So Crepe

Definitely NOT a taste of France.
I love crepes, sweet or savory. Mine was spinach, and my friend’s was mushroom. The sauces were way too creamy, and the crepes a bit rubbery. Not impressed at all. Next time I have a craving, I’ll head back to the Reading Terminal Market.

So Crêpe is a little slice of French heaven. The menu and restaurant are both modern and simple. Sweet or savory you can’t deny that these crepes are so good! Everything is made to order by a chef in the open kitchen. Reservations can be made on Opentable, but normally this spot is relaxed and quiet. Its also BYO if you want to bring some wine or champagne!
My reccomendations are…
Sweet:
So Chocolate– classic, dark chocolate or nutella and fruit
So Lunch Box– an adult version of pb&j
So Chantilly– whip and fruit, simple and sweet
Savory:
So Champignon– an indulgent creamy mushrooms and ham sauce wrapped inside a buckwheat crêpe
So French– perfect for brunch with 2 sunny side up eggs, ham, and swiss cheese
So Florentine– a vegetarian’s favorite with spinach and cheese!
So Riviera– a yummy baby spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts, and little grilled shrimp on top of a buckwheat crêpe
Specials:
So Peanut Butter Cup– the holy combo of peanut butter and nutella (ask to add bananas!)
So Prosciutto– a spring mix salad with balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts and prosciutto over a crêpe with swiss cheese.
Bön Appetit!

Major misprint on the sign outfront, it should say «more crap»!
As per my usual rule, before I leave a less than 3 star review, I make sure to go back and eat a second time, and my second experience was even worse than my first.
The crêpe was a bit heavy and dry, more of a pancake. The latest I tried was their autumn special with grilled butternut squash and goatcheese. The squash was different thicknesses and textures with some parts burnt and others not quite done. The goatcheese was in large clumps and the total lack of melting gives you an indication of the temp of the crêpe itself when served.
The ham and cheese with egg was also barely room temperature and the fried egg was smothered in butter (as if it were fried that way), and had some unset eggwhite still.
The service was somehow even worse than the food. My cup of tea took over 15 minutes to get honey (and it should be mentioned there were only 3 other tables seated). There were two of us eating, both ordering one dish and both ordering at the same time. My friend got his plate after 4 – 5 minutes after ordering. I received my plate at 12 minutes after ordering (a good 3 minutes after my friend finished eating!).
Bad food, even worse service. Not worth a third visit.

Recently got to try a couple of the savory crepes. Both were tasty. However, they lacked particular pizzazz and so I don’t myself quite rushing to return for more; maybe more like ambling for an eventual return. The chicken in the so cocotte was tasty, though smothered in a bit too much sauce and could have used some greens and other veggies. The blue cheese came with some greens, but could have used some other veggies, too (tomatoes and peppers come to mind). At heart, I might just not be over the departures of the various Café L’Aube’s in the neighborhood.
Service was friendly and prompt. Prices seemed reasonable. The décor is comfortably simple, with exposed brick walls and tables in a convenient array of sizes.

Came for a boozy BYO brunch on Halloween morning, and it was the perfect place despite being our plan B (Little Spoon was on a half hour wait). Three of us each ordered a So French (buckwheat crêpe, swiss cheese, generous portion of ham and fried egg on top). These were huge, filling yet light, well priced, and delicious. We also ordered a pitcher of OJ for mimosas and an iced coffee, both of which were perfectly satisfactory. Didn’t have enough stomach capacity to try a sweet crêpe, but I have a feeling I’ll be back pretty soon.
Note* — the So French came with whipped ketchup (a combo of ketchup and whipped cream) which sounds vomit-​worthy but was actually delish.

They were down a server the day I was there, so it wasn’t the best service …
BUT those crepes though.
We shared this special nutella crêpe which was amazing. I got the classic french crêpe, and they added spinach. I definitely want to come back here with some champagne! :)

As far as crepes go, these were good. We had the So Washington and the So chocolate. I’ll admit I’ve had better crepes of bigger size with more filling at other places, and i’d say more delicious and satisfying. I would rate this a three as it wasn’t outstanding for me, but it has nice ambiance and pleasant service, and made the checklist of serving good crepes for after dinner dessert so to be generous I give it a four.

