Crema's Take
“This Australian-style café pulls crowds with genuinely generous portions—think avocado toast that actually tastes like avocado and a Big Brekkie that justifies lingering for hours—paired with espresso drinks that keep people glued to their laptops well past their intended departure time. The staff makes families and solo workers feel equally welcome, and the kitchen executes both coffee and comfort food at a consistently high level that feels rare for a chain location. If you're on the UWS and want to disappear into a crowded-but-cozy breakfast spot where the cappuccinos are worth ordering twice, this delivers.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Fantastic breakfast spot in the UWS! I was nervous since we had 2 children with us but Norma made us feel right at home! The kids loved their waffles and smoothies. The Big Brekkie and Breakfast Bowl were delicious! Thank you again for a great start to our day! We will…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Went to Bluestone Lane on Sunday with to work on my website and planned to stay for maybe an hour… and ended up there for three because everything was that good. The food, the coffee, the vibe—impeccable. I had the B.L.A.T.E sandwich (chef’s kiss) and had multiple…
If you’re looking for American style + healthy food + really good coffee, this is the place to go. We absolutely loved it. The avocado toast was amazing — finally a generous amount of avocado, not a tiny thin spread, but rich and abundant. The gluten-free bread was the best…
The staff are extremely kind and attentive. The breakfast wrap that I had was super yummy, the eggs were fluffy and the ratio was perfect. The potato wedges were deliciously crunchy. I had a cappuccino with a double shot (much needed) and it was divine. Highly recommend!
I decided to stop by for lunch today. I ordered the chicken pesto sandwich and a latte. The pumpkin spice latte was one of the best I ever tasted it. However, the sandwich felt short of my expectations. The cheese was hardly melted and the sandwich was just falling apart for the…
Crema Reviews
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