Crema's Take
“This is a genuine small-town institution where regulars have been coming back for decades—the kind of place where staff treat you like family and the owner actually cares about who walks through the door. You're getting honest, homemade comfort food at prices that won't hurt, with rotating daily specials and an all-you-can-eat fried chicken night that locals swear by. If you want to experience an actual community gathering spot rather than a chain, and don't mind trading cutting-edge espresso for rock-solid breakfast and real human connection, this is worth the detour.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Love love LOVE this place!! Food is fantastic and reasonably priced! Staff and owner/manager wonderful! The younger staff that work here are so respectful and polite--never have seen anything like it!
I initially came in for nostalgia reasons as I used to wash dishes here in 1980 back when Bill and his wife had just taken over ownership. It was a nice weekend job during high school and was crazy busy on Sunday when the churches let out. Even though I came anonymously, I…
Excellent place to get great homemade food. Love the daily specials, the soups are so yummy! I have just recently become a “regular” and I bring friends and family. Everyone has enjoyed their meals. The staff is so friendly. I just can’t say enough. Big selection to choose from.…
This place is super cute and right by downtown Huntley! Pros: the food was on point, portion sizes were solid, and everything was nice and clean! Cons: the service started off great, but it went downhill after another waiter took over our table. She seemed really bothered and…
An iconic small town diner, the Village Inn is a nice place to go for breakfast, lunch,or dinner. There's a special every day. The all you can eat fried chicken is a local favorite. We love it. The senior menu is just enough food most nights. The staff is friendly. The service…
Crema Reviews
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