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    Crema Cafe

    4.1 (253 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Coconut crema latte
    Sho R.

    I stopped by during lunch time and had a nice breakfast. The place was almost full. Had I came during breakfast time, I would have to wait. I went for a fungus scramble. That was a nice flavorful scramble. As a side I got a single pancake. For a $1 upcharge I got it upgraded to blueberry pancake. The pancake was really good. I also went for a coconut crema latte. It was a nice flavorful latte.

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    PJ C.

    We had lived within spitting distance of this place for over four years but I had never been here. Not being a coffee drinker it didn't hold much appeal for me. Finally some friends invited us to meet for breakfast so we walked over. I am glad we got there by 8am because it soon got very crowded on this Saturday morning. After a short wait in the line we both ordered their breakfast sandwiches. My hot chocolate I ordered was just OK - not that chocolatey and less than hot. After a short wait they delivered our sandwiches. Both were very tasty and hot! I really enjoyed mine. Though I don't go out for breakfast very often I will definitely pop in here again.

    Lake Edge Eggs and Hash
    Susan B.

    The restaurant is clean, spacious, and well lit. I ordered at the counter and in under 10 minutes, my order was brought to me. The eggs were cooked perfectly. The potatoes, toast, and bacon were delicious. I will return again in the future and suggest you give this place a try.

    Ham and Jam Breakfast Sandwich description
    Chad O.

    Simple yet satisfying. The ham and jam breakfast sandwich was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had!! I travel quite a bit for work, so that is saying a lot.

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    I ordered (online) a simple "Smash Burger" and substituted the salad with hash at $2.00 as an alternative given on the webpage. I placed the order by paying through "Toast" as they require. I drove there less than 10 minutes each way to pick up my order around noon and took it back to my work. I found that there was no hash, but the salad had been given to me instead. I had already entered a 15% tip adding $2.31 to my total. I found out from my receipt there is a service fee of $0.38 for paying using "Toast". The total was $18.53 of which $4.69 was for the substitute hash, tip and 2.5% service fee not including tax. I am disappointed in the whole exchange after calling to let them know the error. The person I spoke with only said they were sorry and would I like to come back to pick up the hash substitute. I said no thank you and the person did not say anything else so I hung up.

    Diner decor
    Paul L.

    It may not look like much from the outside but its what's on the inside that matters! The casual atmosphere on the inside is where its at. My breakfast, the 'Lake Edge Scramble' was tasty and filling, the bacon was defiantly worth the upcharge! The selection of fresh baked pastries was great for how small that kitchen must be!!! Refills on Iced Tea were cheep as well! only thing that I had a hard time with was it could get difficult to hear the baristas calling out drink orders because of the layout, but thats not a reason not to go back!!

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Yvonne J.

    What a wonderful little find. The sandwich listed is called the Roman and let me say I was tempted to go back for lunch as well. Staff was friendly and clean environment. I have to be in Madison again the end of the month and cannot wait to visit again! Not certain if I will get the same thing or try a new item.

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    I love their gluten free pastry options daily or often go for and egg and cheese breakfast Sammie with a medium roast coffee

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    The food is always good. The staff is always incredibly kind and welcoming and I like that there are good gluten free options.

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    Excellent Scones, very nice coffee, lots of breakfast and lunch options, all done w/ style.

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    They do a really good job on a smaller menu. Love both their breakfast and lunch offerings..wish they were open a little later into the day!

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    Discovered this spot while my little sister was in town visiting and now have already been back…read morewith plans to keep returning. I've ordered the same thing both times because I loved it so much- the Three Grain & Tempeh Bowl. It's so fresh and delicious, filling without making you feel over-full and gross. She had the Mushroom & Gouda Omelette and also very much enjoyed. The seating space is small so you can definitely run into a wait during busy times, but service moves fast! You'll order at the counter and be handed a number to take to your table, where the food will be delivered. During busy times I've seen them try to help coordinate seating arrangements but it is otherwise largely a seat yourself sort of place. Next on my list are the lemon ricotta pancakes which are reportedly famous and a turmeric cookie I spotted in the bakery section :)

    I may have thought bad things about Madison prematurely. I mean, here for an event but who really…read moretravels to Madison? But here we were in downtown in a beautiful day with a gorgeous lake-side path and finding ourselves enjoying it. Stopped here for breakfast, shocked in our research how many vegetarian options were available for my wife. Here you could get tofu eggs and tempeh added to your dishes. I got their chilaquiles and gluten free lemon poppyseed pancakes (they had GF toast but their only savory option was this or a coconut thing). The entree was delicious, not too spicy unless you bite into too many jalapeños, and the shredded chicken was great. Could have used a second egg but I'm a big boy so maybe it's just me. I was also surprised by how much I liked the pancakes. It was a gamble as I don't like things too lemony and while you could definitely taste the lemon, it was still very good. And the pancakes, for being gluten free, were fluffy and soft and great. Had a regular coffee and while it was strong, it was just coffee. It gets very busy at peak meal times to plan accordingly. We'll probably be back before this trip is done.

