Café Papillon absolutely lives up to the hype. Be prepared to wait in line no matter when you go, but trust me, it is worth the wait. We ordered two iced coffees and two crêpes, and everything was phenomenal. Everything is made fresh, and this is absolutely reflected in the taste of the food. There is limited outdoor seating, but if you're heading down on a weekend, it will fill up quickly. Definitely give Café Papillon a try if you're in the Rehoboth area! read more

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Papillon is a Rehobeth must! The crepes are outstanding. The best crepe I've had outside of Paris with authentic crepe options. The bakery's at a separate window with the coffee, croissants, and sandwiches. I won't be going back for the coffee, but if you are in a need for a quick fix with your baked goods it's fine. As for the croissants, they are the best I've found on the eastern seaboard. They know their croissant game and they are made fresh multiple times a day. My kids need a croissant every time we visit the beach, more so than ice cream.... And it's the beach so that's a bold statement. Next time you are in Rehobeth, stop here. It's not a question. read more

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Delicious croissants in a really cute section of Rehoboth beach. My daughter enjoyed their crepes too. I'll def be back to grab more before we head back home. read more

Cafe Papillon - Almond croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Authentic Parisian croissants & crepes (and more!) - is there a better way to start your day in Rehoboth? No. I love stopping by here when I'm in town and the rumors are accurate - they sell out of croissants daily! Service is friendly and if there's a line, it's well worth the wait. read more

Cafe Papillon - Strawberries & Chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Little cafe in the Penny Lane alley. Always has a line but it moves fast for freshly prepared, made in front of you yummie crepes and croissant sandwiches. Cute outdoor tables to eat at and easy, chill beach vibe. Crepes are light and delicious. We got the smoked salmon, sour cream and chive which was so light and delicious. Finished off with a massive sweet Nutella, strawberry and whipped cream. This will satisfy any sweet tooth. Croissants are buttery and light and can be filled with your option. We got the chicken salad. Cute, easy place to get a snack or breakfast before going to the beach. read more

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Fresh made French pastries, yes please! Croissants, eclairs, brioche and baguettes...oh my! On a visit to rehoboth beach, this is must. Located within the Penny Lane Mall, Papillon has many flavors of croissants to choose from. On this trip I had the ham and cheese. I was feeling very savory. Buttery, flaky, cheesy and savory. This hit every flavor note I was craving. They were so good we waited another 13 minutes for another batch to be done. You can't go wrong with any flavor. In addition to baked pastries, they do offer a few sandwiches. All made in their fresh bread. They also have juices and coffee. The frozen coffee mocha, was a delight! Pay them a visit on your next visit to the beach! read more

Cafe Papillon - Ham & Cheese Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Cute little sandwich shop on a walking alley shopping street called Penny Lane. Service is walk-up to a deli-style counter where you can get gourmet coffees, teas, sandwiches and treats. Wife, daughters and I were looking for a quick bite to fuel up, so we shared a couple of overflowing croissant sandwiches. There monsters were piled high with homemade, chunk chicken salad and each came with a side of sliced veggies topped with a drizzle of dressing. Two sammies were enough for the four of us to share, then it was on to more shopping! read more

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I highly recommend the cheese and walnut crepes. Add the pepper and herbs. They're good fresh as well as later. Also love the fresh fruit crepes. The gal making these did a great job and they were delicious!!! A nice little shady seating area near bye to enjoy. read more

Best in town for authentic French crepes! Worth the wait in line. Get your drinks and croissants at the first window and your made-to-order crepes at the second window. Love the simple lemon crepe with a dusting of sugar read more

Top notch crepe with very friendly staff, nice little treat after some time at the beach and walking the boardwalk.

great crepes, especially the peaches and cream. chai was too sweet for me but still good. cute location and croissants were also good! there were long lines but the food didn't take too long once we ordered read more

Cafe Papillon - drinks and croissant menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Every year we get the frozen mocha. Today we got 4 of them because I was talking it up so much. They were awful. It tasted like watered down unsweetened cocoa powder. Hopefully they can teach their staff how to make it properly. read more

The penny lane crepes are delicious, authentic and nostalgic for me and my cousins! They are fluffy, not soggy, and the just perfect amount of sweet! The chocolate sauce tastes better than the store made kind, and the strawberries are fresh and delicious! Service can be a little slow since they only have 2 workers making crepes at a time, but if you are alright with waiting it's worth it in my opinion! Seating is also provided and it's pretty nice, with some shade provided and located in the cute little alley way! read more

