With the weather sitting in that perfect sweet spot before the North Carolina summer heat takes over, I grabbed a seat outside and settled in with an Iced Vanilla Latte and one of Crema's famous Cragels filled with cream cheese. The latte was smooth, refreshing, and perfectly balanced--not overly sweet, just enough vanilla to complement the coffee. The Cragel was every bit as delicious as its reputation suggests: warm, chewy, flaky, and generously filled with cream cheese. A perfect coffee, a scrumptious Cragel, and ideal patio weather--what more could you ask for? This is exactly the kind of local gem that keeps me coming back. read more

I'm not sure if I would come back here. I'm sure if I came on a non busy day and not peak time it would have been a better experience. It was very crowded there's not a lot of seating inside, they do have outside sitting. I did like how the inside looked and they had their pastries out front. I couldn't tell what to order and spent a few minutes trying to figure the menu out without getting overstimulated by the time I could even think about asking questions they had a really big line. I ended up ordering a medium cappuccino which I know see from other reviews that my disappointment was not just me. we did get a waffle croissant thing which was not bad. It tasted stale. So it was a bit tougher and chewier or I'm not sure if that's how it was supposed to be ? I'm sure if it was fresh it would have been better. My daughter ended up getting a fruit smoothie and a hello kitty looking Madeline that was banana flavored she really liked that. There are no prices on the things that aren't at their coffee station area. I did ask the guy up front that it was my first time here and I wasn't sure what to get, he just stared at me. Didn't say anything. And then corrected me when I asked for the waffle thing. Soo.. there's that. So I guess come here if you know what you want. Or come during non less busy hours. We only came by because it was across the street from our therapy appointment. But left more disappointed.. and I spent $22 with tip. Not even sure what I paid for or the prices it all happened so fast. So go here don't go here. We will probably try another place. read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Loved it. Went later in the day so there wasn't a big selection of pastries but the iced toasted almond latte was worth going for. Loved the coffee itself and the syrup put it over the top. Hard to find almond flavored syrup- will definitely go back. The cherry mocha wasn't as flavorful. A vanilla custard filled bun was shared with my friend and was tasty. It was not busy when we arrived, store was clean. Highly recommend for the coffee. read more

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Amazing and cute I love the variety of pastry's and flavors in coffee. Will be going back read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Well, I just bought a cappuccino at this coffee shop, and it was pretty awful. I had to ask them to remove a layer of foamy milk just to be able to see the actual cappuccino under it. I had to take off another half an inch or so of cream just to get to the coffee part myself and once I tasted whatever was under it, it was not great at all. The issue is that, after the tip, I just spent five dollars on a cappuccino, and being that this is a treat I expected it to at least taste like a cappuccino, not some burnt tasting coffee with an over-foamed top. Please go check out some of the other roasters/coffee shops in the area, who know how to make these drinks the proper way, and try and emulate that. Clearly, this is a popular place, it has a nice enough vibe, but the one thing you come here for should at least be consistently good to make a person want to return. read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Cappuccino with much of the snow white foam removed and still pretty heavy with foam. Notice that it's never mixed how it should be. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Fairly busy. Looks like a great place. Lots of chatter and laughter with seating inside and out. Nice decor with a commercial coffee roaster on display. It looks like they use it. The first thing I noticed is there is no gluten free cakes or cookies or treats available. Nada. That's disappointing to me since I wanted to treat myself this morning. I ordered a macadamia nut latte. They did have plant based milk selections. I was handed a beeper. That worked well but I like when my name is called out. It took about 10 minutes but was worth the wait. Really good. There's a selection of coffees to purchase and some other products in addition to an extensive menu. read more

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I have been in this shopping center so many times and i can't believe i didn't know about this coffee shop sooner! The inside was so warm and welcoming and there was lots of seating inside and outside. What i loved most about this spot was all the delicious pastries they had to choose from. Everything they had sounded so good! I chose the adorable hello kitty shaped banana flavored madeleine and a raspberry white chocolate croissant, that i took to go. The also had another case that had cakes in them. But there were so many different croissant flavors that it was so hard to choose. I also ordered a small iced toasted s'mores latte, which was about $4.50 if i'm not mistaken. I typically like my drinks more sweet, but this drink had a stronger coffee taste in my opinion, but i still really enjoyed the drink. The only thing is that I really wish that their pastries would've had prices. I would've bought more had the prices been listed. I didn't want to bother the cashier of having to ask the price of certain items. read more

First time visitor and would recommend! The coffee was very good, service was speedy, and they use a pager system so if you want to go sit outside you can. They have plenty of beans you can purchase as well. I had an iced latte and the large was actually a large compared to a lot of other coffee shops in Raleigh. Very happy with this find and will be back! read more

Came here again to grab some coffee and a bite to eat, and I had a better experience. My latte was prepared quickly and was tasty, and I enjoyed the chocolate au pain that I ate. I will say that when I visited a few days back, I had to turn around and leave because the line was insanely long. So I guess this place is sometimes too busy for me, but when I came during an off hour like today, it was pretty darn good :) Overall, I would come back to Crema, but probably not during the morning rush! read more

