Histoire de Crêpes
Saint-Malo Intra-Muros, Saint Malo
Restaurant in Saint Malo, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Saint-Malo pick for a relaxed crêpe-focused meal rather than a formal occasion dinner. Histoire de Crêpes makes the most sense at lunch or for an easy date-style meal; compare it with Le Comptoir Breizh Café for Breton polish or Crêperie Grain Noir for tighter value.
About Histoire de Crêpes
Histoire de Crêpes is a casual venue in Saint Malo. The most useful planning detail is timing: it is closed on Monday, open for midday service from Tuesday through Sunday, open for evening service on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Because the evening windows are shorter and not available every day, it is worth checking the schedule before building a meal around it.
Choose it when you want an easy, informal stop in Saint Malo. If you are comparing other options, La Fourchette à Droite, Le Bistrot du Rocher, Le Comptoir Breizh Café, Crêperie Grain Noir, La Brigantine are natural names to consider alongside Histoire de Crêpes.
Choose it for a casual Saint Malo meal
For a relaxed meal, Histoire de Crêpes fits best when the priority is simplicity and casual dress. Plan around its Saint Malo setting, casual dress code, opening hours.
The operating pattern matters. The venue is closed Monday. It is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 12–2:30 PM and 7–8:30 PM, Thursday from 12–2:30 PM, Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 7–8:30 PM, Saturday from 12–5 PM and 7–8:30 PM, Sunday from 12–2:30 PM. Midday is available on more days, while dinner is limited to selected evenings.
How to decide against other options
If you are still deciding, compare Histoire de Crêpes with other dining options based on the kind of meal you want and the time you need. La Fourchette à Droite, Le Bistrot du Rocher, Le Comptoir Breizh Café, Crêperie Grain Noir, La Brigantine are reasonable names to cross-shop; choose by price, cuisine, formality, menu style as they fit your plans.
Quick reference: keep the dress code casual, note the Monday closure, pay close attention to the shorter evening schedule. For the easiest planning, midday is the more widely available option.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Rue de Dinan, 35400 Saint-Malo, France
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +33299408837
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Histoire de Crêpes sits modestly on Rue de Dinan and favors the Breton tradition over showy presentation. The room feels unhurried and functional — the sort of local spot where the focus is on technique and ingredient provenance rather than signage or spectacle. Because it operates inside a long regional practice, the restaurant reads as classic and quietly charming within Saint‑Malo’s historic intra‑muros context. Expect a relaxed service rhythm and a straightforward interior that privileges the bilig and the galette-making ritual over theatrical dining flourishes.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood crêperie that suits everyday eating: casual meetups, family meals, and small group dinners where the food is the main attraction. Its location on Rue de Dinan places it amid market activity and local foot traffic, making it a natural stop for people exploring the walled city. The emphasis on traditional buckwheat galettes and modest presentation makes it a good choice for visitors who want an authentic Breton meal rather than a tourist-oriented spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the regional specialties: choose buckwheat galettes for savory courses and reserve a pear-and-chocolate crêpe or the Bergère (goat cheese and honey) for dessert. Signature options like the Malouine with scallops and spinach or the Paysanne with Dinan sausage highlight local ingredients and traditional pairings. Given the kitchen’s focus on technique and resting the batter, allow for a measured pace — these galettes are crafted to arrive properly cooked rather than rushed out.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with modern, colorful décor combining rustic stone walls and wooden tables that create a charming, intimate atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Malouine with scallops and spinach
- Paysanne with Dinan sausage
- Bergère with goat cheese and honey
- Pear and chocolate crêpe
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
Choose Le Comptoir Breizh Café if the table wants Breton food with a more polished €€ feel. Choose Crêperie Grain Noir if value is the main driver.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against La Fourchette à Droite and Le Bistrot du Rocher, Histoire de Crêpes is the more casual choice. Those two make more sense when the group wants a fuller contemporary or farm-to-table meal at the €€ level; this is better when the plan is lighter, easier, centered on a crêperie-style format.
For Breton comparisons, Le Comptoir Breizh Café is the more polished €€ cross-shop, while Crêperie Grain Noir is the value-minded € option. Choose Histoire de Crêpes when convenience and a relaxed meal matter more than a dressed-up room.
La Brigantine sits in the broader Saint-Malo alternative set, but with fewer defining signals here, it is less useful as a first comparison than the Breton and €€ peers above.
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Compare Histoire de Crêpes
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histoire de Crêpes | Saint Malo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Fourchette à Droite | Saint Malo | Contemporary | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| La Brigantine | Saint Malo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Le Comptoir Breizh Café | Saint Malo | Breton | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Le Bistrot du Rocher | Saint Malo | Farm to table | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Crêperie Grain Noir | Saint Malo | Breton | € | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Histoire de Crêpes?
Is Histoire de Crêpes good for solo dining?
The dress code is casual, the venue has midday hours from Tuesday through Sunday, making it an easy option to consider for a solo stop.
What should I wear to Histoire de Crêpes?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Histoire de Crêpes in Saint Malo is casual.
What are alternatives to Histoire de Crêpes?
Other options to compare include Crêperie Grain Noir, La Brigantine, La Fourchette à Droite, Le Bistrot du Rocher, Le Comptoir Breizh Café. Choose based on current hours, availability, the kind of meal you want.
Is Histoire de Crêpes good for a special occasion?
It is best framed as a casual Saint Malo option. If the occasion needs a specific setting, check the setting and availability directly before relying on it for that kind of meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Histoire de Crêpes?
Midday is available more often: Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner is offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 7–8:30 PM, so it requires more careful timing.