    Bradbury's - Ham

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    Very small but usually quiet on a weekday. Weekends are crazy busy! Great natural lighting. Great…read morefor catching up with a friend or getting some work done. Workers are very nice and hardworking! The coffee is some of the BEST you can get in Madison. I have never been disappointed with an order. Same with the food! My favorite is their ham, Gruyère, mustard crepe but I recently tried their ramp pesto, egg, and balsamic reduction crepe and it was also DELICIOUS! Their sweet crepes are amazing, as well. I recommend the lemon curd one as it is not overly sweet.

    First time here. We were visiting Madison and walking around the downtown area. It's a small space…read more(almost tiny) that sits at a narrow intersection, so it's literally a pie-shaped space. The upside is that there are lots of windows with natural light. The inside seating consists of long tables or counters along the windows. This is not a place where you are likely to hunker down for a quiet or private conversation. You can tell that storage space is at a premium, with boxes stashed in overhead areas or equipment in the bathrooms. The staff there were very pleasant and helpful. Ended up getting a Chai Latte (extra foam) in a mug. It didn't take long to make, and they delivered it out to the table. It was an excellent drink -- hot, flavorful, extra foam, and not too sweet. A joy to drink. The atmosphere is a bit manic. With the tight seating, you can feel a bit claustrophobic, or on the other hand, like you are at a concert and getting energy from the crowd. For me, it's a place to grab a drink and find a quiet space elsewhere. So not likely a place that I would return to.

    Graze - Heirloom tomatoes with local burrata cheese.  Fresh and yum

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    We came for regular brunch menu on Easter Sunday. The ambience is open, airy, and inviting. Service…read morewas prompt and accurate. However, our server wasn't super familiar with the menu and didn't know what was in certain dishes. We ordered a variety of dishes. Overall, everyone liked their meals. The flavors were great. Love the Korean fusion. However... despite that we were the first ones in the door, they did not have the chicken that was on the menu. That seemed strange to all of us that they didn't plan ahead for a holiday weekend. A solid restaurant would usually have their menu items well stocked prior to a holiday weekend. Overall, still a good expertise if you're willing to be flexible.

    I know most people like it here, but everytime I've been here over the years something has gone…read moreastray. This time we went to Sunday brunch with a group, including some kids. We had reservations, so we were seated right away which was a plus. Also, I will say I don't think any of the issues we had were because of our waitress. She was super friendly and quick enough to take our orders on a day when there restaurant seemed full enough, but manageable. We got our drink orders in and our food at the same time to speed up the process for getting little kids food, and the waitress even took note of that. We also ordered an appetizer to help during the wait. It took a while for the drinks to come out, but they were all rather tasty. I think my apple cider mocktail was the best and refreshing since it was getting hot in the restaurant with the sun beating in. Our food however took forever and the kids meals did not come out any earlier than everyone else. One person in our group also initially didn't get his meal, which the waitress apologized and said there was a mixup in the kitchen. That's fine, it happens, but then the staff running meals tried to bring him the wrong order 3 times. The rest of us were all finished eating by the time he finally got his food. Overall, the food was fine. I got the eggs benedict which was a little underdone on the eggs for me as the whites were too runny for me. The kids chicken nuggets were pretty tasty with a flaky breading. I heard decent reviews of the breakfast burger, but the thing that was the best to us was the breakfast sandwich. It was quite messy, but the messiness of the sauce was worth it. We also got an appetizer of the cinnamon roll. I feel like it's a little mislabeled though, as it was more like a morning bun with some frosting/glaze over the top. Tasted pretty good and helped keep kids entertained for a while. Overall, the food was fine, but the experience wasn't great. With the multiple mixups in orders and getting a little green house effect going with the sun shining in, there wsnt a great feeling when leaving. Again, I don't think it was our waitresses fault, so not sure what was going on in the kitchen.

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