SPANEL CRÊPES ET GOURMETS
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SPANEL CRÊPES ET GOURMETS
CRÊPES & GOURMETS
Opens Today at 8 am Christmas Eve: hours might differ
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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.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 50 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, InteracMore details
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.
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Reviews for SPANEL CRÊPES ET GOURMETS
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sweet(34) recommend(27) savory(26) brunch(21) coffee(20) options(20) gluten(19) dessert(17) highly recommend(16) buckwheat(15) gluten free(14) cafe(13)Page 2 of 14 - 278 Reviews
Lucia
My partner & I were staying in Griffintown for a few days, & tried this place for breakfast/brunch one day. What a gem..!!! They had their patio at the front of the restaurant, which meant we were able to eat with our furbaby (very important!), & the crêpes were amazing. I also paired mine up with some pineapple juice, which was so perfect & fresh. Service was quick, friendly, & easy-going. Everything about that meal was perfect, that when we ended up in Montréal again a few days later but was too far from Griffintown to walk to the restaurant, we ended up ordering the crêpes online for delivery to a hotel on the other end of downtown! & how those crêpes held up so well despite a 20-minute drive is honestly beyond me. (All their food packaging was also environment-conscious, recyclable or compostable, a huge plus for me!). We will most definitely be visiting Spanel every time we find ourselves in Montréal.
Rene
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
Xin
We don't speak French, so we were a bit nervous, but the server was very patient & friendly.
The restaurant has a cozy & relaxing atmosphere, with even an outdoor garden seating area.
The dishes were beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, & delicious.
Highly recommended!
Francois
Delicious food, great service & cute outdoor back patio. Had a savoury crêpe loaded with bacon, potato & raclette & savoured every bite
Jaysea
Having read great reviews, we had high expectations for this local spot. We were disappointed as the crepes were not fully garnished & the portions were small. We paid $6 for not even a 1/2 cup of breakfast potatoes! The taste was there, but at $60 for 2 crepes & a side, we will not be back.
Alfajor
J'ai commandé un Plateau qui vient avec un oeuf, du jambon, du fromage & la soupe du jour. La soupe était à la carotte.
Les repas étaient bons & le service aussi. Mais il y avait beaucoup de mouches & d'abeilles qui nous dérangeaient.
John
Lovely neighborhood place. Delicious crepes. Excellent service.
Ece
We had a great experience at Spanel! The staff was very helpful & gave great recommendations on what to choose. There are plenty of options to choose from. We had 2 savory crepes & 1 sweet crepe. All of them were amazing!😋The athmosphere in general is very chill & cozy. We will be back! Thanks
Catherine
Excellente crêpe. Beaucoup de monde. Cafe goûteux. Pas cher en plus!!!
Gabriel
Buenisimo el crepe ! Todo el gusto a azúcar y manteca que tu corazón necesita. Opción SIN GLUTEN 👌🏻
Valoo'
Correct mais je m'attendais à mieux en ayant lu les avis. Les ingrédients de la crêpe salée étaient de bonne qualité mais la salade en bien trop grande quantité, ça masquait les autres ingrédients qui étaient en faibles quantités. La crêpe sucrée au dessert & le smoothie étaient eux très bons !
Abdullah
What a hidden gem in Montreal! The crepes here are truly amazing…one of the best we had so far (highly recommend the Martiniquaise). We also tried two savoury crepes for breakfast, & everything was fresh, flavourful, & beautifully prepared.
You can feel the care & hard work in every detail. The service was warm & attentive. The owner was very kind, honest, & offered us great recommendations from their menu, & made us feel welcome.
A wonderful experience all around for me & my partner! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in Montreal
Mike
We went to Spanel several years ago & we really loved it! But we came again last Saturday & were quite disappointed. The French Onion soup was not how we remembered it, it tasted like the caramelized onions were really sweet, which imparted a strange flavor to the soup. We also had a Tatine crepe ( crepe with apple & ice cream) & it really lacked apples! It's a shame, but it seems like it has gone down hill.
Mahnaz
It was my first time having breakfast with my friends. The food was great, the place was cute, & the atmosphere was lovely. What really made the experience special, though, was the waiter, Vong, who was so professional, welcoming, & friendly. The positive energy & attention to detail added an extra layer to the whole experience. Vong's kindness really made us feel comfortable, & it was a special touch to our morning. Having Vong there was definitely a highlight!
Chuck
Third & last time we go sadly, barely any ingredients in the crepes, prosciutto was literally the butt end, what's left of it after trying to eat the tough & stringy meat part. I've never seen anyone serve prosciutto that bad. One waitress was in our face the whole time, another looked like she didn't want to be there, we really wanted to like this place, too bad