Cafe Moulin

Café Moulin makes me smile. They are doing classic French crepes right! The menu has an extensive list of both sweet and savory crepes. The ingredients are fresh and perfectly cooked.
Add an egg to any crêpe for an additional $ 2. I suggest you do this because it was the silkiest, most perfectly cooked egg I’ve ever had. The beschemel and goat cheese added to the creaminess. It just made me happy.
I want to mention that we had the greatest waiter. He was super helpful and attentive and he spoke to me in French, for anyone that knows me this was the cherry!
I can’t wait to go back and try more crepes!

It is a cute place with nice ambience. It was a bit understaffed so wait time for service was longer than usual.
The food is priced alright, though it is not the most amazing food. If the service was a bit faster, it would be a great place to stop in for a quick bite before some shopping.

Nice crepes place. I had the crêpe with chicken, onion, and a slightly spicy sauce; the dessert crêpe was the ‘Halle Berry’ with chocolate and fresh strawberries. Quite filling, and also tasty.

Wife & I ventured into Shadyside for some post Christmas shopping. Found his spot thanks to a sign on the street corner & glad we tried it out. Crepes were BOMB!
I had banana, peanut butter & chocolate (variation of the banella) add 2 eggs & bacon. Wife had the Bristol. Two thumbs up to both meals.
The place has character & the staff was friendly.
Had to dock them a star as I asked for hot sauce and they charged me $ 1.50 and the bacon was thin & not very good.
Other than that — crepes were

I came to Café Moulin on a couple of different occasions but mostly for brunch. While there is usually a wait, I have never experienced a wait longer than 15 – 20 min. Now most of the brunch places do not take reservations and Café Moulin is no different. I have had a couple of their savory and sweet crepes, coffee and also their french toast. All that I have had so far was fresh, light and very delicious, but specifically the French Toast was definitely my favorite. I also much prefer Café Moulin’s crepes over Crêpe Parisienne in Oakland. Much better quality, fresher ingredients and nicer atmosphere. I find the staff very friendly and approachable. Last time we were 3 people and in order to get in quicker we were sitting at the «bar» right next to the kitchen. It was a bit uncomfortable for 3 people (but that was our fault as we asked to sit there) so as soon as we spotted a table becoming available we asked the owner if it would be possible to switch and it was absolutely no problem at all. Every time I am here I feel welcomed and the food is amazing. What more can you ask for?

I guess I’m not a fan of Café Moulin but am torn between 2 and 3 stars… I don’t like going there, but I know others don’t hate it… Okay so I guess I’ll make a pros and cons list:
PROS:
–Nice atmosphere (aesthetically appealing and clean).
–Food is consistent.
–Coffee is great.
CONS:
–Usually a very long wait time. You’ll wait to get seated and you’ll wait to get food.
–Very small restaurant with limited seating.
–The food is average. I’ve never had anything «bad» but I haven’t had anything that was really good either. I’ve had different crepes and they’re all pretty basic and average tasting. I finish my plate, but am usually underwhelmed.
–The service can be bad. Not just bad because they’re slow, which isn’t always their fault, but bad as in rude and sometimes they seem agitated. I’ve had some pleasant interactions, but generally they are very curt and don’t seem to care that much about how they interact. Example: A server didn’t bring me an item I ordered when other drinks were brought to the table. I flagged him and politely asked for my item, and was told that he «knows and it’s coming.» And then there was this: eyeroll: and it just describes the service you can expect to get every once and a while at Café Moulin.
If you want crepes and Café Moulin isn’t busy, you can try their crepes without fear of food poisoning or being dramatically disappointed. If it’s busy, I would consider waiting in line elsewhere.

So the crepes here were okay — nothing I couldn’t make myself at home. When I walked in, it looked cute and trendy but nothing could have prepared me for how long we had to wait to get our order taken and subsequently wait for the food. I think the whole experience took about 2 hours which is just not acceptable. The flavors were a bit bland (I can’t even remember what I ordered I just ate in fury, fuming at how long it took).
There are plenty of other crêpe places in Pittsburgh that can serve you in a timely fashion. Advice to this restaurant? Don’t seat people until you know you can serve them. I’d rather be told upfront there will be a 40 minute + wait than to be seated so then I can decide if I want to do that or not…

great food and nice environment! Wanna go there once again!