Delicious Coffee. Cozy atmosphere. So many latte options to choose from. Went with The English Toffee Latte. It was perfection. Not overly sweet. Just perfect. Paired well with the praline croissant and the craffle ( caramalized waffle) Staff was super friendly! Come check em out! read more

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Delicious Latte and amazing blueberry scone! Super busy BUT service was proficient and served with a BIG Smile! Staff treated each customer as if they were the only one there! It was our first time in and my mother-in-law was somewhat indecisive but staff was patient and took the time to answer all of her questions. We laughed, enjoyed each other's company and relaxed in the seating and calming ambiance of Crema Coffee and Bakery! Thank you and we will be returning! read more

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I stopped in for a quick dose of caffeine before starting my work day. The chai tea latte did not disappoint. Service was quick although there were quite a few patrons there. I like that they have a buzzer to let you know when your coffee is ready. The staff was friendly. Decor is coffee-themed mostly. There is a moderately-sized seating area where you could work remotely or chat with a friend without feeling like you're sitting elbow to elbow with strangers. I will visit again. read more

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Delicious coffee made by a true barista, and cinnamon rolls are the best in the area. Customer service also great read more

Love going to crema for their beans, iced lattes, and pastries. They have the best pastry case in a coffee shop and they are made fresh daily! They have a few seats outside on the patio that are usually open. The inside can get a little crowded but I've never had issues finding a place to sit. Staff is very friendly! read more

I looked up this business on Yelp and saw that they have great reviews. A friend and I visited this location in hopes of getting a great iced coffee and a sweet bakery item. Crema did not disappoint. Crema's decor includes multiple coffee displays, pastry options and wooden tables & chairs. The environment is cozy and quiet. It's great for meeting a friend, working remotely or just reading a book. The staff was attentive and helpful when I placed and picked up my order. I ordered the iced praline latte and it was delightful. I wish that I ordered the 24 oz instead of the 16 oz drink. I also ordered the chocolate chip cookie scone. The scone was scrumptious! It was soft and full of chocolate chips and walnuts. I recommend trying this scone when you visit Crema. read more

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I so love sitting in the relaxing comfy cozy atmosphere here and enjoy pretty much everything on their menu. Service is always friendly, happy and professional. Must try, just saying...Thank you Crema Coffee & Bakery in Cary read more

Looking for a new spot today for a treat and iced coffee. This was a positive stop and enjoyable. My friend ordered a praline latte and I ordered a plain iced coffee. We tried the scone and vanilla cake. The cake is a light sponge filled with incredible vanilla cream. The cake was moist and lovely. The chocolate chip scone was all that and more. We will be back. All delicious. read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Visited on a Monday morning and was surprised to see how packed it was. This is a small shop, cozy but not a lot of seating. If you plan to do work you'll have to get lucky finding a table. The coffee and pastry were very good. One of the workers had a large attitude. It appeared she was training someone new, so maybe she was just having a bad day :) Overall, a decent place that I'll probably visit again if I'm at H Mart next door. But not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. read more

Simply put, they have extremely basic and mediocre coffee. Nothing memorable about this coffee shop except that you have to climb stairs to enter an underwhelming drab room with lackluster seating. read more

I wanted to love this bakery because I read so many 5 star reviews. The place is indeed cute, eclectic, homey look and feel. Staff very friendly and accommodating. The coffee selections sound so uniquely delicious but was sorely disappointed with their "raspberry kiss" drink didn't give me the love it sounded - it was watered down and the raspberry flavor was too artificial. The croffle was slightly too brown. The selection of pastries was pretty slim. Maybe it was an off day??? read more

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Yummy coffee and baked goods. Get there early on Saturday's for the best cinnamon rolls!

This is where I get my bean fix. Ethiopian, Nicaraguan, Peru, me ican, Tanzanian you name it. Oh and they have delectable sweets too read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I love this place and would give a 5-star if things wouldn't always be sold out. I drove over 30 min to purchase a variety of pastries the first time which I got lucky around 10:30am because I was able to get a strawberry croissant (recommend), almond croissant, almond cream roll, cheesecake pound cake, sweet cream bun (recommend) and the bigger pull apart cream bun (highly recommend). The second time I went here around 11:30am, most of the pastries were sold out....I am not sure how much often/how much/or if they do restock on their pastries for the day because I was disappointed to find out they were sold out of more than half of their items and wasn't given a "I'm sorry we are currently out but will have some more within "X" of minutes/hours." I would highly recommend for anyone who loves baked pastries that aren't too sweet. I will likely continue to come back and try their other goods and hopefully a few drinks. read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - My favorite must-have every time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This is a coffee shop that decided to cash in on the popularity of Asian drinks, yet they have no idea how to make them, haha. The cup of matcha I got went from decent one sip to incredibly bitter the next. They didn't dissolve the matcha powder in hot water before they made it. lol. read more

Cute little coffee shop and bakery. My 1/4 sweet iced caramel latte was very strong but I can't say I particularly enjoyed it. Opt for the smaller size, I got this coffee at 11am but was up until 4am bc it was so strong and I couldn't sleep. The bakery items looked great and if I'm in the mood for strong coffee I'd return. Won't be my go-to spot but we cant love everything! read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I love this place! I've been coming here for roughing a year and a half. coffee is always delicious, baked goods are so fresh and so yummy, the employees are really kind and get stuff done quick. i really recommend if you need a cup of coffee or just espresso (they're espresso doesn't taste brunt! yay!) support local!!! read more

The coffee was perfect and the creme brulee donut was amazing! Will definitely be revisiting this bakery.

