This is a smooth cup of coffee, from a surprising location. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte and could not have been more happy with the finished product. At Crema, they use one big ice cube that resembles one found in a whiskey on the rocks. A large part of me thinks that the finished product can be attributed to the fact that virtually nothing is watered down. The barista was incredibly kind and inviting from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. Because of this, I can get past the sparse seating options that made it feel a little hollow. There weren't a ton of people seated, but it seemed like a good, quiet place to work. More people need to know about this tucked away little place. read more

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Went to give it another try before my surgery and won't be back. I absolutely love supporting small local businesses but this one I won't be back. I remember they had this whole thing where they didn't abide by Covid restrictions (thought maybe they changed). I got a simple iced coffee and it wasn't good at all. I saw two familiar faces that I recognized I went to church with when I would go. They weren't the nicest people at all to me (I was in highschool) so I remember leaving partly because of them. I meant to post this in February. read more

I love small business owner coffee shops, but there's definitely some sticker shock when my 20 oz latte cost me $11. When I inquired about the pricing, since it was around $6 on the menu, it turns out I was nickel and dimed for anything I changed in the drink. For example, I can't do dairy, so I order almond milk and I had to pay extra. I'm then asked if I want syrup, and I say sure, and then I'm charged extra. That was the nature of the entire experience. I felt like I was drinking coffee a la carte. I know small businesses need to stay afloat, and I know they need to charge because they have a lot of overhead, but it was definitely sticker shock this morning. read more

Love Crema Coffee! The owners are sweet, make incredible coffees and have local pastries available. I bring out of towners or meet with friends to catch up. The space is inviting, clean and cozy. Stop in some time, you won't regret it! read more

Really lovely place! I was here to study and the music is not very loud and personally not distracting at all. Water and glasses are also available. There are games to play, cards, art prints for sale, books, etc. The couch is comfy and the place feels very clean! Baristas are friendly and are a pleasure to talk to. Pastry selection varies, but they know each item and utensils are provided at the end of the bar. I had an iced mocha latte (12oz) for $7.27 post tax. ^^ Like other reviewers say, the flavor of the coffee is great! The one large ice cube is lovely for keeping the drink not watery, but it doesn't make your drink feel COLD cold if that's something you prefer. My cube lasted an hour in their glass cup, and the drink tasted great and flavorful even when it was gone. No condensation worries at all. Straws are nice and sturdy too! Would come back again. (: read more

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I've seen this place around and finally was going to give it a try it is 7:48 a.m. I went by to get something quickly before I had to start work and they were not open as they said they were starting at 6:00 a.m. That's a little frustrating. I haven't tried anything yet so I'm not going to give it a super bad review but I wish places would open when they said they do. read more

I've tried the caramel latte with almond milk warmed. It was amazing. Today I tried the cold brew with almond milk and sugar free vanilla syrup and it was bold and delicious. I love that this place doesn't give you milkshakes cosplaying as coffee drinks. Lol The bakery has a lot of variety. I tried the banana nut bread which was alittle bland. Today I tried the vegan brownie and I loved it. It's a great coffee shop. Very cozy, a lot of outlets, opens early, music is typically low so not overwhelming and the baristas are always nice and helpful. read more

Crema Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Cuteeeeeee! Love me a cute coffee shop ! This one's tucked away . Perfect for those 1/1 meetings you wanna blab away at and not be in a super crowded coffee shop . They do offer vegan bakery items and plenty of non options . You can play board games too! Look out for lots of local events posted all over the cafe. Great service . read more

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Small coffee shop off the Ina and intersection. It's very moody as the interior has a dark cast to it. It has a small menu of drinks and a few baked items you can purchase, in addition to some merchandise like tumblers and T-shirts, as well as the artwork on the wall, some postcards, and cards and such that look as though they're from local artists. They have table seating and a smaller area with couch seating as well. The bathroom was clean enough, and the music plays very faintly in the shop. There's also a table of games which you can choose to play with. I was able to get some remote work done there with a friend and had a caramel chai. I didn't test the caramel too much, but the drink was good, though it melted down into water very quickly. Worth a stop for some quick coffee. read more

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delicious coffee :) friendly staff and small comfortable shop. i would definitely come back again

We were greeted at the door by the smell of delicious coffee. The menu is printed on chalkboard on the wall, and the place is cozy and has couches as well as traditional tables and chairs. We got iced vanilla lattes, and they were so delicious! Mine had soy milk and hubby got nonfat. We will definitely be back! read more

Crema Coffee - Latte with soy milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The coffee was great. The store was clean and quiet on the Saturday morning when I was there. The staff seemed knowledgeable.

