La Creperie is one of Key West's
best-loved cafe favorites.

Everything on the menu, from the savory and sweet crepes to the delicious French-style coffees to the dessert crepes and ice creams, bursts with the cozy flavors so popular in France and Brittany. The little restaurant is big on character, as proprietor business partners Yolande Findlay and Sylvie Le Nouail share much of themselves with every order. Each order is made before your eyes, ranging from scintillating sweet crepes featuring such simple delights as maple syrup and walnuts (not to mention decadent pleasures such as dark chocolate, raspberry, and homemade vanilla ice cream), as well as savory crepe creations with cheeses, salad, and freshly cooked vegetables or meats. A variety of paninis and sandwiches along with beautiful salads fill the bill.

The fare at La Creperie is described as Brittany cuisine, favorites from the Morbihan ("little sea" in Breton language) which is where Yolande and Sylvie are both from. Working together here in Key West for many years at the renowned Croissants de France, Sylvie and Yolande dreamed of opening their own place in order to best share their love for their French culture and foods. Beginning as a mobile cart at festivals and street fairs, the operation became an immediate hit, a genuine island sensation. Customers and friends and family enthusiastically encouraged the two friends to expand their operation. And in 2002, they landed upon La Creperie's present location—picked for being able to accommodate their little crepe cart!

Now five and a half years later, La Creperie at 300 Petronia Street has become a well-establish island fixture. Equally loved and frequented by residents and visitors, La Creperie is one of those places in Key West where you can expect to find anyone and everyone. Sylvie and Yolande have so much fun sharing their daily operation with good friends and great customers. And while they both visit France regularly, visiting La Creperie will almost guarantee a visit with two of Key West's most popular restauratrices': Yolande and Sylvie of La Creperie. Bon Appétit!