Our History – Ooolala Crêperie

Bienvenue! Ooolala has been serving French crepes in Penticton since 2009, bringing the flavors of France and the Mediterranean to the Okanagan. Raised in a culture of French gastronomie and inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, our goal has always been to share the taste of the old world with every crepe we make.

What started as a humble crepe cart quickly grew into a converted horse trailer, then an iconic Airstream food truck, and now a charming bistro in downtown Penticton. Along the way, Ooolala has remained true to its roots: every crepe is made fresh, nutritious, and delicious, crafted with only the finest and freshest ingredients.

From street-side treats to a full bistro experience, Ooolala’s history is a story of passion, tradition, and a love for bringing authentic French crepes to the community.

A food stand selling crepes next to a beach with cars parked nearby, a two-person scooter with an elderly couple, and a sign for Tiki Shores Condominiums and Beach Resort with mountains and water in the background.
Blue sign reading 'Place du Mistral' with a kitchen workspace in the background, including shelves with jars, condiments, and kitchen utensils.
A food truck or kiosk with a counter, decorated with pink flowers, a notebook, and various items. Inside, red heart-shaped decorations hang from the ceiling, and the background includes plants and kitchen equipment.
A woman inside a white food truck, preparing food on the counter.
Smiling man in black t-shirt and striped apron inside a colorful food truck with French posters and cookery books on display
A miniature carousel ride with the words municipal bus circus on it, with a historical steamship in the background and outdoor seating with tables and chairs in front of the ride.
A food truck on a city street corner serving crepes, with a chalkboard menu displayed in front. The food truck is blue and has a sign that says 'Crêperie Oolala!'. There are people and market stalls in the background, with traffic lights and building
Woman in a dress sitting on a red stool outside a mobile ice cream or dessert stand named 'Ooh La La' in Paris.
A food stall or kiosk with a person preparing or selling food, with various items and signs visible.
People sitting outside at a food truck called Ooh La La, selling ice cream and desserts, with a ferris wheel and greenery in the background.
A girl in a striped dress ordering food at a crepe stand in a vintage-style trailer. The menu boards list sweet and savory crepes, drinks, and cafe options.
A white food truck selling crepes with a red and white striped awning, surrounded by outdoor seating with red polka dot tablecloths, chalkboard menus, and a garden with white flowers and tall grass under green trees on a sunny day.
A food stand named 'Crepes' with a woman working inside, set up outdoors on a grassy area. There are menu boards with various sweet and savory crepes, drinks, and condiments. A fence and a building are visible in the background, along with a group of
A vintage carousel with red and white colors, a large wheel, and a miniature white trailer and red chairs in a park with green trees and grass under a partly cloudy sky.

It all started with a Crepe Cart..

Street food stand selling crepes with a sign reading 'CREPES,' a menu board, and colorful decorations, set up on a sidewalk with trees and buildings in the background.

Than we converted to a horse trailer..

A food truck selling crepes on a city street with a chalkboard menu, people walking, and a pedestrian crosswalk.

Later on, we got a airstream

We still operate seasonally at the S.S. Sicamous Marine Heritage Park from June to August.

A white vintage camper trailer with red and white striped awning, set up as a food stand with chalkboard menus, in a grassy outdoor area with tables covered in red and white polka dot tablecloths and black chairs. There are flowering plants and trees in the background, and a couple of people sitting on benches under trees.
Blue building with a sign that says Oolala, featuring the words Crêperie, Café, and Bistro above three garage-style doors, and a wooden fence in front.

Now we have a Restaurant!