Crema's Take
“The pretzel croissant breakfast sandwiches here are legitimately worth the trip—reviewers can't stop raving about the perfectly cooked eggs and the unexpected flavor boost from the croissant base. You're getting a library-adjacent café with genuinely gourmet sandwiches and solid cold brew in a relaxed outdoor setting that's perfect for lingering, though fair warning that portion sizes and pricing skew small and premium. This is the kind of place regulars develop real loyalty to, even if you'll want to mentally prepare yourself for California café prices.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The iced americano was good. The staff was friendly. It’s in the library (well, connected to it with pick up window inside library). Lots of seating outside.
I ordered the breakfast sandwich served on a pretzel croissant, and it was sublime! Eggs were cooked perfectly. The croissant just added an extra flavor profile I am hooked. This is a little hidden café, literally in front of the library entrance.
Sandwiches are gourmet and tasty. However, they are pricey. Paid $4 for a tiny 4oz cup of cappuccino. I was surprised by the small size and inadvertently exclaimed “so small”. The clerk gave me an annoyed look. 😁 The outdoor patio is nice.
Chapters Cafe is a hidden gem tucked away in the Dove Library! Whether you're here to get some work done, or simply unwind with a good book, Chapters Cafe has everything to make your experience perfect. I've had the chance to try multiple items on their menu, and everything has…
I ordered the Paden's Special and it was delicious. The bread was fresh the avacado was perfect. The staff was lovely and polite. I can't wait to go back and try something else.
Crema Reviews
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