Crema's Take
“The owner's genuine warmth sets the tone here—reviewers consistently mention feeling welcomed like family, which is rare enough to be worth noting. The breakfast is the real draw, particularly the pancakes and berry-loaded waffles that justify the 4.6 rating, though entrées are more hit-or-miss. If you're in Crystal Lake looking for a comfortable spot to linger over a solid breakfast and actually feel like a regular (even on your first visit), this is the place.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Run by a wonderfully welcoming family, they consistently go above and beyond to ensure you enjoy a good time and feel right at home. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner who is incredibly down-to-earth and amicable. It was fascinating to learn about his background the time he…
Absolutely loved their pancakes. So fluffy and tastes so fresh with the berries. The veggie omelette is also good.
Food was good except mine. I got the country fried steak. It was thin and big and had a lot of breading and couldn't really taste the steak. The other dishes that the family ordered like the skillets, crepes and pancakes were worth coming back for. Our server was very nice and…
Food was terrible. I don’t understand how there are good reviews. The sweet potatoes were extremely undercooked. I was brought the wrong order and when they came back with the omelette I ordered, it wasn’t made how I asked, (no tomato, brought full of tomatoes) but I didn’t even…
Delicious food and great service at Triple Berry Café! The breakfast was fresh and tasty—especially the waffle platter loaded with fruit and whipped cream. Cozy, clean interior and friendly staff. A perfect spot for brunch—highly recommend!
Crema Reviews
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