For Authentic Crepes That Will Rock Your World, Head To Crepes de Luxe Cafe in Iowa
By Christy Articola|Published June 20, 2022
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When you think of Iowa, your mind doesn’t usually jump to authentic French cuisine, but you’ll find exactly that at Crepes de Luxe Cafe in Iowa City. This lovely little place is located right downtown near the old capitol building and the College Street pedestrian mall, right in the middle of everything. It’s open for brunch and dinner most days of the week, and it’s a great place to stop in with some friends for a pleasant and relaxing meal.
The variety of crepes offered by this establishment is amazing. To learn more about Crepes de Luxe Cafe, read on!
Crepes de Luxe Cafe is located at 327 East College Street on the street level floor of an apartment building. It's easy to miss if you're not paying attention, so be sure to keep an eye out for it.
This cafe serves a wide variety of different kinds of crepes in two categories: sweet and savory. As you can see, there are over a dozen of each. Most visitors opt for a savory crepe for their main meal and a sweet one for dessert, but what you choose is up to you.
One of the most popular savory crepes offered is the Le Printemps - but it's only available in the springtime. This crepe is made with asparagus, an egg, mozzarella, aioli, turkey bacon, and a pesto sauce. Wow!
Other savory crepes offered by Crepes de Luxe Cafe include La Verte (spinach, mozzarella, cheddar and pesto), La Dinde (turkey, aioli, Swiss, spinach, and pesto), Ratatouille, and Herb Chicken, among others.
There are also a number of sweet crepes for you to try. This one is the Crepe du Chef. It's full of cinnamon apples, blueberries, honey, and cream.
Other dessert crepes include the Paris (Nutella, coconut, walnuts, chocolate chips, and caramel), the Roquette (French toast flavored), La Belle (lemon, blueberries, and sugar), and a daily Crepe du Jour (seasonal berries and creme). There are many others that you'll want to try, too.
This establishment also makes a great cappuccino. Sit back and indulge.
If you have a special occasion to celebrate - or even if you don't - you can special-order a birthday crepe cake. This combination of strawberries and cream looks absolutely scrumptious.
You'll never forget this place. Crepes de Luxe Cafe is well worth the short detour off I-80 anytime you are driving across Iowa. It's actually even worth making a special trip to Iowa City for!
Crepes de Luxe Cafe and its vast menu of incredible and delectable crepes awaits you. Don’t miss out on this place. Get to Iowa City as soon as you can, stop on in, and crepe it up! You’ll be glad that you did.
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