<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crepe Nation Express]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crepe Nation Express]]></description><link>https://www.crepenationexpress.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:42:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.crepenationexpress.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Pancakes 101: A Fall Favorite You Can Get Fresh, Not Frozen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every October, grocery store freezers fill up with boxed pumpkin pancake mixes, and every October, most of them taste like a faint suggestion of the season rather than the real thing. At Crepe Nation Express in Chicago, we make our pancakes fresh and to order, which means the fall flavors you are craving actually come through, without the frozen aftertaste. What Actually Makes a Pancake Taste Like Fall The flavors people associate with pumpkin pancakes are rarely pumpkin itself. Cinnamon,...]]></description><link>https://www.crepenationexpress.com/post/pumpkin-pancakes-101-a-fall-favorite-you-can-get-fresh-not-frozen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac133cc277db7715a76b8d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:44:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d64704_e96a5720438b400691706957f6043298~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Divine Nwodo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning a Halloween Party? Here's Why Crepes &#38; Milkshakes Beat Boring Candy Bowls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Halloween party has the same candy bowl sitting on the same table, and every year, most of that candy goes untouched once the trick-or-treaters have picked through it. If you are planning a Halloween gathering in Chicago this year, a crepe and milkshake bar from Crepe Nation Express gives your guests something they will actually remember, and something that works for both kids and adults at the same event. Candy Is Passive. A Dessert Bar Is an Experience A candy bowl asks nothing of...]]></description><link>https://www.crepenationexpress.com/post/planning-a-halloween-party-here-s-why-crepes-milkshakes-beat-boring-candy-bowls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aac0c8ac277db7715a75e52</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:17:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d64704_a04dfbbdd911418cbbdf851e8f1285b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Divine Nwodo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trick-or-Treat Yourself: Where to Get Halloween-Themed Waffles This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Waffles Work So Well for Halloween A waffle's grid pattern holds toppings in place better than almost any other base, which means it can carry a heavier, more decorated Halloween presentation without falling apart. Whipped cream settles into the pockets, sauces pool instead of sliding off, and fruit stays put, all of which makes a waffle easier to style than a flat pancake or a rolled crepe The Apple Caramel Waffle Built with apples, caramel, and cinnamon sugar, then finished with whipped...]]></description><link>https://www.crepenationexpress.com/post/trick-or-treat-yourself-where-to-get-halloween-themed-waffles-this-weekend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabdc94203414f081529e1c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c1990_19985bfd6d3b4325871e6bad69fef082~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Divine Nwodo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Halloween Milkshake Flavors: Pumpkin Spice, Candy Corn &#38; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[A milkshake might not be the first thing people think of for Halloween, but a thick, cold milkshake is exactly the kind of treat that pairs well with a chilly October night in Chicago. At Crepe Nation Express, our milkshake menu already includes several flavors that fit the fall season perfectly, and we have put together a guide to the best combinations for anyone planning a Halloween outing, a party, or just a solo treat run. Cinnamon Milkshake: The Closest Thing to Pumpkin Spice Our...]]></description><link>https://www.crepenationexpress.com/post/best-halloween-milkshake-flavors-pumpkin-spice-candy-corn-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabd123354829e8affa8e21</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:26:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c1990_e702fb772dbf46259baa67ddda3c59e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Divine Nwodo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Spooky-Cute Halloween Crepe Ideas You Need to Try This October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween in Chicago is not only about costumes and candy corn. It is also the one month of the year when dessert gets permission to be a little dramatic, and at Crepe Nation Express, we think crepes are the perfect canvas for it. A crepe is thin, foldable, and endlessly customizable, which means it takes to Halloween styling better than almost anything else on a fall menu. Below are ten spooky-cute crepe ideas you can order this October, all built from the same fillings and sauces already on...]]></description><link>https://www.crepenationexpress.com/post/10-spooky-cute-halloween-crepe-ideas-you-need-to-try-this-october</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa82a44abcfc8d624a351c3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:10:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c1990_187fb567b8d84eb7abb9eadc87b3d42e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Divine Nwodo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>