Cafe Papillon - Strawberries, Chocolate & Cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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this place is amazing! great coffee and even better croissants. highly recommend this place and the almond croissant read more

Cafe Papillon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

We've been going to Rehoboth Beach for years and discovered this gem a few years ago. We had our crepes for breakfast both mornings we were in town. My wife starts thinking about her crepe choices a few days before we arrive. We have had a few, including the smoked salmon, and the strawberries, bananas, and whipped cream, and each one is excellent. We also have coffee, chai latte and croissants from the bakery adjacent to the cafe. We enjoy sitting outside and watching the long line of eager and hungry customers quickly move to the window. read more

There is a reason why this place has a line and often sells out of their croissants. Because they are that good! My personal favorites are the Raspberry & Cheese and the Sweet Cheese. Oh so good!!! Tip - If you want to ensure you get the croissants you want, text them the day before and they will be waiting for you the next day! read more

Delicious little place of treat off the beach. The wait line could get long but it's worth it. Patience is key. The Grand Marnier is simple but perfect. Paired with Ham, Cheese and Tomato makes it a tasty treat to share. Savory and Sweet ...with coffee. What more could you ask? Whip cream on the side. Lol. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing! The dishes were so tasty and the service was really friendly. The place was also very cozy and inviting.

We got a sweet cheese croissant and an eclair. My fiancé got a smoked salmon sandwich and an iced latte. YUM! We thoroughly enjoyed everything that we got. Definitely will be back tomorrow morning! Great service. Cute little sitting area outside. Loved it. read more

Cafe Papillon - Sweet Cheese Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

A-not-so-hidden gem anymore, Cafe Papillon always has a long line for good reasons. They open at 8am but if you're up, do yourself a favor and get there around 7:30-7:40. The croissants sell out fast and when they're gone, they're gone. Keep in mind there are two separate lines, one for the crepes and one for the croissants/coffee/some other baked goods. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. This authentic slice of France in rehoboth is worth getting up early for! read more

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We picked up adorable Danishes from their window this summer. The service is friendly and fast. The danishes were delicious. We went back multiple days because it was so good. Good ice coffee as well. read more

About a half a block off the boardwalk, between Rehoboth Ave and Wilmington Ave, in Penny Lane. The ambience is French, could use music to improve, but that is the only improvement needed! Excellent crepes! Sweet or savory, run by 2 French girls! Prices are consistent with Paris/ Rehoboth. I will be back! read more

Cafe Papillon - Nutella, strawberries and real whipped cream crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

A super sweet spot with excellent crepes! Down an alleyway, through a window, you place your order. The line can be a little slow but that's the flipside of something as cute and small as this place. I had the egg, cheese, smoked salmon, tomato, and chives crepe. They were generous with the smoked salmon and it was super delicious. A perfect meal on a hot day! Would love to go back and try the sweet crepes sometime as well! read more

My favorite breakfast option when visiting Rehoboth. Absolutely the best! My go to is the Nutella, whipped cream, and strawberries crepe! read more

Cafe Papillon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

This spot has persisted through tough times. When I stopped back in, I found two people making crepes as quick as they could, but still had to wait 15 minutes or so in line. They have sweet or savory toppings, but don't offer anything in terms of options for special diets (nor would it seem to be all that feasible given the size of the space they're working in), so it's standard crepes or nothing. I was, however, suitably impressed with the amount of Nutella and bananas I received inside my crepe, which made for a satisfying treat. Whatever this alleyway cafe's limitations, I don't know anywhere else locally that I'd go for a crepe. read more

Cafe Papillon - Bananas & Nutella - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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So another super popular place, this time for crepes. Line was long and seating is limited. The two people behind the counter worked hard and continued to give great service. Our crepes were good and everyone enjoyed their choices. But I would have to say the next counter where you buy drinks also sold croissants and these were to die for. We got a chocolate croissant and raspberry sweet cream and these were divine. read more

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Loved the extensive menu of crepes to choose from. It was super fun to watch the man make the crepes. The nutella and strawberries crepe was delicious! The man who served us was very nice. The only complaint I have is the little seating area to the left of the cafe was very dirty. Their were food scrapes and bones from chicken wings all over the ground. This very well may be a shared seating area, but just thought it was nasty. read more

Cafe Papillon - Strawberries & Chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

