Tucked away at the ground level of an apartment building is Crema. A lovely small coffee shop serving coffee, tea, and various pastries. The coffee is good. Lattes are balanced and you alter the sweetness level to your preferred, just give them a heads up. They also serve matcha and a variety of tea drinks. The seating is limited but there are tables to sit and chat, study, and for groups. The staff are friendly and overall just delightful. You can purchase their roasted beans, other teas, and infusions. read more

Crema - Warm goodies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a cute little corner coffee shop!!! Saw the coquito latte online and HAD to try Crema's version. It was DELICIOUS. There are some tables for seating, but not a ton of space to spread out and make this a WFH coffee shop. They sell addition items beyond their cafe. Choose local!! read more

Crema - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great coffee spot in Uptown. The coquito latte is yummy and they have all kinds of sweet and savory things to eat. Staff is very friendly and it's a quiet space to work. read more

Crema - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

such a great small space in the neighbourhood. popped in here to have a chat with a friend from out of town. drip coffee, and and ice coffee ordered a nice quiet space for a chat read more

Cute little place run by a nice lady. She gets dessert items from a small local bakery. The bakery items are always good. I'm not a big coffee person, but their tea offerings are plentiful and really good. My favorite is a really strong ginger tea, that I get to go and sometimes match with an equal amount of hot water, if I want a milder tea. She has a board outside of the special drinks for the day. Nice area in front to hangout with plenty of windows. Highly recommended! read more

Would you believe me if I told you I discovered Crema last week and I've already been three times? I've found my new favorite latte, and I'm obsessed! I've been meaning to visit Crema for a while now, and this adorable coffee shop stole my heart! I love everything about it -- the lattes, the welcoming staff, and the cute space. It's tiny and quaint, located under an apartment building. I think there are about three or four tables in there total. It's bustling with neighborhood locals picking up their morning cup of joe, and it's even dog-friendly inside! I've ordered an iced latte every time and they are truly heavenly. Not too sweet, perfectly creamy, and they have cold foam! For a local coffee shop, the prices are reasonable, and they have a punch card . 10/10 across the board, I absolutely loved Crema. read more

Great coffee and pastries. The owner and employees are super friendly and kind. Excellent quality control of lattes, they're always delicious. It's a cozy, small space with a bit of room for people to hang out, and they're quick if you get an order to go. read more

The shop itself is adorable and the baristas are all super sweet, but the coffee has been watered down every single time I've gone. The first time I went, I tried an almond milk latte and was disappointed. I'd ordered on the app, so I decided to give Crema another chance and order at the counter. My iced americano was still way too watery, so I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

This place is soooooooo good!!!! always welcoming and amazing coffee!! i love the hot food as well!

A small little coffee shop tucked away in a gorgeous building with good vibes, great staff, fantastic coffee, and even better pastries. I got the hot hazelnut white chocolate mocha and it wasn't too sweet in a good way, the roast was delicious and milk was frothed perfectly. I seriously believe that this is one of my favorite cups of coffee in the area. I also got the banana chocolate chip muffin which tasted fresh. Overall great experience and this place deserves all the hype. Will be back many more times! read more

It's so easy to miss this place given it's very unassuming appearance from the outside. It really blends in with the building and technically it's in a garden unit so you have to actually walk down a few steps when you walk in. I easily walked past this place across the street, and then had to backtrack. I hope this doesn't mean they'll have less business because it really is very easy to miss... especially if you're in a car passing by. The girl working the front was friendly. All I wanted was a black iced coffee and she got that out for me quickly. There's not really much space to sit except for two seats I think. It's a really cozy little space though if you are able to grab a seat by the nice window. Other than that, I see this as more of a grab a coffee and go type of place. Nothing wrong with that. I moved to the area recently, so I'll have to come back and try their other stuff! read more

Crema Shop is such a gem. I love the ambiance and the coffee is phenomenal, whether you like drip, espresso, or lattes! Nice tea options too for the chai, matcha, and herbal lovers. The staff is so sweet and friendly and management is phenomenal. I recommend Crema to any and every coffee lover I come in contact with in and outside Chicagoland. Banana muffin 10/10. Almond milk latte (iced or hot with brown sugar for me) 10/10. read more

Cozy neighborhood gem. Fran is so welcoming and friendly, immediately felt like a new favorite place. Coffee and goodies were excellent - I lived the cortado latte was fab! read more

