Crema's Take
“Their cold brew is genuinely exceptional—the kind of coffee that inspires repeat visits and daily pilgrimages—and the breakfast program (particularly the breakfast burritos) matches that quality with real care in execution. The vibe is deliberately intimate and focused on lingering over good food rather than laptop work, which means you're sharing space with people actually present, making it feel more like a neighborhood gathering spot than a typical café. It's small and gets crowded, but that's the trade-off for something that feels genuinely local and unhurried near Columbia and Central Park.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Came here almost every day of my week long solo trip to New York two years ago and mentioned to the owner the first day that this was the best cold brew I have every tried (still true), and from then on he always made conversation with me and was super super friendly and curious…
Great little spot near Columbia and Central Park. Excellent coffees, good food (breakfast burritos, fruit and yogurt, avocado toast…) The service is really nice. It’s small but there’s a decent amount of seating.
I wasn’t allowed to use my laptop, I thought that’s what you do in cafes, get work done and enjoy your coffee. Besides that my French toasts was soggy, tasted like raw eggs. Wouldn’t recommend.
This is my favorite weekend breakfast/brunch place. My boyfriend and I come here at least once, if not twice, every weekend. It’s a charming local spot that’s small but mighty. There are only a handful of tables, so you may need to wait sometimes to sit but it’s worth it! My…
Cute little coffee and tea place not far from central park. Coffee is great and l loved the matcha. They have a nice outdoor seating area, although I think it could be cleaned a bit more because I saw some cigar butts on the shelf. I really like that they use compostable…
Crema Reviews
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