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    The Crema Cafe

    4.2 (2.5k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    THE CREMA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Seal Beach omelet with roasted potatoes, and a jalapeno cheese bagel.
    Mary N.

    Relaxed atmosphere with no pressure to rush. Excellent service, friendly staff, and truly delicious food. I ordered the Seal Beach omelet with roasted potatoes and a jalapeño cheese bagel -- everything was a 10/10. I'll definitely be back to try something new. If you're in the area, stop by.

    Anna R.

    Main Street Seal Beach is such a charming little area and The Crema Cafe is the best breakfast/brunch place on the street! It's definitely a local favorite. So beware that it can get very crowded, especially during prime time weekend hours. The earlier you go, the better! This place has seating inside and even more seating outside. There's so many options for breakfast, lunch, and baked goods. I use to come frequently because I lived walking distance from here. So I've tried so many different things on the menu and There hasn't been anything I didn't like! My go to is the fitness burrito and matcha latte. I also love their chocolate croissant and Tuna Melt. They even offer doggy treats :)

    Oh, my!
    RoseEllen S.

    Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen and some of her favorite people met here for an early morning breakfast and catch-up. We all enjoyed our orders- chilaquiles, eggs Benedict, and Nutella French toast. Delicious! I left with a fresh loaf of country bread, too! Get there early if you want a place to sit. The end.

    Vanilla latte with almond milk and cappuccino
    Sandy J.

    We loved this cafe. We had never explore old town Seal Beach before, what a little gem by the pier. Crema Cafe definitely seemed like a local favorite. We went on a Monday around 10:30am and we had to wait about 10 mins. They had a texting system so we could walk around a bit while we waited. We got seated promptly before 10 mins as promised and we had a very nice and attentive server throughout our brunch. Ambiance is cute traditional American cafe with part bakery to order to-go, inside and outside seating. They had a nice selection on their menu that had something for everyone. My husband had the smoked salmon omelet and I had a scramble (I can't remember the name), but had eggs, crunchy bacon and tomatoes with avocado on top. Both were delicious and came with choice of potatoes or fruit and choice of their house breads. All was really good and friendly. We will be back!

    The breakfast crepe was like a nice chorizo scramble topped with a generous mound of sour cream and avocado.
    Simon K.

    Today we had a great breakfast. We got the sweet crepes and the savory crepes with fries. The breakfast crepe was like a nice chorizo scramble topped with a generous mound of sour cream and avocado. The fries were hot and fresh and crispy. I also asked for a side of their amazing garlic aioli. I added it to everything. The bananas foster crepe was legit with warm sauteed bananas inside. Service was prompt and friendly. Ambiance was warm.

    Macha latte
    Thiri Z.

    Cream cafe is adorable. It's off Main street in Seal beach and although it was a busy weekend day, I got lucky and found a parking spot right out front. Talk about Lucky! I was with a meet up group of about 12 people and since we made reservations, we had a nice little corner at back of the patio. The servers was very patient and answered all the questions and sent the food order in waves so the food came out rather quickly. The regular coffee, it was a bit confusing but if you order a coffee for dine in, you do get free refills. But, the way the menu is worded. There was some confusion from the group. Drink: Matcha Latte with almond milk, this is my new thing right now! I absolutely loved it. It was rich and creamy. Definitely worth a try as an alternative to coffee. Food: I happened to sit next to a person who was eyeing 2 different Benedict and also a waffle so we ended up sharing the 3 items! The Persian Benedict has a fried egg and Brie! Omg, what a game changer. I'm also on a brie kick, too. It comes in wave. The crossiant is a nice touch and it was soft ans flakey. The carnitas Benedict was also very good, it had a great flavor. There was a lot of potatoes as well. I had to take some home. It had decent flavor. The Belgium waffle was worth the share. The whipped cream was perfect, the fruit was fresh and complementary to the syrup. The syrup was legit. Very rich and tasty. I highly recommend this place for brunch if you're in Seal Beach.

    Chicken and artichoke crepe
    Sam C.

    This place is fantastic. The bakery and bread are great and so all the sandwiches made with that break are awesome. I had the Croque monsieur with a fried egg. I definitely recommend it. My friend had the chicken and artichoke crepe and said it was definitely 5-star material. She particularly liked the flavors of the sun-dried tomatoes with grilled onions with the artichoke. I also got a bunch of pastries to take home.

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    Cathrine S.

    Returned to Crema Cafe after a memorable first visit! Today our breakfast options didn't hit the mark like the lunch options did. Our salmon bagel was burnt :( it was busy as usual, but we felt a bit rushed to order with our server when looking at the menu. Use the waitlist outside to put your name on the Yelp virtual waiting list! Still a cute spot, nice bakery and bread selection.

    Pesto sandwich and spiced chai tea latte
    Jonathan C.

