Crema's Take
“This Madison Avenue institution delivers a transportive Italian café experience with meticulously crafted espresso and pastries that justify the decadent, moody ambiance—think rich décor and warm service that makes you feel genuinely welcomed rather than rushed. Beyond coffee, their kitchen shines with surprisingly excellent light fare like lentil salads and housemade pasta, making it equally compelling for a leisurely breakfast, midday meeting, or lingering afternoon sit, especially if you snag a reservation before the tables fill up.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Overall great experience, the service was fenominal as well as the ambiance. The aesthetic was very well put together and felt as decadent as the pastries and cakes that they offered. Not long after we were escorted to our table our waiter came to introduce himself and very…
Charming, festive little spot! The food was delicious, bread and jam, coffee, avocado toast, and eggs Benedict, but what truly stood out was the fantastic service. My daughter and I were warmly welcomed by the manager, Nenad, who went above and beyond to ensure we were well…
This was an incredible spot. We dined while visiting New York from Chicago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food was incredible, and the overall ambiance was moody, vibey, and rich. Our waitress Lina was also amazing! She gave such good recommendations, and made us…
Amazing service and atmosphere and excellent food. The lentil salad, linguine with clam sauce as the tagliatelle bolognese were all excellent. Great local feel to the place, and the servers make you feel like you’re part of the family. The pasta dishes took forever to be served,…
I love coming here it’s one of my favorite little spots. If you plan to eat in, I definitely recommend making a reservation. I’ve noticed a lot of people don’t, and it fills up quickly. The quality of both the food and the coffee is excellent, and the overall atmosphere makes it…
Crema Reviews
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