Crema's Take
“Ricotta's cinnamon croissant rolls are a singular obsession—regulars rave about not finding them anywhere else in the city—and the shakshuka and halloumi are equally stellar, making this the rare coffee shop where you come for the food just as much as the espresso. The space itself is genuinely cozy and works equally well for a quick 20-minute breakfast or lingering over work, though service can be slow when it's crowded. If you're in Crown Heights craving Mediterranean-inflected brunch food with properly executed coffee, this is worth the detour.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, 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 →Stopped in here for a quick lunch and I had a great experience! Garlic parmesan fries which were great! Mushroom Panini was fresh and loaded with cheese (per special request) Ricotta toast was also nice The peanut butter milkshake was out of this world!! Overall I had a really…
My favorite thing from this lovely cafe is the cinnamon croissant roll 😋 I can’t find this anywhere else. 👍🏻 there pasties is superb. But these pics also looks scrumptious, that shakshukka is giving me a must try vibes.
Tried this coffee place today and I ordered an Americano. The drink tasted good but it took a really long time to get my drink. I didn’t try the food but honestly I think the food is probably pretty amazing here. It looked really good. I’d say this is more of a cafe with great…
Ricotta Caffe is hands down my new favorite spot! The vibe is cozy and inviting, perfect for chilling or getting some work done. The coffee is top-notch, rich, and smooth, and their pastries are to die for—don’t skip the ricotta cheesecake! The staff is super friendly and always…
I had my best breakfast in crown heights! It's just woww The Shakshuka was so delicious , The fried Halloumi were so good with The red sauce on The side.... All The dips are heaven Everything is fresh and so nicely display. It's a pleasure to eat there . Chaïki was so pleasant…
Crema Reviews
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