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    Michel's Corner Crêpes (Durango, CO)

    Published: Dec 15, 2022 · Modified: Mar 3, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    Michel's Corner Crêpes is an exceptional food truck in downtown Durango, Colorado, that sells both savory and sweet crêpes.

    Michels Corner food stand with outdoor tables, chairs and umbrellas.

    Years ago, just after we were first married, my husband and I visited Durango, Colorado, on a road trip.

    He'd planned most of the trip, and he was extra excited about one of the food destinations on our route — Michel's Corner, a French crêpe food truck.

    On our first visit to Michel's Corner, we ordered a smoked salmon crêpe, and I remember being delighted when I realized the chef's assistant was cutting fresh herbs from the garden for our crêpe.

    Chef Michel's crêpes did not disappoint. After just one bite, I was dreaming of the crêpes I ate in Paris.

    I've been dreaming about Michel's crêpes ever since.

    Michels Corner food stand with outdoor tables, chairs and umbrellas next to city street.

    This past fall, when we set out on another trip to Colorado, we both knew that we'd need to revisit Michel's Corner. Once again, it was spectacular.

    If you're planning a visit, find out more about their hours (and address) here.

    Are you dreaming of crêpes but can't make it to Michel's as often as you'd like? Try making your own French Crêpes (or gluten-free crêpes, or vegan crêpes) at home! We also love these smoked salmon crêpes, strawberry crêpes and chocolate crêpe cake.

    Michel's Corner Crêpes Menu

    This little food truck offers both savory and sweet crêpes, and I made it my mission to taste as many of them as possible.

    Menu at Michels Corner listing sweet and savory crepes.

    Except, I needed to revisit that smoked salmon crêpe that I had on the first visit. Newsflash — it was still phenomenal.

    After ordering, we took a seat at one of the tables, and admired the chef Michel's garden.

    Michel's Corner Garden

    Nasturtiums and basil growing in Michels Corner garden.
    Nasturtium + Basil

    At Michel's, seating is at outdoor tables on the garden patio. The plants closest to the food cart are edible flowers and herbs that are used in or on the crepes.

    The garden includes pollinators too. It's just gorgeous.

    Snapdragon flowers blooming in Michels Corner garden.
    Snapdragons at Michel's Corner
    Small water fountain in Michels Corner garden.
    Water Feature in the Garden Area

    The Crêpes

    On this visit, we enjoyed a smoked salmon crêpe and a chicken and wild mushroom crêpe, along with a glass of wine.

    It all felt so fancy.

    Smoked salmon crepe with avocado and nasturtium on top.
    Smoked Salmon Crêpe

    I heard a few others order the smoked salmon crêpe while we waited – it must be popular. Both types we tried were among the best crêpes I've ever eaten.

    Chicken and mushroom crepe with yellow flower on top.
    Chicken + Mushroom Crêpe

    The chef is close at hand in the food truck, and both times he was incredibly friendly and helpful.

    Once we'd finished our savories, chef Michel sent out our dessert crêpe, made with Grand Marnier.

    He wanted to make sure that the whipped cream on top didn't melt, so he waited and then sent it out right on time. What service!

    Grand Marnier crepe with strawberries, blackberries, and whipped cream.
    Grand Marnier Crêpe

    This dessert crêpe carried just the right amount of sweetness, with hints of orange.

    We were so determined to try more of Michel's crêpes that we came back a second time.

    It had to be done.

    We visited again on a busy Saturday morning, and this time we had to wait just a little bit longer, and our dessert crêpe came out at the same time as our savory crêpes.

    So on a weekend, plan to wait just a little bit longer — and maybe eat dessert first to fully enjoy that whipped cream. It will be totally worth it!

    Turkey lingonberry crepe with yellow flower on top.
    Turkey Lingonberry Crêpe

    This time we tried a turkey lingonberry crêpe and a tomato basil mozzarella crêpe. Both were fabulous!

    Tomato basil mozzarella balsamic crepe with basil leaves, orange flower, and cheese on top.
    Tomato Basil Mozzarella Crêpe

    For dessert, we had a lemon cream crêpe. It was also fantastic (not overly sweet, which is good with me) with a perfect amount of tart lemon flavor.

    Lemon creme crepe with strawberries, raspberries and whipped cream on top.
    Lemon Crêpe

    If you're in Durango, Colorado, make sure to fit in a visit to Michel's Corner!

    Other restaurants we loved in Durango included Himalayan Kitchen and Seasons Rotisserie + Grill.

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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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