La Crepe Et La Vie Now Open On Foster Avenue

La Crepe Et La Vie Now Open On Foster Avenue
La Crepe et la Vie

After months of waiting, La Crepe et la Vie opened quietly this past Friday at 1715 Foster Ave between E 17th and E 18th Sts. In a space that most recently held a store that sold monuments, neighbor Konstantino has done a lot to change it into the quaint cafe it is today.

Konstantino at La Crepe et la Vie

A bar in the front seats about four people, who can watch as Konstantino cooks up traditional crepes on a large 17-inch machine, then tables line the wall toward the back of the shop, where there’s a space dedicated to selling jewelry and other gift items. The Normandy-inspired cafe can seat about 20 people, and Konstantino says that even though he opened without really telling anyone, this weekend was busy.

“I still have a lot to do,” he said, explaining that he is trying to decide between making the sweet crepes that people tend to expect, and buckwheat flour galettes, which are a little crispier and more common to the region of France that he’s representing.

La Crepe et la Vie: Crepe Greque

La Crepe et la Vie is a nice spot for a quick lunch, and we can see it being popular for brunch or a leisurely dinner. As much as we wanted to test a sweet crepe, it was lunchtime, so we went the savory route, choosing the Crepe Greque. Stuffed with spinach, feta cheese, and dill ($8), it was certainly enough for a meal. The crepe itself is thin but has a nice chew to it, and the spinach mixture was tasty, even if it was a bit heavy on the dill.

Inside La Crepe et la Vie

The space has WiFi, so it’s another option in the neighborhood if you’re looking for a place to work or study for a bit.

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The decor is meant to echo the look of Normandy restaurants in the early 20th century, and it does feel something like a world away from the Foster Avenue of today.

La Crepe et la Vie menu 1
La Crepe et la Vie menu 2

The restaurant is currently cash-only and BYOB (though they may get a beer and wine license down the line). As Konstantino said, he’s still working on things, so the menu may change, and they may add delivery in a month or so, but for now, stop by to try a crepe during the week, or to try the $15 brunch deal on the weekend.

La Crepe et la Vie is located at 1715 Foster Ave between E 17th and E 18th Sts, 347-350-6627. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-9pm.