Sophie's Crepes

Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambiance: 4/5They're known for their crepes here, but we were super full and decided on just gelato for dessert. We were able to sample quite a few flavors (many of them Asian-inspired) and I decided on the pistachio and lychee flavors. Sooo good!

While in Japantown this past weekened waiting to get into the udon restaurant, I saw Sophie's Crepes. I was pleasantly surprised, it was still here! As a teenager up to my mid 20s, Sophie's Crepes was always a highlight for me and my friends whenever we drove up from San Jose and hung out in Japantown. We would spend a few hours just window shopping, relaxing, but we would always get a dessert crepe here. I've always got the dessert here, but the savory looks interesting.One friend always, I mean always got the...*Strawberry and Whipped Cream: Plain Crepe with fresh Strawberry & Whipped cream.My personal favorites were...*Bananas with Ice Cream and Chocolate: Crepe with fresh Bananas, Whipped Cream, Choco syrup w/ Vanilla Ice Cream.*Japanese Special: Plain Crepe with Red Bean Paste, Green Tea Gelato, Matcha Sauce, and Whipped Cream.It's a great dessert to end the day. Or in my past experience, a great thing to start your day of fun! LOL.Congratulations on serving the community since 2000! Come check them out!

Sophie's Crepes really hits the spot and satisfies my sweet tooth. The gelato is my favorite part, so I like that I can get it as a sundae. It was busy (as expected), so we used the online ordering method, but tbh I think ordering at the counter may be quicker. There wasn't really too much of a line inside compared to the amount of people waiting around outside for their order. Next time, I'll try ordering inside and see if that makes a difference, but the dessert is great either way. Was the perfect way to end my evening.

Still my favorite crepes in SF. Got myself the Mixed Fruit Nutella crepe sans kiwi with salted caramel gelato. Although the strawberries were pretty frozen, the crepe texture is still crisp and chewy. Came around 4pm on a Friday and there wasn't really a line. They give you a container with your crepe now which I appreciate since eating it with ice cream can get real messy. Will probably not get it with the salted caramel gelato next time because it did overpower the other flavors.

Good crepe, but definitely on the heavy side.We ordered a #8...strawberry and vanilla crepe $9.25-ice cream +$1.50-whipped cream +$1Total was $12.76 for a crepe. Definitely on the pricier side.Would have been better for staff to be more transparent that these were add ons instead of us assuming it was included...but learned for future...never assume anything! Some seating inside.Street parking around Japantown.

This place is a Japan town classic. Delicious crepe with generous toppings. Make your order and watch them make your crepe fresh. We went with the strawberry Nutella with matcha ice cream and it was a great combination. It can get a little messy so make sure you ask for napkins!

3.5/5 A classic Japantown spot! They have a huge selection of Asian ice cream flavors, savory crepes, and sweet crepes. The crepe is more on the softer side with not much structure. They lowkey have been skimping on the toppings and the fruits are ok freshness. Make sure to get the tray and napkins because things tend to fall apart.

Dropped by this Crepe shop in Japantown's shopping center, it's a fun dessert option!You can line up or order through QR, and order from a menu or create your own crepe. Ordered the Tangerine Whip ice cream crepe, and it was yummy but not exceptional in terms of taste or quality. The tangerines tasted super canned, crepe batter wasn't great quality, and the crepe wasn't portioned well so one section would be full of ice cream, the next whipped cream, the next full of tangerine. The shop also looked rather run down, and workers use bare hands to make and wrap crepes (there's a sign it's for sanitary reasons, but note if it's unappealing to you)Overall still had fun ordering a fun unique dessert at Japantown, just don't come with an expectation of an outstanding gastronomical experience.

I came here since we've tried the other crepe place in Japantown but hadn't tried this one yet. We got the Strawberry and Japanese Crepe. There was around a 5-10 minute wait, and they called our number when it was ready.We sat outside the store. It was a little bit awkward to eat due to the heaviness of the ice cream. The crepe was pretty decent, not too sweet. It was soft with a bit of crispy edges, and the ice cream helped add some creaminess.Overall, not the best crepes I've had, but they were pretty good.

Sophie's Crepes holds a very special place in my heart. As a child, I'd grab dessert here anytime I was in Japantown. So, I was on a nostalgia high when my companion suggested meeting here after work.Not much has changed since I began coming here over a decade ago. The aromas of warm and sweet crepes fill your nose, photos and menus to peruse, and a view of workers making your crepes. I'd say that service isn't as friendly as it used to be--short, no smiles anymore, and a hit or miss on speed. Most diners take their crepes to-go to enjoy, which we did. There are only a couple of seats inside and outside in the surrounding area. I was a picky eater as a kid and would only get their Butter and Cinnamon Sugar. Jokes on me, cause it's my comfort crepe and the one I still eat to this day. The crepe is crispy and flaky which I prefer over soft and chewy. The butter-to-cinnamon ratio is perfect as it's not too sweet and melts in your mouth. My companion had the Nutella which was warm, gooey, and sweet. Along with dessert crepes, they also sell savory crepes.Crepes are never a bad idea and a great dessert alternative. If roaming around Japantown, I highly recommend trying them at least once! Find them on the second floor of the mall.