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SPANEL CRÊPES ET GOURMETS

CRÊPES & GOURMETS
Griffintown
4.7$
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About us

Yann Bris, owner and chef, originally from Brittany in France, more precisely from the city of Paimpol, a small fishing port in the Cotes d'Armor, settled in Quebec in 2005. After earning his degree in hotel and restaurant management, he worked for the Accor Group as director of hotel-restaurant in the southwest of France, a bastion of French gastronomy. He opened his first crêperie in Fort Lauderdale, on the coast of Florida, in the United States.

This success and some leisure travel to the beautiful city of Montreal, prompted him to return and try the Quebec experience. He opened a decoration boutique in downtown Montreal, on Amherst Street, which he calls Karactère with a "K". Despite the success of this enterprise, he misses restauration. He decides to close the shop and starts a project that is closer to his love of gastronomy by opening a crêperie in the now trendy district known as Griffintown.

He sets his sights on a former hairdressing studio that he completely transforms to create Spanel, the Breton word for "spatula" Spatula for turning pancakes. Spanel's philosophy is based on a cuisine made exclusively with fresh, quality products. Thanks to the proximity of the Atwater Market, Yann can fulfill his wish to serve his customers crepes and gourmet dishes. Spanel is also committed to offering its customers a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The choice of a shady terrace, surrounded by trees and equipped with heaters, allows them to make the most of outdoor dining, from the first days of summer until the arrival of winter. The chef hopes you'll enjoy discovering Spanel and come back often to spend pleasant moments.

Our Specialties

Our homemade crêpes & Breakfast.

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Capacity: 50 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

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Bus 36 will drop you off a few steps from the door! We are near the Atwater Market. We also have a loyalty card.
Semi-private room of 25 seats.
30 seats.
4.7453 ratings
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Reviews for SPANEL CRÊPES ET GOURMETS

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Reviewers describe SPANEL CREPES ET GOURMETS as a warm, welcoming, family-run spot with attentive service and a cozy, homey vibe. The menu offers a diverse range of buckwheat crepes, savory and sweet, with many vegetarian and gluten-free options and generous portions. Guests praise the high quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and comforting flavors that suit brunch, lunch, or a casual coffee break. The setting features a charming interior and a back garden patio that adds to the relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly, patient with non-French speakers, and accommodating of allergies or special requests, making guests feel welcome. Prices are fair and the experience is consistently delicious, inviting visitors to return to try more crepes such as the Verdun and Atwater varieties. This spot stands out for tasty crepes, warm hospitality, and a neighborhood-friendly feel.
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Saumya
5.0

A very nice brunch place on Notre Dame street! We all had buckwheat crepes & it was so delicious & filling! We started with cappuccino & orange juice & then I had the smoked salmon Atwater buckwheat crepe while others had ham Quartier Latin crepes & everything was so delicious ! Very good service & the perfect place to bring family & friends :) Would love to try sweet crepes next time! UPDATE: Went for brunch & as always great food & fantastic service at this awesome 11/10 brunch venue 🎉🎉 MORE UPDATES: Went for a late brunch & had coffee, hot chocolate , Parisienne, & Atwater crepes & as always fantastic food with fantastic service & fantastic music playing in the background 🥰🥰

Mar 3, 2026
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Lesley
5.0

Discovered Spanel while walking about Montreal suburbs. Fabulous crepes & an excellent coffee. Of the two of us one hasn't yet been to France but one has & thought the crepes were at least as good as the crepes she had in France. Great find.

Dec 12, 2025
on Google
Candalida
5.0

This little place is a jewel..I felt like i was in home when I was small is France. The food is giving heaven & comfort. Tye best caramel coffee & Buckwheat crepes. This will become my favorite place forever lol 🥰

Dec 4, 2025
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Ali
5.0

The restaurant entrance looked quite simple, but as soon as we walked in, we felt a special warmth & friendliness - & the hostess definitely played a key role in that. We started with delicious mimosas & pour-over coffee, & the two crêpes we ordered from their diverse menu were, in my opinion, the best we've had in our three years in Montreal - they truly made our day. Highly recommended!

