Crema's Take
“The pastries and traditional espresso drinks here are legitimately excellent—this is the kind of quiet neighborhood spot where baristas actually know their regulars and the cinnamon rolls are worth planning around. It's small and genuinely cozy rather than Instagram-cozy, which means it fills up fast during peak hours but stays peaceful if you slip in mid-week for focused work or a meeting. Skip the adventurous food (stick to pastries and coffee) and come for what they do best: a reliable, unpretentious third place.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →DO NOT ORDER THE CHILAQUILES THEY WERE 99% CHILI 1% QUILES I should have known to not order chilaquiles from white people. What was a thinking. We ate the very small amount of actual real food and just threw away the bowl full of chili. This place is super cute and would be…
I’ve been looking for a little nook of a coffee shop to work/study at and I stumbled across this place. It’s adorable and delicious. Not busy since I came by after lunch mid week. I bet it’s hopping on the weekend! Apple crisp cheesecake for tax & a cappuccino in a “choose your…
I stopped by on Christmas Eve hoping to purchase a cinnamon roll. Unaware that the bakery was closed, silly me, I parked and walked up to the entrance. Noticing a car parked in front and the place being closed, I turned back to return to my car. A woman asked if I needed…
It was my boyfriend and my first time here and everything was awesome! Grace was behind the counter interacting with the customers and Juan was the master behind the grill. The food was incredible and you get a lot of bang for your buck here. The atmosphere was beautiful inside…
Saturday between 9-10am very quiet, parking is tight but if you’re willing to walk you can park in certain residential areas. The young women taking the orders was super chipper and had recommendations for my first time. I loved the French toast. The outdoor seating area is…
Crema Reviews
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