French ambience in Merivale: Maison De Crepe

Whether you are popping in for a daily takeaway coffee and croissant or a long lunch with the ladies, prepare yourself for an escape to France.

Located in the historic Charlotte Jane Hotel, a stunningly renovated French villa, Maison De Crepe is the French infusion that Merivale needs. With a room for entertaining, a room to escape and another room to soak up the sun in the spacious atrium, you will find good reason to relax and stay for a while.

The food is reason enough. Their fresh approach to European dining combines local ingredients to create French staple cooking suitable for the Kiwi palate, that includes both sweet and savoury dishes. If it is a drink you desire, there is a full range of wine, champagne, beer and a Bottomless Brunch. The French Espresso

Martini is fit for summer and features the house-made French caramel.

With the first permanent flower wall installation in Christchurch, MDC is amassing a large following as it’s the perfect spot for getting that well-lit selfie.

The restaurant has also seen an increase in private dining room bookings. The French inspired décor is ideal for receptions, corporate events, tastings, anniversaries and baby showers.

With the upcoming polo and wedding season around the corner, this will definitely be a prominent spot for celebrations.

Owner Sheena Hemens has a strong marketing and consulting background that is ushering in the expansion of MDC. Hemens says, “Growth is part of the plan for 2022 and there is a lot on the horizon for Maison de Crepe. We have many exciting changes coming up and I can’t wait to share this with our clients and customers.”

You’ll find them at 106 Papanui Road, Merivale. Call 03 355 8882 to make a reservation.

Photography credit: @theuneducatedtraveller