Crema's Take
“This beloved Charlottesville institution combines exceptional French-style pastries with genuinely excellent coffee, earning particular praise for standout items like their almond croissants, pretzel croissants, and house-made sourdough breads. The thoughtful, seasonal approach to both pastries and brunch items keeps locals coming back, though be prepared for weekend crowds and limited seating—arriving early is worth it for the quality you'll get.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →great service and delicious pastries! we came around 3pm on a wednesday and they had tons of goodies! we order the petite caneles, prezzant, cinnamon sugar croissant roll, cocoa and pecan chocolate croissant roll, and had a massive chocolate chip cookie at a local play.…
Came here early Sunday morning because I needed a quiet place before starting errands. The cafe had a peaceful atmosphere with soft music and the smell of fresh coffee as soon as I walked in. Ordered pancakes with a cappuccino, and both arrived faster than expected. The pancakes…
I love this place, and I was a frequent visitor a few years ago. Coming back it is just as good, they have especially good pretzel croissants and breakfast sandwiches, but I would say sometimes their lattes aren’t my favorite (a little burnt). but the baked goods? go great.
The pastries, breads, brunch, and coffee are genuinely excellent, with thoughtful seasonal dishes and standout items like their almond croissants. However their seating situation seriously undercuts the experience. The café fills up fast, and there simply aren’t enough tables…
Seems local favorite because it felt like everyone was here! Visited on a Sunday around noon and the line was out the door! Definitely recommend their breads and baked goods - their baguette is SO GOOD, I understand why everyone was buying out their baguettes! And I think their…
Great little coffee spot with French baked goods. Lots of croissants, sticky buns. I picked up a sourdough bread to take home. It was made fresh that day and was delicious with our Italian meal that night.
Crema Reviews
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