Wholly Crepe!!
| Address: | 413 W Main St, Tomball, TX 77375, USA |
| Phone: | +1 832-993-9791 |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM Closed |
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Gail Drago
Bill and Mila Hendrix, owners of Wholly Crepe Bistro, have brought a bit of Russia and a “whole” lot of hospitality to historic Tomball. Situated on Main Street, their specialty restaurant is at the heart of this little Texas town, which is crowded with antique shops, art galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, an old train depot, second-hand stores, eateries and a local museum. If you appreciate home cooking, run, don’t walk, to the Wholly Crepe. On most days, Bill, a warm Texas host, will greet you with a smile and friendly conversation while Mila can be heard rustling in the kitchen where she performs her culinary magic. Wholly Crepe opens for breakfast, lunch and early dinners. A master chef, Mila offers a plethora of delectable Russian dishes, but crepes are indeed her speciality. Although patrons can choose their own fillings, there are many menu items ranging from smoked salmon with whipped cream cheese and shaved cucumber garnish to tender chicken, beef, and vegetable entrees, rich with seasonings and sauce, and enveloped in paper-thin crepes. The morning fare is also various with hearty servings including Mila’s delicate pancakes stuffed with fresh scrambled eggs, spinach, cheese, and bacon. Mila and Bill also offer rotating weekly specials such as Siberian cabbage rolls and stuffed bel peppers. I also saw goulash and borscht on the menu. Obviously, the food served here has a history which hints of snowy Siberian nights when Mila’s family were drawn to the kitchen by mouth-watering aromas, hearty servings, and lively conversation. The petite Mila is quick to give credit to her teachers—her mother, her aunts and her grandmothers who taught her how to prepare their traditional Russian recipes. For me, the pièce de résistance is the Wholly Crepe dessert. Fillings range from in-season berries to bananas cooked in a secret sauce intermingled with rich Nutella to crepes filled with plump stewed apples and cinnamon and sugar. Leave your will power at home for this visit, but note that there are gluten-free choices available at this reasonably priced Tomball gem. Also, be sure to take time to see Mila’s knit items for sale in the little adjacent shop as well as the many Russian porcelain and inlaid wood pieces, all for sale. Patrons may also purchase baklava, cookies and cupcakes. And, if you want to learn Russian, classes are conducted on Thursday nights at the bistro for a small semester fee.
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Stephen Schwartz
Great food (I had the Russian Borscht Soup, honestly brought a tear to my eye because it was my Babushkas recipe. We also had 2 sweet crepes, my wifes crepe had banana and nutella, and my crepe had strawberry, carmel, butter, and whipped cream. If youve had crepes before, then you know the crepe is really the canvas for the paint (in this case the paint is the fillings that go into the crepe (sweet or savory)). For the crepe, its made from scratch (by the way, this is the case for everything made at Wholly Crepe!!, no cans here (sorry), and be prepared to wait (again sorry), everything is made to order. If you want fast food, McDonalds up the road will be glad to open a can and give it to you (I know, you didnt know a hamburger and french fries actually came in a can, well ... research it like I did and find out how theyre made, and I think you will be incredibly surprised how many cans are involved to get a burger and fries made, and to the customer). Lets come back to real food, so the crepe batter is just flower, eggs, milk, water, salt, and butter, thats it, no powdered mix, no powdered milk, no powdered anything that pretends to be something it isnt, just things you can pronounce go into this awesome batter that makes the canvas (crepe) for the paints (fillings)). So to end this review, I want to say this ... If you want good homemade Russian (non-fast) food (crepes included), made by a person who really cares what shes making for people satisfies those people, and those people are VERY happy (and satisfied) after eating the food she has made, Wholly Crepe!! is the place for you to go. naslazhdatsya (aka Enjoy)
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Ashley King
Ordered waited 20 mins for our crepes. To my surprise they were cold banana Nutella and my husband had strawberry Nutella. The plate looked nice but as soon as you bite into it disappointment. Waiting 20 mins you would think they cooked something cold crepes are not fresh crepes. I ordered a water and my husband a Dr. Pepper, he got a can and me a glass of water. At the end of the meal I was charged $1 for water and $1 for his soda..... If it was a bottle of water give me my bottle or dont charge me a dollar! I did not ask for a bottled water but if that is all you have bring the bottle out.
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Angel McAdoo
This place has amazing food and the staff is incredibly nice. You feel at home when you are here, like you are coming over for a family dinner. Their crepes are the best I have ever had. The texture, consistency, and taste are perfect. I have had both the savory and sweet kinds and they did not disappoint. Also, the Borscht is AMAZING. She takes time to slow cook this recipe and it shows in the taste. End your meal with a piece of her homemade baklava and some hot tea to round everything off. I always walk out with a very full and HAPPY stomach!
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Amber Shinn
Absolutely delicious... and as a result Im absolutely stuffed. Just went for lunch with coworkers. Excellent crepes (savory or sweet), wonderful soups, and they have Pelmeni!!! I havent been able to find those in a long time...! They were very good- I tried them with an Armenian dipping sauce to try something totally new, Im glad I did. Cute restaurant, locally owned, fresh ingredients, I think you definitely get what you pay for. I will be going back!
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Christy Besser
Plate-burying crepes and Russian house specialties are the main draw of this small house-turned-restaurant. Its a mom and pop shop, so expect slower service than a typical chain restaurant, but the wait is worth it. Both the almond pear crepe and one with chocolate (I forget the exact name now) were divine and surprisingly huge! The decor is eclectic and somewhat kitschy, but that is perfect for a spot nestled in the heart of antique row.
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Terri Lucas
I have dined at Wholly Crepe numerous times and it is always outstanding! The crepes are the best Ive ever eaten(better than The Magic Pan, which was a high - end crepe restaurant back in the eighties). There is freshness and flavor in every bite, whether you have a crepe, borscht, chicken soup, cabbage rolls, or stroganoff ! The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable! Youll want to go back again and again!
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Heather McKelvey
Great Oak School of Tomball, Texas, love Wholly Crepe Cafe! They have provided their handmade Russian food to the children as student lunches as well as lunches for a catered staff event. Bill and Mila are a pleasure to work with! I enjoy meals at their restaurant, which also offers unusual Russian items such as china and chocolate! They are a fabulous addition to downtown Tomball.
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johhn kennedy
horible service went with two freinds and was there for an hour and a half mostly waiting on service, check, and for check to be picked up. over priced. coffee by the cup for two dollars. a breakfast place with no sausage. worst place i have been. atmosphere was nice but was a french brrakfast place in a german town with a russian theme... what the heck...