I drove to Tucson for work one morning and needed some caffeine once I got into town. I stopped by Crema Coffee on my way to my hotel. I was greeted immediately. The cafe is spacious with plenty of seating and a laid back vibe. The staff was friendly and helpful and answered my many questions before finally settling on my go-to, an oat milk latte with honey and cinnamon powder. I also got a pastry that the barista recommended. I believe it was gluten-free, which I appreciate. I love when coffee shops offer gluten-free and/or vegan options. Both the latte and the pastry were delicious. The prices were reasonable. Crema Coffee is a good option to consider when in the area! read more

Nice locally owned coffee shop on the NW side. Came on a Saturday and some other folks came in to meet up with friends. Coffee was good, but definitely not the best in this market. The service was good and the place has a simple layout which can seat probably about 20 folks on the inside. read more

The coffee is exceptional, the service is exceptional, and the owners and staff provide a clean and inviting atmosphere to relax and enjoy the pastries. read more

Crema Coffee - Coffee on the beach - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

What an amazing little coffee spot! First off there are plenty of parking spaces and we were able to get a table right away on an early Sat morning. Service was on point, clean and I loved the local artwork that was displayed and for sale! How cute is that!?! Oh and you can actually hear each other and converse! And about the cappuccino, I'm still thinking about it and already thinking about going back soon! read more

Crema Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is a small little coffee shop tucked into a shopping mall, but the coffee is fantastic. Also, the service is too notch. They even let me sample oat milk which I've never had and loved it. I recommend for one or two people who like a cozy little coffee shop. read more

I've been to Crema Coffee a handful of times and need to make my way there more frequently. I've always enjoyed the coffee, service and ambiance. Though it's a little bit of a drive for me, I ashtrays enjoy a good coffee shop, especially one that I believe is locally owned. Sometimes a good thing takes a little effort to enjoy. read more

Was in town for a wedding and we love trying local coffee shops. The pumpkin latte and vanilla latte were delicious. The banana bread so so good! We loved it. The employee was friendly and gave great suggestions. The ambiance and decor was a little plain but we loved the coffee so it's fine. read more

Crema Coffee - Pumpkin latte and banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The coffee was very good. There were not enough tables to seat a group of five. A lot of people were there with their laptops, which of course is the coffee shop vibe. It took 15 minutes to get our beverages. Only two people working and a lot of people in line. I was here from out of town, but I would try it again with a small group or to pick up coffee. Barista's were very nice. read more

Every single visit has been enjoyable. The customer service, space and drinks/food are all fantastic. I love seeing the attention to detail like a constant clean space and an inviting yet calm presence from the staff. It's nearby for us and so we have been visiting often. My kids love this space. read more

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Hi, I am visiting Tucson for the first time and wanted to find a great coffee shop with great coffee. I lucked out when I found this place. The coffee is probably the best I've ever had, the staff are super friendly and the baked goods are yummy. read more

Crema Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Such a cute little place. It's local and they have iced teas, lattes, cappuccino, Americano, Cortado, espresso, cold brew, drip coffee and many teas to choose from. They have local art on the wall for sale. They also have AZ lemonade stand bottled and ready for sale. I will say it takes time here. Not as fast and efficient like stupid Starbucks but again it's local and it's all quality ingredients. They have lemon loafs and other baked goods. I got the lemon blueberry mint tea. And a lemon loaf. Both definitely good. I'm glad I found this place. I actually came here a year or two ago and just never reviewed but I came in today and decided I had to let the Tucson/Marana people know about this gem read more

Crema Coffee - Iced black tea lemon blueberry mint - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Oh my God this is one of the worst cups of coffee I've ever had in my life. I'm not from Arizona. I'm from south Florida. I've been on the road and I read the reviews on this coffee shop of people saying it's good. I got a quad shot and it looks like there's two shots in there with some milk. It doesn't even taste like coffee it taste like milk. You're not gonna find good coffee in Tucson. I also can't stand people who pour boiling hot espresso over ice. read more

Crema Coffee - Iced late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We've been coming here since shortly after the place opened in 2019 and it is still consistently the same. Fast friendly service and they make a great cup. Stop in and give this owner operated shop a try! read more

I ordered an iced mocha and it was probably one of the worst tasting espresso (unsure if the shots died) and mocha flavor...

