Flip Happy Crepes
(512) 552-9034
400 Jessie St
Austin,
TX
78704
30.2622
-97.7586
Neighborhoods: Zilker, South Lamar
Hours:
Wed-Fri 11am-2:30pm
Sat 9am-3pm
Price:
$
Parking:
Lot
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Flip Happy Crepes
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Tucked away in the parking lot behind Floribunda Nursery, this crepe stand is housed in a silvery vintage trailer. It's easy to believe the slogan "Made From Scratch With Love" when cradling these foil-wrapped, delectably soft treats that ooze with anything from roasted chicken, caramelized onions and goat cheese to Nutella and bananas. Seating is limited to a few lawn chairs and tables, but the late-risers and workaday types who frequent know to grab a perch anywhere or get it to go.
High Marks
"Each crepe had different sauces, flavors, spices, and yet each one was phenomenal." (ellzebeth, Citysearch user)
"Better than crepes I've had at fancy French restaurants in Quebec, this is amazing food from a tiny kitchen in an airstream trailer! I had the mushroom gruyere crepe, and the blend of flavors was perfect, subtle and rich." (wbohrer, Citysearch user)
"Once I sank my teeth into the Three Cheese Crepe with Tomatoes and Carmelized Onions, I knew that the hour wait was worth it." (allenej, Citysearch user)
Low Marks
"Once the buzz got out about Flip Happy, the lines are simply too long & their space & staffing are inefficient and unable to deal with the volume." (txcleo, Citysearch user)
"...the lines are horrible and they go pretty slow because they have limited kitchen space." (conjunction3, Citysearch user)
"As quirky and cute the location is, these folks should really open up a full-scale crepery restaurant." (VowlesM, Citysearch user)
Photo by Joshua Hinsdale
User Reviews
irishindc71
May 09, 2009
This little trailer serves up some fantastic crepes. In fact, they beat Bobby Flay of the Food Network in a " Crepe Throwdown," in which Flay challenges "the best of the best." Flip Happy Crepes certainly qualifies. My wife and I went the other day for lunch, and I LOVED the chicken pesto crepe, while she adored the Roasted Chicken with goat cheese and carmelized onions. The only drawback is that the wait is too long for the typical lunch break. With only a couple of crepe griddles, the staff can't meet the demand very quickly. Nevertheless, it is WORTH the wait.
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shaft28
March 23, 2009
This is 5 stars for food but have to deduct one star for the fact cars park randomly in the lot, you sit in the open in mismatched rickety tv trays and lawn chairs and wait sometime sup to 30 minutes for your meal....but man is it worth it when you taste them. Whether it is savory or sweet you are going for you will not be let down with how good these are. Not a good place for dates or children (especially mom's with strollers who are looking for a spot ro sit). I give up my chair but they'll loose a finger if they ask for a bite of my crepe! D-licious!
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lincapoo
February 11, 2009
PROS: -friendly service -exciting and delicious food -music was perfect too: i felt like I was in France when they played La Vie En Rose -nutella crepes were amazing. -it's worth ordering both brunch crepes and dessert crepes. -outdoor homey feeling CONS: -there was a long wait (30-45 min. wait), but it was so worth it! :) -the cashier spilled coffee on my friend :( be careful! luckily it wasn't too hot.
read full reviewThe Details on Flip Happy Crepes
Parking:
The lot only fits a handful of cars. You'll need to look for a spot on a nearby curb.
The Extras:
At peak times, the wait can be well more than an hour.
Know Before You Go:
Hit up the ATM first, as Flip Happy only takes cash.
Save Money:
But don't fret. Savory crepes will set you back only a little more than a fiver, and the sweet ones are even cheaper.
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Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Brunch, Cheap Eats
