The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Crepes in Melbourne (2023)
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Article published: 1st September 2023
A crepe (more accurately spelt as crêpe due to its French origin) is simply a thin and delicate variety of pancake. With a range of delicious fillings, it is a savoury and sweet delicacy popular all over the world. We are lucky to have some of the best crepes right here in Melbourne.
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Where to get the best crepe in Melbourne in 2023?
You don’t have to travel to the north of France to enjoy an amazing crepe!
We take crepes seriously here in Melbourne. Local chefs use age old recipes using the top ingredients to produce some of the most delicious crepes possible. Roll it or fold it, it is my personal favourite. From sweet to savoury, nutella to egg and cheese and everything in between, we think we have found the best crepes in the city.
So without further delay, here is a list of some of our favourite crepes and creperies in Melbourne for you to try!
Map of Crepes in Melbourne
Check out this interactive map of the best places to grab a crepe in Melbourne.
La Petite Creperie
Address: 125 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (located just opposite to the Melbourne Town Hall)
This popular crepe takeaway kiosk operates out of a redesigned news stand! Since 2008, it has been an iconic Melbourne crepe institution. It is one of the most well known spots for crepes in Melbourne. I think of it as France with a hint of Melbourne.
Take a stroll along Swanston Street and you will usually see people lining up for a delicious crepe in the evenings here. The La Petite Creperie stand serves a range of tasty savoury and sweet crepes to take away with handy packaging allowing you to take away and enjoy it as you wander on exploring Melbourne. I can say I have enjoyed way too many nutella crepes from here! I think you may too.
Roule Galette
Address: 241 Flinders Ln, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
If you are looking for a sit down dine-in crepe in Melbourne, do not miss Roule Galette, another incredibly popular stop for a tasty crepe!
Opened by Michel Dubois in 2006, this cosy creperie in Flinders Lane, CBD will immediately transform you across the world and make you feel like you are in France with the French decoration and music and friendly staff.
Handmade from scratch, the crepes here are simply divine. You can find both galletes (savoury) and crepes (sweet) here. With a huge variety of toppings available, you won’t know which one to choose! Maybe try the Normande or Crêpe Suzette?
Le Petit Chateau
Address: Shop 9 and 10, Block Arcade, Melbourne VIC 3000
Le Petit Chateau is charming little creperie nestled in the beautiful and historic Block Arcade. This spot is a must see if you are visiting (or living in) Melbourne. A little more than a creperie, it is a French restaurant offering a range of classic French dishes including crepes in the charming Melbourne historic laneway atmosphere. I recommend sitting down to enjoy a crepe here.
Petit Cafe
Address: 1 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
This is a classic Melbourne cafe in Exhibition Street with a twist. If La Petite Creperie was France with a hint of Melbourne, Petit Cafe is Melbourne with a hint of France!
Enjoy a tasty sweet crepe alongside your coffee in the morning. Dine in or take away options.
Carte Crepes
Address:
1. Melbourne University – John Medley Building, University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3052
2. RMIT University – Building 10, level 4/376-392 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
With mainly sweet crepes with a few savoury crepes on the menu as well, Carte Crepes is a stylish creperie at both the RMIT campus and the University of Melbourne Parkville campus. These guys specialise in sweet crepes – try the Snickers crepe if you get a chance (with chocolate, peanut butter and caramel). They also make a great coffee and hot chocolate for you to try.
The Fat Spatula
Address: 627 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054
This Carlton North creperie serves some great crepes, galettes, pastries and other French dishes alongside a tasty coffee from their Rathdowne Street shop. With super friendly service and amazingly reviewed crepes, put this one on your crepe to do list!
Harajuku Japanese Crepes
Address: 148 Knox Pl, Melbourne Central, Melbourne VIC 3000
A bit of a different one here. Who says only French eat crepes? Harajuku Crepes offer us crepes – Japanese style! A little different to the usual crepes, they offer sweet and salty options and some pretty innovative combinations of fillings.
Breizoz
Address: 2/49 Brunswick Street, Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Sadly, Breizoz Creperie closed its doors in 2023.
What is a crepe?
With a batter often consisting of flour, eggs, milk, butter and the occasional special ingredient, crepes are popular all over the world. They can be filled with both sweet and savoury ingredients making them one the most versatile and simple dishes to enjoy. While many cultures enjoy this dish, the origin of crêpes is generally attributed to Brittany, a region in the northwest of France.
You may see crepes sometimes referred to as “galettes” – this word is reserved for crepes made from buckwheat flour and in some cases, for savoury crepes (don’t confuse these with Galette des Rois, a totally different French dessert). The more popular, modern and generally sweet varieties of crepes we know now are made from wheat flour. It is thought the Latin word “crispus” (meaning “curled”) is be the origin of the word “crepe”.
Crepes have increased in popularity since the 19th century and are now some of the most loved dishes worldwide. After all, with a range of forms, fillings and flavours, it is hard not to love them! From sweet toppings like chocolate / Nutella, jam, sugar, strawberries and other fruits to savoury options like ham, eggs and cheese, there is really no limits or rules as to what can and can’t be in a crepe. They are hard not to love!
In conclusion
So to summarise, irrespective of whether you want a traditional savoury ham and cheese galette, a sweet crepe with Nutella or jam, or even something a little more unique and adventurous, Melbourne definitely has a creperie and crepe that will absolutely match your cravings. Dine in or takeaway kiosks, the crepe options in Melbourne are endless. So how about a trip to Paris without even leaving the city and enjoy some of the best crepes in Melbourne.
References we used for our creperies in Melbourne post
- Crepes, Wikipedia official page, access online September 2023
- The History of Crepes – A personal and historical exploration of the famous French pancake’s origin, Institute of Culinary Education, accessed online in September 2023
- In addition to us trying each of the above creperies (I know, it is not easy but someone has to do it), we looked at Google and Tripadvisor reviews to get a feel of what locals are thinking
We have written and updated this article about the best crepes in Melbourne in September 2023. Please keep in mind that any details can change at any time and so may be out of date. Also, while we try our best, we do not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information provided. Always refer to the individual creperie and cafe details to check for changes including opening times. Have fun enjoying crepes in Melbourne!
