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Posted by Foobooz on January 29th, 2009
It seems everyone is in agreement when it comes to the service at Cafe L’Aube, it’s slow. But everyone, including Craig LaBan also agrees, it’s worth the wait.
A touch of buckwheat flour lends the delicate rounds an earthy, nutty hue especially nice for the savory crepes. And this classic filled with buttery leeks, crispy bacon, crème fraîche and melted emmentaler ($7.50) is a tasty reward for patience.
Good Taste [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Cafe L’Aube [Official Site]
1512 South St, Philadelphia, PA
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January 29th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
maybe it’s because Jean-Luc Fanny’s been the one making my (AMAZING) crepes, but the service hasn’t been too slow. Then again, I’ve only gone on off-hours…
But this desire for fast service is kinda irritating. If it’s slow because they’re busy working, as long as their friendly and inviting, just sit back and smile. Enjoy it. If it’s slow because they’re unorganized or lazy, then it’s an issue. At L’aube, it’s been because they’re busy making an amazing crepe. so what if it takes 10 minutes instead of 5? or 5 instead of 1?
January 29th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Savory crêpes made from buckwheat are called galettes. Not crêpes.
Someone should tell the proprietor!
January 30th, 2009 at 9:47 am
while galette is technically the more exactly correct term, I think it’s seen more as a subset of crepes–that is, a galette is a crepe, so either term works. Plus, few Americans would recognize a galette on a menu.
January 30th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Well, galette is only when the batter is made of 100% buckwheat. My batter is not only made of buckwheat. I am French and I lived in france all my life.I mixed my batter. i only have a bit of buckwheat to give the nice color and taste. Actually you could either call it galette or crepes de bretagne. Cafe l’aube is not Mc Donald, it’s a French Cafe. Therefore everything is made fresh. I would never compromise on quality and fresh ingredients just for the sake of making fast and make more money. this is not my business model. fast service + big quantities = fast food.We are not a fast food, we are a french coffee shop with quality crepes, waffles and French sandwiches. The service is not slow. We are working hard to be as fast that we can. Food needs to be cooked well and perfect for people to digest well and enjoy. Continue to say what you think, it will help us improve the cafe. Thank you for your critics
January 30th, 2009 at 11:29 am
jean-luc,
i might see you later. this conversation has me in the mood for a crepe!
January 30th, 2009 at 11:52 am
I will be there around 4:30 PM. I am at my corporate job now. The buckwheat savory batter call galette de sarrasin means buckwheat galette. I see you Rory.