Yann Bris, chef-propriétaire, originaire de la Bretagne en France et plus précisément de la ville de Paimpol, un petit port de pêche situé dans les Côtes-d'Armor, est venu s'établir au Québec en 2005. Après avoir obtenu son diplôme de gestion en hôtellerie-restauration, il travaille pour le groupe Accor en tant que directeur d'hôtel-restaurant dans le sud-ouest de la France, un des bastions renommés de la gastronomie française. Le goût du large de ses ancêtres le transporte ensuite jusqu'aux côtes de Floride, aux États-Unis, où il ouvre sa première crêperie à Fort Lauderdale. Riche de ce succès, et après quelques voyages d'agrément dans la belle ville de Montréal, il décide de s'envoler de nouveau et de tenter l'expérience québécoise. Il ouvre alors une boutique de décoration dans le centre-ville, sur la rue Amherst qu'il nomme Karactère avec un "K". Malgré le succès de cette entreprise, la restauration lui manque… Il décide donc de fermer boutique et de s'engager à nouveau dans un projet plus proche de son amour de la gastronomie en rouvrant une crêperie dans le nouveau quartier tendance de Griffintown. Il jette son dévolu sur un ancien atelier de coiffure qu'il transforme totalement pour créer Spanel, du terme breton signifiant "spatule", la spatule servant à tourner les crêpes. La philosophie de Spanel repose sur une cuisine faite exclusivement à base de produits frais et de qualité. Grâce à la proximité géographique du marché Atwater, Yann peut réaliser son souhait de servir à ses clients des crêpes et des plats gourmets. Il est également attaché à offrir à ses clients une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse. Le choix d'une terrasse ombragée, épousant les arbres du dehors et équipée de poêles chauffants, leur permet de profiter au maximum du plaisir de pouvoir se restaurer à l'extérieur dès les premiers jours de la belle saison jusqu'à l'arrivée de l'hiver. Le chef espère que vous aurez plaisir à découvrir Spanel et à y revenir souvent pour y passer d'agréables moments.
Spanel Crêpes et Gourmets offre une ambiance chaleureuse et intime avec un service attentif et sympathique qui met rapidement à l aise les clients. La carte propose une belle variété de crêpes salées et sucrées, souvent à base de sarrasin, garnies avec des produits frais et généreux. Les plats témoignent d'un équilibre entre qualité et saveurs, avec des crêpes savoureuses et des accompagnements bien pensés. Plusieurs options végétariennes et sans gluten offrent une grande souplesse pour tous les régimes. Le cadre convivial, avec un patio agréable et une atmosphère cosy, est propice aux brunchs et aux repas en famille ou entre amis. La constance du service et la bonne valeur des plats reviennent fréquemment comme des points forts. Dans l'ensemble, Spanel est fréquemment recommandée comme une adresse incontournable pour les crêpes à Montréal.
I got the savory crepe that had two scrambled eggs & sausages. My wife ended up having one that had olives, arugula, some tomato & hummus.
The presentation of the crepes is great. The ingredients are good & the taste is decent. The satiety factor is low. There just wasn't a lot in the crepes.
Other than that, service was good & the atmosphere was cool. Waitress was very friendly. The value of the savory crepes just wasn't there for us, but it may be for others.
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
22 sept. 2025
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A local friend brought me here once & I've been coming back ever since lol. The food never disappoints. The crepes are impressively savory, not the usual bland, overly sweet fare. That said, the patio still feels like an afterthought. A bit of polish there wouldn't hurt. Still, worth coming back for the food alone :)
Great savory crepes. I wasn't into crepes, so I was hesitant trying this place. I was passing by & the fragrance of the food drew me in & decided to give it a try. I tried the smoked salmon crepe & a vegetarian crepes. They both were memorable. Service is also good.