Clean place. Server is very friendly so that’s nice. Food wise — definitely value for money — savory crepes are $ 8-​$ 10. We ordered the so cocotte with chicken and mustard and so something (sorry forgot the name!) with ham and mushrooms. Both were just okay taste wise because I was expecting white flour crepes but these were super healthy and super French/​traditional made of buckwheat and wheat. They’re stuffed well with the fillings. I like my food hot and didn’t find either crêpe really hot when served. We also ordered the 16oz freshly squeezed OJ for $ 4 — totally worth the price since it gave 2.5 glasses of OJ whereas one glass of OJ was for $ 3.50. Total bill for those two crepes plus OJ pitcher = $ 22 before gratuity.

We enjoyed our dinner at So Crêpe.
Tried 3 kinds of crepes:
1. So champignon was tasty, with creamy mushrooms, and truffle cream.
2. So riviera was like salad on a crêpe, nice, very fresh. Different from how I usually think of crepes.
3. So caramel with salted caramel made a really nice finish to our meal.
Good friendly service.

After my January trip to Paris and spending days eating croissants and crepes, I searched diligently for an American equal to hold me over when my Parisian cravings strike! Disappointment after disappointment found me until I decided to try So Crêpe.
I don’t give out many 5 star ratings, but this place definitely earned theirs! I was greeted upon entry with a genuine smile and hello and told to sit wherever I wanted. A cold bottle of water was left on the table so I could refill my water at will (which is awesome, since I drink water like crazy!).
I ordered the So Suzette which is described on the menu as Grand Marnier, sugar, and whipped cream, but I asked if it was possible to make it with a squeeze of lemon and Orange the way I had it in Paris. The Chef/​greeter smiled and explained the original would take a bit longer to make but he would see what he could do. Sure enough, I got what I wanted and it was amazing! He seemed really excited to make my request and even asked how it came out. He was very sincere and seemed eager to please; very customer service oriented!
When I’m feeling nostalgic for those Parisian crepes, I’ll look no further than So Crêpe!

It feels like a cute, small café more than a sit down restaurant.
Their menu is simple — a short list of savory and sweet crepes. My friend and I tried the «so chocolate,» with slices of banana and strawberries, drizzled with dark chocolate and whip cream on the side. The crêpe was fluffy and soft and the fruit inside tasted fresh. It was not overwhelmingly sweet, which I appreciated. I didn’t try the savory crepes, but it was one of the best sweet crepes I had around Philly!
One thing — the crepes are not small, but definitely not a dinner substitute.

My friends and I went to So Crêpe for a birthday celebration. I love So Crêpe and have talked about it since I first went last year. They were thoroughly impressed. The crepes are thin, i.e. perfect, and the toppings are well prepared. It’s like being in France while in South Philly.

Woah! Pancake or crêpe?
This place is so unique because their crepes resemble a fluffier texture, kind of like a pancake but not! (Imagine IHOP!) Interestingly it deviates from the French thin eggy crêpe you normally get– which is probably why it was so filling for me and my friends at the end but it was so good!
I had the classic savory, So Florentine and Mushroom Champaign Crêpe, both were wonderful! If only I had room for the sweet crepes… But I was stuffed… Guess this means I’ll have to be coming back again :)

We came with a
voucher. I’ve always wanted to try savory crepes and I was not disappointed. I had the So Smoked and Da Mr. had So Dog (he’s not adventurous) and for dessert I had the So Caramel and Da Mr. had the So Lunch Box (I repeat — he’s not adventurous). The buckwheat crêpe was perfectly delummy with the smoked salmon and avocado. The So Caramel was the devil… it was that damned good.
The owner/​chef/​French fella was very friendly and came over to check on us a few times. He made the experience even more enjoyable.

My best friend and I had spent the morning searching online for a great BYO lunch spot on South Street and after Unilocaling around we stumbled on the menu and a few photos from So Crêpe.
5 STAR FOOD!!! The crêpes were out of this world and I could not have ever imagined a crêpe so filling and innovative like theirs, could exist. In fact I complimented the owner and chef… It was just that amazing!
I had a Brie crêpe which had spinach inside and chopped nuts, topped with roasted tomatoes. I opted for added grilled chicken; every single bight was as succulent as the last. I can not wait to go back! They also offer cider, which was a great pairing with the Fireball we brought in. Superb food, friendly staff and an ambience that made it a great place to hang with friends.
Last thing: A+ for return on investment. The reasonable price you pay will yield a super-​stuffed crêpe leaving you very more than satisfied after only one.

