Crema's Take
“Rita & Maria feels like settling into a friend's cozy kitchen rather than a typical café, with baristas who genuinely seem invested in your morning and pastries (especially the cardamom buns) that justify the trip to Stuyvesant Heights. It's the rare Brooklyn spot that actually works for both serious laptop work and leisurely reading, though fair warning: the dim, moody lighting means don't expect an Instagram-worthy sun-soaked breakfast scene.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Ultra cute coffee shop, great baristas, best coffee shop around here to bring your laptop and focus on work work work. Love this place. Or get a book and read it. Baristas are fun and would open a conversation with you and keep at it without becoming bothered, which is rare…
The coolest and really great quaint coffee shop in my neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights with a retro feel. GREAT iced oat milk matcha, cardamom buns and oatmeal cookies-everything looks good. Reasonably priced, cool and laid back atmosphere, nice staff and patrons. Wish it…
First be aware that many of the photos are of events. So many of the menu options not available. The place is not bright at all, so don’t imagine a sunny morning experience. The don’t heat food like frittatas unless you ask and then have to heat in another building so it take a…
I don’t think I’ve ever visited a single other establishment with as much devotion as this one. It always feels like visiting your friend’s on a cozy morning - the food is delicious and made with care. I never knew how good it is to start your morning with a hard boiled egg and…
A very welcomed addition to the neighborhood! Beautiful and friendly atmosphere, great coffee and delicious pastries and snacks. Come here every morning for my coffee and am greeted by the very warm staff. A great cafe to sit and work or catch up with a friend over a bite!…
Crema Reviews
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