You'd have thought we would have gotten here before 2013! On an upscale block of rue Vielle du Temple, Breizh Cafe has been a foodie fixture, serving up authentic Breton crepes and hard cider. The crepes come sweet or savory, with top notch ingredients in whatever direction you go. I don't know why we waited so long, but a wintry nite was a perfect time to grab an early reservation with some jet-lagged friends, and warm up with one of the many hard ciders on the menu. We each opted for different savory crepes, but began with a dozen briny and creamy oysters on the half shell and the sample of smoked butter from Breton, served tucked into small folded pieces of a galette of ble noir (buckwheat).
The crepes, or galettes, themselves were thin and delicate, and came with different toppings (cheese, ham, poached egg, vegetables, etc.). They each quickly disappeared, a perfect light supper. A dessert crepe could not be avoided....the one we shared was like a tarte tatin - with apples, a caramel sauce and creme fraiche. Yum.
There is also a small take-out shop adjoining, where you can buy versions of the wonderful Breton butter, and many other tasty things. Now that we've been there once, you can be certain we'll return.
Here's the particulars:
109 rue Vieille du Temple
01 42 72 13 77
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