Early Light Creperie brings the charm of Paris to every bite
By RACHEL STRICKLAND | Photos by EARLY LIGHT CREPERIE
Tucked away in the newly renovated Katy Building in Belton lies a culinary gem. Early Light Creperie transports customers straight to the streets of Paris with their delicious crepes that are simply to die for. The quaint and cozy creperie has lovely pink walls that are adorned with photos of Paris, which only adds to the magical Parisian atmosphere.
Victoria Sobiech, co-owner of Early Light Creperie, grew up in Belton as the youngest of five kids. She says her parents loved to cook and bake, and every Sunday after church, the family would have breakfast, and her father would often make crepes from his famous recipe.
Victoria worked in various restaurant jobs since she was 15, but she didn’t start making crepes until she started to open Early Light.
In February 2022, Victoria and her mother, Alice Sobiech, went to Paris where they absolutely fell in love with the iconic French city.
“I stood on a cobblestone street waiting for a coffee to-go and watching a man make crepes, and I knew that’s what I wanted to do with my life,” Victoria says.
Two months later, she told her mom that she didn’t want to finish her teaching degree and wanted to open a creperie instead. A year and a half later, Victoria’s dream became a reality when they opened Early Light Creperie on June 22, 2023.
“Our little shop has pretty pink walls, antique glassware, and pictures of Paris with food and drinks that we want people to love just like I did when growing up,” Victoria says.
Victoria grew up in a Christian household, and she says she firmly believes that she wouldn’t have her creperie if it weren’t for God, which is why she wanted to have her faith reflected in her business’s name.
“I spent hours looking through my Bible for a verse for “light” or “morning,” and nothing was fitting,” she says. “I remember the day I took a nap and woke up with the name Early Light Creperie. I told my mom, and we knew it was perfect.”
Early Light offers both sweet and savory crepes, so there’s sure to be something for everyone. Victoria says they also have a chicken salad croissant sandwich and French onion soup for those who like to have more options. For those who enjoy savory crepes, the croque monsieur, a classic ham-and-cheese; and the caprese, complete with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, balsamic glaze, and ground black pepper, are must-haves. They have a vast menu of sweet crepes, including a sweet lemon, apple pie, and bananas foster. They also offer drinks, including a hot chocolate and a café crème (French latte). Victoria also makes French sodas in-house.
People from all walks of life come through the creperie’s doors. “We have a ton of regulars — they’re the reason we’re a success,” Victoria says. “We have regulars that come every day, but we’re always happy to see new faces.”
“We wanted people to feel at home and comfortable, but also to enjoy their meal,” Victoria adds. “I don’t know if there is a place quite like ours. We get told by our customers that it feels like they’re in a Parisian Cafe.”
Early Light Creperie
Website: earlylightcreperie.square.site
Address: 203 N. East St., Suite C, Belton
Phone: 254-444-5953
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday
