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Angels & Hearts Harajuku Creperie

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Angels & Hearts is a new dessert place that serves Harajuku-style crepes, a popular item in Japan. I noticed Angels & Hearts when I first visited Raki Raki because the two stores are actually connected, but the neon pink sign didnโ€™t really appeal to me. Also, I donโ€™t particularly care for dessert crepes. But after learning that these were Harajuku-style crepes, I was much more interested in trying it out.

Harajuku-style dessert crepes are wrapped up in a cone and filled with fresh fruit,  ice cream and other sweets. There are also savory versions as well.


At Angels & Hearts, you start with a base crepe ($3), then you can choose from various fruits, ice cream, and sauces, with each topping being an additional cost. The final total is around $5.

We chose strawberries, vanilla ice cream and mango sauce.

It was pretty fun to watch the crepes being made. Despite the crowd, we didnโ€™t have to wait too long.


Even though we watched the crepe come off hot from the grill, I was surprised that the crepe wasnโ€™t even warm when it was handed to us. As the ice cream melted, it made the crepe even colder. The very thin parts of the outside of the crepe were a little crispy, the rest was slightly chewy. The crepe also automatically comes with whipped cream (kind of wish there was less of that and more ice cream) and a crunchy chocolate cookie stick which I really enjoyed and when eaten with the crepe, it gives the feeling that the crepe is crunchier than it is.

The creperie only has a few small tables, so most people grab theirs and go. We opted to do the same. While we walked to our car (no space in the parking lot from hell), I kept hearing DH making chewing noises but when I glanced over he would look back at me innocently. Finally on the third attempt, I caught him mid-act trying to eat all the ice cream in the middle. Gah! He hadnโ€™t wanted his own crepe, but then ended up eating most of our shared one.

This was my first experience with Harajuku crepes, but I donโ€™t think it was a great rendition of it. When I looked online, the photos I found showed crepes full of toppings, whereas ours barely had any inside. I saw a lot more variety in crepe flavors as well as toppings which werenโ€™t offered on this menu. I also came across some sites which state that the batter is made with mochi flour. I donโ€™t know if this is always the case or if it is just one variation, but I didnโ€™t taste glutinous rice flour in this crepe.

Overall, I was disappointed with the crepe and found it to be a little pricey for what we were given. DH enjoyed it more than me but also felt it was just โ€œokayโ€ and not worth the price.

Angels & Hearts
4646 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

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    14 comments on โ€œAngels & Hearts Harajuku Creperieโ€

    1. Looks tasty. Next time youโ€™re in SF, there is a solid Harajuku style crepe place in Japantown called Sophieโ€™s (upstairs near Kinokuniya).

      • Oh darn, I was just in Japantown in SF a few weeks ago! wish I had known. Thanks for the rec, Iโ€™ll remember to try next time Iโ€™m there.

    2. Thanks so much for the recommendation Kirbie! We ended up crushed on time so we had Phillipeโ€™s (known for the original French Dip sandwich). It was so much fun and fast. We are going back to LA soon and going to try Fogo, I am excited it looks great. Thanks again for your quick response!! I so appreciate it.

    3. Hi Kirbie,
      Iโ€™ve been wondering about this place, thanks for the review Iโ€™m not a huge crepe person but I get occasional cravingsโ€ฆIโ€™ll make sure to steer clear of this place next time a hankering comes up.

      I have a question, Iโ€™m not sure if you could advise. I read so many blogs, but I trust your opinion most. Iโ€™m heading to Los Angeles for the day tomorrow (from SD) and Iโ€™m going with a friend. He is a huge meat eater (exotic/game meats preferred, but not required), if we visit one restaurant, what would you recommend? I saw your review on Animal, we might go there but I just wanted another recommendation that is more moderately priced. Thanks so much! Hope to hear from you ๐Ÿ™‚

      • Hi Connie. Aw, Iโ€™m glad you trust my opinion. Animal immediately came to my mind when you mentioned meat eater though I realize it is a bit pricey. I havenโ€™t indulged in that many meat centric restaurants in LA so far though there are a bunch on my list. Another place that popped in my mind is Fogo de chao, which is a Brazilian steakhouse place. AYCE with a lot of meat. I havenโ€™t actually been, but good friends of mine have enjoyed it and I usually trust their opinions. If youโ€™ve even been to Rei de Gado in SD, itโ€™s a similar style but Fogo is supposed to be a lot better.

    4. Next time you should check out Harajuku Crepe in Beverly Hills. They have different crepe flavors โ€“ buckwheat, green tea, earl grey, and the original. Even though the topping selection isnโ€™t huge, itโ€™s pretty good. And I donโ€™t think they skimp on the toppings as much as this place. They also offer savory crepes so you should definitely check it out! Itโ€™s my favorite crepe place in LA ๐Ÿ˜€ Especially love the black sesame ice cream, green tea ice cream, and strawberry combo ๐Ÿ™‚

      • I really really want to try out Harajuku Crepe! I read about it recently and was actually just in that area, but forgot about it. Iโ€™m totally kicking myself.

    5. Haha DH sounds just like S ๐Ÿ˜› The fillings do look disappointingโ€ฆ I still prefer soft crepes like at Cafe Hue. Still need to check out Up 2 You cafe, too!

    6. Too bad about the meager fillings. Interesting concept of the crepe cone. Maybe theyโ€™re just banking on people coming in because โ€˜Harajukuโ€™ is in the title and thinking, โ€˜oh how cute, letโ€™s eat hereโ€™ kind of thing.

      • A few of these places recently popped up in LA so I guess they are bringing the trend to SD. But like many things, it seems when itโ€™s in SD, the quality isnโ€™t as good. I donโ€™t know if itโ€™s because they think SD people donโ€™t care/know about food or what. But yeah, if Iโ€™m paying for toppings, I expect more toppings. It was more whipped cream than anything else. And you can even see from the pic that the toppings are low in the cone whereas the pictures I saw of ones from Japan, they are filled to the top. And the ones from LA, you can see a lot of toppings in the folds.

    7. Sneaky, sneaky DH! I like how the crepe looks all rolled up like that, but too bad it didnโ€™t come with more stuff in it. Looks like a fun concept in any case.

      • It is a fun concept and I like being able to carry it around and eat it like an ice cream, but I definitely feel like they need to give more toppings, especially since youโ€™re paying $2-3 more for the toppings.