Crispa Crepes @ Irvine – Media Tasting

Did you know that Crispa is the Latin word for crepe?  I didn’t.  And I also didn’t know crepes were made in savory flavors, not just sweet desserts.  Located in Northpark Plaza in Irvine, Crispa Crepes offers a new class of fast casual dining of its own.  Each dish is made fresh with the highest quality ingredients sourced locally whenever possible with authentic worldwide flavors.   

Since my tasting about a month ago, Crispa Crepes has expanded its menu with new savory and sweet crepes, as well as adding tofu to the menu for those wanting different protein alternative.

CEO, Hadrien Curs, a native of France, started Crispa Crepes in his own kitchen after not being able to find a restaurant that could make crepes as good as his.  He personally trains all the personnel and oversees each crepe that comes off the griddle.  All savory crepes are served with a small organic mixed greens salad dressed with a housemade balsamic vinaigrette. Doesn’t it just look so beautiful and delicious?  The selection of savory crepes include Greek Crepe filled with grilled chicken breast strips, feta, fresh tomato, fresh spinach leaves, red onions, olive tapenade and thyme.  A French Crepe with ham, aged Swiss and thyme. An Indian Crepe with grilled chicken breast strips, lentils, shredded carrots, mild sour cream curry sauce, red onions and fresh cilantro. (Picture below top)

A Mexican Crepe with grilled chicken breast strips, chili con carne, sour cream, aged Swiss cheese, spinach leaves, tomato, red onions.  (Pictured below bottom)We also got to try a variety of sweet crepes.  A Strawberry Crepe with Homemade Chocolate Sauce. (Pictured below top)

A Crispella with Homemade Nutella topped with Toasted Almonds and Whipped Cream. (Pictured below bottom)

All sweet crepes are powered with sugar and topped with whiped cream.  You can add Vanilla Bean Ice Cream to any order.

A Banana Foster Crepe (Pictured below bottom) to end a perfect evening.

The menu is extremely affordable.  And if you are a student living or attending in Irvine, you even get a free soda with the purchase of a savory crepe, or a free ice cream csoop with the purchase of a sweet crepe just by showing your student ID.  Don’t forget to ask for a Crispa Crepes Loyalty Card, a frequent diner card with rewards, which can help students on a budget.

Whether it’s lunch or dinner, Crispa Crepes will leave you tummy and wallet very happy.  They are open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.  So come over today and say ‘Hi’ to Hadrien.  Let me know what your favorites are.

Crispa Crepes
3945 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 389-5711