im Moment Kaffee
5254 College Ave, Emeryville, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Emeryville, this German-Eritrean coffee shop radiates genuine warmth through both its staff and carefully crafted drinks—regulars rave about the solid cappuccinos, creative signature drinks, and the kind of intentional hospitality where the owner personally connects with guests. Beyond the excellent espresso, you'll find yourself lingering over their legendary cheesecake and prosciutto toast while soaking in the chill, inviting atmosphere that feels built for real conversation and community. It's the rare spot where the coffee is excellent but the *feeling* is what keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I love this place. The staff members are warm and kind, the ambiance is chill, the coffee is solid, and the cheesecake is out of this world. One of my favorite spots. Much recommended.
Incredibly positive surprise after wandering around rockridge to avoid a wait in line. The atmosphere of the cafe is warm and inviting, and the staff was incredibly courteous and friendly. The drinks were exceptional, with both the matcha and coffee being exceptional. The tofu frittata was excellent, even as a non-vegetarian. My favorite coffee in the area!
Our first time here, ordered the chicken wrap, which is amazing!!! The owner complimented a cheese cake while we wait, cuz they made a mistake. This shows that they care about their customer. ❤️ Love the atmosphere here. Lots of table and seats to hang out. Keep in mind about the laptop rules. The idea 💡 is to hang out with friends and enjoy the food in the Moment. 😉 Food taste fresh and healthy and love the drink here, sweetness is perfect not too sweet. U will leave here with 3H. Health, Hearty, and Happy!
This place feels very special and intentionally welcoming and warm. Great spot for those looking for community, connection, and good energy. Their cappuccino was solid and the prosciutto toast was very well seasoned and so delicious! Very excited to come back for more.
What a great find, this multicultural German / Eritrean coffee shop almost flew under my radar, but luckily I gave the place a try. I have no regrets. They have an excellent selection of coffees, a good array of pastries, German "brot" toasts, Eritrean Habesha chicken all with a touch of Eritrean spices. The charming owner has a fascinating background drawing from all of the above cultures. When you visit the shop, it will be a treat to make her acquaintance and learn about her heritage. I enjoyed a latte which had a distinctive coffee flavor as you would expect from Ethiopian beans, where coffee was first originated. The pretzel sandwiches are to die for, a mix of fresh cucumbers and tomatoes along with an accompaniment of your choice, I chose a simple cheese, enclosed in a delicious pretzel bun soft and doughy to the taste. The location on College Ave. was very welcoming with plenty of seating and a subdued selection of music playing. They have an upper loft-like area and a lower table based seating area next to the Barista's area. There is also seating outside on the sidewalk, and the loft area has a bar-like seating looking out onto the street where you can watch the people walk by. The service was very nice, partially by the owner and later by a dedicated barista.
Crema Reviews
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