Crema grasps the modern coffeehouse vibe: local art on the walls, a light-filled room offering plenty of seating, and replete with people watching opportunities on a busy street corner. Their drink menu rotates seasonally, so there's frequently new drinks to try. A bakery case also offers sweet treats (their homemade gooey butter cake is tops). Crema also has a lunch menu that I have not yet tried. And the baristas: friendly, welcoming, and fantastic coffee brewers. I visit at least once a week and am never disappointed! Highly recommend!! read more

A large mural inside Crema Coffeehouse advertises that it's been in business since way back in, uh, 2023. Another coffee shop would have pretended to have been in business since the 19th century, before the latte was even invented, but not Crema. It's got *integrity*. Anyway, no one would believe that anything here is older than a year or two. It all new-looking. It has a certain sheen to it, like somewhere where you'd pay $40 for a Yankee Candle at Plaza Frontenac. As I arrived today with members of my running group, an unhoused gentleman was being, erm, questioned out front by 12. He may have spent the night in the lobby of this apartment building. It just so happened to be right as Crema was opening. Did they report him to the authorities? Should they have given him a job sweeping the sidewalk out front like the wise old neighborhood drunk in the movie Do the Right Thing, the lovable old James? Instead of bringing him downtown, the police merely confiscated his drugs and sent him on his way. (I hope he wasn't late for work.) I wonder what they do with those drugs. I've seen the movie Bad Lieutenant. I didn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved that this place doesn't carry a burrito. I love a burrito more than I love most people, but maybe this is not the place to get a burrito. But I figured I probably couldn't go wrong with a breakfast sandwich. You can't make a bad breakfast sandwich. Even a Breakfast Jack is a good breakfast sandwich. They certainly charge a premium for their breakfast sandwich. I figured this would be a situation where they charge you money out the ass for hardly any food. I was willing to take the hit anyway, for the sake of citizen food journalism, and also because I'd just run umpteen miles. Come to find out, this thing is roughly the size of a football. Its appearance is more along the lines of a torta, the hefty sandwiches from which portly Hispanic girls get their nickname. Alas, it was just okay. The croissant was ginormous but of middling quality. If it were the same size and as rich as the croissants at Comet Coffee, it would be roughly 10,000 calories, so that may have been for the best. The bacon tasted oddly similar to a Ball Park hot dog, in both a good and bad way. They give you plenty of it, but I suspect they still come out ahead. The eggs would have been fine if they'd been salted. In theory, the salt from the bacon and the cheese would have carried over to the eggs, but I don't know if I have a refined enough palate for that to be the case. I approve of a Breakfast Jack, after all. I'm willing to accept the fact that the Horchata Latte may have just been a bad order on my part. I may have needed to specify some type of syrup so that it was sweeter than it was and I didn't realize that, because what do I know about fancy coffee drinks? Or I might just not like horchata, with which I have minimal experience. They carry a gooey butter cake latte, and I should have gone with that. It was calling my name the way crack calls the guy they called the cops on. Which brings me to the Gooey Butter Cake Edges, which caught my eye in the pastry case, as if my sandwich and drink alone weren't caloric enough. I like gooey butter cake (natch), and I like the idea of "cake edges." Would this be along the lines of those brownies that are all corners? It kinda was, except that the crust wasn't quite as crisp as you'd like it to be. I don't think these were the actual edges of a gooey butter cake. They may have just been leftover cake batter baked into strips. It was still delicious, because it was gooey cake. The actual gooey butter cake may have been better. Again, I'm willing to take credit for what may have been a mistake on my part. Like the lovable old James, we all make mistakes sometimes. Crema has only been around for a few years, so I'm sure it's only a matter of time until they get their few issues ironed out. The decor is already top notch. read more

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Getting there was easy, lots of street parking. The staff was helpful and super friendly. They are pet friendly in and outside! I tried the gingerbread latte and the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits and gravy were yummy! I thought the coffee was a little sweet. read more

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Went early on a Sunday morning. We had my dog with us and so we sat outside. We were able to bring him in when we were ordering and then got a number to put on our table and both food and drinks got brought to us which was awesome! So much seating inside and outside and overall great service. Pretty solid dirty chai and a decent breakfast sandwich, no complaints here! read more

