Crema's Take
“Big Bear Cafe trades consistency for atmosphere—the ivy-draped exterior and fireplace-warmed interior make it an Instagram-worthy spot for lingering over coffee and pastries with friends, but reviewers consistently note the drinks and food don't justify the premium pricing or the automatic 12% service fee. If you're looking for genuinely excellent espresso or carefully crafted food, you'll be disappointed, but if you want a photogenic neighborhood hangout where the vibe and dog-friendly patio matter more than what's in your cup, it delivers.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Good vibes, but overpriced and extremely middling (to be generous) food and drinks. Also a mandatory service fee of 12%. Food: I didn't know a pizza could crunch (crust aside) until I ordered the Burrata & Prosciutto - it was the driest thing I've experienced since a trip out…
A lovely space all hours of the day. I’ve been before for dinner and made it there this morning to do some work and breakfast. The upstairs feels like a cozy chateau, the fireplace blazing and plentiful seating options. People are sharing tables, putting coats on the rack,…
Try sitting outside around the heater with your favorite people and furry friends and sip warm delicious latte! We had amazing time at Big bear cafe. Spinach&artichoke pizza was delicious, right out of the oven and each of us got mocha latte, brown sugar oat milk latte and white…
I enjoyed a flat white and breakfast burrito here. The overall atmosphere was lovely to enjoy my breakfast and read for a bit. Lots of people were working from their laptops (they have wifi), chatting with one another, or grabbing something to-go. The staff was friendly, and…
Nice cafe, lovely setting, nice people. Friendly servers and smiley faces when you come in, lovely setting (vines on the outside of the building which made in look like an Italian place, and nice wooden tables inside and out), and nice atmosphere with a good soundtrack! Coffee…
Crema Reviews
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