• Starving Artist Creperie and Cafe

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Breakfast and lunch food cafe, art gallery. Offers vegan crepes. Hosts live music. Open Mon 7:30am-3:00pm, Wed-Thu 7:30am-3:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:30am-5:00pm, Sun 7:30am-3:00pm.


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28 Reviews

First Review by Linda Shepard Salzer

dhall22

Points +431

Vegan
26 Oct 2024

Lots of options, yummy and wholesome

Great find in Lee. We each got different things - crepes, Blt, and chili - and all really liked the food. Many crepes, sandwiches, and soups can be made vegan with vegan cheese and sauces, though they sometimes charge extra which is annoying. Also a few vegan (and gf) pastries. Friendly service and nice local art and goods.

Pros: Many vegan and veganizable options, Organic, healthy food, Good coffee

Cons: Vegan upcharge for cheese and plant milk

dianejerdan

Points +40

Vegan
23 Sep 2024

Hours are different than noted

Hours have changed check website

Pros: Many vegan options, Fresh ingredients, Staff was nice

Cons: Food needed salt and sauces to add more flavor

RobVerbeck

Points +48

Vegan
01 Jul 2024

Great food / great atmosphere

So many vegan options it's hard to choose, and they're all delicious. Even a vegan chocolate crepe for dessert. The line was very long, but they move quick and the weight was short

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-01

Pros: Numerous vegan options , Vegan chocolate crepe for desert, Quick turnaround

JacksonJackson

Points +52

Vegan
05 Jan 2024

Disappointing

Nice place.. spacious…. The vegan bacon BLT was not good. Not sure why they call it a BLT? It’s just bland tempeh
Mixed with tomatoes and covered in a not very appealing dressing. The crepe was greenish and soggy and not what one would imagine a crepe would be, unfortunately. I’d try something else or come in and get coffee.

Pros: Space , Vegan options , Two hour parking

Cons: BLT, Price

lavidatequila

Points +167

Vegan
09 Oct 2023

Yummy, quick, filling food in open space

“Great find” said J to B after finding this on Happy Cow. We had the Herbivore & Spicy Reuben, opting this morning for the regular crepe versus the vegan crepe. Came out pretty quickly on this holiday Monday

Pros: Variety of vegan options , Open air space , Glass bottles of water

Cons: A tad pricey ($30 for 2 but filing)

TawnyConnerCleveland

Points +421

Vegan
07 Oct 2023

Oh my word good!

We seem to be finding vegan options most often in creperies here in New England. Delicious!

Pros: Variety of plant based fillings, Friendly staff, Location

MoniqueGS

Points +663

Vegan
24 Sep 2023

Loved it

*We came back to this restaurant after 1 year and it's still very good. We came for lunch & then again for breakfast.
For lunch we had the Herbivore & Spicy Reuben. Both delicious! We also had 2 latte specials! Yumm!!
For breakfast we had the Skinny Pancakes with strawberries. Very good and filling. And another latte (chai with ginger syrup).
I really recommend this place.
*i would just caution to make sure to specify that you don't want any meat or cheese when you make it Vegan as we had an issue during lunch as i guess some other clients get the vegan crêpes & then ask for turkey or chicken (so not really vegan 😉). I think the girl in the front was new as well so miscommunication might have been the issue.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-21

Pros: Lots of options., Good prices, Fun atmosphere/ vibes

Cons: Must be VERY specific about Vegan options

cherrycoups

Points +16

Vegan
16 Jul 2023

good food great coffee!!

Lots of vegan options clearly marked on the menu, along with vegan baked goods. I had the herbivore crepe which was good but not incredible, and an oat milk latte which was possibly the best oat milk latte i’ve ever had. A bit of a gem in a cute little town.

KellinaBreakfield

Points +79

Vegan
10 Jul 2023

Delicious!

Lots of great savory and sweet options! I got the crepedilla and the lemon lavender, both were wonderful

SoniaLucenteRoul

Points +166

Vegan
21 Jul 2022

So good!

When looking for a place to eat in small town Lee MA this spacious cafe has several of options for vegans. I enjoyed a very filling Breakfast burrito with tofu scramble and vegan cheese and vegan homemade crepe.

Came back two days later before leaving town and enjoyed the peanut butter and jelly vegan crepe and fell in love all over again. Fresh and homemade ingredients and my non-vegan hubby enjoyed a few non-vegan dishes in the process as well.

Don’t miss out on this little gem if your in the area.

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-19

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Filling and delicious , Plenty of seating and great service

iloveveganicecream

Points +984

Herbivore
13 Jun 2022

Amazing crepes

We tried the vegan versions of the spicy reuben and BLT crepes. We loved their tempeh. Pretty much any of the crepes seem to be able to be made vegan. The crepe itself was really good, and the side salad was refreshing. Highly recommend!

Pros: Fantastic food, Nice outdoor seating

Cons: Extra charge to make it vegan

nyyanks224

Points +628

Vegan
19 Jun 2021

Good options, cool atmosphere

I stopped in on a drive from Connecticut to New York. It's easy access from I-90 and is in the heart of the cute town of Lee.

I had the Spicy Reuben Crepe, which was flavorful and delicious.

It was ready in a short amount of time, even though they were reasonably busy (in the middle of the day on a Saturday).

I spent a bit of time working (they have free WiFi) in their lovely space. I'd definitely stop by again!