I was a bit hesitant about trying So Crêpe because crêpe places are generally hit or miss, but I’m oh so glad we decided to try it out. When Unilocal tells you the place is 4.5 stars, you have to take that into consideration. So Crêpe did not disappoint. Outside of Europe, this was the best crêpe I ever had.
We came for brunch so the classic question was: savory or sweet? I opted for savory and ordered the So Florentine but asked for some blue cheese in it as well. I can vouch for the deliciousness of this crêpe because everyone at my table was asking for a bite of it. The serving size is perfect because I felt full but without being stuffed. As I write this review, I actually really want another one of those crepes. The prices are super reasonable and great as a BYO option as well. We brought some Verdi (sparkling wine) which we mixed with their orange juice to create a great drink to accompany our crepes. Service is a bit slow but we didn’t mind considering how great the food was and at such a great cost.
I was pleasantly surprised by So Crêpe and highly encourage you go. So good!

Very friendly gentlemen at the counter and crafting crepes. The savory versions look and sound so amazing, if they are as good as the sweet, wow. We tried the smore, I was skeptical but it was very good, all the flavors rang through.
The So Washington was like a thick applesauce stuffed sweet pillow. The So Chocolate was also good. Not a disappointing bite.

I work within walking distance from So Crêpe and never really paid attention to it until I went to a podiatrist who raved so much about it. At that point, I figured I would give it a try one day. I see a lot of Unilocalers rated it four stars and up. Well, I see it differently. I ordered So Riviera, which is a crêpe with sauteed shrimps with caramelized walnuts, fresh spinach, homemade balsamic vinagrette and shaved parmesan. My wife ordered So French, which included swiss cheese topped with ham and two sunny side eggs.
Maybe we both made the wrong choices because we were thoroughly disappointed. My crêpe was basically a spinach salad with about eight of the tiniest shrimp I have ever seen in my life. If there is such a thing as premature shrimp, this is what I had on my salad… I mean… crêpe.
My wife wasn’t pleased with her selection. The ham was literally a few sprinkled cubes of meat. Cube-​shaped meat should always be questioned. The eggs were okay, but overall, it was not great. The price is very reasonable.
A small part of me wants to give them another try. If I am brave enough, I’ll stick to the sweet stuff.

I had So Crêpe to myself for the entirety of my visit yesterday afternoon, and it was the most peaceful, relaxing, lovely, and straightforward meal that I have had in a while. For a moment, I almost felt like I was back in France, too, with the talk radio playing in the background and the wall clock set to Lyon time.
I headed in, went up to the counter, and ordered the So Cocotte (buckwheat crêpe, grilled chicken, dijon mustard). Added a cup of jasmine ginger tea for good measure. I then settled in by a window and, shortly thereafter, the nice French man working brought me a gigantic crêpe.
He later offered to box what I didn’t finish as he came over with a jug of ice water, but I told him I would eat it all. He didn’t look convinced. Then he came over again and the crêpe was gone. I think both of us were equally impressed with my skills. [To note: Such events are extremely rare in my life and generally do not recur. Often, I eat like a bird. However, this crêpe was exceptionally delicious soooo.]
Once I finished my tea, I went back to the counter and paid my bill — all the while quite sad to have to re-​enter reality.

Sweet cozy place! With simple yet tasteful décor, So Crêpe was just right for a casual date night.
We visited on a quiet Friday evening, and I was instantly charmed by the cute little details of the place, including the decorative naming of the crepes and the specialties written out on the chalkboard. The various compositions of different crepes on the menu all sounded pretty great that I had trouble choosing what I wanted (a welcome adversity that I commonly face at eateries), but eventually we decided to share one savory & one sweet crêpe. They were both delicious; the So Riviera resembled a salad on top of a crêpe, and the So Washington came with a classic apple filling, caramel drizzle, and vanilla ice cream. I would note that in my opinion, the plates were only moderate in portion size — on a typical night, I probably would have probably needed to order a third crêpe to share to feel full.
Overall, I had a very pleasant experience and would like to return to try their other options!