Great Crepes & More Celebrates One Year of Sweet and Savory Success
August 19, 2024A year ago, Jimmy and Kaleefa Neely fulfilled a dream when they opened the doors to Great Crepes & More on Public Square, bringing a unique and delicious offering to the heart of Laurens. Inspired by their travels to Florida and Rome, Italy, where they fell in love with crepes, the couple has spent the last year turning that passion into a thriving local business. As they celebrate their one-year anniversary, they reflect on the journey so far and share their excitement for what lies ahead.
“Our dream has become greater now that we see people truly enjoy what we’re bringing to the table,” said Jimmy. “Expanding our days, trying ourselves out during Finally Fridays, and catering have all been added since last August.”
Great Crepes & More quickly gained a loyal following with their mouthwatering menu, featuring both sweet and savory options. The strawberries and cream cheese crepe has become a favorite among those new to crepes, with its fresh strawberries and house-made cream cheese filling. On the savory side, the steak crepe, seasoned to perfection and topped with a garlic parmesan sauce, has become the go-to choice.
“Our long-term goal is to become a destination restaurant—a place where people intentionally set out to come to Great Crepes & More,” said Jimmy. “We want to provide a unique experience and great food that makes people want to come back and bring a friend or loved one with the assurance they’ll love it.”
Looking ahead, Jimmy and Kaleefa plan to keep the menu fresh with new limited-time offerings and crowd favorites. They’re also committed to changing perceptions that crepes are only for breakfast, emphasizing their suitability for lunch and dinner.
“Celebrating a year is a big deal for us. It’s a huge achievement for any business, but especially the restaurant business,” Kaleefa reflected. “We are extremely grateful for the support we have from our customers. Every day we open our doors, we are grateful and humbled to see each customer walk in and spend time at our place. We realize this would not be possible without them and want to say thank you. God willing, there will be many more years to come.”
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