Here is a list of questions we are asked frequently at the cafe. Should you have any other questions, please feel free to call us at (319) 887-2233, or send an email via the "Contact Us" section of our website.
What exactly is a crepe? |
Can I make reservations to your cafe? |
A crepe is a very thin pancake, made with either flour or buckwheat flour. They are French in origin, but many European countries have subtle variations on the traditional crepe recipe.
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Absolutely. We would appreciate reservations for six or more guests, or for those who would want to ensure a table during our busiest times of year (Saturdays during football season, Valentines Day, ect). Reservations can be made via telephone at (319) 887-2233 or via an email in the "Contact Me" section of our website.
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What is aioli? |
What about catering and parties? |
Aioli, in it's most basic form, is a garlic mayonnaise. Our aioli is made here in the cafe, and our own special blend of spices is added to make our one-of-a-kind recipe. Aioli accompanies many of our savory crepes.
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We can do both! We have experience catering both parties in our cafe and parties in other locations. We have catered to book clubs, birthdays, sorority parties, and one couple was even daring enough to want 500 crepes made-to-order in lieu of a wedding cake in 2010! We will accommodate parties of all shapes and sizes. We can also accommodate wine parties with a small corking fee. Please email us at our "Contact Me" section with as many details as you can to get the ball rolling on your one-of-a-kind party experience.
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Does Crepes de Luxe Cafe accept credit cards? |
I have food allergies; what accommodations can you make as a restaurant? |
Of course! We accept all major United States credit cards.
Can you tell me a little more about your products?We are a locally-owned and operated cafe, employing just a few dedicated and talented chefs to not only prepare our meals, but to entertain customers as well. Almost 100% of our ingredients are purchased within a 50 mile radius of the cafe, and we purchase organic ingredients from a local egg farmer and buckwheat farmer in Newton, Iowa. Our crepe batter, aioli, basil pesto, chicken, ratatouille, apples, and asparagus are made to our specifications by our chefs, and all crepes are made fresh-to-order in our cafe.
Where can I find a list of your specials and menu updates?We as a cafe are always editing our menu, adding and subtracting recipes to keep your dining experience different and new. Menu additions and subtractions can be found on this website, but the best place to find our daily deals is our Facebook page. Simply click the link on the bottom of this page and you're there!
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We get this question almost daily. As for our recipes, eggs are vital to the crepe making process and cannot be substituted with any other ingredient. As for allergies to chocolate, peanut butter, or strawberries, we can easily deep-clean and sanitize all tools used in the crepe making process to ensure you will have no problems while visiting our restaurant. It gets a little trickier for people requiring a gluten-free diet. Our buckwheat is considered "mostly gluten-free" by our supplier just outside of Newton Laurel, Iowa. It is prepared as the first batch of the day, and although their equipment is thoroughly cleaned between regular flour and gluten-free buckwheat batches, they
cannot ensure 100% of their product is not contaminated. Although they deep clean their equipment between batches, ultimately, regular flour is made in the same machine. Completely gluten-free crepes can be made, however, with a reservation and a talk with our head chef. Please make all reservations with at least 1 hour notice for a gluten-free dining experience by phone. Haven't I seen you guys before?Ha, the chances are pretty good. Head Chef Hicham Chehouani has been working throughout Iowa City making crepes and Moroccan kebab for five years prior to opening the cafe in December of 2009. Since our opening, we have also traveled throughout Iowa, headlining at the International Food Festival in Des Moines in 2009 and 2010, as well as the Iowa City Arts Festival and Jazz Festival in 2010. Our ability to travel is made possible by curious customers such as yourselves who want to experience these French delicacies in both Iowa City and abroad, and for that we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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