Everything you ask.
Hours, Happy Hour days, gluten-free, reservations, parking, catering — the questions Collette fields every day, written down once so you do not have to call for them (though you still can: (626) 355-1508).
Visiting
Coming in
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What are your hours? +
We open every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The easiest place to see today's hours is the top of our homepage — they change on holidays and we keep that one in sync. Call (626) 355-1508 if anything is unclear; Collette answers day or night.
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What days is Happy Hour? +
Friday and Saturday only, from 3 to 6 pm. Not Sunday through Thursday. Wine, cocktails, and a short bar menu at the counter or on the patio.
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Where do I park? +
Free street parking on Sierra Madre Blvd and Baldwin Ave. A public lot sits one block east behind the Kersting Court fountain. Evenings are usually easy; weekend brunch fills up around 10:30 am.
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Is the patio dog-friendly? +
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the sidewalk patio with a bowl of water on request. Inside the café is food-service only.
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Do you have a kids menu? +
Yes — a short one. A ham-and-cheese crêpe, a butter-and-sugar crêpe, and a Nutella-banana crêpe, each with a juice or milk. Ask your server; it is not on the printed menu.
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Is the café wheelchair accessible? +
Yes. Street-level entry, a single wide doorway, and a fully accessible restroom. Patio seating is step-free. Let us know in advance and we will hold the closest table.
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Can I walk in with a group? +
Parties of up to six are usually fine as a walk-in on weekdays. For seven or more, or any weekend evening, please reserve — we seat better when we know you are coming.
Reservations
Holding a table
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How do I make a reservation? +
Reserve on Yelp at https://www.yelp.com/reservations/monsieur-cr%C3%AApe-cafe-sierra-madre-3?source=yelp_biz. You will see real-time availability for every service. If your time is not showing, call us — we often have a table that is not on the grid.
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How far in advance should I book? +
Weekday lunch or dinner: same-day is usually fine. Friday and Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch: book two to three days ahead. Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and Bastille Day: book two weeks out.
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Can I book the whole café for a private event? +
Yes. Buyouts are available most days outside of peak service. The catering page has more detail and a form that goes straight to our events inbox.
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How do I cancel or change a reservation? +
Use the confirmation email Yelp sends you, or call us at (626) 355-1508. We appreciate as much notice as you can give so we can release the table.
Menu & dietary
What is on the plate
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Do you have a gluten-free crêpe? +
Yes. Our buckwheat galette is naturally gluten-free and available as a swap on every savory crêpe. Dessert crêpes are traditional wheat; we do not currently offer a gluten-free sweet crêpe.
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Are there vegan options? +
Yes — the buckwheat galette with roasted vegetables, salade composée, ratatouille, and most soups. Ask your server; we are happy to adjust a dish to keep it plant-based.
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How do you handle allergies? +
Tell your server at the top of the meal and we will flag the ticket. We cook with butter, wheat, eggs, and dairy in a shared kitchen; we can accommodate most allergies but cannot guarantee a zero-trace environment.
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Do you serve wine and cocktails? +
Yes. A short, mostly French wine list, a rotating cocktail menu, and local beer on draft. Beverage service runs through dinner.
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Can I see the menus before I come in? +
Three menus, one link each — Breakfast & Lunch (https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxDE4o9aM/Rtk-AaekyBg0JLumhmS-Fg/view?utm_content=DAGxDE4o9aM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h907cd8799f), Happy Hour (https://www.canva.com/design/DAGg4m4EJIY/JDiBD1Ly0QTAwu9PJuHP4w/view?utm_content=DAGg4m4EJIY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h398d7ec242), and Dinner (https://www.canva.com/design/DAGRnr1G_e8/NJ95XoOyBnxv4H-qAJQ-_Q/view?utm_content=DAGRnr1G_e8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hefe2099ec8). They update seasonally.
Ordering, pickup & gift cards
Takeaway
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Do you offer online ordering and pickup? +
Yes — order through Toast at https://www.toasttab.com/monsieur-crepe-54-west-sierrra-madre-blvd. Most orders are ready in 15 to 25 minutes. Pickup is at the front counter.
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Do you deliver? +
Delivery runs through the usual third-party apps within a short radius of Sierra Madre. Our own catering team delivers platters and on-site crêpier setups for events — see the catering page.
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Do you sell gift cards? +
Yes. Digital gift cards are available anytime at https://www.toasttab.com/monsieur-crepe-54-west-sierrra-madre-blvd/giftcards. Physical cards are sold in the café.
Catering
Feeding a room
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What kinds of catering do you do? +
Three formats: drop-off platters (quiches, rolled crêpes, salades, baguette sandwiches), on-site crêpier service (a real chef and billig folding crêpes to order in front of your guests), and full private events or weddings. Details and a form at /catering.
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How much notice do you need? +
Two weeks is kind. One week is usually fine. Less than that — call us at (626) 355-1508 and we will try.
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How far do you travel? +
Greater Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley are our home turf. We regularly travel farther for the right event. Ask; we will quote travel honestly.
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How do I get a catering quote? +
Use the inquiry form at /catering or email catering.monsieurcrepe@gmail.com directly. We reply within one business day.
About us
The café
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Who is Collette? +
Our 24/7 concierge. She answers the phone at three in the morning and knows hours, menu, availability, and whether the quiche is still warm. Call (626) 355-1508 anytime.
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Why wisteria everywhere? +
Sierra Madre is home to the world's largest blossoming plant — a 125-year-old wisteria vine — and to the annual Wistaria Festival. The café sits a short walk from the vine, and we build our hallway, our palette, and our website around it.
Working with us
Careers
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Are you hiring? +
Often. Front of house and kitchen both. See open roles and apply at /careers, or email monsieurcrepela@gmail.com.
Still wondering
If it is not here, Collette is. Call (626) 355-1508 any hour, or write us at monsieurcrepela@gmail.com. For events and catering: catering.monsieurcrepe@gmail.com.