Crema's Take
“The Townhouse Cafe pulls off something rare: genuinely exceptional espresso and latte art without the pretension or gatekeeping that often comes with it. The staff treats everyone—including anxious people bringing rescue dogs to socialize—with the kind of warmth that makes you want to linger over their buttery pastries and slow coffee for hours. It's the rare East Harlem spot that works equally well for a serious caffeine fix, a casual meetup, or just existing in a beautiful, generous space.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I took a shelter dog out for the day, and I brought her here to practice being inside and around people. I was feeling anxious because I didn’t know how she would behave, but it was a good experience. They have a heated back patio where she practiced relaxing. The barista was…
We got coffee & the bombolina pastry. The service is so kinda, nice, and warm. The coffee was amazing. I can see why they got 5/5 rating.
Nice spot for delicious coffee! Atmosphere is cozy and light, pastries are good. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Love it!
I see why they got a perfect 5.0 score. This cafe is my new favorite cafe. Checks off so many boxes for me. Excellent Espresso, Great Latte art, very friendly baristas, great assortment of baked goods (most made in house), great seating, great lighting, calm soft music, no…
Aesthetic coffee shop in East Harlem with high-quality espresso, tea, and buttery pastries. It's a great atmosphere: generous space, various seating options, pretty outdoor patio. There's WiFi, a cool red espresso machine, and my favorite chocolate croissant in the neighborhood.…
Crema Reviews
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