Crema's Take
“This hybrid Cuban-American breakfast spot executes both cuisines with equal confidence, serving everything from perfectly prepared biscuits and gravy alongside ropa vieja and plátanos maduros with the same care. The laid-back, family-friendly vibe makes it an ideal pit stop between the Bay Area and Tahoe, and reviewers consistently praise the warmth of the staff as much as the food itself. If you want reliable, flavorful comfort food that spans two culinary traditions without pretension, this is worth the detour.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Stopped by for the first time yesterday looking for some breakfast. Fiesta omelette and biscuits and gravy. Both were simple and prepared perfectly. I'd definitely go again next time in the area.
Soooooo good, a perfect lunch stop between Tahoe and the bay area. They serve both cuban staples (chicken, rice, beans; plátanos maduros; ropa vieja) and American brunch foods (eggs; waffles; pancakes). Their chicken plate was so flavorful that I downed it in ten seconds flat.…
I came with a friend who I hadn't seen in a while and we both really enjoyed every part of our meal. I'm spacing on the name of my dish, but it was one of the traditional Cuban plates and it was absolutely fantastic. They also had exceptional coffee. We were thankful for the…
Came today for a brunch, and our party of 7 ordered half the menu. Nothing disappointed, flavor, presentation, service, everything top notch! If you consider yourself a foodie this place is a must try in VV.
The food is amazing but the people here are even better. We tried a little of everything meat pies, ropa vieja, pollo de Plato, fries, croquetas, papas rellenos. I would say definitely try the meat pies, pollo de Plato, and ropa vieja. The rest you could live without. The…
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