Crema

Compared to their Ankeny street location, this one is considerably smaller and feels a bit hidden, it's at the side of a condo building with little signage. Coffee is ok, the pastry selection is good but also more limited than the other location. There are no indoor or outdoor seatings at the moment but you should be able to find some where to sit nearby.

I work a couple blocks away from the Couch street location and on a whim today decided to swing by for a coffee on my break and WOW I am so glad I did! I was greeted by Natalia who was genuinely the most kind and engaging person I have interacted with in a long time. She was extremely knowledgeable but also a true joy and ray of sunshine. Meeting her was such a treat in itself and I look forward to going back just to enjoy her vivacious personality! As far as the coffee goes, I ended up getting the Caramel Sutra which is seriously amazing, their house made syrups slap so hard. Ultimately I am blown away with the level of service I received and immediately shared my experience with any co-worker who was willing to listen to me rant and rave.

It was many and many an hour ago, In a space by the Death Star, That a shop there lives whom you may not have seen By the name of (coffee shop) Crema; And this shop should live with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I ordered a cookie and so large a cookie In this coffee shop by the Death Star, I ate the chocolate chunks in the ride to my work I and my chocolate chip cookie - With a love that the commuters peering in Coveted it and me. And this was the reason that, long ago, I’m this coffee shop by the Burnside bridge, The barista was friendly, quick, and efficient And suggested my delicious cookie. crema opens at 7 with tall windows and drinks, Including Camellia brand kombucha - Yes! This open space with seating for some Had pastries as big as my head. For the pastries never beam without bringing me dreams - Of the gigantic pans, turnovers, and cookies- And the stars never rise but I feel the bright lights Of the beautiful coffee shop Crema. And so I’d recommend the shop, to those who haven’t noticed, and my darling - my darling - chocolate chunk cookie. Next time I return, I’ll try the kickstart (and the buckeye and the deep quiche) In the sepulchre there by the bridge, In the Black Star corner by the bridge. - adapted from Annabel Lee

International menu of coffees and an excellent selection of pastries and other nibbles make Crema worth a stop. I had a dynamite Spanish Latte - I love this drink and haven't seen it very often. It is made with sweetened condensed milk. Soooo good. They also have Vietnamese Coffee and make a Mexican Mocha that features cinnamon-y chocolate. The pastries are delicious - perfect accompaniment to your drink. Croissants with sweet or savoury fillings, sandwiches, quiche, cookies, scones & muffins. Nice staff. Modern, light setting. Bar seating for about 8 and tables for about 12 or more folks. Bonus: connected to 11:11 - a cool organizational store.