We decided to try something different for breakfast, before going on the Hop On, Hop Off bus tour. We were at Union Station and went downstairs to the food court. It was fairly early morning. We looked around at all of our options, and decided on Crepe Lena, where the guy working there was making fresh crepes to order on the grill. This really looked like the best choice. I saw him making a crepe with a lot of ingredients, and it looked really good. I asked what it was, and he said "House Special breakfast crepe". So this is what I ordered. It had turkey, egg, cheese, mushroom, avocado, tomato and spinach. Made to order. It was good! Service was friendly and efficient, although there was only one person working there. He was very busy, but the wait wasn't too long. There was plenty of seating right in front of Crepe Lena. We enjoyed a relaxing breakfast, and the ambience was nice and relaxing. Our group sat in two tables that we pushed together. Also, there is a Blue Bottle Coffee shop upstairs, so my sister ran up there to get a coffee to accompany her crepe. Recommended! read more

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Incredible variety. I ordered the pesto chicken crepe to take on the train. Service was quick and friendly. The crepe was delicious!

I needed a quick bite before Ubering to an event in DC from Union Station. Crepe Lena didn't have much of a line and a crepe sounded like the perfect portion size to not overfill. I ordered the turkey and cheddar crepe with honey mustard and watched it cook in front of me. The guy running the booth did a great job with it, and the price point was super reasonable at less than $10. I'd definitely stop back again on a future DC trip, perhaps to try a sweet crepe. read more

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Ran out of gluten free crepe mix at 3:00...? Come on... You have Gluten Free signs all over your stand. read more

Delicious! Fresh ingredients, great combos and flavors. Enjoyed my vegetarian crepe with eggplant.

Tasty crepes and friendly service. Definitely a good lunch that's different from the usual chicken or burgers or sandwiches. Ery good value and plenty of seating too. Great for a nice lunchtime snack. read more

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The woman working here was very nice. The food was average but gluten-free the nasty part was the amount of homeless staking out the food and's and harassing once you call once you've ordered food not sure I'll go downstairs again read more

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Grabbed a quick bite before my train, loved the combos they had available and the quick service. In the basement food hall of the station so they only had a couple tables and lots of people are walking through. Don't expect anything fancy, and I've had better crepes in DC, but I'd return on my next train trip. read more

Weekend in DC post pandemic: hardly anything is open at all, only half of the pre-exisiting options, the few that are open are swamped. I came to Union station and this was the most breakfasty place: I got a waffle and a basic cinnamon butter crepe. They prepared it on the spot and it was a huge sugar dose for my morning, basic comfort food. They are not fast but they are worth waiting for if there's not more than 1-2 people ahead of you. Difficult situation with homeless asking you to buy them food as you wait in line but you can make your own decision on that: the people in front of me got them a meal but I said no (being a hardened city dweller myself) read more

Food was good. Ordered waffles with strawberries and a turkey sausage, egg and cheese crepe. The staff was very nice and hospitable. read more

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Crepe Lena at Union Station in DC is a great place to go for delicious and well made crepes and much more. I really like the location and everything that you can order from here. The staff here is very efficient and provides excellent customer service. read more

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The staffer behind the counter was so friendly and accommodating. We ordered a strawberry- lemon crepe and a waffle with strawberries. Both were delicious! Beware- if you ask for butter on your waffle, you'll get a solid 1/4-1/3 cup; I believe it was margarine. All in all, nothing to complain about- we'll be back! read more

The only option in the Union Station food court that isn't a national chain's prepackaged food! Not the best crepes I've had, but when they put the batter on a griddle and make it for you on the spot, it's guaranteed to be pretty good. Cinnamon powder was a bit chunky, though, which is my only real complaint. Otherwise, it's a great snack option. read more

