Crema's Take
“This Mediterranean spot relies on its warm, homey atmosphere and traditional dishes to draw families and regulars, but service is unreliable—staff often forget orders, take long stretches to acknowledge tables, and show inconsistent hospitality depending on who's behind the counter. Recurring complaints about odor, under-staffing, and substitutions without warning suggest the kitchen and front-of-house aren't running smoothly enough to justify a visit unless you're already deeply invested in the neighborhood. At 3.9 stars with nearly 2,000 reviews, the good feelings don't outweigh the operational problems.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Simple English version: “I went to this place for the first time with my family. When we entered, I noticed a bad smell. We still sat down, but no one came to take our order. There was only one waiter. Even though there were not many people, we waited a long time. After about…
If you are a person of color I wouldn’t recommend coming here. I ordered mash and salmon. They came out with rice and salmon. I asked why was I given rice he said he didn’t have potatoes. Then the server started serving other people baked potatoes. When I questioned why he said…
I recently tried to call this restaurant to find out which of their 2 locations was open, as both share the same name. Unfortunately, my experience was very frustrating. The person answering the phone kept giving contradictory answers - sometimes saying the restaurant was open,…
The worst experience I’ve had in a while. The waiter forgot half of our orders. Forgot utensils. Brought us water 15 minutes after ordering. Every omelette was soaked in butter and the avocado toast was made with the supermarket guacamole.
This place speaks to my soul. I walk in & feel like I’ve just entered my abuelas home, it’s very welcoming, very comfortable, & feels like a home away from home. The hospitality is unmatched, the food is fresh, tasty & presented nicely, the waterfront view is calming, the…
Crema Reviews
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