Crema's Take
“The lattes here are legitimately incredible, crafted by owners who care obsessively about quality across everything they touch—from the espresso to the sustainably sourced meats in their sausage rolls and meat pies. This is a proper specialty coffee destination that happens to also be an exceptional butcher shop and gourmet pantry, so you're getting high-caliber drinks alongside fresh, thoughtfully sourced food in a welcoming space that rewards lingering.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I ordered the french salami baguette but it tastes like bread with no meat at all. It was a very very thin slice of salami and LOTS of bread. The baguette is also too stiff and dry. It is like eating bread basically, dry loaf of bread that costs $18. The owner is also giving a…
This is a gem of the San Gabriel Valley. Everything they do is top-notch. The owners are kind and welcoming. The meat is environmentally thoughtful and everything tastes great. The cold case is packed with all the best essentials (and treats). Their beers and wines are premium…
Truly essential. So humble are the owners but their lattes are incredible. Their prepared foods like the sausage rolls and meat pies are impossible to beat. And their fidelity to great quality meat and goods is unmatched. This has neighborhood joint feels but is worthy of a…
Meat & Essentials is hands down one of the best spots around. The quality of the meat is always fresh, clean, and top-notch, and you can tell they really care about what they sell. The selection is great, prices are fair, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to…
Hands down my favorite and best place to get sustainable meat. I love their gourmet pantry essential and they often they carry bread from local bakeries, all have been phenomenal. Amazing service. Eagle and his whole family always go the extra mile to explain something to you…
Crema Reviews
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