London's Best Creperies

The best crêpes in London aren't altogether an easy thing to find, so in aid of the common good everywhere, we've put our thinking caps on to collate a list of must-visit spots in the capital.

Arguably one of the best treats that have travelled over the English Channel, the crêpe stall is a French staple that Londoners can all agree is delicious. Although ever so slightly hidden, there are now lots of great crêpe stalls and restaurants serving this unbelievably versatile paper-thin delight, allowing you to transport à Paris in a mouthful. The versatility of the crêpe is the best part about it. Being neither sweet nor savoury, you are free to customise it to your mood by putting almost any topping or filling on or in it, knowing that it can morph into whatever you need it to be in that moment.

The crêpe has a humble beginning and dates to around the 13th century in Brittany, France, where a housewife accidentally dribbled some thin porridge onto a hot flat cooktop. The delicious accident was soon replicated and improved into a dish of its own. Whether or not it was an accident, and whether or not the story is true, it’s led us to the delicious crêpe that we eat today.

La Crêperie de Hampstead

Why: Perhaps one of the most famous crêpe places in the city, Not only does La Crêperie de Hampstead have queues that stretch around the block, but it’s also made multiple TV appearances too. Setting up shop next to the King Williams IV pub as a permanent fixture in 1980, it has become an iconic part of Hampstead High Street. Get here early if you want to get your hands on one of these sweet or savoury crêpes.   

Where: 77A Hampstead High Street, NW3 1RE

My Old Dutch

Why: This quirky pancake house serves up pancakes like crêpes, but if you are after a stack of thick and chunky pancakes, they do those too. With a relaxed atmosphere and vegan or gluten-free options, you can order the likes of pancakes topped with chilli con carne, apple and cinnamon or a four-cheese serve. With flavours for each course, you can easily have a whole three crêpe meal here.

Where: 221 King’s Road, SW3 5EJ

L’Amuse-Bouche

Why: Coming together in 2014 to fuse the two French classics of crêpe and Croque Monsieur, L’Amuse-Bouche was born and now resides in Pop Brixton. Savoury crêpes and galettes (which are gluten free) with fillings of goat's cheese and spinach and raclette cheese and Parma ham are a good lunchtime treat and for dessert, go for a sweet crêpe with Nutella, lemon and sugar or salted butter and caramel.  

Where: Pop Brixton, SW9 8PQ

Le Merlin

Why: Specialising in crêpes and galettes, this Clapton crêperie offers up all the traditional fillings alongside the likes of a roasted aubergine, morbier cheese and seared pears galette, and a sweet salted butter caramel with chocolate sauce and grilled almonds pancake. There are so many variations and flavours to try, one visit may not be enough.

Where: 78 Lower Clapton Road, E5 0RN