Greek Chain Crepa Crepa Flips Its Way Into Abu Dhabi
Greek-born brand Crepa Crepa lands in Masdar City, serving up sweet and savoury crepes, pancakes, and waffles with a Mediterranean twist.
May 31, 2025
Things are getting deliciously crêped up in Abu Dhabi. Crepa Crepa, the beloved Greek-born creperie that's been flipping floury goodness since 1997, has officially launched its first UAE location at My City Centre Masdar in Masdar City.
Starting out as an 8-square-metre slice of heaven on the island of Kos, Crepa Crepa has since rolled out across Greece, Cyprus, and Tunisia—and now the Gulf. Staying true to its roots, the Abu Dhabi outpost serves up a wide spread of sweet and savoury crepes, waffles, and pancakes, all whipped up fresh before your eyes.
From French-style 'Croque Madame' crepes to Greek 'Kagianas,' the savoury menu layers classic flavours with a Mediterranean twist. For sweet tooths, the options are anything but flat: think praline banana, white chocolate Oreo, crispy toffee caramel, and strawberry cheesecake. You can even build your own if you're feeling a bit feta-venturous.
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