Crema's Take
“This European deli café has built a fiercely loyal multigenerational following by pairing solid traditional espresso drinks with an impressive curated selection of Eastern European products—think authentic Kiev cake and hard-to-find imports from Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. The small space somehow feels magically welcoming rather than cramped, making it the kind of place families return to monthly for both coffee and the sense of community the owner cultivates. Come for the coffee, but stay because this is where the neighborhood gathers.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Been a customer of this store since the opening many years ago. Visit it at least once a month, sometimes more often. The only place we order food for New Year's celebration, became a family tradition. Was sad to see original owners sold this store but happy to report that new…
We love this store! 4 stars because of the russian products on the shelves. Please consider replacing those with Polish/Ukrainian/Bulgarian or other countries of origin 🙏
This store is owned and operated by people who enjoy food and enjoy other people. The foods are marvelous. The store is small, But instead of feeling crowded and cramped it feels magically welcoming and intimate. I took home wonderful brown bread, sausages and lunch meats, real…
Love this place. There are so many Ukranian/Russian/European products. And we haven't yet found any expired products here. They have original Kiev cake!
The store has good selection of various European products from Poland, Russia, Ukraine and many other countries that I don't recognize. Customer service was mediocre, but not expecting much. This was our first visit. We bought 5 refrigerated/frozen items from this store and one…
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