Crema's Take
“This Lower East Side gem has earned its reputation as a serious breakfast destination, with the legendary pig and egg sandwich—piled high with silky pork belly and fluffy eggs—living up to years of word-of-mouth hype from across the country. The real magic happens in the warmth of the space itself, where genuinely kind staff and a slow-café energy make you want to linger over their carefully sourced specialty coffees and a roster of pastries that look almost too beautiful to eat. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast chasing those fruity, nuanced notes or just seeking a place that feels like a friend's kitchen rather than a transaction, C&B delivers both with equal grace.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The pig and egg is my ideal breakfast sandwich. 2 big pieces of pork belly with fluffy eggs. I just stopped in for the sandwich but the pastries all looked delicious. Staff was friendly. Right across the street from the park so grab a sando and a cup of coffee to sit in the…
Literally the most lovely woman on earth took my order so 10/10 for vibes based on her smile :) thank you to the woman with dark hair she’s great. The coffee is that fancy fruity coffee that I know is fancy fancy, but I just don’t like it. I’d rather pay less for a less fancy…
The curry & egg is delicious: fluffy egg, flavorful curry rice w Brussel sprouts. The pumpkin soup is not bad but a bit plain. I can only taste the light sourness from it, lack of texture and aroma. Love the sour dough breads tho.
I was told to come here by a barista in Seattle who lived here for a long time/grew up in Long Island. She said this was the best breakfast sandwich in the city and she is right. Great vibes, wonderful folks, and delicious food. I got the plain egg and cheese and it hit the spot.
Space is a bit too tight for comfort but the offerings of bread, pastries and sandwiches overwhelm you enough, you don’t mind rubbing shoulders with other customers while you wait for your order. Pig and Egg is divine but also quite heavy so be prepared! Would love to try more…
Crema Reviews
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