Crema's Take
“This riverside café trades traditional coffee shop quiet for vibrant summer energy and unbeatable people-watching on the Chicago Riverwalk, making it worth the inevitable wait for outdoor seating when the weather's good. The baristas actually care about pulling solid espresso drinks, and the food—crispy waffle fries, fresh pastries—justifies paying a premium for a prime location that feels more like a social destination than a caffeine pit stop.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Best vibes for a summer day. Got the hot dog with waffle fries. Fries were so fresh and crispy! The prices are super reasonable. The wait can be long for outdoor seating on busy summer days but definitely worth the wait for river views. Great for a meal, a drink, snack, dessert,…
Great lil cafe right on the magnificent mile Views are just as immaculate as the coffee The barista was very passionate and took making the perfect coffee seriously. Would definitely be my regular spot if I lived in Chicago
Probably the bar with the biggest vibe on the river. Got on a waiting list and was told 30-40 minutes, but was seated in about 15 mins. That was a nice surprise. Hosts were kind and helpful. I ordered the same beer twice, but was served two different beers. However, they…
Tiny Tapp has one of the best atmospheres on the Chicago Riverwalk. We actually stumbled across it while walking along the river, and I’m so glad we did! The location is perfect. It overlooks the river, so you can watch the boats pass by and people watch at the same time. Some…
Decent food, great service and exceptional atmosphere. 1. Food and drink was expensive but good for the vibe they had. Especially if you go with group of people. 2. Lots of tables for multiple number of groups. But quickly fill on weekends and even on certain weekdays too. 3.…
Crema Reviews
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