Lauren's Locales: Crêperie Brings Tasty Treats

By Lauren Bonney

It's not often you can satisfy a craving for something both sweet and savory at one place. Check out Delicious Crêpes Bistro to do just that. Located at the crossroads of Washington Street and Newhall Street, this tasty new addition to the Santa Clara community is a real treat. The little bistro has only been open for about a month and is already generating interest with its delightful and healthy crêpes.

The founders of Delicious Crêpes, Natan and Regina Ibragimchayev, have been in the food industry for over 10 years and were owners of another successful restaurant called Nina's Kitchen.

The Ibragimchayevs' goal for the business was to introduce savory and sweet crêpes into local communities through various farmers' markets held all around the Bay Area. Demand grew for a permanent place to enjoy the delectable food during the week. And so Delicious Crêpes Bistro was born.

The Bistro itself is a light and fresh café that offers a unique take on the French delicacy. Delicious Crêpes Bistro uses only natural ingredients for its completely vegetarian menu.

They use organic and locally grown produce whenever it's available and offer a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes.

The menu at the Bistro includes a scrumptious list of crêpes (made using one of four batters, two of which are vegan), salads, bagels and breakfast options that are too good to pass up. They also regularly serve homemade borscht as well as green juices, smoothies, coffee and an espresso bar.

The savory crêpes mix bright fresh veggies with melted cheeses and tasty sauces for a melt-in-your-mouth meal. The sweet crêpes, on the other hand, are a bright pop of flavor involving fresh fruit, sweet cream and Nutella, a delicious combination that makes this dish snack-worthy any time of the day. All crêpes are large enough to share with a friend, but you probably won't want to.

Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonney@scu.edu.