Doutor Coffee Shop's classic sweet "Mille Crepes". It has been on the menu for about 20 years since 1996, when the product debuted nationwide, with small renewals. It is very popular because it is sold in the hall only during the Christmas season.


Mille crêpes are now seen in cake shops and supermarkets, but I don't think they were so popular 20 years ago. Why was it released in such a situation and gained high popularity? I would like to think about the reason after eating it.

■ What is Mille Crepes in the first place?

The crepe itself originated in France, but the milk crepe is said to have originated in Japan (there are various theories about the origin). "Mill" means "thousand" in French, literally translated as "thousand crepes". It is unlikely that a thousand sheets are actually stacked, so I think I imagined "a lot". It's similar to "julienne".

■ Actually try Doutor's Mille Crepes

Now that we've reviewed Mille Crepes, let's try something from Doutor Coffee Shop.


Thin crepe dough and whipped cream. These two are simply stacked alternately to form a beautiful cross section. The top surface is a caramel-flavored napage with a glossy finish.


When you insert the fork, you can hear a moist sound as you pull out the dough. The feel that is transmitted to your fingertips is also comfortable.


When you put it in your mouth, the cream melts and the unraveled dough is simmered. When the waves of milky cream draw, the dough lands softly on the tongue. When chewed, it has a unique texture that is moist and crunchy, and the gentle sweetness and taste of eggs spread.


The napage on the surface is accented with a plump texture and a sweet, bittersweet caramel flavor. Impression that sweetness is suppressed as a whole. You can feel the taste of the ingredients such as the richness of the cream and the flavor of the dough wheat and eggs.

Of course, it goes well with Doutor's blended coffee. Isn't the gentle sweetness of Mille crêpes lost to the bitterness of solid coffee? I was worried, but the bitterness brought out the sweetness, and the outline of the taste was rather clearer.


■ Consider the reason for popularity

The main premise is that it has a gentle sweetness and is acceptable to everyone, but other than that, it can be considered as follows.

Part 1: Plenty of crepe dough for a luxurious feel

A figure in which crepe dough and cream are layered. In addition to the time-consuming atmosphere, you can enjoy the luxurious feeling of "this is all at once!". Especially for those who like crepe dough, this is the best dish.


Part 2: Meet men's crepe demand

Doutor is popular among men such as businessmen because there are many stores in the office district. On the other hand, most crepes are To go shops for eating while walking, and the main target seems to be young women. A man who says, "I like crepes, but it's hard to go to a crepe shop by myself," may have found a rest when he met Mille Crepes at Doutor.

Part 3: Milk + crepe = milk rape?

The origin of the name of Mille crêpes is as mentioned above, but some people might imagine that it is a cake that combines milk-flavored cream and crepe. Even if you meet a cake for the first time, if you can imagine the taste from the name, the hurdle for ordering will be much lower. Actually, the taste is not so far from the image, so I think it was accepted without any discomfort.

That is all for the consideration. These may not be all, and they may not be correct. In any case, the solid appearance of Mille Crepes gave me a sense of security that it will continue to be a staple for many years to come.