I have been riding past Simply Crepes on Oberlin for months now, wanting to stop in. Had a fasting doctor's appointment and thought I would stop for breakfast to treat myself and take my breakfast meds afterward. Boy, was I glad I did. It was an outstanding experience--great food, a nice atmosphere, attentive service, and reasonably priced. Since I was by myself, I sat at the counter. Vasile M. was my server, and he gave me excellent attention. It was nice chatting with him--the benefit of sitting at the counter. Since I love breakfast sausage and wanted crepes (you can't go to Simply Crepes and not have them), I ordered the Maple Sausage Stackers--crepes topped with whisked eggs, NY maple sausage, cheddar, and applewood bacon cream sauce. They were delicious. I had Jamaican Me Crazy Coffee and water to drink. The coffee was a very nice blend for a late breakfast, with and without half & half. The water was refreshing. The restaurant is very nicely designed. The interior strikes a very deliberate balance between French country charm and a modern neighborhood café aesthetic--and it works. The restaurant is fully accessible with gender-neutral restrooms. It was drizzling when i dined; however, they have a nice patio area that is very appealing. I most definitely will be back. This is a great place to show off when meeting someone for breakfast or brunch--especially out-of-town visitors. read more

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Had a wonderful breakfast with my husband. They were able to accommodate us as a walk in but they take reservations, so I would recommend making one if you can. The place is quaint and lovely. The menu expands beyond crepes as well as some none traditional ways of using crepes (like as tacos). We split the big daddy biscuits and gravy. The sausage was my favorite part with the maple syrup flavoring really elevating it. Coffee was solid. Highly recommend this place read more

Simply Crepes Homespun Kraft Kitchen is located in the Shoppes of Oberlin. Parking is available in either the parking garages or spots in the parking lot. It is a busy location, so reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. The decor was well thought out and provided a comfy atmosphere for brunch. They were going for a French country theme. The Oberlin location has a private room available for events. The open kitchen and high ceilings were nice, and the regular dining room was open. The large windows provided a lot of natural light, so I could read the menu without my reading glasses. It seemed smaller to me than the North Raleigh location. But this location had the bar seating, tables, and there were a few areas that seemed like couches near the windows. I'm not sure if there is outdoor seating at this location. I ordered the Coco Mango, which was a concoction of mango, coconut milk, vanilla creme, lime, and toasted coconut. It came looking great, and my taste buds just loved it. The flavors went well together. I decided not to order a crepe this time and went with the French toast. It was Texas style brrioche bread, and came with butter, New York State maple syrup, the real stuff, and I added a berry compote. I also added two scrambled eggs and the portion of those were great and cooked well. I liked the French toast and the maple syrup. But wasn't a fan of the berry compote. It was more like a jam as you had to spread it, and I expected something I could pour with a more liquid consistency. I wouldn't order the compote again. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and she refilled the beverages of those who needed them. Payment is taken at the table, so your credit or debit card never leaves you. I prefer paying this way. I was also surprised when checking out that I had rewards to redeem. read more

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Amazing breakfast!!! Everything is made from scratch so they are very accommodating. We tried an omelet, a crepe, and a biscuit. All was amazing with some special touches, such as real whipped cream for the crepe, seemingly homemade berry preserves for the biscuit. We were there at 8am on a Sunday and expected it to be crowded based on other reviews, but it was nearly empty. I'm sure it will get crowded later, and if you have to wait a bit, don't worry; it is worth it. We might even come back tomorrow. Update: we did come back the next day, and I added a picture of the strawberry crepes. read more

Simply Crepes - Strawberry crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

So, I'd probably give this place a 4.25 if I could but I tend to round up instead of down. We were in the area overnight and this was an easy drive from our hotel before getting on the road. Arrived around 11:30AM on a Saturday and the place was BUSY. I recommend reservations based on what I saw but my group of 3 was able to get seating at the bar, which has full menu service. Bartender was friendly and even made a little small talk which was nice. We didn't have drinks since we had a long drive ahead of us but all the drinks and flights being sent out looked delicious. The food was good. I had French Onion soup which was a little on the thick side and slightly saltier than it needed to be. Not bad enough to send back but I probably wouldn't order it again. The crispy red potatoes were yummy! Husband had the Rumchatta Banana French Toast which was delicious but could have been a little hotter. His side of eggs was perfect. Goddaughter enjoyed her stacked biscuits and gravy. Huge portion. Decent prices. The space was clean and decorated cute. We'd come back with a reservation if we lived in the area. read more

