Crema's Take
“Tucked into downtown Monterey, this vibrant cafe wins hearts with genuinely friendly baristas and creative signature drinks like their celebrated lady finger latte, making it an ideal early-morning stop before exploring the nearby waterfront. The light-filled space strikes that perfect balance between a proper specialty coffee destination and a relaxed neighborhood hangout, where you can linger over pastries and fresh-baked quiches while soaking in the warm, family-friendly atmosphere.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Opens early. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Amazing local cafe with friendly staff, easy to park around. I stop by for few hr to work and enjoy the coffee and atmosphere. Highly recommended. Also like the international mix playlist
Cozy and comfortable place to escape. I’m not a coffee drinker, but I do enjoy pastries and they always have a great selection. My favorite is the chocolate chip cheesecake. I appreciate the courtesy water you can serve yourself in real glasses, not paper cups! There are…
Very cute cafe in the heart of downtown. Service is friendly, coffee and food are great. Process are reasonable. We had the lady finger latte, flat white, a slice of the spinach mushroom quiche and morning glory cake.
Such a chill place that we stumbled upon our recent stop in Monterey. The decor is vibrant, the baristas and staff are so friendly. We tried 2 quiches and while they were good I wish it was fresher and the crust was crispier. The honey lavender coffee was absolutely delish!…
Wasn’t what I expected based off reviews. Nothing I tried was bad, but not to my liking either. Same with my whole group it just fell flat. Always happy to try something new, maybe your experience or tastes buds will enjoy it more.
I wanted to like this place and had high hopes but unfortunately it fell short. The coffee was fine, the food was okay (the burrito wasn’t the best, but the quiche was pretty good!) the staff was kind but the atmosphere was weird and un appealing. The pictures show it, but we…
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