For more than 30 years, the crêpe stall in Hampstead has been a social landmark for north-west London’s Jewish community.
So reports last week that La Crêperie de Hampstead was finally to close was greeted with disappointment by its many loyal customers.
The stall, which occupies a pavement site on the High Street, had been at risk after a dispute with a nearby pub over shared facilities. The local community had rallied to its aid with a petition signed by over 12,000 people, but seemingly to no avail.
Last weekend, many rushed to savour their last French-style pancake, including One Direction singer Harry Styles, and took to social media to mourn the shutting of the stall.
