Crepes, gelato, coffee. There's something refreshing about being able to summarize a menu in three words, and young restaurateurs Matt Goleba and Luke Moczydlowski have wisely maintained a focused vision for their Wicker Park creperie/coffeehouse.

That's not to say there isn't a wealth of options. There are three crepe categories - savory, sweet and breakfast - and within each of these groups there are around 10 choices, many of which are vegetarian-friendly. If you're picky, Crepe Crave also lets you create your own crepe. Whatever you choose, no menu item is more than $7.50, with a few crepes even under $4.

One savory crepe, like the Chevre Bliss (cubed turkey, chevre, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes) or the Napoleon (ham, brie and Dijon), easily makes a good-sized meal. The crepes you'll end up craving, though, are the sweet ones, with options like the S'more, Sweet Swirl (chocolate, caramel, pecans and raisins) and Funky Monkey (peanut butter, Nutella and bananas). And if you have a particularly demanding sweet tooth, order one of the nearly 20 varieties of Palazzolo gelato and sorbetto.

There are some mixed messages about whether or not to linger. On one hand, it's BYOB, there's a full espresso bar and it boasts a leather couch more suitable for a conversation fueled by affogato (espresso over gelato!) than a quick nosh. On the other hand, the utensils and plates are plastic, which seems to imply you'd be better off eating your crepe with your silverware at home or just cramming your Egg Florentine into your mouth on the way to the L. However, the friendly staff creates a warm environment even if the cheap tables and chairs don't, and they won't rush you out, either.

Average cost: <$10

Centerstage Reviewer: Alexander Hough