Crema's Take
“The fruit mousses and house-made cakes here are legitimately hard to distinguish from real fruit, making this dessert-focused spot worth the detour even if you're not usually a sweets person. Service recovers gracefully from the rare mistake, and the neighborhood vibe—cute decor, good coffee, full breakfast options—makes it an easy place to linger on a Long Island City workday. Just order ahead for the popular pastries rather than relying on walk-in luck.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Pastries and drinks were delicious. Service was great. We were there and they forgot to prepare a drink. Instead of a quick careless apology, the barrista apologized and gave me a bag filled with their small pastries. She did not have to do that, yet she went the extra mile. …
Updated review: their fruit mousses are amazing. You cannot really tell if it is a real fruit or cake Walking back home from work we noticed this new cafe and decided to give it a try. The girls working there were super nice, all the desserts looked delicious and the coffee…
Tried ordering the new york cheesecake online via website and app and didn’t work. So I called and ordered and asked to add the happy birthday candles not in writing but the candles itself. My friend went to pick it up and they literally wrote happy birthday candles on the cake…
This place is so good!! I’m honestly not a big cake person but I saw the reviews and decided to try myself. I got the pistachio cake and Tiramisu cheesecake- the cheesecake is amazing. The pistachio cake is actually a mousse - didn’t realize when I bought it but was also quite…
So excited to have this dessert bar in the neighborhood - it’s the perfect addition! Love the cute decor and the amazing variety, from the baklava cheesecake to the savory sandwiches. Seating’s a bit limited, but this is definitely my new go-to spot.
Crema Reviews
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