Karma Cream

607 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL

★★★★★4.6(1,128 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Karma Cream is a beloved Gainesville gathering spot that's equally famous for their ceremonial matcha and seriously good vegan ice cream as it gets for traditional coffee drinks served in real glassware. The place buzzes with the energy of friends meeting up after trail walks and families claiming tables over leisurely breakfasts, with an impressive spread of vegan pastries and light bites that make everyone feel welcome. It's the kind of place where seating fills up because people actually want to linger—especially if you're hunting for the best ice cream in town or craving a matcha that hits different.

What to expect

Full breakfastSlow sitFamily friendlyMatcha & teaSpecialty drinksLight foodTraditional drinksPastriesMeetings

Google Reviews

Rantz And Reviews
★★★★2 months ago

I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and matcha drink. Service was nice. Seating was a challenge but waited long enough for others to clear. We enjoyed it. It's a nice place w lots of vegan tasty snacks.

Maira
★★★★★2 months ago

I came to Karma Cream after a trail walk with a friend and she suggested we stop here, and I’m so glad we did. I’ve only ever come for the ice cream before, but this time I tried the ceremonial matcha with oat milk and the Turkey Pesto Sandwich, and wow… I was genuinely impressed. I’m not vegan by any means, but I didn’t miss the “real” turkey at all, which completely caught me by surprise. The sandwich was exactly what I was craving: creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The Seitan Turkey, vegan provolone, cilantro walnut pesto, tomato, lettuce, and mayo on multigrain bread came together beautifully. The bread was soft but nicely toasted, and every bite was and satisfying. The matcha was smooth, earthy, and delicious one of the best I’ve had in Gainesville. Even though the place was packed, the staff was quick, kind, and on top of everything. Overall, such a great experience. I’ll definitely be coming back for more than just ice cream from now on.

The Lorac
★★★★★5 months ago

BEST ICECREAM IN GAINESVILLE! 🍦 We were looking for a new dessert place to try and decided to come here. We were amazed by how good the vegan/dairy free ice cream tasted! One of our favorites is the blueberry shortcake flavor. They have new flavors by the season like apple cider donut and pumpkin caramel pie. Their baked goods are really good as well. Highly recommended!

Myles Joshua Tan
★★★★★6 months ago

Decent spot with room for improvement. Karma Cream is an okay place overall, and I can see why people like it. The location is great -- easy to get to, walkable, and the inside is a pleasant spot to sit, get some work done, or meet up with friends. The vibe is a strong point. The food and ice cream are fine, though I personally find them a bit too sweet. Nothing bad, just not very balanced in flavor. As a tea drinker, the drinks are where I feel most underwhelmed. The tea tends to be over-steeped, and the chai in particular is extremely over-spiced. I could practically feel the cinnamon permeate my soul -- it’s intense but still just drinkable. It’s not a bad place, and I wouldn’t mind coming back for the atmosphere. With a few tweaks to sweetness and tea preparation, it could easily move up in rating.

Aimz
★★★★7 months ago

Came in on Friday 12th for an iced coffee and a naughty treat. The iced lattes came in a glass which was really nice! Love that you have lots of vegan options 💚 which made it a great experience for us! The woman working making drinks was miserable, she didn’t acknowledge us even when we said thank you. The guy working was nice and friendly.

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