About Us

Executive Chef and Owner Haley Russell graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 2012. As a graduation gift, her mother sent her on a life-changing journey to France—along with her grandmother, Duck—to study the art of crêpe making with the world-famous formatrice, Madame Bernadette.

For 10 days, 10 hours a day, Haley trained entirely in French, learning the true craft and tradition of authentic crêpe making. Upon completion, she graduated as a certified crêpe artisan. The crêpe recipe she learned remains a closely guarded secret—shared only between Madame Bernadette and Haley herself.

With her certificate safely tucked in her suitcase, Haley returned to the United States and soon began working for a local crêpe company. In the spring of 2014, driven by her passion for making crêpes with love and authenticity, Haley sat down with her parents and shared her dream of starting her own crêpe business—one rooted in the traditional methods she learned in France.

At the time, Haley was also coaching for the Lake Oswego Junior and Youth Cheer Program through Community Schools. She developed a business plan and brought it to her longtime mentor, local business owner Gene Wizer, whom she had known since the age of 10.

Thanks to the generosity and support of Mr. and Mrs. Wizer—and the space they provided—Crêperie Le Bon Temps officially opened on May 17, 2014. The location was especially meaningful: it stood on the very corner where Haley once sold flower baskets at age 10 to raise money for summer camps.

Crêperie Le Bon Temps, LLC has grown steadily and thoughtfully ever since. Midway through the first season, Sous Chef Alexis Smead joined the Le Bon Temps family and remains by Haley’s side to this day, spinning crêpes and sharing in the vision.

The Lake Oswego community has been an incredible source of support, inviting Chef Haley to participate in the 2016 Festival of the Arts, an annual celebration showcasing some of the area’s most creative and inspiring artists.

In the spring of 2015, Chef Haley launched the “First Time” Program, dedicated to offering high school and college students their first opportunity for employment. The program focuses on teaching real-world skills, confidence, and work ethic—empowering today’s students with tools they’ll carry throughout their lives.

Today, Haley continues to grow Crêperie Le Bon Temps through festivals and farmer’s markets across the metro area, while searching for the perfect location to open her first brick-and-mortar café—hopefully right here in Lake Oswego.

Chef Haley is deeply grateful for the support of this community and for every guest who walks up to the crêpe stand. She truly believes it takes a village to turn dreams into reality—and to help empower the next generation.

Thank you for being part of our story.

Merci beaucoup ♥