La Creperie Cafe
562-434-8499
4911 E. Second St., Long Beach, CA 90803
Neighborhood: Belmont Shore
I flew from Austin, TX to Los Angeles to try this place in Long Beach, CA. On the recommendation of my girlfriend, who used to live in the area, we took a small overnight vacation to have dinner at La Creperie Cafe.
Compared to the other restaurants in this area, this place is a bargain. It’s a small cafe that is filled with old Parisian furnishings and decor. When we arrived, we were greeted by live music… a jazz piano and saxophonist.
It’s a long way to go for me, but we will be flying out from time to time to get to this great cozy restaurant. This place is a must-visit recommendation from me.
I’m not much of a drinker so I ordered my usual iced tea. I am NOT exaggerating when I say this is the best iced tea I’ve ever had. I even made a point of asking our waiter what brand of tea they used. He said that their secret is adding “rose water” in with the standard iced tea. From the “savory crepes” menu I ordered the Crepe Carbonara (Chicken breast slices, mozzarella and smoked bacon in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with pesto). It’s $11.95. This is the best meal I’ve had in 2 years. It was a large portion, it was nicely presented, the service was fantastic and the atmosphere was memorable. After my girlfriend finished her entre, she ordered the “Romeo and Juliette” from the dessert menu (Nutella, fresh strawberries and bananas, $7.95). I had a small taste and it was exquisite. This was also a hearty portion and was presented nicely.
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