Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Juice bar
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Take-out
Bakery
French
Breakfast
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 02 Mar 2024 by hetalshah24
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51 Reviews
First Review by Healthy Mama
hazeleyedvegan
Points +57
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 +2138
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 +2267
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 +236
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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calgirlvirg
Points +88
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 +1013
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 +1248
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 +424
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 +5338
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 +941
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 +883
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 +2711
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 +94
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 +1037
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 +1296
Big portions - Edit
I could eat off for days. Good breakfast options
Read morePros: Big portions , Vegan options
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oraxia
Points +205
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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TiffanyWorthington
Points +136
Delicious, plentiful, healthy & rich! - Edit
WHOA! The Crepes Bistro has mammoth crepes!! I see some other reviews say they were dry or flavorless, but if that was true, it’s certainly not now—the management must have taken such reviews to heart because mine was incredible! I was recommended to try the Royal Veggie with cheese (or without)! I chose to try it with the cheese because I wanted to give Daiya cheese another try, and —It. Was. DELICIOUS! — Very melty, plenty of everything, and their lemon-tahini sauce’s flavor was stellar—it brought the flavors all together!
Read moreThe size of the portions explained the $16 for the Crepe—it was definitely enough for 2 or 3 people for sure (—but I ate the entire thing in one go, it was so good).
👌🏽☺️
I ordered fresh carrot juice and I also asked to taste their pesto, to which he gave me a delicious and generous scoop on the house! 🤗
I had taken myself here for an early brunch today—a Tuesday—and there was no wait and plenty of seating, with 2 tables out front as well. They clientele were cheerful and peaceful. It’s not a ‘pretty place in a pretty area’, but it is quiet and clean.
The staff weren’t exceptionally friendly but not unfriendly either—and the man who took my order at the counter was very helpful and accommodating, though not ‘smiley’. Nothing wrong with that—just doesn’t seem the staff members are too cheerful or connected with each other. That would have been nicer to see and make it more enjoyable to be there feeling their good energy, but that’s ok—you never know what people are dealing with in their lives personally, and as long as they weren’t rude, and the crepe was great, that was the most important thing
Finally, the crepe was served in a compostable container, as I don’t think they have plates for eating in-house at the moment…?
Anyway, I definitely recommend!
Pros: Plentiful, Delicious, Lots of options!
Cons: Ambiance (add plants or lighting to/near tables?), Have a more warm and welcoming energy from staff, ToGo containers and utensils only
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Points +20915
Crepe Bistro - Edit
I was excited about this place since Crepe Bistro offered many vegan options...and the fact that I love crepes. I went with a recommendation from the guy at the register (avocado crepe) and he talked me into adding tofu and vegan cheese. Honestly, this crepe tasted boring and I barely tasted (or saw) the vegan cheese. In fact, I was so overwhelmed with avocado that I had to remove most of it. The crepe itself was almost dry (not moist like most crepe) and tasted/looked more like a saltine cracker. As this crepe was just over $15, I can't say I think it was worth it.
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yael
Points +70
Vegan crepes! - Edit
Have gotten crepes here at least 3 times and they were excellent every time - both the sweet and the savory ones. The vegan pesto is delicious and I recommend whichever crepe has it (the garden one?). Smoothies are excellent too and staff is super nice!
Read morePros: Friendly, Delicious, Large portions
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VGN4THM
Points +20
Great food! - Edit
I am very thankful Crepes Bistro has stayed open to provide excellent take-out food during this shelter-in-place. As a hospital nurse working long hours in a very stressful time, having healthy, tasty vegan food available has been a godsend. My favorite is the tofu scramble
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Dariush
Points +926
Worth the drive - Edit
Really a breakfast place- vegetarian, although all items on the menu can be made vegan. Really enjoyed the pesto pasta (be sure to specify vegan) and berry smoothly. Note it is a small place so may be a tight fit if you have a big (6 or more) party.
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megooon
Points +30
Get the Royal Veggie with Baked Tofu!!!!! - Edit
This place never disappoints and has the best tahini dressing! Sometimes the wait is a bit long, and we have left before because the line is too long ( usually Saturdays or Sundays) but it's worth it if you have the time.
Read morePros: Great Food, Great Variety , Fresh Juices
Cons: Fries take a long time ( heating up the oil)
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