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Crispy Crepes Cafe, which has served the Boston University community for 18 years, has had to cut its hours and reduce staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Lack of foot traffic continues to cripple small Comm. Ave. restaurants

Angela Yang October 13, 2020
Behind a hand-drawn sign on the University Grill and Pizza window that reads “Support Local Businesses,” the owners can often be found sitting at empty tables instead of preparing food behind the counter.
Once a South Campus staple, Crispy Crêpes Café returned to campus Monday at its new location on Commonwealth Avenue. PHOTO BY MADI GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Crispy Crêpes Café opens new location in BU Central

Ellen Cranley April 6, 2016

Crispy Crêpes Café opened its new location at 714 Commonwealth Ave. Sunday after a five-month absence, said the café’s co-owner Said Bendok. The café previously inhabited 512 Park Drive, near...

Crispy Crepes, a restaurant in Boston University’s South Campus, closed Oct. 31. PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Following closure of Crispy Crepes, many students, residents sad about loss

Joe Becker November 9, 2015

Crispy Crêpes Café, an eatery in Boston University’s South Campus specializing in French crêpes, closed on Oct. 31 after 13 years. The following day, the owners moved out, leaving behind some equipment...

Hanane, of Crispy Crepes Café, pours a crepe for a customer Wednesday afternoon.  PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Restaurants considerate of prices for students on budget

Monika Nayak September 17, 2015

Catering to college students with tight budgets, the Collegiate Coupon Book offers deals and promotions straight from businesses both on campus and in the city. Distribution of the coupon books provides...

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