Pros: Good vegan options that are clearly explained

musupova

Points +76

Vegan
24 Oct 2020

Just OK

The crepe I ordered “crepedilla” was terribly under-seasoned. The place itself is nice and spacious. Ok food if you’re hungry but nothing to write home about.

alexandrabn

Points +52

Vegan
27 Jul 2020

Amazing!

Such good food! Vegan breakfast, lunch, and dessert is all available with multiple options for each. Nothing bad to say. Authentic french food with a french chef.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great Ambience , Delicious food

VivianShi

Points +154

Vegan
06 Feb 2020

Cute Restaurant with Delicious Food

Amazing! I had wanted to come for quite a while now but never was available during the day until now. The restaurant has a very spacious, welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. I ordered the Herbivore, a vegan crepe with tempeh, mush, and onion, and it was amazing! Great flavor from all the ingredients, great texture (definitely not a gummy or soggy crepe). They also let you vegan or any crepes for an additional dollar, and offer vegan vanilla ice cream for $0.50 substitution. Would definitely come back if I have time! I would love to see dinner hours, since who doesn't want crepes for dinner. :)

Pros: Delicious, Friendly staff

Cons: Limited hours, Can be expensive

GlobeTrotter18

Points +821

Vegan
29 Dec 2019

Best vegan and glutenfree crepes ever!

I have been to the restaurant a number of times and always happy with my meal. They get extremely busy in the weekends and for lunch so plan extra time. They have amazing glutenfree and vegan buckwheat crepes. They make everything to order so they are willing to adapt. They take food allergies seriously.

I had the matcha latte with soy milk. It was unsweetened the way I love it.

The herbivore crepe is my go to with avocado. The local made tempe is great, love all the herbs and flavors.

Pros: Well marked menu with vegan options, Fun atmosphere with a art studio in the middle, Great service

Cons: A few vegan options but all you need is one!

MadisonGray

Points +628

Vegan
21 Oct 2019

Filling vegan options in a beautiful setting

Impressed by the fact that nearly everything on the menu can be made vegan. I often leave places that serve meat and have a few vegan options feeling hungry, but the sandwich I had was very satiating. Staff was knowledgeable. Definitely worth a stop in, wish I was a local so I could come back again.

Pros: Seems like almost everything can be made vegan, Knowledgeable staff, Beautiful decor and art

PabloofGramercy

Points +269

Vegan
09 Jul 2019

A perfect breakfast, lunch and brunch place

Quintessential small town vibe and friendliness with excellent galettes and crêpes made with vegan ingredients. A great stopover in a quaint town. What’s better than that?!

Pros: Vegan ingredients., Super-friendly New English hospitality., Outdoor seating (great with dogs).

Cons: Could use a few more vegan dishes.

Medic751

Points +36

Vegan
09 Dec 2018

This is a great place food is amazing!

Very friendly great service!

Pros: Great atmosphere , Great service

torrieeirrot

Points +76

Vegan
16 Nov 2018

Awesome, quick pit stop

We were hungry while driving down I-90 en route to NY, so we turned on Purple Cow and we were 3 miles away from this place! It’s only a few minutes off of the highway in the super cute downtown area of Lee.

Lots of straight-up-vegan breakfast & lunch options, and even more options can be made vegan as they have vegan cheese, veganaise and all but one sauce is vegan (and GF)!

Our food was delicious, fresh and healthy. If I lived closer this would totally be a regular stop of mine!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Cute cafe , Friendly staff

szeliadt

Points +78

Vegan
21 Oct 2018

Fantastic stop

We were looking for a nice lunch place off I-90 and found this place. It was the perfect stop.

Pros: Vegan options were super tasty, Family loved it, Unique and special

jamie

Points +390

Vegan
18 Oct 2018

Great little place

Lots of options, most menu items can be made vegan. This is a cute little spot, and the people working are nice and helpful

Pros: Lots of vegan options

mrgladstone

Points +86

Vegan
31 Aug 2018

Fast, fresh food within a gallery setting

Excellent food and atmosphere. Quick service. Lots of vegan options. Crepes were tasty as was the tempeh sandwich.

Pros: Lots of Vegan options , Fresh ingredients, Complex flavors

Cons: Not everything can be made vegan

MarcieMosier

Points +222

Vegan
26 Jul 2018

Great Spot

Stopped on the way from CT to the Adirondacks and it was great! I got a modified Ruben and broccoli soup that were both delicious. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options you just need to read the menu a little.

vace654

Points +26

Vegan
09 Oct 2017

Worth the Wait!

Visited on a Sunday morning and the line was nearly out the door. But the vegan crepe was absolutely delicious (ordered the fall Crepe with butternut squash and caramelized onions)! They can substitute tofu scramble on the breakfast crepes and offer daiya cheese. There were also vegan breakfast bars that were quite yummy! They were very accommodating to vegan needs.

Pros: quite a few vegan options , great atmosphere/ambiance , delicious

Cons: long wait (but will vary depending time/day)

MarylouR.Naumoff

Points +38

Vegan
12 Aug 2017

very accommodating

They have a lot of vegan options & they are very knowledgeable about vegan & gluten free modifications. They also have stevia for your tea & coffee

mararie

Points +49

Vegetarian
06 Jul 2017

nice place, but expensive

I had lunch here with my husband. We both had a crepe and ordered a cold brew coffee and a cocktail. We paid over $40, so it's rather expensive. I'm not a big eater, but the portions were small, so we went back to our cabin and made a proper lunch afterwards. The food was tasty though, and the band played well.

Pros: Great atmosphere, Tasty crepes

Cons: Expensive, Noisy




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