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Crepe Cart Out for the Summer!

2009-06-11T14:57:00.000-07:00

Hey Mobatta Lovers!

Another weekend is approaching, and we at Mobatta want to end your week with a happy new update!

From now until the end of summer (September 15th, according to Westlake Center), one of our friendly Mobatta-ristas will be outside on the Westlake Center plaza serving crepes at our new Crepe Cart! It's a new - perhaps more convenient - way to get your favorite crepes from Mobatta!

At the cart, we serve three of our most popular crepes:

Nutella
Ham & Cheese
Butter & Sugar

You also have the option to add a banana to your crepe for just $1!

No worries, Mobatta fans. We didn't forget your drink! The crepe cart has bottled water, Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite in case you need something to quench your thirst after that crepe! :)

Keep in mind that the cart only accepts cash, so be sure to bring along a few bucks for lunch!

And I'll let you in on a little-known secret: the grills on the cart are bigger. You know what that means.... a bigger crepe for about the same price.

So come out and see us this weekend!!

We'll be serving extra large crepes to you all summer long. :)

A Sweet Summer Heat Solution :)

2009-06-04T15:33:00.000-07:00

The sun is out, and the days are warm. What better way to beat the heat than with one of Mobatta's mouthwatering dessert crepes? Wait... a hot crepe on a hot day? That doesn't sound good, even to me (and I'm a crepe addict).

We at Mobatta, however, are outstanding problem solvers, and we've managed to find a way for our crepes to fit hand-in-hand with Seattle's long, lazy summer days.

Next time you're in the neighborhood, stop by the store for a friendly conversation with one of our fabulous Mobatta-ristas and.... voila! A crepe a la mode!!

That's right. Mobatta is launching the long-awaited ice cream crepes this Saturday, June 6th for all of Seattle to enjoy!

Here's a peek at what awaits:

Strawberry ShortCrepe A La Mode: a sweet crepe topped with vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, cinnamon sugar, caramel and whipped cream

Apple Pie A La Mode: a sweet crepe topped with vanilla ice cream, flame-roasted apples, cinnamon sugar, caramel and whipped cream

Nutella Ice Cream Crepe: a sweet crepe topped with vanilla ice cream and the always delicious chocolate hazelnut spread, Nutella

And if none of those whet your appetite, try any of Mobatta's dessert crepes a la mode!

We will be launching the ice cream crepes this Saturday with a one-day only, $2 special!! It's your choice of any Mobatta ice cream crepe for $2. For that price, you'd better hurry up to the store!!

Ice cream and crepes? That's what I'll be living off of this summer. :)

See you Saturday!

~Mobatta

Sakura Con

2009-04-08T13:50:00.000-07:00

This weekend is the much-anticipated Sakura Con, a 3-day fest for anime lovers everywhere! Beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, the convention continues throughout the weekend until its finale at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Should you be one of this fun convention's attendees, keep us in mind!
Mobatta is doing a Sakura Con promotion this weekend only. :)

We will be handing out our promotional cards all weekend:

BUY A CREPE WITH YOUR EXCLUSIVE SAKURA CON PROMO CARD THIS WEEKEND ONLY,

GET ONE FREE DESSERT CREPE COUPON!!!

So to all of you anime lovers, have a blast at Sakura Con and be sure to join us for a little refreshment between the playing, gaming, and watching!! :)

~Mobatta

A Sunny Afternoon in Downtown Seattle

2009-03-19T17:41:00.000-07:00

On one of the rare days when the sun shines through the clouds onto our city, it can be hard to decide how to spend the few hours of sun and the unexpected freedom from our insulated Northface jackets.

Should your chosen path bring you in the direction of downtown, I am here to provide a few suggestions for an afternoon of leisurely fun.

As a non-native of the city, I am partial to Seattle's typical tourist attractions. For you long-time Seattle dwellers, pretend you haven't visited these places time and again in the past. Make it an adventure by seeing the day through the eyes of a tourist. I always enjoy a leisurely stroll through Pike Place market, and the Waterfront is a lovely option on a sunny day.

