Crema's Take
“Café Hollander Hilldale wins you over with a thoughtfully curated menu that nails the fundamentals—their sandwiches and brunch plates are consistently excellent, and the drinks are competently made. The rustic-modern space is genuinely pleasant for lingering over a meal, though service can be inconsistent, sometimes arriving quickly and other times leaving you waiting longer than expected. If you're in the mood for reliable, well-executed comfort food rather than cutting-edge specialty coffee, it's absolutely worth the visit.”
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.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The dining experience was absolutely terrible—don’t come here. We waited a long time before a server finally brought us the menu, and no water was offered at all. Ordering took forever, and after that there was basically no service whatsoever. Halfway through the meal, they…
Neat decor, rustic yet modern. Many food choices to meet multiple pallets. Vegetarian choices, gluten free choices, along with my favorite "meat n potatoe" with egg choices. Our waitress did a great job with our group of 7. We had reservations but in not during reservations…
Great place for a nice brunch or lunch. Menu is limited, but what they do have they do very well. Sandwiches were very good, drinks were well-made. Service was fast and friendly! We’ll definitely eat here again.
The food is absolutely delicious—every dish we had was perfectly executed and seasoned. The service was also impeccable; our server was attentive, friendly, and very helpful. The only downside? The line is incredibly long, and the wait can be significant. However, given the…
This is a place I keep coming back to everything I've tried here is always delicious. The only small hiccup is the service: after being seated, it took a little while to be greeted by a server. Once we connected, our server was friendly and attentive, though water didn’t come…
Crema Reviews
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