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We visited Simply Crepes in Oberlin to celebrate my dad's 64th birthday, and overall, it was a really enjoyable experience for our entire family. From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind, including the bar staff, who took the time to interact with my three young kids. That level of friendliness really stood out and made us feel comfortable right away. Our server, Liam, was fantastic. We were a party of nine, and he was attentive, patient, cheerful, and very organized. He repeated orders to make sure everything was correct and kept checking in to ensure everyone was taken care of. He had great recommendations and maintained such a positive, calm energy throughout the meal. Truly a great server. The food was a big highlight. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and I loved that they have a kids' menu, which I didn't realize beforehand. The kids' options were simple but perfect; crepe pancakes, grilled cheese, chicken nuggets, etc. I also appreciated that substitutions were allowed (we swapped fruit or potatoes for chicken nuggets), which made it easy for my kids to enjoy their meals. All three of my kids were happy. I ordered the Crème Brûlée Oatmeal, which is on their "Not to Miss" section, and wow . It was comforting, flavorful, not overly sweet, and absolutely worth ordering. I rarely order oatmeal when I eat out, but I'm so glad I did. The presentation was beautiful, and I loved that it came with a full strawberry instead of pre-sliced fruit. I also had the breakfast tacos, which were excellent. The crepe-style wrap worked surprisingly well, and the honey hot sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and heat, flavorful without being overpowering. Other dishes at the table looked amazing too, especially the grilled cheese with tomato bisque, which screamed comfort food and is definitely something I'll order next time. The burger also looked great. We ordered two boozy coffee flights, which unfortunately were the one miss for us. Even after stirring, they tasted watery and lacked the richness we expected. That's the main reason for the 4-star rating. I tried the Affogato (coffee dessert), and honestly, I'd come back just for that. Coffee, ice cream, nutella, chocolate... absolutely delicious. It's another "Not to Miss" item and perfect even as a dessert stop later in the evening. I also love that they're open until 8 PM, which makes that possible. The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and family-friendly. The bathrooms were individual and clean, which I appreciated. The overall vibe is cozy and welcoming; great for families, brunch with friends, or even a casual solo visit. This is definitely now one of my top brunch spots in Raleigh, and I'll absolutely be back. Highly recommend checking it out. read more

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Our second visit at simply crepes but the first visit was at the other location. During the first visit we tried the Thai curry crepe (chicken), chicken cordon bleu crepe and the poutine .. we were mind blown by the Thai curry crepe and the poutine it was super saucy and great portions. So we went back but tried the other location got the Thai curry crepe and the poutine again but and a chicken tarragon crepe ! While the taste of everything was on point, we were disappointed with the amount of sauce on the crepe (Thai curry) the chicken was dry and overcooked too while the poutine was a smaller portion in comparison with very limited sauce on it. We did ask for additional sauce that they did give but the kitchen seemed unhappy about it. Regardless we will be back but probably stick to the north Raleigh location The service is always great, quick and efficient love the vibe of the place too. They have a very interesting boozy coffee and drinks menu which I would love to try when I'm consuming alcohol again There's indoor as well as outdoor seating. We went at an off time it was still packed so I'd recommend reservations during the weekend at least. read more

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Simply Crepes Oberlin location did not disappoint for brunch with the fam. The drinks, food and service were all really good.

My go-to! Good breakfast served all day. Sometimes there's a weird smell from their drain. Maybe sewage smell?

Had reservations for Sunday brunch. We were seated quickly but waited almost 10 minutes for anyone to take our drink order. I ordered the build your own omelette with feta and three veggies. It came without any feta, which I had paid an extra $2 for. They offered to bring it on the side but I asked them to just take the $2 off my bill. Our waiter was friendly but not good at noticing empty beverages as they sat empty for a long time before we waved him down. When you're paying $4 for a soda or coffee you do expect it to be refilled. Husband ordered the breakfast crepe. Food was mediocre. Probably will not be back. read more

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This was our first time here. Their menu has a lot of options. And let me tell you I wanted to eat everything that day. The kids enjoyed their meals! The Cubano sandwich was delicious! The RumChata French toast didn't like it to me. It was very sweet and I could only eat a little bit of it. My kids finished off the rest. Nice restaurant, friendly staff, and good service! read more

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Vasile was our bartender at the location on Oberlin Rd. He was excellent at getting our drinks just right and answering any questions we had on the menu. My friends and I were very pleased with the drinks, food, atmosphere and staff. I had the Bananas and Creme crepes. My friends had the Thai Curry and The Rugby. Phenomenal meals. We're adding this to our tradition after workouts. Be sure to try the hot Vanilla Chai, it's comfort to the max. read more