We came at 9 AM (when they open) and the place filled up in less than 30 minutes– come early if you hate waiting like me. Service was prompt and friendly.
We tried the Walnut St. French Toast with brie, walnuts, maple butter and granola. I think this was my favorite. We also got 2 crepes: Tivoli (pesto, tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella) and Bristol (smoked turkey, bechemel sauce, goat cheese, avocado). I thought both were underwhelming. I also could get a crêpe 2x that size for the same price in another city.

Café Moulin is a nice french style café that falls a bit short on delivering a french experience.
I had high hopes for this place but as someone who grew up in Europe and ate crepes every week since I could remember I also had high exceptions
First of all if u want to make crepes take an egg, a cup of flour, a cup of milk and some salt … mix it. Take that mixture and pour a small amount in a frying pan and swish it around to cover the bottom… you are welcome I just saved you $ 10
I remember coming to a crêpe place in a basement for french class in 10^th grade, and just being astounded at how good it was. I want to say it was Café Moulin, or its predecessor… im not sure, either way my experience went from amazing to meh.
I came here primarily because a friend had never had «french» crepes. And unfortunately she left without having any.
Long story short… 4 crepes and $ 40 later we had what amounted to a meh experience. Some of the savory crepes were decent but more of a snack than a meal. As for the dessert crepes soooooo disappointing with the selection. Half of the crepes or more had nutella on them So if u put nutella on a crêpe u reallyh only have a few options nuts, crumbs or bananas. the taste is so strong and overpowering that it makes the fruit sour or just eliminates it. All of the crepes we had though well cooked were just not complex and lacked unique ingredients.
Service was slow took a while to get the crepes though it didnt seem terribly busy.
Though the crepes were nothing great or unique i would come back for the other things on the menu

Food is great. Ham cheese crêpe and Nutella crêpe are my favorites.

I stopped into Café Moulin for lunch with my parents earlier today. I was hoping for a quick and light lunch, and having read some of the other reviews, was concerned that the quick part might not happen. My fears were confirmed when we walked in and, after getting a waitress’s attention after standing in the front for five minutes, were told that the wait would be 25 min. I asked my parents if they wanted to go somewhere else nearby, but they wanted to wait it out. I think we waited about 20 min. to be seated, but even a wait of that length wasn’t necessary, given that several tables sat vacant for part of the wait. Also, despite keeping a list, the waitstaff couldn’t keep the order of arrival straight, such that we the customers had to remind them of who had been waiting longest.
Once we finally were seated, service wasn’t the most efficient, either. For our entrees, my mom ordered the Halle Berry crêpe (strawberries, Nutella, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream; $ 8.35), my dad ordered the Bristol crêpe (smoked turkey, goat cheese, avocado, and bechamel; $ 9.50), and I ordered the Alaskan crêpe (smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese, and spinach; $ 10.50). Both savory crepes came with a small side salad, which was a nice accompaniment. While the quality was alright, it wasn’t anything to write home about. While my parents enjoyed their crepes, they didn’t rave about them, so I think we were on the same page there.
Overall, I wasn’t overly impressed with my experience at Café Moulin, particularly in terms of the service. It took us an hour and a half from the time of arrival to the time that we left, which is just too much time for lunch. While I get that they’re busy, it’s clear that the management needs to do a better job of providing organized and prompt customer service. Quite frankly, if it were up to me, I wouldn’t have stuck around – I would have simply gone up the street to grab lunch elsewhere. As it were, I doubt I’ll return, given that I live two blocks away from Crepes Parisiennes, which is higher quality, cheaper, and quicker – not to mention closer – to boot.

I tried the ham and swiss crêpe and a cappuccino today. They were both okay, but I wasn’t overly impressed — the cappuccino was not one of the better ones I’ve had in the area, and the crêpe had a big thick (½ inch?) slice of ham in it, complete with gristly bits which were hard to cut. At other places, it’s usually thin sliced luncheon meats which I think works better in this scenario. The side salad it comes with was fine, but not especially exciting. On the plus side, they have a couple of outdoor tables which work well on a pleasant day, and the interior has an appealing cozy ambience. The service was also prompt and friendly.

