Crema's Take
“Maria and Ahmed's commitment to cooking everything from scratch with organic, sustainable ingredients shines through in every dish—from generously portioned breakfast scrambles to house-made pastries that taste noticeably fresher than chain cafe fare. The atmosphere leans quiet and intimate rather than buzzy, making it ideal for a leisurely weekend brunch or catching up with a friend over coffee, though fair warning that the space itself feels a bit dated and could use some refreshing. If you're after genuine, ingredient-forward cooking in a no-fuss family-run setting, this is worth the detour; if you need polished aesthetics and Instagram-worthy vibes, you'll want to look elsewhere.”
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.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Food was good, all organic and made there. Restaurant was empty on a Saturday late morning. The server and the cook were friendly. A little odd that we were charged $3 for an extra plate to split a burger for my kid (apparently this is stated in the menu). Overall good but…
We ordered a sandwich and chicken pancakes, which they kindly replaced with turkey upon our request. This came with a small portion of soup. We really liked that the portions overall were generous. Everything was delicious. The coffee was a bit bitter for me personally as I…
A quaint gem in Lafayette! It’s the kind of place that feels like you’re dining in a loved one’s home. We came for Sunday brunch and the food delicious and the ingredients were fresh. My boyfriend had the Eggs Benedict and I had the Veggie Omelette. Both delicious! The side of…
Maria and Ahmed cook only with natural and sustainable ingredients and the food tastes fresh and fantastic. We usually get veggie omelettes, Joe’s Special scramble with Italian sausage, or Eggs Benedict on weekends. For lunch, chicken pesto sandwich, and chicken salad - either…
I had high expectations after reading the reviews but I am totally disappointed. It’s an old and dated restaurant which needs major upgrades. You have to go through the kitchen to use the restroom. All that did not bother me. I was disappointed with the food. $14.95 for a…
Crema Reviews
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