Casa Crêpe isn’t just a business; it’s part of who I am. I want to share my story in the hopes that it will express to you exactly why I say our crepes are “made with love”.

From a young age almost all of us are consistently asked about our plans for the future. It can be just as exciting as it is stressful.

Growing up, my family had what we needed to live, but nothing came without sacrifice. Being raised in Newark was amazing in so many ways, but it also meant being judged by so many people who only saw the city's reputation and not the people who call it home. Opportunities often seemed out of reach and people around me often urged me to choose a “realistic” path to success instead of pursuing my passions. I spent too much time fearing that I’d either go in the wrong direction, or have no choice at all. Then I let that fear cloud my judgment and hinder me in so many ways.

Eventually something changed. At 19, I quit my job as a legal secretary to start working at a newly opened creperie in Jersey City. Almost everyone I knew thought I was absurd for leaving such a respectable job to start working at a newly opened restaurant, but I somehow knew I had to be there. From day one, I was captivated by the crepe-making process and fell completely in love with what I do.

After two years there, I moved on to an amazing restaurant in Newark, but never stopped making crepes for friends and family. Every single time I did, all I could picture was opening up my own creperie and doing this for people every single day. I finally understood how fortunate I am to possess a skill I truly love. If my passion could shape my life and bring joy to others, it would be foolish not to pursue it. Fear and doubt could have no place in the life I knew I wanted.

Casa Crêpe is a dream I never thought I was allowed to have turned into a reality. I hope it brings you all the joy and inspiration it brings me. In the heart of every crepe I make and person I serve, I have one goal - to provide people with more than just food or crepes; to infuse every bite with an experience, a smile, and love that they can share together.

-Monica Dos Santos, Owner