    Came with the family for Mother's Day celebration and the food and coffee was the best. Lots of options to choose from. Seal beach Main Street has lots of options to choose from, but this restaurant is great for brunch. Definitely stop by if in the area!

    Omelette
    Gustavo B.

    Hands down the best food. Everything on the menu is excellent . I had the chicken pesto crap. So fresh and delicious. I practically licked my plate clean. The side salad was just right. All the baked goods in the bakery are exquisite as well. Fresh ingredients. My favorite spot I always come back

    Coffee heaven
    Barbieejo A.

    Arrived a bit close to closing time so our order was in a to go box. So experience here was not full. We ordered a sandwich each. I ordered croquet monsieur Ham, cheese, bechamel. It was a different but nicely complimented combo. The bechamel sauce gave it a heavy filling the cheese and ham were so good together. The sourdough was nicely toasted. I ordered garlic fries for an extra fee. Next was grilled cheese with grilled garlic now that was a nice classic flavor and definitely not stingy with the onions. That order was potatoes. They were ok. We also ordered the teas . I ordered strawberry tea it was so refreshing and nice flavor. The other was mango green also good but strawberry hibiscus was SOOO much better. I also ordered coffe panni cotta or something like that it was this little pot of chocolate heaven. It had a rich butterscotch taste at first then I had a second spoon it had the coffee liquid on the bottom. This tho is nice thick pudding brulee like chocolate coffee goodness! Let me say I will be back for it. They also had a honey one. I ordered a macaroons to go 1 small normal then another large with fresh raspberries in it. It was nice creamy yet tart raspberry with the macaroon cookie together nicely done. Definitely be back hopefully during regular hours bc I really could have had another refill on my tea. The server disappeared but not intentionally bc I'm sure her shift was over by the time we got our food. She nicely greeted us.

    Fit omelet with sourdough and fruit
    Sunday B.

    I Met 3 friends here for an early (11:30) lunch on Halloween. The wait was surprisingly short..about 10 minutes. Yay! It was a full house...we were in the center..pretty tight next to the other customers. Nothing to get excited about. Unfortunately service was slow as they never came back to clear our plates and we had to finally request the bill. I split the for omelet with a side of fruit and sourdough bread. The fruit was a variety of Mellons which were tasteless. The omelet was really tasty.

    Belgium Waffle and fresh berries
    Jodi M.

    Crema... its been a minute since I cane here to visit you. Was in town visiting for 48hrs and had to do some catch up with my girlfriends. Made resos since Sunday's are busy.. thank you for making that an option now! Got promptly seated. Friendly staff. I LOVE that they allow dogs on the patio.. I missed mine! Delish almond milk latte complete with a cute barista heart. 10/10 Had the fresh berries Belgium Waffle. 9/10. Light fluffy, fresh cali berries. The star was a warmed up pastry from the glass case.. Kouign Amann Its like if a French croissant had a baby with a bit of a butter cake. It was sooooo goood. 11/10 Get that, split it with a friend. Then go back and order one yourself and dont share If you haven't har Crema Cafe on your bingo card.. do yourself a favor and come here.. street parking is free for 2hrs. Then go take a nice walk down on the Seal Beach board walk and be in the moment with mother nature then hit up the local Los Alamitos farmers market Sundays... just a few min drive along the water north near 2nd and PCH across fm whole foods. Some of the best seasonal veggies, fruit, mushrooms, tamales, flowers socal has to offer. You will meet tue farmers who picked them and you won't believe how they taste! Love me some Seal Beach! Way more low key than HB.

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    Great service and delicious food. I live 30 miles away but well worth the drive. I highly recommend The Cremated Cafe.

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    Great food options, really great tasting. Loved the atmosphere and service was wonderful.

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    Best pastries!! Vanilla chai latte is delicious! The quiche Lorraine is a definite must!

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    Ask the Community - The Crema Cafe

    Do you allow small private parties at your restaurant?

    yes

    What is the cutoff time for breakfast?

    I'm pretty sure they serve both breakfast & lunch till they close (7-3 are the hours they have posted). Every time I've been there I was able to order off the whole menu no matter what the time. You may want to call about it & also ask if there's… Read more

    Are dogs allowed?

    I saw all kinds of dogs there, out door and in door seating, unfortunately we were seeing a show and could not wait any longer then the hour we had already waited

    Open for Mother's Day brunch?

    Yes we are. First come first serve this Sunday. Please come early. Reservations not available

    Are they open tomorrow for Easter?

    Yes, they are open tomorrow, Easter. It is recommended that you get on the waitlist to avoid delays. You can find it on Yelp.

    Is this place still open for outdoor dinning during the latest shutdown?

    Restaurants, wineries, and bars - updated December 1 Tier status:… Read more

    Are you having whole pies for Thanksgiving pick up?

