Crema's Take
“Necessary & Sufficient executes the fundamentals exceptionally well—their honey oat latte is consistently better than it has any right to be, which tells you they actually care about the basics rather than chasing gimmicks. The espresso work is solid and the pastry selection makes it worth a stop before heading to nearby Sugar Moon, though service can be genuinely hit-or-miss depending on who's behind the counter.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →When a coffee shop knows how to make honey oat latte, they stand out to me. You’ll be surprised how something so basic is often screwed up by coffee shops. Also helps that the service was good! Would def recommend
Wow, the other reviews were right. I called the business number posted, the person who answered was extremely moody and rude. I shared my experience with how bad my drink was and that I would like a refund on just my drink (we ordered one other one) and she insisted that I was…
Uhhh, man... Unfortunately, not that great. Was looking forward to grabbing a hot beverage or coffee before standing in line at the nearby Sugar Moon bakery. And....yea that's just not at all what I got. Order: Chicago Fog Satisfaction: 2/10, Maybe? Why: My beverage is,…
First time trying coffee from this place, and I really loved it🥰 the young man that took our older was really polite and when I asked him about the flavors he had. He was really helpful. I ordered the caramel latte., cookie dough latte, and he recommended me the ham and cheese…
I really wanted to like this place but the customer service made the experience uncomfortable. When my friend and I walked in the woman who helped us gave off very weird vibes. Her tone felt condescending and a bit dismissive, not friendly or welcoming at all. We ordered and…
Crema Reviews
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