Crema Coffeehouse - Breakfast sandwich with turkey sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I was trying to decide where to meet up with a new coworker for the first time, and she recommended we go here. I'm so glad we did! Unfortunately, even a month after the STL tornado, it appeared that there was still quite a bit of debris and destruction on the streets all around. This was heartbreaking to see, but I'm so glad Crema seems like they weren't too badly impacted. Parking was a little challenging due to all the repair company trucks and debris. But I would say any other time you visit, there's lot of street parking available. As soon as you enter Crema, you are greeted by a bright, trendy, and welcoming space. It's so aesthetically pleasing and cute in there! I did some snooping on their social media prior to coming and saw they have a season iced gooey butter latte, so I was super pumped to try it. It exceeded all my expectations! I don't think I've ever found another coffee shop in STL that has a gooey butter latte. I'm so here for it! Very strong, smooth, and delicious. My coworker had an iced caramel latte and loved it. She also brought her son, and he enjoyed his berry smoothie that looked yum. Staff is super friendly and efficient. They make you feel right at home. I would totally come back here. Such a great spot to catch up with friends or even get to know a new coworker for the first time like I did! read more

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This was a cool little coffee spot. The service was quick and servers were very nice. I had the breakfast Sandwich and it was served on a large croissant. It was very tasty! The best part is that it's dog friendly inside! read more

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Delicious coffee! Love the location w tons of natural light. I also liked that you can go hang out in the lobby of the adjoining apartment building, as it felt noisy in the cafe. Parking was easy and free and the coffee cake was also delicious, fresh and fluffy. They also have off menu hot chocolate. read more

I love this spot in Clayton. It's got great seating inside, they have a vast menu of coffees & great options for syrups! I tried the seasonal pumpkin latte which you can ever go wrong with. The barista was great, my coffee came out quick & the check out process was simple. This would be a great spot to work at if you wanted to find a place to post up & get some work done! read more

Crema Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

New coffee shop unlocked. This one is certainly a hidden gem. Attached to a hotel(or apt, idk) this corner spot gives off 90s nostalgic coffee shop vibes from the exterior. The interior is great. Clean, well designed, not busy at all(not sure why). They have a community bulletin board for local artists, happenings, and the occasional missing fur baby(:(). When I walked in a worker was hand whisking some sort of dough for their baked goods. Fresh! The workers were likewise welcoming, respectful, and joyful! Everything and more you want from the local coffee shop. Super quiet, cute spot to read the sunday funnies in the paper, have a mindful recharge with your partner, or anytime you just need an excuse for a dang good latte! read more

I had a great visit to Crema! I recently purchased the STL coffee pass, and Crema was included on the list. I had never been and was excited to try a new coffee spot! The space is open and inviting with local artwork for sale on the walls. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I ordered a vanilla cold brew and forgot to add cream. I asked the staff for some cream and they kindly let me add as much half & half as I needed! The cold brew was strong & flavorful without being acidic which I appreciated. After enjoying our drinks, my friend and I wandered around the connected Eras lobby space which was beautiful! We would definitely come back to visit! read more

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Relatively new (2023) coffee shop, I stopped here on a fairly dreary weekday morning in December. Friendly employees and a spacious but well decorated area to hang out in, if you have time. I of course stopped by to check out one of their winter specials, a gingerbread latte. Other than the specials, they seem to have your standard coffee menu you'll find at most local shops. This does look like an excellent option if you live or work in the area, but depending on the time/day you stop by for everyone else, you may need to park a decent distance away. So for that reason alone, it's really more of place to stop when you're not in a rush. read more

Crema Coffeehouse - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Crema Coffee, Art & Forest Park! Part of my lifetime Coffee Shop Hop. This is a strong, satisfying cup of coffee. The shop itself has tons of art, is super cute and perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon break. They also have the perfectly portioned 8 oz coffees. It's just the right amount to stay hot the entire time. The strength of their coffee is exactly what I need to jump-start my day. Crema Coffee is definitely worth checking out! read more

