Good customer service, ambiance and food I recommend this place good quality and clean placeread more

I love crepes and when I found this place I had to try one. I went for the campfire crepe. It was…read moreOK, but I do have my preferences. The crushed graham crackers made the crepe feel gritty and I would've preferred marshmallow cream over actual marshmallows. The cream would've made the crepe easier to cut end it would've blended with the Nutella better. Short and sweet - the other flavored crepe options probably would've been a better choice, but I'm glad I tried something new.

The crepe itself was good flavor wise. The texture though, crepe was slightly overcooked. Service…read morewas pretty quick. I like the order then sit down format, don't really need full table service. I think the full crepe is a lot of already ate and just looking for desert. If doing that, next time ill get the mini one.

I absolutely loved this place! The ambiance was super cute and cozy (although very packed since we…read morecame on a Saturday around 10am) And they have so many good options to choose from. I ended up ordering the French toast crepe for myself. It was very good. However, my mom ordered the John Gouda-Man crepe and it was so delicious! That one was my favorite. We also really enjoyed the Nutella latte, very sweet and flavorful. Would definitely come back here when I'm in Brookline again!

SO and I were feeling weekend brunch so we decided to try out Crispy Crepes Cafe. This is a super…read moreno-frills place that also does a bunch of seemingly random food like kebabs, shawarma plates, and pasta. I'm guessing drunk college kids go to town here. However, we are way past that demographic and simply went for some sweet crepes for breakfast. SO got the super crepe version of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar crepe and chose ham and potatoes as his sides. I got a regular strawberry, banana, and Nutella crepe (i.e. no savory sides). The chef and (I assume) manager made them to-order and gave them to us at our table. These crepes were huge and stuffed full of filling. They used fresh pieces of fruit which were cut in large chunks. I really enjoyed my strawberry, banana, and Nutella crepe. The actual crepe had a nice soft yet chewy texture with a very slight crisp on the outside. I think it helped that my fruits were soft; my SO's crepe looked a bit unwieldy since it was full of large chunks of raw apple. I think for apples it would have been better to cook them down more. Overall I think this is a what-you-see-is-what-you-get type of place. Kind of like if you decided to make crepes at home, thought that would take a lot more effort than eating here.

Rounding up. Overall…read morecrepe quality was good. Appropriate chew. For apple crepe (3/5) apple pieces were a little large and hard to get the perfect bite. Was not too sweet though. Banana Nutella crepe (4/5) was more balanced. Overall scratched crepe itch and solid. Was like diner food but with crepes

Had a nice experience at phinista. Their atmosphere is very nice with great aesthetic and decent…read moreamount of seating. Their coffees are very tasty especially the Vietnamese coffee which is always a solid choice. Overall a great coffee soot that i would recommend!

Back yet again to enjoy my favorite spot for a matcha and study sesh! It gets a little crowded, but…read morethe service is so fast and friendly making sure you feel comfortable and enjoy your order! Their seasonal banana bread matcha is insane!! So creamy and the perfect level of fresh banana to compliment the earthy matcha taste. Phinista's vibes from the atmosphere to the food to the people never disappoints.

Our first time trying this place. Delicious crepes. Fruit was fresh. Decent coffee. Light fare…read more Will be back.

Been here several times. I like their shawarma crepe and their lattes. It looks like they have more…read moresavory crepes on the menu recently, which I haven't tried yet. Service has always been good. It's a nice, bright space with a few tables. They have some toys for the toddlers. Street parking has always been pretty easy to find.

Yummy! Jean-Deng is a delightful person and the food was excellent…read more I enjoyed how he interacted with customers and the community. Note: everything is made to order and fresh so you might have to wait...but it's worth it!

It was pretty average. I was fooled by Yelps' high 4.7 rating…read more Tri-berry Cheesecake Crêpe: The crêpes were made to order, and the wait was a bit long on Friday afternoon (about 15-20 minutes), but understandable. The crêpe itself was decent--soft yet chewy, not dry or oily, with a slightly rough surface and a pleasant natural wheat aroma. However, the filling was just strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and a little berry jam--very perfunctory. The raspberries were soft and mushy, not fresh enough, and the blueberries were small and didn't blend well with the crêpe. Also, I couldn't taste any "cheesecake" at all. Cappuccino: The taste was also average, but it was a very large glass. The place was very hot; I'm curious how hot they had the heating on.

Popped in right before seeing a retro movie at the Sommerville Theater. Ordering was quick and easy…read moreand our two drinks and crepe came out super fast. Everything was delicious and there was a really nice vibe. The staff were great, dining area clean, and it was appropriately active for a Friday night!

Fantastic breakfast place! I loved it from the moment I walked in. The place was busy so you know…read moreit's good! The menu had a lot of variety. I highly recommend the chai lattes and the brie, apple, and grape crepe. I will definitely come back!

We were positively surprised with this place. The crepes are truly delicious, the menu has a great…read moreselection, and the service was superb. Living in Brookline for a few years now, I'm so glad I finally found a really good creperie! I don't mind I have to drive there, it's totally worth it. Can't wait to go back. Congratulations!

I went in here for coffee which is good but the highlight was the ube tiramisu. It was light and…read morefluffy and perfect to pair with black coffee. It was packed with a lot of people who were working with their laptops so it is hard to get a seat. Probably because it is a really nice spot to work with amazing pastries like the aforementioned tiramisu. Would go back I hope it's still there

I am obsessed with matcha lattes and have tried a bunch of coffee shops in the Cambridge/Boston…read morearea and Phinista is my #1 go-to spot. Service is always great and staff are friendly. Drinks always come out fast. My go-to is an iced matcha latte with oat milk, 50% sweetness. Their matcha is ceremonial grade and the perfect strength. At other places I usually have to ask to double the matcha, but here their 5 gram serving is perfect. It's hand whisked and not a prepped concentrate which is important. Have also tried their rice bowls and breakfast croissants and loved both. Ooh and their cinnamon rolls are so yummy! Atmosphere is a cute vibe. Couches are available to sit at as well as high top counters which you can sit at to people watch, and other tables and chairs. It's usually busy, but I can always find a table to work at. WiFi is available which is also a plus. May sometimes be spotty though. Overall, love this spot.