Crema's Take
“The attached bookstore is what makes this place special—grab a coffee and pastry, then disappear into the stacks for hours without anyone minding. The breakfast food is genuinely inconsistent (pancakes can be transcendent or forgettable depending on the day), but the vibe of lingering over a meal surrounded by books keeps regulars coming back, especially on Newbury Street when you want somewhere convivial that doesn't feel like a typical café chain.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The food here is mediocre at best, really not worth the hype or the money. It is a cute place (since it’s attached to the bookstore) and right on Newbury so convenient if you’re in the area, but none of the 4 breakfast foods we got were great at all (wouldn’t go back or order…
Embarrassingly bad. Yay for indie bookstores -- but the food needs a serious revamp. This was a $15+ sandwich and two pancakes for $15+ . I understand the diner-like atmosphere adds to the charm, but this is just pathetic and a serious ripoff.
I’ve lived in boston for years but this was my first time getting their pumpkin pancakes (I usually get their savory crepe). Literally the best pancakes I’ve ever had, I may come back next week. Lovely bookstore and great variety of greeting/birthday cards and…
The waitresses were so nice and very hard working. The place is a bookstore, but the food is great there too. You can seat yourself and order from the table. Coffee is simple, I don’t really care for the scramble egg, it’s very different from expected. The bacon and sausages are…
New favorite place in the city for breakfast!!! Reasonably priced food that’s yummy - love! Location on Newbury Street - love! Fun, quirky bookstore to roam through after - love! Seriously, so much to love about this place!!! I’ve been here twice now, and the service has always…
Crema Reviews
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