Crema's Take
“This is a reliable pre-slope caffeine stop with genuinely good specialty drinks and a cozy mountain vibe that locals depend on, though it's best visited outside peak hours since the small space gets slammed and loses its charm when crowded. The food is a legitimate strength—standouts include their prosciutto toast and bourbon maple latte—but inconsistent atmosphere issues (like running the fireplace with all doors open) suggest the operation could be tighter. Go if you're in South Lake Tahoe and want solid espresso and breakfast, but don't expect it to blow you away.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Drink Coffee Do Stuff was a perfect stop before our snowboard run. We grabbed our morning coffee there, and it was great. The place is cozy with a fun mountain vibe, a great spot to fuel up before hitting the slopes
Amazing coffee, one of the few good coffee spots in south lake area. Refreshes me every morning before hitting the slopes. It can get busy sometimes but turnaround time is generally quick with decent food options as well.
Decided to try this spot on our last day in Tahoe before heading back. The space is clean, and they’ve got a nice selection of drinks. I asked about their latte options and the barista was helpful. Knocking off two stars for a couple of reasons: 1. No prices on the whole-bean…
All doors open with the natural gas fire place ON makes absolutely no sense to me, I couldn’t enjoy the atmosphere/decor , or even the fire place because it was so cold inside.. other than that the coffee was delicious ~ Bergamont lavender latte.. yum
Yes, when arriving at SLT, walk the talk as they suggest. Firstly we head to this location for starting our program with a decent coffee, which they served as promised. After ticking the “caffeine box” nicely, we then moved on and did the other planned stuff. Thanks for the…
The team here is top notch. My prosciutto & balsamic toast was a masterpiece 🧡 and the overnight latte oats were delicious. I mixed the two for some bites and it took the whole thing to the next level. Thank you for the free sticker too! Can't wait to go back and try more and…
Crema Reviews
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