10/21/2026
Crepes may be thin, but their history is anything but small.
Dear Crepe Lovers,
Although crepe-like foods have been around for thousands of years since BC times, their story is closely associated with Brittany, France, where buckwheat arrived centuries ago around 1300 AD and became the foundation for modern savory crepes known as galettes. Affordable, versatile, and satisfying, they became an important everyday food. Sweet crepes made with wheat flour later grew in popularity, turning a regional specialty into a tradition enjoyed around the world – now at Villain Crepes.
Today, crepes appear in countless forms - filled with fruit and cream, layered with chocolate, folded around meats and cheeses, or adapted to local ingredients and tastes. That versatility is part of their magic. A crepe can be breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or simply an excuse to gather around something delicious.
What Does It Mean to Be a Crepe Advocate?
Here at Villain Crepes and Coffee Co., we believe crepes deserve a permanent place in food culture - not as a passing trend, but as a craft with a long future ahead. We are the number 1 crepe advocates in not only Portland, OR but maybe worldwide.
You can help the crepe tradition grow:
• Introduce someone new to their first crepe.
• Share your favorite filling or Villain Crepes creation online.
• Support independent creperies and the people keeping the craft alive.
• Try both sweet and savory crepes to experience their full potential.
• Tell us what you want next, from seasonal ingredients to unexpected flavor combinations.
Every visit, recommendation, review, and shared photo helps more people discover what crepes can be. Advocacy can be as simple as bringing a friend, talking about your favorite order, or choosing crepes when you want something beyond the ordinary.
Help Us Build the Next Chapter
The history of crepes was built one hot griddle, one recipe, and one shared meal at a time. Their future will grow the same way - through curious eaters, dedicated makers, and communities that support the foods they love.
Visit Villain Crepes and Coffee Co., bring someone who has never tried a crepe, and help us turn a centuries-old tradition into a thriving part of tomorrow's food culture.
Stay bold. Eat crepes. Spread the word, one crepe at a time!
With gratitude,
The Villain Crepes and Coffee Co. Team
P.S. Forward this email to a future crepe lover and invite them to join you for their first one.
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