Midtown Lunch

Unfortunately, I have been less than impressed with the crepe places here in Philly, see: here and here. They tend to be overpriced and underwhelming. Have you had the same experience? But when I read the menu for Global Crepes and Local Shakes, which opened in the Italian market earlier this winter, I was slightly hopeful.  Inside, the cafe has a super zen setting, complete with relaxing music and cute lamps.

And in equally cute mugs, we tried a white hot chocolate ($2.25) and a Kashmiri Chai, that spiked with almonds, cardamom, and rose ($3.25), tasted like a hug.

The chevre, sweet fig, and walnut filing inside a delicate, freshly made crepe is a good choice for when you want just a bit of sweetness.

As is the apple, cheddar, bacon, and syrup crepe. More melty, than the creamy chevre crepe, but equally appropriate to eat at any time of day. My one critique would be there were a few too many apple slices in the mix.

I walked out feeling chill and with a full stomach. That, plus the variety of intriguing crepes that I didn’t get to try will have me back soon.  I didn’t even get to touch the lassi menu, which includes a speculous and a honey/lavender/vanilla which sound absolultely amazing.

Global Crepes and Local Shakes, 1309 South 9th Street, 610-986-2000