    Yes! We are selling our pies through pre-order on our website at https://www.cremacafe.com/ where you can choose the time and location (Seal Beach or Irvine) for pick up. We request two days in advance to place your order. We will be open… Read more

    Are you open for Thanksgiving?

    We are open 7am - 12pm!

    What are the vegan options?

    The tofu scramble is the only thing on our menu that comes vegan as is. However, you can modify a few items to make them vegan. Such as the avocado toast with no cheese or eggs, the roasted vegetable Panini with no cheese, and many of our salads… Read more

    How do I make a reservation here at Crema Cafe?

    You can put your name on the list when you are on your way to the cafe. Check at the host stand and You’ll be the first in line or when you get there.

    Do they have mimosas?

    No. They don't serve alcohol.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes! We have gluten-free banana bread as well as gluten-free blueberry muffins

    When will it reopen after remodel?

    The Crema Cafe's remodel is complete and is now reopened. The new look is beautiful!

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    Renaud's Patisserie

    Renaud's Patisserie

    4.1(113 reviews)
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    My family and I was suprised and love this nutellla cake. It was velvettee delicious that melted in…read moreyour mouth. Theres a surprised crunch in the crunch. My daugther who celebrating her 19th birthday were really loved it. The service was fast and the server was very helpful! The place is inside Gelson by the entrance.

    I tried a few things from Renaud's while staying nearby. For my first visit I had a mini lemon tart…read moreand one of their small easter chocolates, which were on sale after the holiday. The lemon and meringue in the tart were very good: the citrus had a nice bite to it, it wasn't too sweet. I found the pastry a little thick, but that is sometimes an issue when making miniature tarts, as the pastry to filling ratio can get off-balance. The little dark chocolate bunny was ok, but honestly not any better than most retail chocolate bars for a much higher cost. On my second visit I stopped in on a morning for a matcha latte and ham and cheese croissant. The croissant was flaky and had a good balance of ham and cheese. They warm them up and it was the perfect temperature. The matcha latte was very disappointing, though. I didn't end up finishing it and threw most of it out. It was bright green, but had no real matcha flavor to speak of. Instead it tasted overwhelmingingly of vanilla. So much so that as it cooled it reminded me of drinking melted vanilla ice cream. I don't know if they use vanilla syrup by default as their sweetner, because I didn't ask for it, but if so it's an odd choice to make without telling people. Overall, a bit of a mixed bag.

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    Renaud's Patisserie - Pistachio, vanilla and chocolate macarons

    Pistachio, vanilla and chocolate macarons

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    Renaud's Patisserie - Pricey but oh so worth it!!!!!!

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    Pricey but oh so worth it!!!!!!

    Paris Baguette - Exterior decor

    Paris Baguette

    3.6(51 reviews)
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    I always love these server yourself pastry shop and this one was fantastic an amazing selection,…read more(wish I took some photos but my family was to excited) we got 2 hotdogs rolls, 1 hashbrown ham and cheeLorraine, quiche lorraine, sweet milk bun, and a few others I don't remember and they still had a ton more we have to try. The girls behind they counter were so inviting just like the place had fun conversation while they counted up everything we bought. Didn't get a drink this time but definitely have to grab one next time. The place it self was set up nicely giving good flow, I took my pastries home to give to my family but alot of people were hanging out giving it the lovely cafè feel. food 10/10 friendly 10/10 returnability 10/10

    I really wanted to like Paris Baguette but other than great service and mostly fair prices, my…read morevisit was a disappointment. First off, great marketing with the name and logo. Who doesn't love Paris? Who isn't a fan of baguettes? And when you think of a great bakery, Parisian treats come to mind. Similar to 85 Degrees in layout and business model (grab room temperature sweets and savories what you want from cases), and coffee, cakes, slices in refrigerated cases. PB also has an extensive drink list made to order. However unlike 85 Degrees, nothing is restocked after opening. I came around 5pm on Sunday. The baked food cases were more than half empty gone. Same for most of baked goods along back wall, including cookies and bread. Their baguettes seemed fresh but lacked enough crunch that I like. PB also has prepackaged meals - sandwiches and wraps. Starting at $9, I'm not taking a risk buying potentially a mediocre meal given my dissatisfaction with the pastries. They have fancy sweets like Dubai Chocolate Mochi Donuts, and Orange Cronut. Raspberry Nutella Round Croissant. You've seen them, shaped like wheels. Mine tasted a day old. The raspberry filling was too sweet and thick. (Artificial) Crab Cake - Big with good crunch but tasted much better the first time I had it. Mixed with veggies. Almond croissant- An example of deceptively good appearance. While flaky, it didn't taste buttery or light and airy. And the almond filling just tasted sweet. No trace of almond. The space is big and pretty cozy. Tables outsides on both sides of the business. Kudos for having both customer and pick up parking spaces. I'm willing to give them one more try. My sweet tooth wants to think they sell a few good items.

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