Simply Crepes - The Rugby Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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First time at this new location and the decor inside is so nice , looks much better than the other Raleigh location. The bar was spacious and clean. Me and my mom got the boozy coffee flights for $7 flight Fridays. The flights were good and the bartender did an excellent job with the presentation of each drink. Could've been more stronger but overall it was a good experience. read more

Simply Crepes - Boozy Coffee flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ordered a kids breakfast plate today to go and the eggs taste like someone dumped a whole container of salt in them, I could not eat them at all. The sausage also seemed like it had sat out and was just reheated. I usually have a good experience here but this breakfast was so not worth my money at all. read more

Simply Crepes - Kids Breakfast Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Jessica was our server and was very attentive and personable. Dan honored my request to add chicken to my RumChata Banana French Toast (which was phenomenal, btw). My wife enjoyed her breakfast sandwich and described as high quality and hearty serving. Michelle brought our food out to us with a smile and present our order beautifully. I also want to say we found this place adorable (Christmas/festive at the time of our first visit) read more

Simply Crepes - RumChata Banana French Toast w/ Chicken (request honored by Dan in the Kitchen) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Really nice place. You have table and bar options. The watermelon lemonade was fantastic. I got the madame breakfast crepe and it was phenomenal. The food came out pretty quickly but the poor server was alone so it took a minute to get the check but other than that he did great read more

Simply Crepes - Madame - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This was our first time at this restaurant. Three stars from us due to issues with my food allergy and it being pretty expensive. I called the day before our arrival to speak with a manager about the menu as I have food allergies (gluten and soy). The only thing we could come up with that could be made soy-free in their restaurant was an omelette with a side of fruit. When we arrived today, we were early for our reservation but were seated promptly anyway. Our server was great and the speed of service was fine. When my omelette came out, it had clearly been made with some sort of oil so I asked the server to double check with the kitchen. She came out a few minutes later and apologized while stating that there was soy used. They remade it without the cooking spray. I would've appreciated a discount or comp on my meal since I would've become very ill had I eaten when I was served, after disclosing my allergies twice. My corrected omelette consisted of three eggs, a slice of cheddar cheese, and a sprinkle of goat cheese and it cost me $13.50. read more

Came here for brunch with a friend and I loved my boozy coffee, not too sweet, not too strong. The lavender mimosa was too sweet for my taste and I liked my breakfast tacos but I would've put their hot honey on the side i felt it was too much put on my tacos therefore making them very sweet. The dash of sriracha helped balance it out. My friend loved her french toast. Our server was very nice as well as the entire staff. The drink prices are great and the place was overall very aesthetically pleasing. Will definitely return for brunch drinks. read more

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Lovely restaurant with wonderful food. My server Vasi was very attentive and helpful. Wonderful brunch/lunch spot. They have menu items that aren't crepes - salads, burger, breakfast. read more

This was our first time visiting. Food was fresh and flavorful. The crepe selection had both sweet and savory choices. Portions were a good size. Super clean and the servers were wonderful. Perfect brunch spot. read more

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Our waiter was Vasile and he was very attentive and considerate. I was very happy when he asked if we had any allergies. The food was very delicious. read more

Food was good, but WAY too expensive for what you get. $20 for a crepe is a bit absurd and it took over 45 min to get our food despite the restaurant being able to seat us right away. read more

Amazing food. Great service. My son loves crepes and he enjoyed this place very much.!

I just went for the first time and just ordered one traditional crepe and it was honestly the best crepe in the area. Everything was really well done and the standard crepe came with whipped cream and a sweet sauce and a strawberry. Amazing. The inside is really cute too. read more

Amazing food. I had the Chocleb Cordon Bleu crepe. It was amazing. Crispy and savory. Also, the benets are really good.

$28 for a banana and strawberry crepe. I'm sorry but this is a no for me. I added Nutella as well so maybe that's why but it ended up being all whipped cream with half a banana and two slices of strawberries. This place is all for the aesthetics. The staff is lovely and the place is cute but $28 with a two dollar tip for pickup !!?? For one fancy pancake. read more

Management was great! Very accommodating and friendly staff. Liam was out server and he was 10/10. Food was great I got the seafood crepes.

Fairly new restaurant, still working out the kinks. None of them were in the kitchen, as our meals were excellent. I had the breakfast crepe, substituting the poutine for the ref potatoes. The crepe itself was properly thin and tasty, and stuffed with very well-scrambled eggs, read more

Amazing food and amazing service! The beignets are killer. The ambience was also fantastic, great lighting with outdoor seating options as well as a comfy seating bar. read more