We were catching a train home from DC, a 6 hour ride. We had some time and wanted to eat something before we left. My sister opted for Jersey Mike's, figuring she would eat half now and half on the train. I wasn't very hungry but wanted something light, filling. I saw no line at Crepe Lena, so I checked out their menu and ratings. I'd never eaten there before. Figuring a sandwich on an egg wrap was a healthier option than anything else around me, I decided to give it a try. I ordered a turkey and chedder crepe with honey mustard. It was made to order, right in front of me. The women making it was pleasant and knew what she was doing. Someone else rang me up and thankes me. She told me to have a nice day as I was handed my food. Then I noticed the container also said have a nice day! The crepe was very thin, like a large, thin quesadilla. It was super hot! You could feel the heat through the container. I had to let it cool a bit before I could eat it. It was very tasty! A perfect light lunch. I ate it all! I was tempted to got back for a nutella one! All the sweet ones sounded delicious. I would come back next time Im in DC! read more

When you think of crepes, what comes to mind? Very thin pancakes? Maybe if you've seen Talladega Nights. Lol. But, I usually think about something sweet. This spot definitely has sweet AND savory options. Everything from banana and Nutella to chicken and pesto. They also serve Belgium waffles for those that aren't into crepes. I settled on the crepe w/ ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, a little spinach, chopped onions, mayo, and hot sauce. They folded it so that it was almost like a pita pocket. Which I didn't mind at all. The taste was pretty good. The fluffy crepes with the savory beef went well together. Next time I think I'll try the chicken pesto (I'm a huge fan of pesto) to see how that is. Definitely worth a try. read more

Delicious crepe and speedy service before my train left. I had the Nutella with strawberry crepe and I can't recommend it enough.

Courteous pleasant staff who prepare your crepes very swiftly and check in to ensure your specifics are incorporated. Very nice savory and sweet options, each one I've tried has been a hit. read more

The people behind the counter seemed annoyed we were there. No smile, no personality. The crepes were mediocre. My Son said Moms crepes are so much better read more

We got there 20 minutes before close (it's in a mall so just grabbing and going). We watched a guy in the back on his phone for 10 minutes, finally we said excuse me. He said what or closed. I'm sure he just wanted to get out of work and we can all understand that after a long day. But instead of letting us stand there for 10 minutes waiting for him he could've simply said I have closed. The thing is, they had their hours posted. So we knew they weren't closed at the time we went by that's OK we won't be back. read more

Very rude customer service! The girl is very controlling! I was not waiting in line because i have to decide but she has to asked me twice very impatient and rude! When I decided to just leave she started mocking me with the coworker read more

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Had the apple and ricotta crepe. It was OK, but the ricotta was more flavoring than ingredient. Overall the crepe was a snack, not a dish. Apples were fresh, nice touch, BUT crepes aren't really supposed to crunch. read more

I just tried to get some Crepes, very excited that they have GF option. Arrived at 8:45 and the guy says they don't open for 45 minutes and that they adjusted the hours at the beginning of the pandemic. Website says they are open at 8. Lots of things are hard these days but updating the website is not one of them. read more

Good for the size and setup. These aren't the most gourmet crepes you will ever find for sure. But, for a food court this place is pretty good to go. The staff is friendly and keeps it moving. They are ready with suggestions if you need one. Worth a stop if you in the station. read more

Found this gem in the lower level of Union Station, DC. I got the Apple Cinnamon Crepe. Flavor was on point, though I do wish the apples had been poached in a sauce. There were a lot of apple pieces in the portion, but they were crunchy, as they weren't cooked. Still very good. I'd like to try a savory crepe the next time I visit. read more

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25 people in line at Chick-fila, chipotle only taking cash, Wendy's had a rope across opening - so I tried a crepe. Delicious, fresh and hot. The chicken and guacamole savory crepe was not what I'd expect from a train station food vendor - give them a try! read more

It's been months since I visited this place but their kindness stuck with me enough that I write this review at least 3 months later. This place definitely seems like the owner's dream set-up. They've put effort in the small details, from the carrying box with imprinted letters to their logo and peppy service. I stopped by closer to their closing time and felt at home in the basement of Union Station as they cooked up a crepe. I remember having a short conversation, albeit I'm not sure the topic anymore since it's been quite a while. I'll come back the next time I'm on a bus to Union Station! read more

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Came for gluten free crepes. Was informed after we got here they're out of their gluten free flour.