THE BEST CREPES EVER!!! These people are from France and come for the busy season. Very nice and very good crepes. The salmon savory crepes are great and love the strawberry and chocolate crepes! read more

Cafe Papillon - Strawberries & Chocolate Egg , Ham & Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Can't go wrong with delicious sweet and savory crepes for breakfast on vacation. I've had several different variations and all have been exceptional. Be prepared to wait in line, but it's worth it! I actually like how it's set up where you don't go inside. It's part of the unique experience! And still faster than a sit-down restaurant. Also be careful that you're in the right line - there is a separate line for the coffee and people often get confused and think they're in the crepe line. read more

Such a cute hidden gem that serves great crepes (although they're a bit pricey, but they're good!), and the workers were nice.

These croissants are amazing. Second day in a row of buying them. First time I could take a picture because yesterday they got eaten too fast. So great! read more

Cafe Papillon - Apricot croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Little cafe on "Penny Lane" between Rehoboth and Wilmington avenues. Take out with about 16 total tables divided across both sides of the lane. Sit in the sun or the shade depending on what time you eat. Serves savory and sweet crepes; savory are tough to come by, especially in my neck of the woods. Ordered egg, ham, and cheese crepe; crepe was light and fluffy, ham was cold cut ham but that's fine as it fits the crepe better than chunks, egg was scrambled right on top, and a mountain of swiss cheese piled high. They ask if you want salt, pepper, and thyme finished inside, said yes to salt and pepper, but no to thyme. Service is great; food is made fresh so be patient as there will be a line waiting. However, it won't take too long to receive your food, less than 10 minutes. Chefs change gloves after every transaction because they handle money too. It's comforting to see chefs that practice food safety and understand that aspect of food service. Great crepes, will always have one for breakfast when I visit Rehoboth Beach. read more

Great little spot off the main path. The crepes are fantastic and they use a lot of fresh ingredients. It is fun for the kids to watch the crows being made and we liked the fact that they use real whipped cream. My family and I will definitely be returning during our next trip. read more

Cafe Papillon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

I went there to pick up some croissants for my family and I, and they were fabulous! No complaints about the service, they were helpful and timely. I got two almond croissants and two spinach and cheese croissants, and by all accounts , they were fresh and delicious. I have been to this business many times in the past (when on vacation, I don't live nearby) and have always been impressed with the flavors of their food. read more

Hands down best FOOD I ever had. I will never eat crepes anywhere else in my life. The food here gave new meaning to life.

When my husband and I woke up one morning during our vacation here in Rehoboth, we wanted to go to where the locals go - Cafe Papillon. We were told that we would have to get here early enough to beat the summer heat and the waiting in line, so we got up and were promptly on line at 8AM. Always - always - ALWAYS - waiting on this line, and get the crepes. Crepes for breakfast isn't usually a norm for me, but this was something I could totally get used to! While we were waiting, we realized that only one person was making a crepe at a time, but we didn't move from our spot in line. We knew this place had to be something special if people were talking about revolving their day around when they would get the crepes and about what time they would finish them. These are my kind of people! About a half hour later - it was our turn to watch the magic happen! We opted for the egg, ham, and cheese crepe, and the smoked salmon, egg and cheese with chives - no tomato (the tomatoes are raw; not my thing). Our favorite was by far the smoked salmon. The fluffy yet elastic dough of the crepe married to the egg and salmon was really delightful. Savory and decedent; you can taste the butter. SOOOO GOOODDDDD! Pictures don't do this place any justice. Next door, grab some delicious French iced coffee or a mocha latte, and enjoy your day! Service with a smile because they KNOW they got you hooked! read more

The best coffee in town. Hands down. None better. Authentic French breakfast and seating in the alley church actually reminds me of my brief time in France. read more

This place gets the job done! We came for brunch... it's quick and it's good! I had the salmon with egg cheese & tomato and my husband had the same but with ham. We were able to sit outside in their tables and eat since the line was long, but mostly for pick up. Yummy way to start the day! read more

The raspberry cream croissant is to die for! The only reason i don't give this 5 stars is that we went on Saturday at 10am and they were already sold out of most things. I understand it's a Saturday, but it's the busiest day of the week and they had only been open 2 hours. Couldn't get anything else before leaving rehoboth :( read more

Easy to miss walking by. You'll be sorry you did though. The crepes are incredible, both sweet and savory are to die for! I've yet to try one of their croissants but it's on my list for next time. read more