THE GIST
It might come as a surprise that Gustavo Acero Jr. and Yuri Catherine Rojas only perfected their crepe recipe in recent years, but it’s apparent the second you meet the couple that their restaurant, Encanto Crepes & Café, is packed with positivity, camaraderie and love (an ingredient presumably in their menu items too!). In 2023 the pair opened the doors to their first location in Greenport; earlier this year, the business moved down the block to the former Di Angela Leather storefront, where they’ve continued to dish out crepes, coffee and other Colombian specialties.
Left, Yuri Catherine Rojas and Gustavo Acero Jr. moved their business to the former Di Angela Leather storefront this year; right, sweet and savory crepes are a delicious staple on Encanto’s menu. (Photo credit: Doug Young)
THE VIBE
A motivating factor in the move was maintaining positive vibes in the corner of the village where Patty Carlos, owner of Di Angela Leather, was giving up her storefront after a 40-year career. Acero and Rojas operate on three pillars: great energy, delicious food and a clean space. On any given day, guests can expect to see Acero at the table catching up with new customers or café regulars while Rojas or another crepe expert handle orders behind the counter, putting their delicious spin on the traditional treat.
THE FOOD
Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, refreshing or hearty, the menu has options to satisfy every appetite. And while the long lists of almojábanas, arepas, bowls, crepes, empanadas and hot dogs are impressive, the Colombian coffee — an integral part of Acero and Rojas’s culture that they wanted to share with customers — is hard to beat.
Clockwise from top left: champignon fromage galette; apple pineapple mint smoothie; pepper steak arepa; almojábanas; and the ever-popular s’mores crepe. (Photo credit: Doug Young)
Champignon Fromage Galette
Mushrooms, a mix of Swiss and mozzarella cheeses and smoked ham are folded into a crepe to create a contrast of earthy and sweet flavors. Meanwhile, a runny sunny-side up egg adds velvety texture to the hearty breakfast option.
S’mores Crepe
On the sweeter side of things, this dessert-style crepe doused in chocolate sauce is a spot-on vessel for its decadent interior, which comes loaded with melted marshmallows, softened graham crackers and chocolate chips.
Pepper Steak Arepa
Briny pepper steak and mozzarella cheese rest between cake-like arepas, making for blissful bites as its tender filling melts in your mouth. Cut into or pick up this Colombian-style snack for a satiating treat.
Apple Pineapple Mint Smoothie
This aromatic option marries refreshing tastes reminiscent of crisp summery sips, along with the honeyed apple flavor associated with the impending harvest season, in a well-blended yet texturally sturdy smoothie.
Almojábanas
Great paired with one of Encanto’s spectacular coffee options, this Colombian cheese bread has a delicate crust that surrounds a plush, milky and savory interior made by combining mild white cheese with tapioca flour.
ENCANTO CREPES & CAFÉ
140C Main St., Greenport
631-477-6533
encantocrepescafe.com
Hours:
Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
