I also find that crepes turn out better then longer you let the batter sit before cooking it up - like freshly made batter produces torn messes whereas batter that's sat for 20 minutes while you got the rest of breakfast ready produces nice crepes even in a regular pan and on an electric stovetop...

But mmmmh, buckwheat crepes. There was a food truck (well, food shack) that sold those near where I used to work in Germany. Fond memories!