It didn’t take us long to return to Marylebone Crêperie, which I first wrote about in my Pancake Day post. We went for breakfast with a friend from out of town yesterday morning and this time we opted for the sweet crêpes.
My crêpe (pictured left) was from the list of Chef’s Specials and the filling was summer fruits – mainly black currants and red currants – with Belgian chocolate. I had a choice of dark, milk or white chocolate and opted for milk. The sweetness of the chocolate and the tartness of the fruit blended beautifully, though it was unbelievably rich and I was not able to finish it.
The other two crêpes were equally good and not quite as rich. One friend had a crêpe with a banana, caramel and walnut filling (pictured below), which was delicious. The other friend had a crêpe with a chestnut filling, which he told us was a standard dessert ingredient in Eastern European cooking. It was sweet and nutty but not overpowering.
They also made a decent cappuccino, which is essential for any breakfast establishment in my book.
Marylebone Crêperie is also open for lunch and dinner and it does a nice line in savoury crêpes and also galettes – a style of crêpe from Brittany made from buckwheat flour, with a darker look and almost a sourdough taste. There is a wide range of fillings including an extensive list of vegetarian options. The seafood with white wine sauce and the mushroom with tarragon were both tasty and filling. I also enjoyed a Breton cider to go with my galette.
The crêperie is a cosy, corner shop, opposite Caldesi Cafe, not far from Marylebone High Road. Marylebone is a lovely part of town and I always forget how central it is – I associate it with Marylebone Station, which is miles away, but it’s actually closer to the Selfridges end of Oxford Street. The service is friendly and prompt, though you might wait slightly longer than you expect, simply because the crêpes are made fresh to order. In a lot of places they are pre-prepared, which means the quality can suffer and it’s more of a fast food experience where you are in and out as quickly as possible.
A main course, dessert and a cider would set you back £18 – but portions are generous and only those with large appetites would be able to manage such a large meal. I would recommend going for either main course or dessert, or sharing with a friend.
Marylebone Crêperie
Address: 71A Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2PJ
Tel: (020) 7935 2993
Nearest Tube: Bond Street
I always associated crepes as a dessert, until I visited Marylebone Creperie and was faced with the widest selection of savoury crepes. I had a lovely soul warming ratatouille crepes, absolutely delicious. I will definitely be going back the choices are endless, what a discovery.
Thanks for visiting the blog and the comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it as well – I thought it was great! – Caitlin