Première visite chez Spanel, & belle surprise 😲
L'ambiance est agréable, le personnel accueillant, & les crêpes sont vraiment excellentes 😋
J'ai goûté la « Verdun » (porc effiloché à l'érable, oeuf miroir, emmental) en salée, puis la « Banana Split » en sucrée : un vrai régal du début à la fin.
Un café americano ☕? pour finir, & l'expérience était complète.
Une belle adresse sur la rue Notre-Dame que je recommande volontiers.
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First time at Spanel, & what a nice surprise 😲
The atmosphere is pleasant, the staff is welcoming, & the crêpes are truly delicious 😋
I had the'Verdun' (maple pulled pork, sunny-side-up egg, Emmental) as a savory option, followed by the'Banana Split' for dessert - absolutely delightful from start to finish.
I wrapped it up with an Americano ☕? & the whole experience felt complete.
A great spot on Notre-Dame Street that I definitely recommend.
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!
9 févr. 2025
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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
Large variety of savory & sweet crepes. Other options as well such as omelettes, & salads. My son said Nutellamisu was very good & large.... could have split it with someone. The IDS crepe with Avocado spinach cheese & salsa was good, the Petite Italie with prosciutto, goat cheese, arugula & balsamic glaze was fantastic.
This restaurant is absolutely fantastic! Hands down, the best crepes I've had in town so far. My husband & I each ordered two crepes-one savory & one sweet-& they were all incredibly delicious & perfectly soft. I tried the savory "Mont Royal" & the sweet "Banana Split," while my husband went for the "V.S.L" savory crepe & the "Petit Secret" for dessert. I'd definitely recommend ordering two crepes per person, as they're on the small/thinner side. However, if you go for the "Banana Split," it's big enough to share-definitely a two-person dessert in my opinion. The atmosphere was cozy & welcoming, & the service was outstanding. I can't wait to return & try even more flavors! Highly recommend it!
We ended up here over the labor day holiday. The place was beyond packed. Line out the door. For the 5 or so people working there they handled the chaos very well. Our lunch was a little slow but that was to be expected. Both my savory & dessert crepes were wonderful. My wife had gluten-free crepes which were totally on point & some of the best we've had. Highly recommend Spanel.
29 sept. 2024
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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.
One of the best crepe places I've ever tried & it's coincidentally almost fully gluten free!!! Amazing sweet & savory options & such wonderful service every time 🫶🏽
Love the crepes, the kinder Bruno one was especially amazing. Highly recommended the Smoothie of the Day. Loved the service & attention to detail: the buckwheat savory crepes were really great. We had the little Italy buckwheat crepes
No ac inside it seems, sat outside. You must get one sweet one savory bc the sweet crepes are small & will be finished fast. For savory crepe we got the PETITE BOURGOGNE which came with Bacon, Spinach, Fresh apples, Caramelized Onions & Aged Cheddar. We also added an egg on it which they spread out onto the crepe & cooked it on it. The caramelized were delcious & I thought it was a well balanced crepe with the heavy bacon & the spinach & apples. For sweet crepe we got the MARTINIQUAISE / MARTINICAN which came with Banana flambe with Rum, Ice cream & Salted butter caramel. The bannsn was so good but I would ask to pit the caramel on the side. Its too tought to work with the rest of the ingredients. Lovely place to eat crepes
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What a great place to visit! The crepes were absolutely amazing & melt in your mouth. It was a beautiful day that we ate out back on the patio - great ambiance. We got 1 sweet & 1 savory crepe & both were exceptional. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Montreal.
Hands down the best crepes that I've had in a long while We had the Kinder, Banana Split & the Celtic, with a side of French Toast & Mocha Latte. All of them were well made, delicious & beautifully presented. Add to that the cozy atmosphere & the absolutely amazing service, this place is a must visit for anyone who has a sweet tooth. They do have savory options of the Crepes, which we may try the next time around 🤞🏼
A cute & comfy little crêperie. Delicious savory crêpes, go for the Atwater & Mile End. When we got there, there was a bit of a wait but the food & service were worth it.
