Crema's Take
“Hopkins Cafe took over the beloved Espresso Roma space in Kensington, but early reviews (only 4 so far, so take this with caution) suggest the transition hasn't gone smoothly—complaints center on oversalted food, steep prices for breakfast items, and oddly, disagreement about whether their promotional images are AI-generated. The one bright spot seems to be that they kept some of what worked from the previous café, but there's not enough consensus yet to know if this is worth a visit or a miss.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →These images were clearly made with AI.
I'd been a fan and patron of Espresso Roma, the business in this space, for years. I was keen to try Hopkins Café after reading about its opening in Nosh. First, good stuff that didn't change: Same exact laid-back vibe. Same comfortable patio with plenty of space to sit, in or…
Three of us went for breakfast Saturday morning to try this "new" place out. (It was formerly Espresso Roma.) My veggie omelet was very salty and cost $14.25. The friend who got the egg bagel sandwich said it was very salty, too, otherwise good, $8.95. I keep wanting this…
this Cafe is amazing. the food is actually exactly like the images. they aren't AI. don't believe your eyes
Crema Reviews
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