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Crêpe Montagne

This one was a repeat dine-in; our first time at the middle-priced french restaurant was last year when we got a couple Groupons for their fondue trays. We were in the mood for some crêpes after we did our usual kayaking at the River of Golden Dreams, and we decided to treat ourselves, both with the delicacy and the price.

The place had a very classy atmosphere with its black and white walls and overall colour scheme. The black colour of the lighting fixtures and ceiling pipes give a sophisticated feel to the usually rustic interior accessories, and the simple, but well-pruned plant is a subtle accent. There are also some colourful french books laid out across the wall (along with tourist brochures), which definitely added to the personality of the restaurant.

There are both indoor and outdoor tables, perfect for dining in.

While my dad picked a simple banana fruit crêpe for $8.50, my mom went for the more extravagant  warm berries & crème anglaise for $9.50, and I went for the most extravagant Belle Marie for $12.50, which includes a scoop of ice cream and whipped cream.

One really can't go wrong with crêpes, I've made my own crêpes before and they taste delicious with the right toppings. That being said, these crêpes are delicious in all the ways any crêpes are delicious. They may be extra special, depending on your flavour of choice, but even though they are quite overpriced for what they are, they are still a very tasty eat. There is a reason why we've eaten here more than once, and it's because of the classy ambiance and the "treat yourself" feeling the meal and restaurant gives that best compliments a family vacation.

Crêpe Montagne's website and Yelp page.

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• Earl Grey - One of my favourites! I enjoy an earl grey whenever I have a sore throat, but since I don't drink it too often I couldn't tell if it tasted exactly like the tea. However, I'm one who likes to stick to the boring flavours, and I think this one is an adventurous step higher from the yummy basic.
• Whisky Bacon - Being a vegetarian, I only took a few bites without the bacon. I didn't remember it tasting super fantastic, but it was missing half the flavour, and Julian assures me it's an important one. This donut was his favourite and he saved it for last. An important note is the smell of this donut, not sure what whisky smells like, but this donut's smell is strong.
• Maple Walnut - My least favourite of the bunch, since the nutty taste wasn't exactly my first choice. I don't remember tasting much of the sweetness of the maple, but then again I didn't take that many bites.
• Honey Parmesan - A strange choice of mine, but it surprisingly works! The parmesan flavour was a bit strong, but it gave a good sweet and salty flavour. Again, I like the boring flavours, but this is a good one if you're up for it.
• Cinnamon Sugar - The only donut that I finished whole, since it was the most basic of the bunch and Julian wanted to save his appetite for the others. I love how it's crunchy on the outside from the crystalized sugar, but soft on the inside. One complaint is it was a tad burnt and you could taste it slightly.
• London Fog - Didn't get a chance to try this one too much, but the inside is a light and fluffy cream filling. Don't think I was a big fan of the cream in this one, though I was in a donut coma and couldn't really remember by that point.

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