The Best Crêpes In Town?

Since its creation in Brittany, a charming region in the northwest of France, Crêpes have come a long way. Now, crêpes of all shapes and sizes attract people from all around the world. Japan's Harajuku street is famous for its elaborate crepe dessert creations. How about a certain crêperie in Pratunam, Thailand? It's famous for its decadent Nutella Banana crêpes. That's why it probably won't come as a surprise that crepes are gaining a steady foothold in Singapore. Ranging from quaint crêperies to well-known, international bakeries, they are becoming more than just seasonal Pasar Malam treats to indulge in.

With crêpes gaining popularity, more places that specialise in crêpes are popping up in Singapore. But which of these makes the best crêpes?

Thus, the blind taste test with 6 of the most well-known crêperies. To ensure fairness, only the basic crêpe, the butter and sugar crêpe, was tested. Everyone has their own opinion about what a crêpe should be like but 3 categories are unanimous— appearance, taste and texture.

Let’s begin by introducing the crêperies and their crêpes!

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Antoinette

Antoinette is a quintessential Parisian pâtisserie and salon du thé, named after the last queen of France who was so often revered for her fine taste and lavishly indulgent love for an excess of meticulously crafted pastries.

Comments from our taste testers
It has a strong egg taste
The texture is not balanced but it has a pleasant eggy taste

Address: 30 Penhas Rd, 208188

Opening Hours:

Mon – Thurs: 11 AM – 10 PM

Fri: 11 AM – 11 PM

Sat: 10 AM – 11 PM

Sun: 10 am – 10 PM

Phone Number: 6293 3121

Saybons

Saybons is Singapore's First French casual dining food boutique chain. With the objective of making French food affordable and accessible to everyone, Saybons offers quality French cuisine that can be enjoyed at one of their outlets, or even on the go.

Comments from our taste testers
It tastes surprisingly good
It has a nice charred taste, but it is too burnt

Address: 68 Orchard Road #B2-32 Singapore 238839

Opening time:

Mon-Sat: 9.30 AM – 10 PM

Sun: 9.30 AM – 9.30 PM

Phone Number: 6884 9018

Other Outlets:

100 Bukit Timah Road #01-17 Singapore 229899

61 Jalan Hitam Manis Singapore 278475

The Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup is a modern crêperie in Singapore that serves distinctly light, yet immensely satisfying crêpes & galettes using premium ingredients. Instead of serving typical heavy brunch items, the crêperie claims to excel at serving distinctly light, yet immensely satisfying crepes.

Comments from our taste testers
It is thin, and has a classic eggy taste but there is not enough sugar and butter.

Address: #01-02, 1 Keong Saik Rd, 089109

Opening Hours:

Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 9.30 PM

Sat: 9 AM – 9.30 PM

Sun: 9 AM to 7.30 PM

Phone Number: 9780 2920

Ô COMPTOIR

Ô COMPTOIR is a contemporary interpretation of the classic French crêperie right amidst the buzz of Boat Quay. With its unrivalled French wine collection and its appealing menu of deliciously, wholesome French crêpes, galettes and brasserie dishes, Ô Comptoir brings Singapore a slice of France.

Comments from our taste-testers
It has a nice, crunchy texture because of the sugar.
Nice eggy taste, but it is not fluffy enough

Address: 79 Circular Road, Singapore 049433

Opening Hours:

Mon – Tues: 11 AM – 12 AM

Wed – Fri: 11 AM – 1 AM

Sat: 10 AM – 1AM

Sun: 10 AM to 10 PM

Phone Number: 6534 7645

ENTRE-NOUS Crêperie

ENTRE-NOUS crêperie is a restaurant specialized in savoury and sweet crepes from Brittany. Opened in October 2008 by a French couple, their aim was to deliver crepes as traditional as those found in Brittany.

Comments from our taste testers
It has a nice fluff to it
It has a nice brown colour

Address: 27 Seah St, Singapore 188383

Opening Hours:

Mon: (Closed)

Tues – Fri: 12 PM – 2.30 PM, 6 PM – 9.30 PM

Sat: 11 AM – 9.30 PM

Sun: 11 AM – 5.30 PM

Phone Number: 6333 4671

PAUL Bakery

PAUL offers a selection of country-style and fancy bread, viennoiserie croissants, pastries, cakes and desserts, snacks and sandwiches. Its tea-rooms offer a French style of snack lunch: savory and sweet pastries, a selection of French pancakes, simple dishes and a selection of salads, etc. all prepared on the premises.

Comments from our taste testers
It is a bit dry, but the crêpe looks good

Address: #03-16/16A/17, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, 238872

Opening Hours:

Sun – Thurs: 9.30 AM – 9.30 PM

Fri – Sat: 9.30 AM – 10.30 PM

Phone Number: 6836 5932

Other Outlets:

#03-16/16A/17, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, 238872

10 Collyer Quay, #01-01, Ocean Financial Centre, 10 Collyer Quay, 049315

163 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247933

Final Results

And here are our final results! With the total marks being 105, here are our top 3 crêpes!

3. The Daily Roundup

With the most interesting crêpe presentation, it scored a reasonable 72.5. While its appearance was its winning factor, it didn’t do too badly based on its taste and texture. For those looking for an aesthetic Instagram picture and a good crêpe, definitely try the Daily Roundup!

2. ENTRE-NOUS Crepêrie

Even with a slightly rumpled appearance, its taste and texture propelled it to the second place! With the right amount of fluffiness and sweetness, it lives up to its origins and brings you the true representation of what a crêpe is.

And drumroll please, for our top crêpe…

1.     Ô Comptoir

Scoring the highest in all categories, it definitely succeeded in bringing us a delectable slice of France. With its glistening veneer of sugar, and perfectly golden colour, it impressed our taste testers with its appearance. But what really sealed the deal was its lightness and blend of crunchy sugar and soft crêpe.

Hopefully, this post inspired you to check out the crêperies in Singapore and to see them as more than just Pasar Malam treat, but rather, elegant, delightful pastries to be enjoyed—as a snack, a sweet dessert or even as a satisfying meal!