Catherine's Crêperie, the French stall that built a loyal fan base at the Folsom Farmers Market, has set up a permanent counter inside the city’s restored train depot in Historic Folsom. Owner Catherine Bonnefoy plans to keep her market footprint while running the new weekend storefront, serving both savory and sweet crêpes to shoppers and visitors. The counter joins other small vendors inside the depot building, creating a neighborhood spot for quick bites and casual meetups.
As reported by ABC10, the new counter sits inside the restored Southern Pacific Railroad depot at 200 Wool Street. The depot serves as the hub of the Historic Folsom shopping district and hosts merchants and events throughout the year, according to Historic Folsom.
From Market Stall To Storefront
Bonnefoy launched Catherine's Crêperie at the Folsom Farmers Market nearly three years ago, gradually growing the business from that weekend crowd, according to her website. Born in Paris and partly raised in Napa Valley, she describes the crêperie as "my way of promoting France, French culture and customs," and says that "sharing a meal, exchanging laugher, and spending time with those we love is what I enjoy the most." For more on the backstory and market presence, see Catherine's Creperie.
What’s On The Menu
The counter is serving a rotating lineup of savory and sweet crêpes, including a Signature Crepe with roasted pine nuts, smoked gouda, basil pesto, and a choice of ham or smoked turkey. There are also pizza-style crêpes and fruit-and-cheese combinations. The restaurant’s online ordering page lists the current offerings and prices for pickup and weekend service. The full menu and ordering details are available on the shop’s listing at Toast.
Opening a brick-and-mortar space meant navigating permits and buying extra equipment, and ABC10 notes that Bonnefoy added a second crêpe machine and a cashier station. The shop is kicking things off with a holiday special: $25 gift cards sold for $20. That same report also points out that sparkling wines from a local producer are available alongside the crêpes, sold separately by the marketplace vendor.
Historic District Context
Local policy moves could make it easier for other small food vendors to follow Catherine's path. Folsom’s City Council recently approved an ordinance that streamlines design reviews for minor renovations in the Historic District, a tweak that local coverage says could shorten approval timelines and trim costs for modest storefront projects. That change was detailed in a new ordinance report outlining potential impacts on small-business tenants, as per a report by Hoodline.
Where And When To Go
Catherine’s Creperie operates inside the Gather and Toast marketplace at 200 Wool Street, keeping weekend hours at the depot storefront while also serving at the Saturday Folsom Station Plaza farmers market. The shop’s locations page lists the latest storefront hours and market schedule for anyone chasing a Parisian-style crêpe under the clock tower. Current hours and market details are posted on Catherine's Creperie.
