Closings: Crepe City on Avenue A

After a July debut, Crepe City has closed at 199 Avenue A between 12th Street and 13th Street. (H/T Lola Sáenz.) 

We're told that they're just wasn't enough business, and the two partners sold the shop and moved on to other projects. (One of the partners, Alex, is now at Choco Dream down on Gouverneur Street.) 

No word yet on what will be taking over the space. 

Before a brief smoke-shop stint, this storefront was home to the first outpost of Mikey Likes It Ice Cream from 2013 to 2022.

Openings: Crepe City on Avenue A

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

Crepe City debuted at 199 Avenue A between 12th Street and 13th Street earlier this month.

I stopped by for a friends and family soft opening, and met owner Abdulnaser Alzokari (pictured below in the tie with staff). 

Specialties here include crepes, waffles (creatively spelled whaffles!), ice cream and bubble tea.

Crepe City is open daily from noon to 4 a.m. You can follow them on Instagram here. 

After operating most recently as an unlicensed weed shop, this storefront was home to the first outpost of Mikey Likes It Ice Cream from 2013 to 2022. 

We spotted Mikey here this past Sunday handing out free scoops for National Ice Cream Day.

Signage alert: Crepe City on Avenue A

ICYMI: Signage is up for a food-and-beverage option called Crepe City, which will open soon at 199 Avenue A between 12th Street and 13th Street.

The quick-serve spot will offer crepes, waffles, shakes, bubble tea, etc.

You can kep tabs on them via Instagram. Updated: The grand opening is Saturday (July 6) at 2 p.m.

After operating most recently as an unlicensed weed shop, this storefront was home to the first outpost of Mikey Likes It Ice Cream from 2013 to 2022.