Crema's Take
“The ambiance hits you immediately with a strong sense of Black excellence and care that permeates every detail, making it feel like a space built with genuine pride rather than just another coffee shop. While the espresso-focused drinks and pastries can be hit-or-miss—some regulars rave about the cheese danish while others find the coffee quality inconsistent—the real draw here is the vibe: an inviting spot that's perfect for lingering over work or meeting friends, backed by genuinely warm service. If you're after reliable specialty coffee, you might want to keep exploring, but if you want a well-loved community gathering space with solid breakfast options and excellent customer service, this is worth the visit.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. 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 →I visited late Sunday afternoon. While everything else was fine, the chai lattes were extremely sweet. I noticed the chai was poured from a large jar, so it seemed the sweetness wasn’t adjustable. It would’ve helped if the menu or the barista had mentioned that beforehand.
This review has nothing to do with the customer service as that was a 10/10. However, I was disappointed by the quality and taste of the coffee. I got the honey latte with oat milk which is made with pure honey. My partner got the caramel royale. Both were so sweet that it was…
This is like my 5x time coming to a sip and savor. I got the cheese danish warmed up which was amazing. I’m not usually a fan of hot drinks but im not feeling well today so i tried the hot caramel royale latte with one shot of expresso and it was fye. 10/10 would recommend this…
Awesome place to sit and do your work while enjoying a nice cup of coffee and bites! Me and my partner came to grab a bite and coffee and were met with amazing customer service! Our barista informed me after we purchased a bagel sandwich that they had ran out of cheese and my…
The ambiance when you walk in screams black excellence. You can tell this establishment is well taken care of by the owner and employees and that the customer's experience is a top priority. The lady who assisted us was so pleasant. They have a full menu of deliciously crafted…
Crema Reviews
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