Le Crave
14 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Iowa City's downtown, Le Crave is a charming family-run café that's earned serious devotion for its imaginative crepe and pastry creations—think Dubai chocolate and crispy warbats—paired with thoughtfully crafted drinks like matcha and tropical smoothies. The modern-yet-cozy atmosphere draws everyone from students to families, with genuinely warm staff who make you want to linger over your perfectly sweetened (if occasionally on the sweeter side) treats. It's the kind of place where a one-night stopover turns into an unforgettable breakfast memory.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Tried the berry crepe, matcha, and tropical dream smoothie. Everything was pretty good, but overly sweet for us. Good local family run business. Super friendly.
this little place is so good that i’m still sitting here writing this review. we drove up to iowa for one night and stumbled upon le crave for breakfast. we ordered the dubai chocolate crepe and a vanilla matcha. i’m absolutely delighted with the way everything tastes. if i…
Absolutely loved this place! The café has a cozy, modern vibe with beautiful décor, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. The desserts were incredible — the new warbat was perfectly crispy with tons of pistachios, and the Dubai chocolate crepe was rich, soft, and…
Everything here from the beginning looks special, starting from the location which is in Iowa city downtown, making it easy to reach if you are going to your school, work or even if you're just walk around. The atmosphere inside made Carefully in away that you can observe how…
I had a fabulous first visit to the two week old Le Crave in Iowa City. I went with my partner and daughter and all of us had a wow! experience😋 I love the atmosphere, it is modern yet cozy, perfect for getting together with peeps you are close with, or just to stop in for a…
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