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Awa French Crêperie & Café

180 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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Find Awa French Crêperie & Café

180 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 405 347 093
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Awa French Crêperie & Café

This Brunswick Street spot pulls off a slice of Brittany right in Fitzroy—crisp buckwheat galettes folded around eggs and chèvre, griddled to order. Coeliac diners point to it for good reason: the gluten-free batter is prepared with zero cross-contamination. French tunes drift past the espresso machine while owner Wally runs the floor, greeting regulars by name. Sweet crêpes arrive layered with dark chocolate and housemade caramel, rounded out with a flat white or a rich chocolat chaud.

  • Coeliac-Safe Kitchen Practices: Buckwheat galettes are prepped strictly gluten-free with contamination-free cooking, offering rare peace of mind for coeliacs.
  • Authentic Galettes & Crêpes: Menu covers crisp savoury galettes like the complete and sweet staples layered with housemade caramel, dark chocolate, and fruit.
  • Parisian Vibe, Fitzroy Coffee: Owner-led service, classic French music, and serious espresso hold their own on competitive Brunswick Street.
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Why Choose Awa French Crêperie & Café

From contamination-free galettes to standout Brunswick Street espresso, here is what sets this crêperie apart. Book your table now to secure your Parisian escape.

  • Artisanal Galettes & Folded Sweet Crêpes

    Freshly prepared sweet crêpes and savoury buckwheat galettes created with meticulous technique and premium fillings like housemade caramel and rich dark chocolate.

    The crepes were very well made and the ingredients used were clearly high quality.

    Chasing Pastry

  • Strictly Coeliac-Safe Dining

    Safe, dedicated gluten-free preparation that allows diners with coeliac disease to enjoy authentic French crêpes without cross-contamination concerns.

    What really stood out was that they offer gluten and coeliac free which is such a rare find.

    Foodie Luwee

  • Transportive Parisian Atmosphere

    An intimate, Parisian-inspired room filled with vintage French melodies that transports guests straight to a neighborhood crêperie in France.

    French classic songs in the background… feel like I am back in France!

    Beryl Tan

  • Owner-Led Community Hospitality

    Personal hospitality and genuine warmth led by the owner, ensuring every guest feels valued and welcomed from their very first visit.

    This is all thanks to the owner, Wali, whose kindness makes everyone feel like a regular.

    Shannon Green

  • Brunswick Street's First-Choice Coffee

    Outstanding espresso that stands tall and earns top-choice status even on Brunswick Street’s intensely competitive coffee strip.

    His coffee is excellent - and this in Fitzroy where competition is intense he is our first choice!

    Shelley McMaster

  • Fitzroy Local Caffeine Benchmark

    A dependable local caffeine ritual hailed by long-standing Fitzroy residents as matching the best coffee the suburb has to offer.

    The coffee is as good as it gets in Fitzroy for me, in my 12 years living here.

    Marcus Murphy

From crisp buckwheat galettes to delicate sweet crêpes and velvety chocolat chaud, book your table for an authentic French café experience on Brunswick Street.

  • Nutella Crêpe

    The crêpes melt in your mouth and the nutella crêpe is a must have.

    Marcus Murphy

  • The Fitzroy Galette

    Had the ‘Fiztroy’ today… the French ham, caramelized onions, goats cheese, eggs and pickles just compliment very well together… yum!

    Beryl Tan

  • Hot Chocolate

    The hot chocolate was deliciously rich

    Chasing Pastry

  • Paris Moulin Rouge Crêpe

    The Paris Moulin Rouge was a treat and surprisingly not too sweet.

    Christine

Other favorites

Specialty coffee, fruit drinks, and French baked pastries alongside the crêpe menu

  • Croissant

    the croissant light and buttery

    Chasing Pastry

  • Blueberry Smoothie

    the smoothie wholesome and yum.

    Chasing Pastry

  • Flat White

    the flat white was the best coffee I have had in Australia.

    p Evans

  • Goat Cheese Croissant

    this goat cheese croissant is top tier.

    Marcus Murphy

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, strict dietary care, and Parisian charm make every visit memorable. Reserve your table to experience Fitzroy’s favourite crêperie.

  • Dedicated Contamination-Free Galettes

    Savoury buckwheat galettes and gluten-free crêpes are prepared strictly without cross-contamination, offering rare peace of mind for diners with coeliac disease.

  • Owner-Led Personal Hospitality

    Owner Wally personally welcomes every guest with genuine warmth, remembering favourite orders and running banter so visitors immediately feel like regulars.

  • Curated French Soundtrack

    Classic French songs playing softly in the background set an authentic, relaxed Parisian café ambiance on Brunswick Street.

  • Housemade Sauces & Crafted Batters

    Crêpes are finished with scratch-made ingredients, including rich dark chocolate and housemade caramel, alongside light, buttery pastries.

Before you head over

Practical advice to help you make the most of your visit to Fitzroy’s French crêperie.

  • Coeliac-Safe & Gluten-Free Dining

    Diners with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivities can order with peace of mind: savoury buckwheat galettes are prepared without cross-contamination risk, alongside dedicated gluten-free and vegan sweet treats.

  • Savoury, Sweet & Coffee Pairings

    Balance a savoury galette—like the egg, cheese, and ham combinations—with sweet crêpes finished in dark chocolate or housemade caramel, accompanied by a rich hot chocolate or standout espresso.

  • Cosy Setting & Booking Ahead

    With classic French music and warm hospitality, this Brunswick Street favourite occupies an intimate, compact footprint. Tables fill quickly—book your table ahead to ensure your spot for a relaxed French escape.

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