Crepe Oh! Holics Opened Downtown Bend Stand
The mobile crepe business established a permanent footprint in downtown Bend in mid-August.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Crepe Oh! Holics launched a permanent mobile stand at the corner of Bond Street and Oregon Avenue in mid-August. The business serves a variety of sweet and savory crepes featuring traditional recipes from Russia and Ukraine.
Why it matters
Owners Nataliya and Jesse Gonzalez selected the downtown location to move beyond the model of food cart pods in hopes of increasing profitability. This transition follows nearly four years of operation through pop-up events.
The stand operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. between Thursday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The owners plan to open a brick-and-mortar shop in 2027 and intend to expand into Redmond.
The players
Nataliya Gonzalez
She is a co-owner of Crepe Oh! Holics who moved to Bend two years ago.
Jesse Gonzalez
He is a co-owner of Crepe Oh! Holics who manages the mobile business alongside his partner.
The details
Operated by Nataliya and Jesse Gonzalez, the business moved to Bend two years ago before securing its current downtown site. The menu focuses on culinary traditions from Russia and Ukraine.
Timeline
The business began operating 4 years ago.
The owners moved to Bend 2 years ago.
The downtown location opened in mid-August 2026.
The owners plan to open a brick-and-mortar shop in 2027.
Market Landscape
This move represents a shift from temporary food cart pod setups to a more permanent footprint in the competitive downtown food scene. It reflects a broader trend of independent vendors seeking greater visibility and stability in high-traffic urban corridors.
Downtown visitors can access the new crepe stand during its set weekend and Sunday hours. The business now provides a consistent location for customers who previously followed their pop-up schedule.
The takeaway
Starting with pop-up events allows owners to build a loyal customer base before committing to a permanent location. Aspiring small business owners can evaluate the profitability of downtown storefronts compared to mobile-only models to scale their operations.
Further reading
Learn more about local business changes in the Bend Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bulletin.
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