Schmear
265 S 44th St, Philadelphia, PA
Crema's Take
“This West Philadelphia bagel shop is a genuinely loved neighborhood gem that takes both its bagels and its coffee seriously, with fresh, creative sandwiches like the Cali and Loxsmith that have customers coming back regularly. They've thought carefully about inclusivity with gluten-free options available, and while the vibe and pastries are solid, the experience can feel uneven depending on who's behind the counter—some staff are genuinely warm and helpful, while others seem less welcoming. It's the kind of place that works perfectly for a quick, quality breakfast with a friend or partner, assuming you're prepared to commit to getting your coffee there rather than elsewhere.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
If you want to be misgendered and aggressively judged for stopping somewhere else to get coffee before your bagels, come here I guess? Super disrespectful and disappointing. Edit: Wholly Inaccurate? When I walked in, two people at the counter ignored me until a third person…
Such a gem of a spot! West Philly def needed a good bagel spot & this place is it. Today we got the Cali on a sesame & the Loxsmith on an everything! Both soooo delish & fresh. The shop itself is very small so it does get crowded in the AM, I recommend ordering ahead of time.…
I love going to get bagel breakfast sandwiches here with my girlfriend. I’m gluten free and there’s options for me (request gf extra toasted) and good stuff for her. We love the hot honey, wake n bacon and pino breakfast sandwiches. The eggs taste fluffy and fresh!! (A rarity…
I had to park far away because of the location (University City). The gentleman taking my order was very nice and gave great customer service. The other employee making the sandwich was rude and dismissive. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cream cheese on a garlic bagel. I opened my…
I am literally obsessed with this place. I used to walk by on my way to get coffee every morning and just cry inside because I cant eat gluten but it smelled so good. Then one day I saw the little "*gluten free available!" on the sign. And you better believe I spun myself right…
Crema Reviews
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