This July, Bohème Restaurant Group, the brains behind Comptoir, Café Bohème and Anne, welcomes Crepes & Bakes – a French-eatery providing freshly baked goods, and sweet and savoury crêpes inspired by global flavours. Located by the newly-opened Hong Kong Palace Museum in West Kowloon, the indoor-outdoor eatery offers affordable and quality fare with unique and unobstructed harbour views of both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon to either sides. Crepes & Bakes endeavours to provide a casual, no-fuss experience that’s not only family and dog-friendly, but also the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee and dinner. Furthermore, the eatery will serve cocktails, mocktails and drinks for the ultimate sunset terrasse happy hour.
The indoor-outdoor eatery is spread across approximately 2,000 square footage of space and will transports guests to a Brittany restaurant and café where classic tradition meets sleek modernity. The exterior boasts lush greenery and picturesque sea-views painting the perfect tranquil escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. The interior is inspired by half-timbered architecture found in Brittany,
and exudes minimalism with its modern white-brick walls, intricate copper hanging-light fixtures, large flourishing plants, and light-wood tables and chairs that create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Upon arrival guests are greeted by the wide counter that offer glimpses to the semi-open kitchen and the freshly-baked goods on display. All guests will place their orders at the counter and will have the option to dine-in (orders brought to your table by the staff), or self-pick up for takeaway outside, where guests can enjoy their meals either on the outdoor seating or on the grass whilst taking in the serene views.
The menu comprises of four sections – Bakery All Day, Salads and Tarts, Buckwheat Crêpes and Sweet Crêpes. Items on the ‘Bakery All Day’ section include a signature bread basket – various types of bread served with salted butter and jam (HK$68), homemade raisin bread (HK$48), different flavours of croissants and baguette sandwiches (HK$40-$88), croque monsieur tartine (HK$78), classic palmier, sweet tarts and eclairs (HK$40-$78), as well as a homemade cookie that uses premium Valrhona chocolate (HK$48).
The ‘Salads and Tarts’ section includes various savoury items including the ‘Cobb Salad’ (HK$138) of avocado, tomato, cucumber, corn, blue cheese, bacon & french dressing, the signature ‘Quinoa Salad’ (HK$78) comprising of bell pepper, chickpeas, cucumber, apple, onion and fresh mint, and a classic ‘Caesar Salad’ (HK$88) with the option to add chicken or smoked salmon for HK$40. This menu section will also include Crepes & Bakes’ own take of the savoury tart such as the ‘Provencal Tart’ (HK$78) of zucchini, eggplant, tomato and mozzarella (HK$78), as well as the ‘Caramelized Onion & Anchovy Tart’ (HK$88) – both of which will change on the menu depending on seasonal ingredients and supply.
The ‘Buckwheat Crêpes’ section features both traditional and “international” savoury flavours that are all naturally gluten-free. Traditional French-favourites include the ‘Ham & Cheese roll’ (HK$88) and ‘4-cheese’ of swiss, mozza, comte and reblochon (HK$138), the ‘Complete’ (HK$98) comprising of ham, cheese and egg, the ‘Forest’ (HK$98) served with mushroom, ham and cream, and the ‘Savoy’ (HK$118) consisting of cured ham, raclette cheese and onion. The “international” flavours include the ‘Norwegian’ (HK$148) – a refreshing combination of salmon, cream and dill, the ‘Italian’ (HK$138) consisting of mozzarella, tomatoes and oregano, and the ‘Indian’ (HK$158) featuring lamb curry and coriander.
The Sweet Crêpes section include six flavourful items guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. Enjoy the ultimate French-classic sweet crêpe of ‘Butter, Sugar and Lemon’ (HK$58), the ‘Salted Butter Caramel’ with caramel ice cream and caramelized apple (HK$88) or the ‘Nutella Banana Roll’ (HK$78). More modern-with-a-twist items include the signature ‘Valrhona Chocolate’ buckwheat crêpe (HK$78), the ‘Matcha’ (HK$68) or the light and refreshing ‘Yuzu’ (HK$98) perfect for the hotter months.