Café Moulin is my favorite breakfast place in Shadyside. You walk down the steps into cute substreet level dining area with a space that can seat about 30 people. The setting is warm and open with plenty of natural sunlight shining into room and warm lightly colored wood floor.
Quickly one of the bohemian waiters asks for you drinks and give you what I call an amazing menu. One side will have sweet crepes, from nutella, banana and fresh strawberries, where as the other side will have the savory flavors. Being a savory girl myself there is plenty of variety to choose from. Be warned, these are large and creamy. Most will have a sauce of sorts whether the herb crème spread of alaskan crêpe or the bechamel that drenches the Bristol. Your tongue will have plenty to taste. Having been here 3 times, I have enjoyed each of my choices and always left plenty full. When you need to break it up you much on the side salad that home with a house dressing. All very delicious.
Now to my favorite part of Café Moulin. They will do a Turkish Coffee fortune reading for you with the purchase of your coffee. Turkish coffee is brewed thick and grainy and sweetened for you. They will ask for light, medium or heavy sweet flavoring. You get it in a small 8 oz cup where you sip, sip, sip until only the bottom coffee granularity remains. Now, you quickly flip over you cup and wait for the grains to make their way down your cup. Depending on your personality and the spread at which you sip your coffee, the cup and therefore the grains will be a different temperature and therefore either make it down your cup more quickly or less quickly.
The girl will come over when you have waited the appropriate amount of time and will «read your fortune» … I love having my fortune read. The girl is obviously not an expert and knows this cute party trick for her own fun, but either way, it’s still pretty neat and a perk to your food.
Will come often again.

The neighborhood is great, restaurant is chill and adorable, and the food is delicious. Perfect for Saturday morning brunch date. Only downside is I asked for scrambles eggs instead of omelette style and they said no… This should not be a big deal. Overall an excellent meal– I had French toast and hubby had crepes.

Food is excellent place very clean I love this place also owner is so friendly service is good

Atmosphere:
Small and intimate. Bright lighting and rustic, Victorian décor. Definitely fits french fusion scene.
Service:
It’s funny, how the this one rude server actually Unilocaled this place– praising it and all. Really, girl, really? Do better on your hospitality. She even took our order late. We already knew what to get while we were waiting. Besides her– the other server was sooo freakin nice! He was attentive and hospitable during our meal. Wish I gave him the tips personally.
Food:
The crepes were on point for me. I was soo hungry for breakfast and the Bristol filled me up till dinner time. Their chai tea latte was good too but a tad bit too sweet. They could notch the sweetness down just a bit. My party also enjoyed their crepes. They gave it a 5 stars!
Unfortunately, the overall rating is average. The food is a 4 but one down for the service. Would I come back tho? Of course!

Pitt/​CMU students, Crepes Parisiennes is closer. However, their quality and quantity are both significantly lacking. Try this little hole-​in-​the-​wall place off of Walnut Street instead.
It’s got tons more menu items, which all look pretty delicious. I’ve had a Belgian white chocolate crêpe and a French Toast order with the Turkish sausage I can’t remember the name of. It’s halal, that’s all I remember. Friendly, efficient service. Good portion sizes! Overall, a nice little hangout. Just take the 71B or 71D over, and you won’t regret it.
It’s not very full in the morning hours, so you’ll have plenty of space to spread out, too!

Banana crape is crazy. Sooooo yummy.
Sometimes it’s too sweet but with coffee, no problem! The fantastic combination of dough, banana, chocolate, and cream entertains not only my tongue but also my eyes! The plate setting is so cute!!!
I have nothing to complain about. Waitresses on the floor and customers at tables, all of them are so nice. I love this place

Great service and amazingly fresh for a subterranean grotto. Well worth a visit.
We had the house salad accented with avocado and feta and the spinach tomato pesto cheese crêpe and crêpe with strawberries and Nutella for a grand finish. Yum!