Froglanders Crepes & Yogurt

While most Pearl Street spots double down on one thing — either sweet or savory, either sit-down or quick-serve — Froglanders splits the difference. The buckwheat crepes are the anchor here, naturally gluten-free and available in configurations that work for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. The s'mores crepe shows up repeatedly in reviews for a reason: Nutella, marshmallow, graham cracker crumbs, with sliced banana folded in that shouldn't work but does.

The frozen yogurt side operates self-serve. Rotating flavors lean classic — salted caramel earns consistent mentions, peanut butter pairs well with fresh strawberries if you're skipping the usual candy toppings. Portions run generous; the "small" is plenty. The acai bowls exist but don't seem to be the priority — reviews note they're passable but lack the flavor depth you'd get at dedicated smoothie operations closer to the cove.

This is fundamentally a counter-serve operation, which means it moves fast even when the village is packed. No reservations, no wait times, no coordinating schedules — order at the counter, grab a patio table on Pearl if one's open, or take it to go. The buckwheat option makes it one of the few spots in the village where gluten-free isn't an afterthought or upcharge situation.

Cleanliness varies — one review flags dust accumulation, which isn't uncommon in high-turnover quick-serve spots but worth noting if that's a dealbreaker. Parking is typical Pearl Street: metered street spots or the public structure a block over. Weekday mornings move slower than weekend afternoons, when families and post-beach crowds converge.