Last weekend we checked out ‘For Crepe Sake’ – a restaurant in downtown Lansing. They serve crepes – lots of them; stuffed with all kinds of deliciousness. The good news for me? They offer gluten free-vegan batter and fillings. (Thank you Leslie, for finding this place and for sending me the link to their website.) I was able to contact them to inquire about what they could do for both Bradley and I regarding our food allergies. They got back with me within a couple days and answered all my questions.
Five of us went to the restaurant; two with food allergies, the other three with no food issues. When we arrived, we were told we could sit down to take a look at the menu and when ready, go to the counter to place our order. As we were checking out the menu, we saw they would actually be cooking our food near the dining area. Before ordering, Bradley and I were able to go over and talk to the two women that would be preparing our food. As we told them what we were allergic to, they did a quick inventory to be sure they had the necessary substitutions on hand; showing us the items they would be using. (The items: Gluten Free-Vegan buckwheat batter, Earth Balance Buttery Spread, almond milk, diaya products and So Delicious CoCo Whip.)
Then we went over to the order counter. The girl taking our orders didn’t seem to know much about their gluten free and vegan offerings – other than the fact that they did offer them. But, I can say, she was extremely thorough when taking our orders; being sure to write down all of our allergies. She made me a bit nervous, but because we’d been able to talk to the women that would be preparing our food, I had no qualms about eating there.
We all ordered the ‘sweet and savory combo’. Two smaller crepes, which together, are comparable in size to one large crepe. I got the Chicken Cordon Bleu (stuffed with chicken, ham, daiya cheese and Dijon mustard) and the Strawberry (loaded with strawberries, pecans and vegan cream cheese, topped with a dollop of So Delicious CoCo Whip and drizzled with dairy free chocolate). The food did not disappoint. It was delicious, every single bite.
This was such a fun experience. Bradley was home and Kevin, Brent, Jamie and I were all able to go out for brunch – to a new restaurant! Not only was the food (and the company) great, I was actually able to eat brunch out – something I haven’t done in a long time, because breakfast foods at restaurants just aren’t conducive to my diet. Everyone enjoyed their food and walked away satisfied. We will definitely be going back. (I’m hoping we can get Abby and Brad out there soon.)
Check out their website for their hours and their menu. https://www.forcrepesake.com/
Thanks for stopping!
Brenda
Disclaimer:
These recipes and tips are not guaranteed to work or be safe for everyone. Allergies are extremely complicated and vary for each individual. It is still your responsibility to read labels to ensure your safety. I cannot be held liable for any ill effects from using my tips to avoid your allergies. (Sorry guys, I don’t foresee any problems, but Momma’s gotta cover her backside, ya know?) Just read your labels! Do your research!