Crepe Place – French
Sunlight streams through the windows of this spirited neighborhood haunt, where the comforting aroma of golden, griddled crepes and rich coffee sets the stage for a quintessential morning retreat. The kitchen elevates brunch to an art form, balancing velvety hollandaise-drenched benedicts with the bold, spice-kissed crunch of savory chilaquiles. It is a place where hearty tofu scrambles and signature crepes are enjoyed in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that invites guests to linger over every flavorful bite.
1134 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz 95062 https://thecrepeplace.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, vegan, dairy-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, low-sodium, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the mouth-watering dishes and generous portions, noting that the menu consistently delivers impressive and satisfying flavors. Celebrated for its pleasant and memorable environment, the experience is further enhanced by efficient servers who are praised for their deep menu knowledge and attentive care. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere as a standout feature, making it a highly recommended destination for a quality dinner with friends.
Menu
Weekend Brunch House Specials
- Eggs Benedict - $17.5: Canadian bacon, poached eggs on an english muffin, smothered in our own hollandaise sauce. Served with homestyle potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggs Florentine - $17.5: Sauteed mushrooms and spinach, poached eggs on an english muffin, smothered in our own hollandaise sauce. Served with homestyle potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Santa Cruz Benedict - $17.5: Avocado, veggie sausage patty, tomatoes, mushrooms, poached eggs on an english muffin, smothered in our hollandaise sauce. Served with homestyle potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $22: Smoked salmon and poached eggs on an english muffin, smothered in our own hollandaise sauce. Served with homestyle potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tofu Scramble - $16: Sauteed tofu, tomatoes, mushrooms, scallions and spinach. Served with our homestyle potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Greek Tofu Scramble - $17: Sauteed Tofu, feta cheese, black olives, spinach, artichoke hearts and scallions. Served with our homestyle potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Spanglish Omelet - $17: White cheddar cheese, avocado, onions, black olives, green chilies and tomatoes; in a three egg omelet topped with homemade salsa. Served with our homestyle potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Denver Omelet - $17: Canadian bacon, bell peppers onions and white cheddar cheese. served with our homestyle potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chilaquiles - $17.5: Homemade chips, sautéed in homemade salsa, 2 over medium eggs, avocado and feta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Brunch Crepes
- Old Faithful Brunch Crepe - $17: White cheddar cheese, 2 eggs and bacon, served with sour cream on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Crepe - $19: Swiss gruyere, 2 eggs, ham and mushrooms, served with sour cream on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chile Relleno Brunch Crepe - $21: Egg, green chilies, onions, bell peppers, white cheddar cheese; topped with homemade salsa and served with sour cream on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spinach Brunch Crepe - $20: Spinach, onions, mushrooms, white cheddar cheese, Swiss gruyere, cottage cheese & garlic. Served with sour cream on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Blintz Brunch - $15: A crepe with a bit of white cheddar and cottage cheese cooked inside. Topped with sour cream and your choice of strawberry, apricot, or blackberry jam. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fresh Fruit Crepe Brunch - $18: Seasonal fresh fruit. With Marianne’s ice cream or our fresh homemade whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 2 Rolled Crepes - $15: Choice of 1 topping: Apricot, strawberry or blackberry Jam, Nutella, chocolate sauce, maple syrup, lemon sauce, honey, sugar & cinnamon, or powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Brunch Egg Breakfast
- Two Egg Breakfast - $14: Cooked any style. Served with our own homestyle potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Two Egg Breakfast with Meat - $17: Cooked any style with your choice of ham, bacon, sausage or veggie sausage. Served with our own homestyle potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Child's Breakfast - $9: Ages 10 and under. One egg, a piece of toast and half order of potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Appetizers
- Brie & Pesto Crepe - $16: Pesto and triple cream brie. Served with a side of marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Caliente Sisters - $16: Crepe filled with French triple cream brie and jalapeño jelly. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Deluxe Nachos - $15: Homemade tortilla chips, white cheddar cheese, black beans, avocado, jalapeños, tomatoes, scallions and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Wings of Fire - $15: Drummettes in buffalo wing sauce served with a side of ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cauliflower Wings - $14: Crispy cauliflower florets in buffalo wing sauce served with a side of ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mozzarella Sticks - $11: Deep fried mozzarella sticks with a side of ranch or marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Popcorn Shrimp - $14: Deep fried shrimp served with cocktail sauce and a side of ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tenders - $14: Served with a side of ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegan Tenders - $14: Served with a side of ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Poppers, Wings & Shoestrings - $17: Stuffed jalapeños, wings of fire and onion jalapeño strips. Served with a side of ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Large Steamed Artichoke - $10: Served with your choice of melted butter, mayonnaise or both. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Tater Tots - $10: Served with a side of ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Fries - $10: Served with a side of ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Fresh Salads and Homemade Soups