Who knew Union Station would have such a delicious vegetarian option? I asked the very pleasant cook which was the favorite vegetarian option. He told me Mushroom/Cheese/Spinach. Sounded good to me. He cooked one to perfection for me. Hard to believe this is food court food. Thanks! read more

I really enjoyed this spot! I didn't know that there were vegan crepes in Union Station until I walked by this sign. The vegan crepe came at a hefty premium--$3 for vegan batter. When I lamented that to the owner, he waived the "vegan tax"! I chatted more with the owner and we was really nice. I had a savory crepe with veggies--they even had vegan cheese and mayo! Def recommend this spot, particularly if they get rid of the extra fee for vegan crepes. read more

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Very happy this place survived the pandemic! Terrific food, friendly and fast service. I recommend the #17 - it's a chicken, spinach, and mushroom savory crepe that really hits the spot! I'll be back! read more

Conveniently located in Union Station, they have many toppings available and friendly staff. If you are indecisive like me, there are combo options for sweet and savory crepes with a drink. I was able to substitute or add items with little to no cost. This is my dish of choice when at Union Station if I'm not eating at Uno's. Crepes are light, quick and satisfying! read more

The service/workers were super nice and the workers changed their gloves and wiped the stove to make the gluten free crepes. The gluten free crepes were so good and the food could be chosen gluten free and there were really good sweet ones and really good savory ones. The ambiance wasn't the best but that is because it is in a food mall but overall I think it was some of the best food even though it was gluten free! Written by -Zev, Ethan's son! read more

I'm not a crepe connoisseur, but I was in the mood for something besides burgers and plain old sandwiches when I stumbled upon this place. There were so many options to choose from, but the guy behind the counter was extremely patient and offered a few suggestions to help me to decide. I went with one of their specials: one savory and one sweet crepe for $12. I ordered one with chicken, spinach, tomatoes and cheese, and another with Nutella, bananas, and blueberries. I'll save you the suspense and tell you that they were both amazing. The crepe added just the right amount of sweet to my savory one, but not enough to make the sweet one too sweet. The sweet one was VERY messy too (all I needed was a bib and a high chair!) but it was the tastiest mess I made in a long time. I didn't expect a crepe place, situated in a food court at a busy train station, to be all that great. I was very pleasantly surprised. read more

A savory crepe seemed like such a good idea, but the result disappointed. Crepe Lena basically is making wraps with a fresh soft tortilla. My #2 mushroom, spinach and cheese crepe had a sprinkle of grated cheddar, a random few bits of mushroom and fresh baby spinach leaves. Optionally hot sauce, mayo etc. Far too little cheese and the leaves were just raw. Stick with the banana Nutella crepe and you'll prolly be fine. I can't recommend the savory versions. read more

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Grabbed the Gyro Crepe right before boarding a train Headed to NYC. It was pretty good! The service was great and pretty quick! Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone! read more

We just stopped here before catching the train out for our day of fun. I love crepes, especially savory ones. I opted for an egg, spinach and cheddar cheese one and was not disappointed. The consistency was perfect. Crispy and perfectly cooked. The stuffing was delicious and I found there to be just the right amount of spinach and cheese to go along with the fried egg that was inside. I wish I could have one of these most days of the week. :) read more

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I ordered a breakfast crepe and a Nutella crepe today. Both were absolutely delicious. I'd definitely return whenever I'm in union station!

3.5 stars - for being in the middle of the downstairs food court at Union Station, they offer something much different than the usual options there. Ingredient quality isn't super high, but for seven bucks, you still get a pretty nice crepe. They've got all the usual savory and sweet options, and we each got a savory one and then shared a dessert one. Crepes are actually pretty filling, so you don't need to go nuts to get full, and these are no exception. This is a way better choice than fried chicken or bad "ethnic" food places when you're looking for a quick meal. read more

NO vegan options. Rode the train a long distance for this place based on reviews. Staff told me they have zero vegan options and seemed confused when I asked. read more

It is insane to advertise in a big green sign outside of your establishment that you're gluten free, only to take your kids for a treat and find out they're all out of gf flour and your kids cannot order anything safe on the menu. . It's fine if you don't regularly carry and order enough gf flour to keep in stock but DON'T ADVERTISE THAT YOU'RE GLUTEN FREE. It's misleading and a waste of my darn time, not to mention a huge disappointment to the kids I told would get a treat after the aquarium. Do better read more