2008 Woodie Awards
Sofi's serves sweet and savory crêpes reminiscent of the city of lights
Issue date: 10/9/08
I first discovered the crêpe when I travelled to France on an exchange trip. For those who are unfamiliar with the crêpe, it is a thin but flavorful pancake filled with any number of mouth-watering ingredients - a delicacy indeed. There was a crêperie right next to my hotel in Paris. I remember having crêpes for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a week straight. It was a truly divine experience.
Years later, I was ecstatic to discover Sofi's Crêpes, a cozy, high-energy restaurant with a funky, eclectic vibe right here in Baltimore.
The restaurant is just a short walk from Penn Station, conveniently a JHMI shuttle stop. It is nestled between The Charles and Everyman Theaters and is a perfect pre- or post-movie treat. Sofi's is open late, until 11 p.m. everyday except Sunday.
Sofi's is moderately priced. Crêpes range from $4 to $8, so ordering more than one is affordable. Inside the rectangular-shaped restaurant, the walls are splashed with bright colors and upbeat music plays in the background, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The servers match Sofi's funky vibe as well. Everyone is young, hip and friendly, with an attitude that brings life to the restaurant.
There is both indoor and outdoor seating at Sofi's. The inside room includes a long bar against the window lined with black leather chairs. I've found that this area can get quite cramped when the restaurant fills with people. If the weather is nice, I recommend sitting outside at one of the tables. It's a great place to do some people-watching too.
Crêpes are ordered and paid for at the front counter. Service is speedy and efficient - I've never waited more than five minutes for a crêpe. Even better, the crêpes are prepared adjacent to the front counter, so I can watch my meal being made right in front of me. I always look for this quality in restaurants because I know that I am in fact eating real, fresh food! And Sofi's definitely passes the test.
Sofi's offers two different options on its menu - savory crêpes and sweet crêpes. Savory crêpes are filled with ham, turkey, mozzarella, cheddar or gruyere cheese, mushrooms and endless other items. Sweet crêpes are the ideal dessert, filled with Nutella, cinnamon, caramel and other indulgences. There is also a crêpe du jour. The savory crêpes are filling, but don't worry - you'll still have room for a sweet crêpe.
Years later, I was ecstatic to discover Sofi's Crêpes, a cozy, high-energy restaurant with a funky, eclectic vibe right here in Baltimore.
The restaurant is just a short walk from Penn Station, conveniently a JHMI shuttle stop. It is nestled between The Charles and Everyman Theaters and is a perfect pre- or post-movie treat. Sofi's is open late, until 11 p.m. everyday except Sunday.
Sofi's is moderately priced. Crêpes range from $4 to $8, so ordering more than one is affordable. Inside the rectangular-shaped restaurant, the walls are splashed with bright colors and upbeat music plays in the background, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The servers match Sofi's funky vibe as well. Everyone is young, hip and friendly, with an attitude that brings life to the restaurant.
There is both indoor and outdoor seating at Sofi's. The inside room includes a long bar against the window lined with black leather chairs. I've found that this area can get quite cramped when the restaurant fills with people. If the weather is nice, I recommend sitting outside at one of the tables. It's a great place to do some people-watching too.
Crêpes are ordered and paid for at the front counter. Service is speedy and efficient - I've never waited more than five minutes for a crêpe. Even better, the crêpes are prepared adjacent to the front counter, so I can watch my meal being made right in front of me. I always look for this quality in restaurants because I know that I am in fact eating real, fresh food! And Sofi's definitely passes the test.
Sofi's offers two different options on its menu - savory crêpes and sweet crêpes. Savory crêpes are filled with ham, turkey, mozzarella, cheddar or gruyere cheese, mushrooms and endless other items. Sweet crêpes are the ideal dessert, filled with Nutella, cinnamon, caramel and other indulgences. There is also a crêpe du jour. The savory crêpes are filling, but don't worry - you'll still have room for a sweet crêpe.
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