Crema's Take
“Cafe Espresso is best known for custom cakes made by Cindy, which consistently earn genuine praise for flavor and execution—but the shop itself is a modest hotel cafe that pulls customers primarily for quick breakfast and pastries rather than destination-level coffee. Reviews highlight fast service and decent prices, yet the 3.9 rating and sparse detail on espresso quality suggest the coffee is reliable rather than exceptional. Visit if you're staying nearby and want a convenient breakfast spot or need a custom cake, but don't expect this to be a serious specialty coffee experience.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Fast, welcoming service. Decent prices for a hotel cafe. Excellent coffee and hoy Pacino. I am glad to have found this convenient breakfast option.
Another great custom cake experience from Cindy! I ordered my wedding cake from her and it came out great. It was delicious and huge, and everyone loved the flavors.
I come here for a quick breakfast in the morning. This small cafe shop has some breakfast items, like sandwiches, salads, bagels, donuts, and gelatos. The sandwiches and salads are expensive, so I usually buy some donuts or breads. Their price is reasonable and they tasted a…
I had a custom cake made by Cindy and it came out more beautiful and tasty than I could've hoped for! My sister in law wanted a fondant cake with raspberries. I sent some pictures and explained my cake request via email and Cindy was quick to respond. We talked back and forth…
It is my husband birthday, so we spent the weekend in Reno, Nevada. This was the perfect place to have coffee and dessert and time of day. I wanted to get a cake for my husband birthday. I could not pick just one. So, I picked chocolate cover strawberries, carrot cake, and…
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