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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Rue 52 - Crepes for You

By DerShar Myers

A new eat in/out spot has opened up in west Philadelphia. Cafe Rue 52 is an up-and-coming and French inspired, coffee spot located on 52nd Street (hence the name Rue 52). They specialize in your ordinary caffeinated drinks, but that is not all. They also serve crepes! That is right, they have added to the relatively small number of crepe eateries in Philly!
   
The interesting thing about these crepes are the names. The owner of the cafe/creperie, Mahari Bailey, decided to name each dish after a notable landmark in Philadelphia! One is called the Broad Street Run, and another named the Ben Franklin! Clever right? 
I visited the new cafe one weekend and was pleasantly surprised to see that the overall feel of the cafe was very laid-back and chill. A place where a student could do homework, without all the noise. There was nothing but art on the walls and the music playing was very relaxing. Its vibe is very different from cafes that you would see on Baltimore Avenue or in Northern Liberties. There is a lack of “trend” in this cafe. You don’t feel as though you’re going to find hipsters and new age hippies chatting about what they don’t like about the world. Instead, you will see many people from the neighborhood, everyday people, that just want their coffee and a crepe. 
All in all, this is a really great spot. Nothing is overwhelming or trendy about it. It’s a great place to chill and eat, and it's a great place to do homework. So, check out Cafe Rue 52. I truly hope that this place becomes more popular.

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