Next time you get the craving for a crepe like the ones you find in the Greek islands, you don’t have to go too far.

Mykonos Cafe opened its doors to the hungry public early this month and has already attracted a strong following.

Thomas Deliopoulos and Sylvia Gabriel, the couple behind Kalimera Souvlaki Art, came up with the idea last year during one of their visits to the Cycladic island.

“Some close friends of ours own a famous creperie on Matoyianni (Mykonos town main street) and they encouraged us to open a similar shop in Melbourne.

“Most of the young Greek Australians going to Greece visit Mykonos, so why not try bringing a piece of the island to them here?” says Sylvia.

As she explains, the crepe culture has become quite popular around Greece in the last 15 years or so as either the sweet or savoury choice for locals and tourists alike, especially after a long night of clubbing.

The secret formula for the dough lies in a family recipe a French soldier shared with Deliopoulos when he was found in Kosovo during his military service in the Greek army.

“He gave my husband a beret and this very old recipe as a present. He said his grandfather was running one of the most successful crepe shops in Saint-Étienne, a city in south east France,” explains his wife Sylvia.

With a base made slightly thicker than the classic French batter, the Mykonos Cafe crepe can ‘host’ all sorts of hearty fillings.

In fact, Deliopoulos is currently experimenting with introducing a new entry to the menu filled with eggplant, mince and béchamel sauce which translates to nothing less than the ingredients of a traditional moussaka.

Deliopoulos’ signature dish is the ‘bougatsa crepe’ which takes the beloved pastry to a whole new level, featuring a homemade custard cream.

Littlies can enjoy a nutella and Oreo biscuits delight, while adults can choose from a selection of liquors like Malibu, Kahlua or Grand Marnier to incorporate into their crepe.

Sylvia, who has decorated and painted some of the interior herself, is adamant that it has transformed the place into a Cycladic getaway in the heart of Oakleigh.

“People love it, they walk into the shop and they are just amazed by the setting,” she says.

“It reminds them of Mykonos; the decoration, the floor, the ceiling, every little detail is Mykonos.”

Mykonos Cafe 58 Portman Street, Oakleigh, 9569 6767, mykonoscafe.com.au