Oct 26, 2025
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Rene
5.0

Stopped in for a Cappuccino. The coffee was excellent & then we had a Strawberry Crepe with whipped cream. Outstanding, service friendly & courteous. If you like crepes this is the place

Oct 11, 2025
on Google
Sara
5.0

I come & sit almost everyday, whether I just have coffee or try something new on the menu, because this family owned business is a true gem in Montreal. The owners are the nicest, most helpful people, who give from their hearts. Their crepes are delicious & fresh. The aroma & atmosphere are like home. If you haven't experienced Spanel, you definitely should. They are genuinely amazing people.

Aug 27, 2025
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Monika
5.0

Neighbourhood crêpe Bistro. Almost like in Paris. Lovely savoury crêpes as well as sweet. delicious coffee.

Aug 23, 2025
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Eddy
5.0

Excellent crepes & coffee

Jun 11, 2025
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Jill
5.0

Food was perfect great amount of food & the coffee was perfect owner was so accommodating & friendly very homey place & will definitely return again

Apr 30, 2025
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Brendan
4.0

Very tasty crepes, but the service was pretty slow overall. They seemed really busy, which is a good problem to have, but delays in getting our reserved table, getting our food & coffees, & getting the bill. It was still a good environment, & the crepes were really, really good, so that more than made up for it.

Mar 27, 2025
on Google
Matthew
5.0

This is a great place for brunch! Lots of savory & sweet crepe options. Also plenty of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks (including coffee). In the summer they have a great patio out back for seating. Highly recommend!

Feb 9, 2025
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Tyler
5.0

Fast, delicious, huge portions, & great service. In the summer they have a nice little back patio, & grow the herbs fresh back there. It's a good sign when we see the same people working there for so long. It gets busy - make a reservation! The large coffees are the size of soup bowls!

Jan 31, 2025
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Natasha
4.0

The crepes are tasty & they have a good variety of choices. The dessert ones are reasonably priced, & I really like how the savory crepes are made with buckwheat. The coffee is good too, although apparently on weekdays they don't serve filter coffee in the evening. The place is smaller but cozy. The only thing is there was a strange odor coming from maybe the basement? Everytime the door opened it seemed stronger. Perhaps there's something with the pipes or plumbing.. but overall I enjoyed it

Jan 27, 2025
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Sammy
5.0

Amazing crepe place in town. One of my favorite! We ordered savory & sweet crepe. The Petite Bourgogne comes with Bacon, Spinach, Fresh apples, Caramelized Onions & Aged Cheddar. It was super delicious! For sweet crepe, we ordered the Martinican, comes with Banana flambe with Rum, Ice cream & Salted butter caramel. The caramel a bit chewy. The coffee was average. But overall ... Yummy!! Will come back again.

Aug 21, 2024
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U
5.0

Nice place with good vibes, coffee & crepes! Vegan crepes & caramel latte were great! They are very accommodating of dietary restrictions.

Jun 1, 2024
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Joe
5.0

A little gem in the southwest quarter! Absolutely delicious crepes; both seeet & salty; great choice of breakfast options along with a curated offering of coffees/lattes! The owner is a renowned restaurateur with over two decades of experience in France & in Canada. Prices are super affordable compared to the market averages; highly recommended; you will not regret your visit!

Apr 12, 2024
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Alok
5.0

Lovely place for crepes & coffee Both salty & sweet, Great find for summer, they also have a backyard

Apr 10, 2024
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Ashley
5.0

Very excellent!! Really enjoyed the food, coffee, & atmosphere. Great gluten-free crapes. Highly recommend.

Feb 22, 2024
on Google
James
5.0

The crepes were good, the coffee is great, & the service & atmosphere is unmatched. A great place for a relaxed brunch!

Feb 22, 2024
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