ok - Edit
This looked better on the internet. I didn’t completely hate the experience, but it took forever to get our food, even though the place didn’t seem all that busy. My açaí bowl was alarmingly sweet, my smoothie was good, and my salad was nothing special. After tip, that order set me back nearly $60.
Read morePros: Nice mural, Dece food, Dece bathroom
Cons: Expensive, Too sweet, Long wait
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +4733
Love this restaurant - Edit
This is one of my favorite restaurants. The crepes are great but if not in the mood the other food options are good too! Gluten free friendly as well, which is helpful when dining out with my GF friends. #Veganuary
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SuzT
Points +937
Be careful of portion size! - Edit
The crepes were good and the service was friendly. I wasn't expecting such huge portions. My son and I ordered a crepe each and could barely finish a quarter of each one. The lentil soup, veggie patties, and sunset juice were also delicious. The juice was made fresh and without added sweetener.
Read morePros: Lots of options
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ajnaresh
Points +125
Great vegetarian/vegan crepe speciality restaurant - Edit
This is one of the only vegetarian/vegan crepe specialty restaurants in the bay.
Read moreThey have all varieties for different pallets from sweet to savory.
It is also pretty close (a couple of miles) to Santa Clara University and the train station.
Pros: Unique options, Excellent service, Great taste
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AleeshaLynn
Points +1171
Amazing!! - Edit
Both the crepes we had were amazing. The workers were very nice and helpful. We will definitely be returning ☺️
Read morePros: All crepe batters are vegan, Super tasty, Friendly staff
Cons: Extra cost for vegan cheese
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Adventurechica
Points +1479
Big portions - Edit
I could eat off for days. Good breakfast options
Read morePros: Big portions , Vegan options
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oraxia
Points +304
Big, Tasty Portions - Edit
I keep meaning to try the sweet crepes, but every time I come I can't help but get the savory crepes instead because they're so tasty! The ingredients always taste fresh and the portions are always pretty big--my husband often makes two meals out of them, but I'm admittedly a black hole when it comes to food. I usually get my crepes to-go, so they sometimes get a little steamed/soggy in the box, but that's hardly the fault of Crepes Bistro since I live a bit far away.
Read morePart of the reason for usually getting things to go is that it is a small place and thus it's not always easy to get seating here (or wasn't during non-pandemic times). The tables are often better set up for pairs or smaller groups, so I imagine it would be difficult to dine here with a group of more than 4. There is parking in the back behind the strip mall (or whatever else you'd call it) that it is part of, so parking is generally not too bad, and you can enter through the back so you won't have to go back around. In pre-pandemic times, there was definitely a lunch rush here that should be avoided, but I'm guessing that may no longer be the case for now.
Pros: Friendly Staff, Fresh Ingredients, Big Portions
Cons: Limited Seating Options
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