Best Crepes in Madrid:Creperie Ma Bretagne

Creperie Ma Bretagne
C/ San Vicente Ferrer 9 28004
Metro Noviciado or Tribunal
915 317 774

If you are craving a sweet or savory “galette” – Brittany’s version of the traditional French crepe – and want to learn how to distinguish between the two, then the Creperie Ma Bretagne has fused together the perfect menu and staff just for you.  The head waitress – who also assists in the food preparation – is an émigré from Brittany, and will kindly explain, in full detail, the flavorful nuances of different Breton crepes.  Additionally she will tell you about the significance of the buckwheat or “trigo negro” (“black wheat”) that they use for this particular kind of crepe, and then suggest what to order depending on your tastes and creperie experience.  You should not take her recommendations lightly; for her, finding a galette for everyone’s palate is an exact art, and she prides herself on being the artist.

If you forget her advice when it comes time to order the main course, simply opt for one of the savory galettes that include tangy, hearty mushrooms, and a bold white cheese; the tastes blend together divinely with the smoky flavor of the buckwheat.  To top it off ask for a glass of tart, yet heavy, Breton cider. A full meal will round up to about 15 euro a person, which the diners argue is a fair price to pay for such a palatable experience.  

Remember to make a reservation.  Though the place is cozy, it fills up quickly, even on weekdays.  

By Michelle Campagna

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