D’Crepes, a café tucked in a cosy corner in Thane, is a place you don’t just walk into—you enter a space built with passion, perseverance, and a love for experimenting with new things. Behind this successful venture is Chef Terry, who has been living his dream in reality with D’Crepes for the past 12 years.
He is the driving force who transformed his dream into a brand that has now been delighting customers for more than a decade. The café offers a wonderful selection of savoury and sweet crepes as well as soft drinks. Here, crepes are served as breakfast, snack, main course, or dessert. Their crepe batter is freshly made daily, free of artificial ingredients, and the dishes are created from scratch using fresh vegetables, meat, and dairy products. The café exercises strict standards of sanitation, quality production, and presentation or packaging.
The café is inspired by the nostalgia that Chef Terry derives from his time in London as a student. The name and idea for D’Crepes stemmed from his fascination with versatile crepes. While many in India associated crepes primarily with sweet flavours, he had experienced their savoury potential abroad. Introducing this variety to Indian audiences, he curated a menu that offered both sweet and savoury delights, ensuring there was something for every palate.
Among the café’s bestsellers, one standout is a pastry that unexpectedly became a customer favourite from the very beginning. He describes D’Crepes as passion, collaboration, and consistency. He emphasises that the café’s success isn’t just about him but about the teamwork and dedication of every chef and staff member.
They have been updating their menus over the years with a balance of creativity and customer expectations. While he enjoys experimenting with fusion and seasonal items, he highlights that what keeps customers returning is consistency. The ability to serve the same flavours and quality over the years is, in his words, what makes D’Crepes stand out.
The café attracts a diverse crowd—families on weekends, professionals working over coffee, students networking, and couples making memories. Over time, he has seen customers’ journeys evolve, with some regulars becoming families themselves. This life cycle of customers is one of the most rewarding parts of the café for Chef Terry.
Terry Joy’s journey with D’Crepes reflects the heart of true entrepreneurship—blending creativity with dedication to create something that customers cherish.
– Terry Joy