Great service and delicious coffee I had a vanilla latte and it was so creamy and tasty read more

Excellent coffees, a variety of pastries (vegan, for instance), relaxing atmosphere, local artists' works for purchase, friendly baristas. Been there over six years so they must be doing something right! read more

Not the fanciest coffee shop in town, but great people, reasonable prices and good product. Not a big menu of frilly flavors, they stick to the basics. The space for dining-in is good sized but I would consider it somewhat spartan. Our friends that were with us had a regular drip coffee and REALLY appreciated the free refills. We sat and drank our beverages and they topped off on our way out the door. I had a Cortado, not my usual drink. It was very good, but you have to like the bitterness of the espresso. We bought a bag of beans which they ground up nicely for us. When we brewed them the next day I would put them in the "good but not great" category. Bottom line: come here if you need a bottomless cup of drip coffee or a great espresso drink. Don't come here if you are looking for a sugary smoothie. read more

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Today was my first time trying Crema and I have mixed feelings. When we first walked in, the folks behind the counter greeted us and we approached the counter. But there was a table set up by the entrance that was backlit from the sun coming in and had two people sitting at it. Neither of them said anything, so being unsure of what the booth was for, it felt really weird. Was it part of the coffee shop? Another vendor? No idea. Being the closest to the door, a greeting would go a long way. The baristas were very nice and were kind to an older woman who took a while to order ahead of us. They were also kind during our order. But the place seems very....sterile and doesn't have a normal coffee shop feel. I noticed the baristas measuring the flavors and the shots verrrrryyyyy closely. Like holding them at eye level to ensure they were correct. Not sure if they're in training or if this place is just horribly micromanaged. The other weird thing was the sizes. 12oz or 20oz....but both come with the same 2oz of espresso and one large cube of ice. So you're basically drinking 16oz of nothing but your milk of choice if you get the larger size. For $7, I can get a much stronger 20oz coffee elsewhere. As other reviews have stated, Crema felt very meh to me. In atmosphere and flavor. It's a shame this side of town doesn't have a local vibe coffee shop. read more

The best coffee I have found in Tucson, friendly staff and great ambiance. My go to coffee shop.

I wanted to try a local business, but I felt that paying $10 by the time I tipped for coffee was really high. The portion wasn't any bigger than a medium at Starbucks and the biggest disappointment was the one big ice cube because it did not keep my coffee cold. I think it's a cool idea but not for coffee. I did not eat any food and the people were pleasant working there and it seemed read more

Very quiet and friendly place to grab a cup and have a few minuets o. The WiFi. Great flavors for the coffee.

In desperate need of coffee... stopped for a hot mocha... Delicioso! Nice ambience thank you!

I love the vibe of this place. I'm pretty sure the owners are a couple who run it themselves. I have been in a few times now and they are always working the place with tons of pride. People come in here often and I mean regulars. Friends, neighbors, the post man. You get the gist. The local flavor spills into each cup. Prepared with intent, this coffee is spectacular! The cappuccino was large and rich. The seating is great. Plenty of tables. A few couches in the back and a coffee table make a lovely lounge area. They have some fun memorabilia to purchase in the back of the coffee shop. I highly recommend supporting this place. All around a great spot! read more

Really great coffee spot. We were just passing through town. I wish I could come here all the time.

Crema Coffee is a solid coffee shop on the Northwest side of town. They have a simple and straightforward coffee menu. So if you're looking for a Dutch Bros or Starbucks vibe, this is not the place. I ordered a cold brew to go and it was served with large square ice cubes, which I really appreciated! They melt a lot slower, therefore your coffee doesn't get diluted with melted ice water. Their cold brew packs a punch! Very bold and flavorful. Next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely order a cortado. For those who like to socialize or get a little work done, Crema has tables and couple couches. They also have pastries from local purveyors as well as local art on display. read more

Crema Coffee - Cold brew! With large ice cubes to melt slower :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wonderful service, great coffee, and welcoming atmosphere! Could grab to go or stay and work a while. Highly recommend this local spot! read more

Crema Coffee - Iced Chai, Hot americano and fresh banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Same price point as Starbucks. Nice atmosphere. Good place to meet others . It's not loud and I really enjoyed my dirty chi

If you know my reviews, you know I love coffee and I love customer service. Crema Coffee does both at the highest level. I discovered this place by accident one morning when the coffee house I went to was far too crowded. I brought up Yelp, saw the stellar reviews and decided to give it a try. That first morning I met one of the owners, Aaron, who was friendly and patient with all my coffee questions. Eventually, I tried just a standard cuppa joe. If you truly want to know good coffee from blah you have to drink it black. I was incredibly impressed. Aaron schooled me on the beans which were from Papua New Guinea and the brew was outstanding. I rarely find coffee I haven't tried in one shape or another and this simple little cup blew my mind. Those Papua New beans were so good, I bought some whole ones from Aaron to take home. I'm a writer and reader, so any coffee place I frequent must not only have great java, but be a place I'm comfortable hanging out in for a while. Crema is it. While its outer appearance in a strip mall leaves much to be desired, once inside it goes from plain to better the further back you go. Upfront there are average tables and chairs, but toward the back is a lovely couch and sitting area. The WiFi is strong and ambiance mellow. Perfect place to sip and read. I've been back several times since that first morning, and Crema is always the same - friendly and fantastic. Any time I'm on the northwest side Crema is my go-to coffee place. Try it and you'll see why. read more