What: Berry Nutella crepe
Where: GiGi’s Crepes Waffles and Juices, 68030 Vista Chino, Cathedral City
How much: $14.75
Contact: 760 668-5628; gigiscrepes.com
Why: Good ingredients.
I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad crepe. But this makes sense; as long as the crepe itself is made properly, and the ingredients going in or on said crepe are 1) quality and 2) go together well, you’re going to get something yummy.
I was thinking about this on my recent visit to GiGi’s Crepes Waffles and Juices. It was during the noon hour on a Saturday, and when I got there, I was the only customer. I went to the counter and ordered the berry Nutella crepe—with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, Nutella and a whole lot of whipped cream—along with a coffee. The crepe, made fresh, arrived at my table several minutes later. The crepe was made properly; the ingredients inside were quality and went together well (the fruit in particular was fresh and fantastic); and I devoured the delicious, decadent treat.
For those who are not fans of sweet crepes, GiGi’s also offers a savory chicken crepe, along with—as the name says—waffles and juices, as well as bowls, savory sandwiches and even a quesadilla.
GiGi’s crepes are good, and crepes are generally good, so why was the restaurant empty during lunch hour on a Saturday? Maybe it’s the price; $14.75 for a dessert crepe is not cheap, but nothing is cheap these days. Maybe it’s the location; GiGi’s is located at the end of a little shopping area, next to a nail salon, and near a CVS and a Jack-in-the-Box—and the doors face the very end of the parking lot. Maybe it was just a slow day when I was there.
I honestly don’t know—but I am rooting for GiGi’s to succeed. The world can always use more delicious crepes, after all.
