Creme de la Creme Cafe

Creme de la Creme Cafe

4080 Lemon St, Riverside, CA

★★★★3.6(22 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked inside Riverside's County Assessor building, this cozy café punches above expectations with genuinely homemade shakes and a slow-sit atmosphere perfect for lingering over specialty drinks. While their execution can be inconsistent—some days the pastries shine, others feel like they're sourced elsewhere—the owner's genuine care and willingness to make things right adds real warmth to the experience. It's a quirky spot that rewards regulars who give them a chance.

What to expect

Specialty coffee. Slow-sit spot. Light food on the menu.

Specialty drinksTraditional drinksSlow sitLight food

Google Reviews

Eddie F.
★★★★★4 months ago

★★★★★ Five stars Crème De La Crème Café is a hidden gem in downtown Riverside—especially considering it’s tucked inside the County Assessor building. If you’ve got an appointment in the building (or you’re just nearby), it’s a perfect spot to grab a coffee and reset for a few…

Alondra Guzman
★★★★★a year ago

Very cute and cozy place. The shakes were delicious. They tasted homemade and very fresh, like I made it in my own kitchen. Lovely place I wish them all the success.

DBliss222
★★★★★a year ago

We stopped by on an early weekday afternoon. The staff was not very friendly and seemed confused when I went to place my order. I ordered the albacore tuna sandwich on Squaw bread. The tuna was not albacore, the sandwich was just okay, it did come with a side of chips. We also…

Michelle
★★★★3 years ago

Some food items are okay but other items are laughable. I ordered an avocado toast, I'll let you decide if it looks good. Most, if not all, their bakery items look like they come from costco's bakery section. They had a few times were they sold what looked like non store bought…

Catalina Quiroz
★★★★3 years ago

Updated: I was confronted by the owner while having personal lunch in the building. Joe was very kind, offered an apology for the poor service & sad bowl that was previously served. We had a nice chat about the person in question and they no longer are employed at the cafe. I…

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