I would begin my sunlit afternoon at Westlake Center with a quick refresher from Emerald City Smoothie, preferably the Island Breeze. With my smoothie in hand, I would meander down Pine Street toward Pike Place, taking in the sights. The streets of downtown never fail to entertain; you're sure to see a few performers and side-step several nutty people along the way. Eventually, Pine Street leads you the heart of Pike Place and the perfect way to spend a warm Seattle afternoon. Pike Place has enough stores and attractions to please any type of person, from the driven businessman to the eclectic environmentalist. Personally, I would opt to spend my time in the wonderful, little bookstore in the lower levels of the market, followed by a quick stop at the candystore for a giant lollipop to save for later. One could spend anywhere from thirty minutes to several hours exploring the nooks and crannies of this downtown Seattle treasure. My afternoon, however, would involve Pike Place for about an hour. There are too many possible sights and activities; to spend the afternoon in one place would mean several missed opportunities.

My next stop following the market would be the nearby park overlooking the Waterfront. On such an afternoon, I would spend my time people watching and munching on some of Pike Place's finest fruits. If you're into people watching, that park is one of Seattle's best places to camp out for a few hours. It usually holds quite the diverse assortment of people. I think Forrest Gump's mother would compare it to a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get there. ;)

People watching can hold my attention for hours, but on this particular day, I would want to take advantage of every bit of sun I could catch, so thirty minutes at the park would have me ready for the next attraction: the merry-go-round on the Waterfront. It's about a ten to fifteen minute walk from the park to this fun ride. The couple dollars it costs to step aboard is well worth the nostalgic pony ride, especially when you bring a friend along.

And of course, the merry-go-round only makes me crave more of the amusement park rides of my youth. My next stop would be the Seattle Center for a go around the rollercoaster. The fifteen minute hike back to Westlake Center to catch the Monorail may be enough to get your tummy rumbling, so it wouldn't hurt to stop at Westlake's large foodcourt for a healthy snack.

And what better place to go than Mobatta? As a long-time Mobatta-rista, I may be biased, but little in the foodcourt compares to our crepes. We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, savory, sweet, healthy, deliciously fattening.... you name it.

On a sunny day such as the one I'm imagining, I would opt for a lighter crepe. Nothing too heavy, because I would like to be able to stomach the rollercoaster. The best bet would be a Fruit, Butter, and Sugar crepe with a mix of fresh cut strawberries and bananas. Light, healthy, refreshing, and delicious. For those of you, however, that love nothing better than warm, gooey Nutella... I would suggest a Peanut Butter, Nutella, Banana crepe. The combination of Nutella and Peanut Butter creates a taste similar to Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The banana adds a little filling and healthy sweetness to the mix. :) Whatever the choice, after a quick stop at Mobatta (we pride ourselves in being able to make your crepe in the 3-5 minute range), you can hop aboard the Monorail, located almost directly across from our store.

A few minutes later, you're stepping off the Monorail and into the sunny Seattle Center. Make a beeline for the rollercoaster. It's $5 to ride it, but surprisingly worth the money. It's not a long-lasting ride, but definitely exciting. I cried the first time I rode it; it's so old it feels like it's going to break down as you're going down the steep slopes.

After your ride, be sure to fix your wind-whipped hair before deciding on the next course of action. From here, you have several options. There's the Space Needle, but the $16 it costs to go up may not be worth it for a Seattle native. Should this be the case, you can always explore the expansive grounds of the Seattle Center. Pull out that lollipop you bought at Pike Place, and take a stroll. Enjoy the last rays of the afternoon before catching the Monorail back to Westlake Center.

From there, you many want to make another stop at Mobatta for dinner before you head home for the night. ;)

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So on the next warm afternoon that you're free from work and responsibilities, I hope to see you here at Mobatta amidst your sunlit journeys. :)

~Jill, Assistant Manager

Nutella...

2009-03-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to do a shout out to Nutella...

Have you ever seen a jar this large?

Come down to Mobatta and see one for yourself...

We order them in all the way from Italy so you won't find one in your local Costco :)

Look For Us In The Stranger

2009-03-17T18:23:00.000-07:00

Breakfast Bailout!

2009-03-06T09:51:00.001-08:00

For all of you tweeters that were wondering what our Breakfast Bailout is...

Send Your Mailing Address to Bailout@Mobatta.com to get your very own...supplies are limited :)