Delice & Sarrasin
“I'd especially recommend the Saint Raphael with chorizo and potatoes for a more filling option.”
“The buckwheat crepes and gluten free ingredients of the filling make it super easy to eat gluten free.”
“Des Indes consists of Peppers, Chicken breast, Curry, Yogurts, Onion, Spices, Tomato sauce.”
Delice & Sarrasin
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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These are standout crepes. We had the brunch menu which is a little limited. The Suzette is delicious as was the Saint Christophe. We'll definitely be back for their regular lunch menu and very happy that there is an authentic creperie in the village!
Ok, I hate to make a down grade but constructive feedback is useful, right? Now that I've been to this neighborhood spot many times, I've noticed that my crepes always come out very quickly and lukewarm which tells me there must be a pre-made stack in the back. I want a fresh, hot off the griddle crepe! Also, the hot chocolate came out lukewarm and was not very sweet or chocolate-y despite adding 4 spoonfuls of raw sugar. Service is still always very welcoming but let's work on the FOOD TEMP please!
Wow, just wow. I love this joint.
It's super cute inside because of the very light and airy decor. The spot feels like a contemporary French cafe, because it is. It's just not in France.
The buckwheat crepes and gluten free ingredients of the filling make it super easy to eat gluten free.
There was a neighborhood vibe to the spot.
Pro tip: The dessert crepes are not buckwheat. But, he'll make them gluten free for you.
I never knew this spot existed until my friend suggested it while scouring the east village looking for someplace to eat. It's the tiniest spot in the corner of a theater/bar, so it's easy to miss.
At first we were thinking about skipping because there was seemingly nowhere to sit (it looks like a grab and go kind of place with a pretty limited menu of dishes to choose from), but the very nice guy making the crepes said we could grab a table inside the neighboring bar, which we did.
Yes, there were lots of people squeezing past our table, which kind of poked out into the walkway… it's really tight and cramped when patrons are at the bar and people are coming and going to the show inside… but my companions were very happy with their gluten free buckwheat crepes (apparently the way crepes are supposed to be).
I look forward to coming back.
Went here the other day with a friend and although it is cute and quaint, the food is awful. I had a chocolate and strawberry crêpe. I would first like to say, there may be a strawberry shortage I am unaware of since there was one cut up strawberry in my dish. The chocolate tasted like cheap quality and was so sweet my teeth rotted. My friend ordered a salmon crêpe, but did not like it either. According to him it was "gross and didn't taste fresh".
On the other hand, the waiter was very sweet and attentive AT THE RESTAURANT, but (see below) he sent me a scathing letter via Yelp for my review so that no longer applies.
The food took average time, but it should be faster since there's never anyone in there. I don't imagine this place will last long. If you're looking for a crêpe (especially a gluten free one), try somewhere else.
**Edit: I received a rude message from the waiter/owner about my Yelp. Which if you leave anything but a positive review, expect that. Read below for his comment and my comments.**
Message:
Hello!
To answer one of your points : (i was your waiter)
[you'll see above I actually commented on good of a waiter he was.]
– it is a crepe with strawberry and chocolate, not the other way around.
(Quite petty, don't you think? To message a yelper since I reversed the two. Nevertheless it had both [even though it contained a strawberry shortage].)
– the chocolate was dark chocolate, and what comes back often is that it is not sweet enough.
(MY opinion/review, not everyone else's.)
– the '' salmon crepe '' as you said, how is it possible to not have it fresh? Smoked salmon and avocado and shrimp. If it wasn't fresh, your friend will already have food poisoning, and avocado will be dark..
(Friend's opinion as stated above)
– food prep : it should be faster? How do you want it to be faster if you want it fresh? This is not a fast-food.
(Restaurants can be fast with service ESPECIALLY if no one is in there. It's not like they're making a complicated dish).
– since when is there never anyone inside? Opened for two years, and we are not really empty, and not really looking to close anytime soon but thanks for wishing the worse.
(Every time I've passed [many times] no one has been in there. Also my opinion, not harsh wishes, as stated above)
I always say : why didn't you say anything while you were there?
(What is there to say? You have bad food? Use better ingredients?
This happens in life. Not every restaurant is good. Some people may love/like this place but I don't and again, my review.)
My message back:
Christophe,
Nevertheless the crêpe had both. It doesn't matter what order it is in. To correct me on that is quite petty, don't you think?
I'm sure people say it's not sweet enough, but that was MY review and MY opinion.
Also if you read correctly, I said what my friend said.
Whenever I've passed I've never seen anyone in there, again MY review. No one said it was fast food, just have to share with fellow Yelpers all aspects. If this is an issue, talk to your chef(s).
The worst was not wished, I stated my thoughts and as I have to keep repeating this is MY review.
As a business owner you should be able to take criticism and respond in a mature way or don't respond at all. Your message has not and will not change my opinion of your restaurant. However I have edited my review accordingly from the lovely message you sent me.
Cheers,
Juliette
After this I received an apology, however I will not be changing my review.
Delice & Sarrasin is an elegant, little hole in the wall restaurant. On a Sunday evening, Delice, which only has about 8 tables, was nice and quiet. Over the course of our dinner, 3 tables were occupied at most.
French crepes are served flat on a plate and you eat them with fork and knife (fancy, yes) on contrary to Japanese crepes that are cone-shaped and hand held. French crepes are not very photogenic in nature, but they are delicately tasty. It's recommended to have a savory crepe per person and share a sweet crepe as dessert to get a good sample of their savory versus sweet choices.
"Mr. Petrossian" crepe had smoked salmon, puree, coriander (cilantro) which one can barely taste, topped with a scoop of avocado for you to spread on the crepe, and one grilled shrimp placed awkward atop. It's hard for these ingredients to go south, however, on the flip side, this crepe is rather generic.
"Des Indies" was most interesting; it had peppers, chicken, curry, yogurt, onions, spices, and tomato sauce. Slightly more filling than the Mr. Petrossian and definitely more exotic and memorable.
Skipping right over the salad (who would come here for salad anyway?) to a short list of tempting, sweet crepes. We decided on the "La Nanane" made with roasted pear, melted dark chocolate, almonds, and whipped Cream atop, and it was just the right way to finish the meal.
Wow, Wow and Wow again! This place is great. It's authentic and the food is fantastic. I have a saying that when God was handing out good cuisine the French were the first in line and this place backs up my story. Every ingredient used was fresh, fabulous and memorable. I feel the dessert selection was equally as nice. Yes, I'll agree that the tables are tiny in this place. Service is friendly and consistent. Vegans rejoice! They can modify quite a few plates to your liking. The almond croissant was incroyable. Keep up the good work.
What a phenomal crepe spot! We had a groupon at hand and it was so much food for 2 for lunch! You get 2 beverages, 2 salty galettes and 1 sweet crepe.
I love the sarasin crepe, it's very traditional and old fashioned in France. These were flavors and hadn't enjoy in a long time so it was a really nice treat.
We had the salmon, shrimp and avocado galette. It was light and filling, very nice.
We also had the chicken, walnut, goat cheese and honey galette, mr Seguin, and that too was delicious.
Both salty crepes were great and would have been plenty of food for lunch…. But given the deliciousness of the sweet crepe to wrap up our date, we continued on eating!
Dessert was a sweet crepe with softened apples, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Our server, Christophe, was very kind and welcoming!
We had a great time and I am looking forward to trying other items on the menu! Also a very cute date spot!