The Dutch iced coffee is so good--and the staff great too!! Customer service is so important and they have it. Great people great coffee. Can't wait to make this my new go to spot. read more

I have been coming to this coffee shop for many years and I usually always enjoy the drinks. The employees are friendly and there is a nice variety of baked goods and drink options. This is definitely one of the busier / louder cafes so probably not the best place to come and read or study but a good location to catch up with friends! read more

The rating of 4 is mostly because I didn't find anything g extraordinary about this place for the prices they charge. Im not a coffee drinker but some friends wanted to meet here and I had never been so I was excited to check it out, plus I saw they had some bakery items and by looking at other reviews on Yelp I determined that I would probably be pretty satisfied. Pulling up, I realized that it was on an upper level of the Plaza and you had to climb stairs to get up there (this sounds worse than it actually was) the store is cute enough, nicely decorated, and seemed clean. The staff were helpful, positive and responsive the customers. My guess is that going at 3pm was a little late to take advantage of most of the baked goods since many of the baskets were empty and I was staring at signs of "what might have been" had I gotten there earlier! since I'm not a coffee drinker, I got 2 small hot chocolates (1 for me, 1 for my son) and a small pound cake. This cost me just over &10! YIKES! I would say what many others have said, they are a bit pricey for what you get. Overall, it was a nice place to meet but it definitely won't be some place I frequent. read more

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The best iced mochas I've ever had! Pastries and coffee bean varieties are top notch. I love that they have organic whole beans. I highly recommend. read more

I was excited to try this place: it was good. I had a latte and did not get any pastries. They had a very limited selection of baked goods. I would say the is a coffee shop only and not really a bakery. It seems like they keep the baked goods in a freezer in the hallway. Great spot if you want to grab a cup of coffee, but if you want a bakery, this is probably not the top choice. read more

Dec 2023: Back to business as usual, busy busy busy and see the coffee bean roaster onsite back on! Coffee and service always 5 stars! You are my husband's favorite coffee place compared to any chain. read more

I had Crema 2 days in a row during my visit to the Research Triangle area. On my first visit, I had a coffee, almond croissant, and Hazelnut fulled filled bear. My boyfriend brought his reusable coffee cup and was given a discount which was awesome! I will need to bring mine the next time I go. The almond croissant is large enough to split, and definitely tasted fresh and delicious. The Nutella filled bear was not only adorable (basically why I had to try it!) but also tasty if you like Nutella. On my second visit, we just got drop coffees and the staff is super attentive and notice that the coffee container was low before I even asked! Great service and excellent shop. I will definitely be back the next time I am in the area. I am looking forward to trying out their boba teas! read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Almond croissant and Hazelnut filled bear - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Ordered traditional espresso macchiato, which had way too much foam to espresso - made it a bit sweeter. Good and fast service. Ambiance - NO AC, just a few ceiling fans. When it's 98F outside, it felt like an oven inside without AC. Would not recommend as a place to sit and enjoy coffee (with all the sweating, it was very hard to enjoy the coffee). read more

To be honest, I didn't even know that this coffee shop was here. The name sounded familiar but never knew where it was located. I was eating lunch next door and decided to explore. I decided to grab a pumpkin spice latte. The coffee beans tasted great and were strong. That's when you know it's good coffee. I'm loving the low-key vibe of this place. The decor and atmosphere were also awesome. I'm not a baked good kinda guy but I would love to try it! read more

Never buy bubble tea here. It's super sweet and lack of tea flavor. Very disappointed. read more

Fabulous place to have a little snack and a warm or cold drink. We went over and there were a whole ton of people already seated in all the seats inside the building and out, but still able to sit on the edge. I loved the Irish Cream coffee. Tastes like the real thing. read more

Really liked the fast and friendly service. Their pastry was amazing but wouldn't reccomend the matcha latte. Looking forward to coming back to try some more drinks and sweets. read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Matcha latte and Strawberry Cream Pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

First things first: this is COVID-19 friendly with spaced outdoor seating and safe ordering inside I'm impressed with their Nutella turnover. After 2 bites, it was heavy with Nutella filling! I was recommended to try the English toffee flavored ice latte. It was good! Overall: great small joint to get something quick and tasty. The price point does not make it that worth it though. You'd have to be really compelled in order to try this place more than once/twice a month read more

Crema Coffee & Bakery - Nutella turnover and English toffee flavored iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cary, North Carolina