These sandwiches are my go-to small meal. The pan sobao bread is delicious. And the coquito coffee is a current fav of mine.

my favorite cafe in the area :) I love the flavored lattes because they're smooth and don't have an overpowering coffee bitterness. Bacon cheddar scone is also really good. Everyone is always super nice. read more

My husband and I love this cafe in Uptown. It is so cute, cozy and quaint in the bottom of an apartment/condo building with an always friendly staff! The drinks are always delicious and so is the food little breakfast foods that they serve. It's a bit off the beaten path, but make sure that you find your way here! read more

Small coffee shop with lots of potential. Not many other places in the area to sit and work. That being said, not much space in this shop to sit and work either (only two tables available plus a bench). Plenty of space though so it doesn't feel crowded. The wifi worked well and it wasn't very busy so I got to sit and work for about two hours. Nice and quiet with a few people coming in and out. The coffee was okay - I had an espresso, served in a to-go cup. Sign outside says to order the cold brew, next time I think I'll try that. Prices is reasonable and the woman running the shop was really nice. read more

A new brick & mortar iteration of a previously online coffee shop. They sell coffee, beans, some pastries, and maybe more! We stopped in for an afternoon snack for my 6 year old. I scored a black coffee, which was really lovely, while she got a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. The service was kind, patient, and friendly, as my 6 year old worked up the nerve to order things for herself. Very clean (including the bathroom). The vibe is just a little bit barren, but with some added decor and ambiance, this place could easily be 5 stars. We easily found free street parking and walked to a nearby playground in under 5 minutes after we were done with our treats. Really excellent coffee. Will be back! read more

Crema - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Oat milk latte was delicious. Service was great, the lady running it was really sweet. The location is small but cozy. Big windows to people watch. Really integrated into the neighborhood. read more

Crema - Big windows, cozy corners! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great coffee and friendly staff. I prefer almost every day. Also it's quite too. The best coffee shop in Uptown area!

Super tasty coffee for an affordable price. Cozy atmosphere inside and staff is super nice! Highly recommend! read more

Crema - Créma Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Crema is a charming, small coffee shop with killer lattes and, recently, a loyalty program that lets regular customers earn free drinks. What's not to love? read more

Cute, local coffee shop! They have very nice Spring specials and that I really enjoyed. The staff is friendly and inviting. I recommend the banana chocolate chip muffin! read more

Cute, quaint, and unassuming. This is the neighborhood cafe you've always wanted! Love the cozy interiors, and the friendly staff. They also have M-Th specials that can keep you caffeinated all week. Pastries range from biscotti, muffins, knishes, and even a pound cake! They also have fun syrups to try, the cinnamon vanilla was great in our cold brew with cream. Will be a new regular! read more

The barista was friendly & welcoming although the coffee was not good. Not sure if it was because of the barista who made my 2 iced lattes or if it's the recipes but my lattes were watered down to the max & ready in 15 seconds after ordering which is very concerning for a latte. read more

Go for pastries, not coffee. Probably the worst cafe con leche I've ever had:/ just tasted like watered down milk. I don't think the barista knows what she's doing, but she is nice. The banana chocolate chip muffin was the best thing I've ever had though! read more

Stopped by for an iced latte and it was delicious! The space was clean and modern and I was surprisingly allowed to bring my 2 small dogs inside to order. There was even a water bowl for dogs outside and treats for dogs inside, which was a nice touch. I didn't try out the sweets but they looked great and I'm so happy to see this new shop open up! Keep in mind, they do not have matcha as they specialize in coffee but they have plenty of milk options for other tea or coffee drinks! Will be back for sure. read more

Stopped by today to give this new coffee shop a try. I got an iced oat milk latte and they even had a delicious fig cold foam which they happily modified to be made with oat milk for me. The space was really welcoming and very clean and the prices were good. I'm excited to have this coffee shop in my neighborhood, and I'm looking forward to coming back to try other things on the menu. read more

A cute, reasonably-priced little place with really creative drink options (including lots of non-coffee options!). My friends and I all got chais, two of us got the chai with fig-vanilla cold foam. Delicious! My other friend got a tangerine/honey/lavender chai which was not my thing, but I could tell the components were all very good individually. I didn't try anything espresso-based, but I'll have to next time! Service was fast and the woman working (the owner?) was very sweet. read more