Friday, March 16, 2012

Savory and Sweet Crepes

This unpretentious Pointe Chaud cafe was about a block away from our hotel. It is a very casual metal filled storefront with al fresco dining if you wish. As it was quite cold, we so did not wish! Saturday morning was a chilly morning in DC and we decided to get crepes as they are hot and usually yummy and filling...

We ended up rounding back to this cafe where we had an unpleasant encounter with short, brunette, pretty but rude clerk who really shouldn't be in food services...or any services that included human interaction the evening before when we were walking to our hotel and saw crepes. Barb thought perhaps they could deliver - like a snack or something but alas, she had that rude person to deal with.

And there she was again. Unpleasant as ever. Fortunately, Barb ordered her crepe from the nicer tall pretty model type girl instead. I got the unpleasant one but ignoring her tone, you could deal with her. ;)
DC Brunch Special
Barb ordered the DC Brunch Special, which is made of Turkey, Cheese, Eggs, Mushrooms, Avocado, and Tomatoes.
Innards of the DC Brunch Special
She said it was very tasty and good. It sure was fast! I think she opted out of the mushrooms. It looked tasty and was not made from wheat flour.
Ham & Cheese, Whole Wheat
I chose the ham and cheese with whole wheat crepe. It was lightly seasoned and tasted pretty good. I would not say it's the best crepe ever - that is in Japan or France or Europe, in general. But it was pretty good and fresh.

They served Damman Freres teas, which are pretty good but I don't like how it was served - you get a cup of hot water and dunk the tea bag into it... Not cool and not how tea should be served, ever. Yes, I am a tea snob. They also serve illy coffee items so if you opt for that...I can say nothing for it's just illy!

Later after we walked all over including to the International Spy Museum, Teaism and its cafe next door, where we warmed up with some spice chai tea, we stopped by again, for some sweet crepes - served by a friendly woman who even let us sample the dark chocolate vs nutella. Nutella was already quite sweet so I opted for the dark chocolate and banana crepe. Barb asked for the almond and chocolate crepe.
The wrong crepe with coconut
They served her the wrong crepe with coconut which she didn't want.
Both Crepes - Barb's above, mine below.
Then, they served her the right crepe - almond powder with chocolate with no coconut. She said it was quite good. The only thing we know for sure is that they used reddi-whip and having tasted fresh whipped cream, this was the only detractor. 
The right crepe, sans coconut
Mine was the banana and chocolate crepe. This was super good. I love the combination of chocolate and banana. This was delicious and sweet enough. I think the nutella would have been tastier but too sweet as chocolate tends to get sweeter once you heat it up.
Chocolate and banana innards of my crepe
So I was quite satisfied with this crepe since the only other thing I ate that whole day was the savoury ham and cheese crepe in the morning!

And my poor tired feet didn't want to leave but alas we did - to rest up in the hotel for a bit before we headed out to dinner.

Overall, dessert crepes were nicer than savoury but be prepared for poor service 'tudes should you get the brunette one. Also this is only for the one below - they have another one closer to Logan Circle.

Pointe Chaud

1012 14th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20015
tel. (202) 783-0304
Hours: 
Not sure but they closed at 10 pm on Fridays.

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