Crema's Take
“The Wolf makes a crème brûlée latte worth seeking out, though the real draw used to be their banh mi sandwiches—which they've unfortunately discontinued, disappointing regulars who came here as much for food as coffee. The self-serve ordering system and compact space feel a bit impersonal for a first visit, but if you're into creative specialty drinks and don't mind the streamlined experience, it's a solid stop in Oak Park.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Drink was pretty good and the sausage bread thing I ended up getting was just OK. I, and several others who came in after me, was disappointed to learn they no longer serve banh mi, the primary reason I went there. The service was slow, and even though it's walking distance, I'm…
The store is small, but it does offer seating. I placed my drink order using their self-serve ordering device. Personally, I prefer ordering with an actual person, especially on my first visit, so I can ask questions and customize my drink exactly how I like it. As expected, I…
My daughter and I were out and about today and running a few errands. She asked me what was my favorite sandwich and I said either a gyro and/or a banh mi. She hadn't had a Banh Mi before so that's what we got. While it was pretty to look at, that was the worst bahm mi I ever…
Bann mi is super tasty. I love the pate inside the small crispy sandwich, with the fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. If you don’t like pate, you can ask them to leave it out. The drink is really refreshing too. I like strong tea with less sweetness, so I ordered it with 0…
I just visited this cute coffee shop with my husband when walking downtown OP. the coffee was delicious and the croffles as well! I got the crème brûlée latte and my husband got a regular iced coffee. As a student I’d love to study here!
Crema Reviews
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