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Coffee good. A joke of breakfast sandwich, paper thin bacon for $11. Service was good so I didn't complain. Do not order that sandwich if you like quality bacon, cheese not even melted. read more

Crema Coffeehouse - Ridiculous thin bacon. Cheese not melted, do better - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I went for the galentine afternoon tea and it was fabulous! There were an assortment of sandwiches, scones and desserts. The service was fabulous. Nice & quick. It's a cute coffee shop but the perfect space for some tea and catching up with a friend. read more

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It's so cute!! I'm so glad this place is right by my place! I had a blueberry matcha latte and a breakfast sandwich, and both were super yummy! My friend had a muffin and an espresso and felt equally as impressed. It was very stereotypical cute cafe, and for that I'm in love! read more

It's a little expensive for what it is but nice friendly community ambiance. Decent prepared food and variety of coffees

This place is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! I cannot speak highly enough about Cream Coffeehouse. I believe they recently opened in December, which explains why there aren't many reviews of the place yet! However, don't let that deter you from coming, the coffee and food was delicious and it's a perfect place to get some homework done or meet with friends. Their pricing isn't too bad either--not cheap, but most cute coffee shops aren't. I came here with a friend to get some homework done and eat some breakfast. I got their breakfast sandwich and added avocado. It came on a fluffy and buttery croissant. This sandwich basically melts in your mouth. Their lattes were also delicious. I got an iced lavender latte with oatmilk. My friend got an iced brown sugar latte with oatmilk and enjoyed hers as well. The coffee was perfectly sweet and smooth. They have a little area with ice water, silverware, napkins, etc that was self-serve which was nice. They also have a compost bin, recycling bin, and trash. They seem to care about their impact on the environment, as shown by their use of composting, cloth napkins, and glassware for dine-in. Most people had their coffee in glasses, but for whatever reason mine came in a plastic cup, which was fine. As far as the coffeehouse itself, it has lots of natural lighting because of the big windows. It's attached to a lobby of an apartment building, which customers are allowed to flow into if it gets too busy! No one had to go to the lobby area, but it was nice to have the extra space if it was needed. They have some booths, high tops, bar seating facing the windows, and normal tables. HIGHLY recommend this place for a breakfast or lunch date or some studying. read more

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Great local spot! Great coffee and great service. Really good Vegan options for food and pastries. The Vegan cinnamon roll is amazing!! read more

The staff is super friendly and the ambiance is welcoming. The iced latte with the summer flavor was also amazing! read more

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Crema has quickly become a go to for my partner and I. It's less than a block away, which is AMAZING and so exciting. They serve coffee from a roaster in Nashville and Big Heart Teas. The space is super cute and coming along wonderfully. If seating is full, the apartment complex it's in has a huge lobby with more chairs. They have a nice community board to post events and business cards onto which I love. Everyone has been great to us when we've gone in and I've taken a liking to their cinnamon rolls. They're gooey and soft and super delicious! I always get an oat milk latte or a hot tea, and I've never been disappointed. They offer wifi so you are welcome to stay and work, with outlets installed around the place. I hope they have a successful and long run because the residents in this area are so thankful to have them! read more

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Cute spot! Vanilla oat milk latte was delish and food looked very tasty but didn't get any today. Would come back, very close to Forest Park to grab a coffee and walk. read more

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A nice spot to grab a quick coffee and get some work done. Kitchen has left me wanting every time I order their food however. Dishes need more complexity to be worth their price read more

Cute spot! I ordered a latte and a muffin. The muffin I could do without but the coffee was great! read more

Crema Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Croissant sandwich was over-priced and simply not good. Girlfriend got a latte that she had to go back up to the counter to ask for because it had taken so long and was burnt. read more

Wonderful Service!! The ice tea is very fresh and love the Raspberry Scones. Great Addition and pleasant atmosphere.

One of the best lattes i've had in my life! So excited to have an independent coffee shop in CWE. Everyone was so nice there

great place to work or catch up with friends! the service was prompt and polite. the sweet matcha was a bit milky for my taste but still delicious and the breakfast sandwich i had was top tier. i will be coming back! read more