Crema's Take
“This spot excels at hearty, reasonably-priced breakfasts that'll fuel a morning of shopping in Chinatown, with reviewers consistently praising the banana croissants, waffles, and substantial sandwich plates. The coffee is solid without being flashy, but the real draw here is the full spread of pastries and breakfast items that feel substantial enough to justify a detour from nearby Canal Street. It's genuinely family-friendly with clean facilities and good service, making it a reliable neighborhood stop rather than a destination roastery.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I loved their breakfast. Absolutely delicious! 😋 Was a good price too considering the size plate you get. Would definitely recommend.
Had banana peanut butter croissant and banana walnut honey bread, with caramel mocha and house coffee. All very delicious before a shopping trip down the street to Chinatown and Little Italy.
Very lovely place in Canal St. Close to Metro Stations and next to people selling in the street. Coffee Is great and both bagels and sándwiches are awesome. Great service as well. Went there a few times and all the people was great. There is always space to seat and the Time to…
12/31/2025 - Would I come back? Yes Food- The waffles were very crispy rather than light and fluffy, which didn't suit my taste. The fruit was fresh, though the strawberries in this batch were slightly bitter. The bacon was perfectly crispy. While the sausage had great flavor,…
My daughter and I were doing some shopping in the area and stopped by this cafe to get something to eat. I had to use the restroom so I did that first and was glad it was clean. We went over the menu and decided on butter pancakes, grilled ham and cheese, a chocolate milkshake…
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