Later Alligator

The Later Alligator restaurant is very cozy. The food was delicious. Our waitress was very friendly. They have a great menu to look through. The restaurant is decorated with city's rich steel industry history. It is worth it to go in the restaurant and eat while you explore and experience the industrial history of Wheeling.

This was a great find on the first night of our weekend in Wheeling - it might be one of the best dinners I've had. There was a bit of a wait to get in, but down the street was a little Friday evening festival so we spent the time listening to the music and window shopping. My husband and I split 2 savory crepes (the Crepe Escape, and the Crepe Shoot) and one sweet crepe (Blueberry Hill). I would be hard pressed to pick between the two crepes, the flavors on both were amazing. For the sweet Crepe we substituted honey instead of maple syrup because I am not a maple fan - it was absolutely amazing. The whipped cream was not too sweet and was a great compliment to the brie and blueberries. Delicious.
We will definitely be back!

Later alligator was recommended by the people of wheeling very highly.
I appreciate the FB Group "what's happening around wheeling." I mentioned I was visiting from Arizona and wanted to highlight a few restaurants loved by the locals.
Cindy was our waitress, and she was amazing to experience. Knowledgeable,kind,and personable are just a few ways to describe her service.
The food was very delicious, and the presentation was great. I invite you to look at the menu and expect reasonable prices and great food. 👍

Fantastic find, the food, the folks and the place was great. We loved all the puns for the names of the crepes. Had the savory crepes sad we couldn't try the sweet ones. Another hidden gem were the cocktails, so good.

The food here is yummy. Everything I’ve tried has been great. Crazy variety of unique sandwiches, wraps, salads and sweet and savory crepes.
It is a small establishment with limited seating for a Very popular place. It is popular because it is very good. I just bought a home in the area and will be a regular here.
Parties of 2 can get in pretty much right away.
Groups of 3-4 may have a wait. Parties of 5+ need a reservation.
When you check in be sure to let them know if you are willing to eat outside on the back patio it may shorten your wait.
Our party of 3 waited 70 min last time because we wanted indoors. At 30 min they offered back patio but we wanted inside. They said if they had known they might have been able to seat some parties ahead of us outside.
Previously we had no or short waits.

I love this restaurant. The food is incredible. I didn't think I liked crepes, and the idea of a savory crepe was difficult to imagine. Boy, was I wrong! So good! Everything on the menu is delicious. This is my favorite restaurant in Wheeling. Prices might feel a little steep, but they are worth it for the quality. I wish they had more tables, but that might ruin the ambiance and even the consistency of the food. Try this place next time you're in Wheeling.

Jasmyn was a fantastic waitress! My glass was never empty! Great meau, not the usual far.

The best word to describe "Later Gator" is quaint. The ambiance is eclectic. The atmosphere is delightful.
The service is top shelf. Pleasant & professional.
The food fare is delicious. It is unique in its design and exquisite in its presentation.
They must be doing something right, they survived covid and have been in business 16+ years.

Nice atmosphere, wide variety of good food and fast attentive service. Easy to find location with lots of parking around. The memorabilia on the wall is also really interesting and I like how the menus include a lot of information on the background of the building and area. Menu has a wide variety of gourmet sandwiches and crepes as well as some interesting appetizers. We had the kettle chip and pulled pork appetizer, the pesto sandwich and the Brie and strawberry sandwich and all were well prepared and tasty.

Can not recommend this place enough!! Great food and great service always!
Highly recommend the following entrées: The Artichoke Dip, the Kickin' Chicken Wrap, the Fowl Play, Mac and Rib to only name a few.
Sweet Crepes pictured: Banana-fo-fana and the Chocolate Kisses!

I've spent years traveling through and to random spots in West Virginia. Later Alligator is a multi-faceted gem: good food, a history lesson, a personal culinary story, fresh ingredients on a thoughtful menu (not everyone can eat a hearty roast beef sandwich) and it's easy to get to from the highway.

The See Sam Run crepe was delicious. Made with Alaskan Salmon, as described on the menu, it hits all the markers for a good crepe. The amount of salmon was generous. The bechemel was buttery, but not too thick or oily. The sprinkle of scallions complimented a hint of dill somewhere in the mix. I appreciated the proper tea service (my own ceramic pot & mug, perfect water temperature and a broad selection by Republic of Tea).

I will remember Later Alligator and hope to return.

We sat outside, on the second of july. There were some fireworks going off. very nice day out too. I got the "Blueberry hill" Sweet crepe, and a steak salad. My sister got a "salon says" savor crepe. My sister also got two drinks with some lemonade and with some alcohol in it. She said they were good.
Had a amazing waitress. Overall 12/10 experience 💚

Later Alligator has it all, great service, atmosphere, cleanliness, and food.

The food is delicious, and they have a wide variety of unique drinks - coffee, cocktails, teas, and sparklers. They specialize in crepes, but also have many other options. Gluten free buns are available for the sandwiches. The Earl Gray martini is out of this world.

The dining room is engaging and honors local history. The bathrooms are very clean and also have interesting displays. The ladies room has historic Kotex advertisements, and the men's room has historic license plates.

There are t-shirts and mugs available for sale, and 6 packs are available as well.

They offer a 10% veteran's discount, bring your ID.

Out of this world amazing, 10 stars!!! I'm not exaggerating!!! Delicious salmon wrap and the lemon crepes with added strawberries satisfied my sweet tooth. I almost forgot to take a pic of my crepes. Friendly server- Jasmine :) I enjoyed the historic setting and the humor in the menu... example Sam n Ella wrap is a salmon wrap :) I wish I were a local cuz I'm loco/crazy for this place! I'll be looking for a reason to drive to WV again soon. I live in Pa, 5 hrs away from this amazing restaurant. I bought a t-shirt too ;)

My boyfriend and I called in a lunch carryout order from Later Alligator yesterday and are so glad we did! The person who answered the phone was very patient and friendly. The exterior of the restaurant made it easy to spot and is so cute! Our food was packaged securely upon pickup. The prices were extremely reasonable for the food. I ordered the "Oh Buck!" and would ABSOLUTELY get it again. It was delicious. I can't wait to go back to Wheeling and eat from here again! Would absolutely recommend this spot to others.

A superb experience was had by our party. It's a wonderfully quaint spot in the Center Market area of Wheeling. The walls are adorned with the city's rich industrial history, which only adds to this exquisite dining experience.
Later Alligator's menu is a vast one, with dishes ranging from healthy choices to good ol comfort food. Even my picky 13 year old found the "Beyond Burger" very much to his liking and my "Pesto Chango" was easily the best meal I had on our entire trip.
So the next time you find yourself in Wheeling, West Virginia, stop into Later Alligator for a bite to eat. You can thank me later! 😉

Awesome service, food was delicious. Straws are bio-degradelable. Drinks served in nice Mason jars. Back out door seating is covered with very nice shade trees and has a comfy feel. Best outdoor seating in wheeling.

Good food, great service. Really unique place to eat. Loved all the names of the menu items and looking around and the interesting decor. I ordered the last tango crepes with ice cream, which were delicious!

Such a great little place with amazing atmosphere ❤ so enjoyed meeting Susan the owner and the wait staff was excellent. Can't wait to go back.

A wonderful gem! Service was top notch and very knowledgeable about food sensitivity. The atmosphere is cool with lots of history to read about. The food was fast, good, and safe for my wife's gluten issues.