October 7th, 2011
Batter Up
We tend to think of crêpes as a brunch basic, but Spanel Crêperie serves up the sweet and savoury French staple all hours of the day.
Folded like fans, the savoury buckwheat crêpes are stuffed with tasty ingredients, like the immensely satisfying Griffin T ($12), with ham, strong cheddar cheese and sweet caramelized apples. Daily specials reflect the whims of Brittany-born owner and chef Yann Bris, and we lucked out with a asparagus and prosciutto combination, drenched in delicious mornay sauce. Dishes are served with a side of fruit, so you could skip dessert. But you won’t want to when you see the Chococao ($6), a sweet crêpe exploding with fresh whipped cream and smothered in chocolate sauce and bananas.
Crépes. They’re what’s for dinner. And brunch. And lunch. And dessert. Also a snack. —Jennifer Nachshen
Spanel Crêperie, 1960 Notre Dame West, Montreal, 514-507-5017, www.spanel.ca
