05/09/09

A great place to eat, if you have time.

by irishindc71

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.

• Pros: Outstanding taste
• Cons: Slowwwwwww

03/23/09

Amazing crepes, best I have had in the states

by shaft28

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!

• Pros: crepes = delicious
• Cons: atmosphere, parking, clean tables, wait

02/11/09

Happiest Crepe Trailer ever!

by lincapoo

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.

• Pros: Ambience, Music, Food!
• Cons: Parking, Slow Service (maybe hire more staff)

Street food for Francophiles and penny pinchers who love gourmet grub

by Contributor

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

09/06/08

Wait when it's not so hot outside

by ccuery

Wasn't aware of the long wait. After a not so bad 10 minute wait to place order it was an hour until food was ready. By that time I was so irriated and uncomfortable by the heat I managed to take a few bites of my food and couldn't eat anymore. Crepe was flavorful but couldn't enjoy it after waiting so long in the mid day heat, but can't nessecarily wait until the evening when it cools down a bit...they are closed. Definately wait until the cooler months...I'm sure they are great.

07/28/08

Absolutely Incredible!

by ellzebeth

So this weekend we took a girls' trip to Austin. Saturday morning/afternoon was almost devoted to Flip Happy!! We wanted to try to the crepes so badly that we waited in line, in the blazing hot sun, for one full hour. As each minute passed, we kept asking each other, "is this really going to be worth it?" The four of us ordered different lunch crepes, and two of the dessert crepes. When our food was finally ready, another half hour or so, we couldn't wait to dig in. It looked and smelled fantastic. As we each bit into the crepes, we were amazed by how YUMMY they were!! Each one had different sauces, flavors, spices, and yet each one was phenomenal. It's hard to go somewhere and leave with everyone being exceptionally enthused about the experience, but Flip Happy did it for us. We will definitely be returning to Flip Happy whenever we visit Austin again.

07/23/08

MM YUMMY CREPES!!

by veeh

I love the crepes that come out of here. This place is a good value for what you get! I absolutely loved the chicken, mushrooms, onions, and gruyere cheese crepe. Also the nutella&strawberries crepe is awesome. I am itching to go back asap to try other crepes but the wait can be ridiculous if you go at the wrong time. I would recommend trying to make it when they open if possible to avoid long wait times but if not, then order ahead on the phone.

• Pros: Yummy, Good value
• Cons: Wait can be long, Outdoors so hot during the summer

07/06/08

No longer worth the wait

by txcleo

We & many of our friends absolutely love the food at this place- the crepes are amazing & the people are/were friendly. We sometimes ate there & sometimes called in orders to take home. However, both options are no longer feasible, especially in the summertime.

Once the buzz got out about Flip Happy(there were a few great articles & t.v. shows that covered them), the lines are simply too long & their space & staffing are inefficient and unable to deal with the volume. The customers & staff are no longer as friendly b/c by the time you place and actually get your order, you are ready to chew off your arm from hunger. If you have 1+ hours to wait, then by all means go(but have a snack first & bring plenty of water & your own chairs), but the novelty quickly wears off after only 1 visit, with the heat & crabby hungry customers. Forget about phoning in an order b/c most times they are too busy to pick up the phone, & if you do place a phone order, you still have to wait in the long line (and your crepes are cold). There are a few things the Flip Happy owners could do to mitigate the problems, but so far continue to maintained the status quo. They could add another trailer or another location, have a take-out only line, have longer hours (you shouldn't have to think too hard about whether a place is open or not). Our solution until they get their act together- we learned how to make our own wonderful crepes- just as good & cheaper. Five stars for the crepes, 1 or 2 stars for the wait & their unwillingness to fix the problems.

• Pros: Scrumptous crepes, usually friendly service
• Cons: Ridiculously long wait, limited hours/days, parking

04/04/08

Amazing!!

by rnmomintx

WOW! Absolutely amazing crepes. But rather than comment on these delectable delights... I'd just like to offer some suggestions for those of you who want to try this out. Going to Flip Happy is an experience in itself. If you don't have time, then don't go. Save it for another day so that you can really enjoy it. IF you're rushed, this place is just not going to work. Here are a few ways that my family and friends have found to get the most out of it. First of all, you can call ahead and place your order. You'll still have to wait in the 'order' line, but once you get up there, you simply pay for your order and they hand you your bag of goods. Secondly..... it's true, parking can be a bit of a bear but somehow we always luck out. People come and go and if you can just relax and be patient, you will find your spot. Another suggestion, throw a couple of fold up chairs in your trunk. Seating is limited and you won't have to worry about it if you bring your own seating. Of course sharing a picnic table with other Flip Happy fans is a great way to meet more friendly people but seats fill up quick. I guess what I'd like to stress the most is that when you go to a fun Austin icon like this, enjoy the day, take your time, savor the experience and the food.

• Pros: cool atmosphere, excellent food, an Austin MUST!
• Cons: no go if bad weather

03/31/08

Amazing crepes both savory and sweet

by wbohrer

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. The lemon curd and dark chocolate desert crepe was also amazing, rich fresh lemon flavor, and really high quality dark nutty chocolate sauce. Cheap dark chocolate can get bitter and acidic tasting, this was perfect.

The women that own the ... place? trailer? virtual restaurant? - The owners are friendly and helpful, and just not what you'd expect. They come off like ordinary upscale housewives, not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just a little disconcerting. 'd expect a more bohemian affect from two women selling crepes out of a trailer parked in an empty lot, eh? Especially in Austin, famous for it's alternativity.

Great food. Go! Now!