Crêpe - Tempe

I got a delicious buckwheat crepe with lemon sauce, but it was very a small portion of food for the price. I understand that food costs have gone up but how much does a very thin pancake cost to make? On the other hand , if you're on a diet you want to lose weight you definitely get portion control.Food: 5/5

In my top 10 breakfasts of all time. This place is LEGIT. Staff is awesome as well!Food: 5/5

The Crepe Bar, owned and operated since 2012 by Chef Jess Kraus, offers a delicious adventure in the art of breakfast, featuring sweet and savory crepes.Local art lines the walls of the South Tempe eatery, and the relaxed atmosphere is a welcome place for meetings or brunch.From humble beginnings in a double-wide trailer in Indianapolis, Chef Kraus was raised by a single mother who passed away from cancer when he was 14. Dropping out of high school to pursue culinary school, he aimed to honor his mother's memory, and her love for the most important meal of the day.The inspiration for crepes came in the form of a trip to Paris. He spied the ubiquitous Nutella crepe all over Paris, and the idea of the Crepe Bar took shape. More than ten years after its inception, it is listed on food critic Dominic Armato’s (dining critic for the Arizona Republic) list of ‘100 essential Phoenix-area restaurants.’Chef Kraus’ passion has earned him a Tempe proclamation on August 9th, Crepe Bar Day. His culinary skills have also landed him on Food Network, and a feature in local food writer,Christina Baruetta’s cookbook, Phoenix Cooks.This Food Network Chopped Chef supports two non-profits, TCAA and Nourish Phoenix, where he started the “Think Inside the Box”campaign. With his ‘no waste’ mentality of food, the concept was creating and inspiring multiple meals with the boxed foods.“Labor and supplies is a small price to pay for giving back,” says Chef Kraus, who donates time, staff, and resources to many benefit dinners.Currently, he is competing in Supermarket Stakeout, on Food Network. If he wins, the prize of a year’s worth of groceries will go to Phoenix families in need. (Catch him on the 16th episode).His love and philanthropy fill many needs. And the crepe bar is just the place to taste a bit of that love.Must-try items on the menu:First Time ............................................................................................ . ..............$11 Nutella, Banana Brûlée, Banana ChipsBuckwheat Crêpe Honey.......................................................................$12 Lemon Curd, Sonoran Blossom Honey, AZ Candied PecansGrand Prix...........................................................................................................$13 Coffee Crêpe, Crispy Pork belly, Espresso Maple, Chili Aioli, Egg upYogurt Parfait................................................................................................................. $8.5House Granola , AZ Honey, Fresh BerriesArizona Orange Blossom Honey Butter with Figs Toast .............................$7

Really cool crepe place. Prices were very responsible and was a very popular spot. Flavors were really amazing and unique.Food: 4/5

I read the reviews before coming and im kinda shocked at how mixed they were. I didn't expect this to be huge portions so i wasn't disappointed with what I got. I ended up ordering the lemon and strawberry crepe and pork belly. Both were amazing. The crepe had a nice sweet glaze on it and the plate was lined with lemon so you got to control how much you wanted each bite and i didn't know crepes could be so good to be honest. I will admit, I could have eaten 5 more but that's not on them and more on my love for breakfast sweets. I love places that offer smaller portions because sometimes I want a bite or want to meet up with people but aren't looking to chow down. The pork bites were two pieces for 5$ and while it felt steep at first, they came out sizzling and perfect, they were worth it in the end.Others at the table got various toasts with their crepes and it seems like that's the way to go, looked like a bit more food than what I got. Overall, I was so happy with what i ordered and will be telling others about it.I think bad reviews come from people expecting too much from this place vs other brunch spots. Since this used to be a food truck, it still has that vibe. Sometimes you get places with huge portions, and other times you're paying for the specialty in one thing...here it's crepes and they knock it out of the park.I do recommend this place and will be coming back!