- Dinner Salad - $10: Green leaf lettuce, celery, red cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes & sunflower seeds. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Greek Salad - $19: Green leaf lettuce, spinach, celery, red cabbage, carrots, artichoke hearts, herbed feta, kalamata olives and tomatoes. Served with honey lemon dressing. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Spring Beet Salad - $15: Fresh roasted beets, spinach, avocado, cucumber, radish and sunflower seeds. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Santa Cruz Cobb - $19: Green leaf lettuce, celery, red cabbage, carrots, bacon, chicken, hard-boiled egg, avocado, crumbled blue cheese & scallions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone
- Deluxe Garden Salad - $18: Large dinner salad mixed with spinach; includes artichoke hearts, avocado, scallions and mushrooms. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Bowl of Soup and Salad Combo - $18: Boston Clam Chowder and dinner salad served with fresh baked honey wheat bread. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Boston Clam Chowder - Cup - $6: Homemade Boston Clam Chowder (Gluten Free). Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Boston Clam Chowder - Bowl - $9: Homemade Boston Clam Chowder (Gluten Free). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Entree Crepes
- Crepe Gatsby - $21: Sautéed chicken breast, sun-dried tomato pesto, spinach, feta & mozzarella cheeses, fresh mushrooms, scallions, tomatoes & garlic. Sprinkled with Romano cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Zorba the Greek Crepe - $21: Tomatoes, spinach, artichoke hearts, black olives, egg, mushrooms, onion, white cheddar, feta cheese with traditional Greek spices and garlic. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Turkey Crepe - $21: Turkey, white cheddar cheese, mushrooms, cashews, onions & sautéed celery with black pepper, sage & thyme. Served with cranberry sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Alexander the Crepe - $23: Sautéed chicken breast, asparagus, roasted almonds, white cheddar cheese, mushrooms, scallions and garlic. Served with homemade dill sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Smoked Salmon Crepe - $23: Locally smoked salmon, tomatoes, white cheddar cheese, mushrooms, scallions & garlic. Served with dill sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Turkey Club Crepe - $21: Turkey, bacon, avocado, with white cheddar cheese and tomatoes. Served with a side of 1000 island. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chile Relleno Entree Crepe - $21: Egg, white cheddar cheese, green chilies, onions, bell peppers, and topped with our homemade salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spinach Entree Crepe - $20: Spinach, onions, mushrooms, white cheddar cheese, Swiss gruyere, cottage cheese & garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mamma Mia Crepe - $21: Breaded eggplant, spinach, fresh basil, walnuts, white cheddar, mozzarella, cottage cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic. Topped with marinara and romano cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Pollo Verde Crepe - $21: Seasoned chicken breast, bell pepper, white cheddar cheese, mushrooms, scallions and garlic. Topped with homemade verde sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Asparagus Crepe - $21: Fresh asparagus, egg, white cheddar cheese, mushrooms and garlic. Served with a side of dill sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Avocado Crepe - $20: Avocado, mushrooms, onions, white cheddar cheese & garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Special Salsa Crepe - $21: Avocado, onions, black olives, green chilies, tomatoes, white cheddar cheese and garlic. Topped with homemade salsa. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Old Faithful Entree Crepe - $17: White cheddar cheese, two eggs and bacon, served with sour cream on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sandwiches
- The Crepe Place Cheese Burger - $18: 8oz burger with american cheese, pickles, lettuce and housemade sauce on a toasted potato bun. Served with a side of fries or salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: Fried chicken breast with pickles, lettuce and mayo on a potato bun. Served with a side of fries or salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: Fried chicken breast with jalapeno peppers, pickles, lettuce and chipotle mayo on a potato bun. Served with a side of fries or salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Sandwich - $17: Fresh mozzarella cheese, pesto, tomatoes, balsamic reduction and spring mix on a focaccia roll. Served with a side of fries or salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
Desserts
- Fresh Fruit Dessert Crepe - $18: Seasonal fresh fruit with Marianne’s ice cream or fresh homemade whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Swirl Crepe - $16: Crepe with walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and a touch of white cheddar cheese. Topped with homemade whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Buttered Crepe - $8: Choice of one topping: apricot jam, honey, maple syrup, sugar and cinnamon, lemon sauce, strawberry jam, blackberry jam, apple butter, nutella or ghirardelli chocolate sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Whole Thing Crepe - $16: Buttered crepe topped with chocolate sauce, bananas and walnuts. Topped with homemade whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bananarama Crepe - $16: Buttered crepe with bananas and Nutella. Topped with a scoop of old fashion vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Funky Monkey Crepe - $16: Crepe with bananas, brown sugar and melted butter cooked inside. Topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of orange liquor. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Dessert Blintz - $16: Crepe filled with white cheddar and cottage cheese; topped with sour cream and choice of strawberry, apricot or blackberry jam. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Homemade Pie Slice - $8: Slice of homemade pie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides and Add-ons
- Fresh Baked Loaf of Honey Wheat Bread - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Side of Fresh Fruit - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Scoop of Old Fashion Ice Cream - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Side of Tater Tots - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Side of French Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol