The amount of pastries available does not fail your eyes they have regular food as well. I got a plain latte with some vanilla. It was nice and warm for a day. Took my dog for a stroll ordered coffee and hung out. Tons of people around, nice peaceful yet fun vibe. The cashier asked me if I was interested in dog treats and gave me a bowl for water to give my dog. There were occasional houseless people, but they did not bother us at all. Nice neighborhood. read more

I ordered the ice vanilla, honey latte and it was good. 7/10. Nothing crazy. Not a coffee shop I would really want to hang and get work done for a long time tbh missing the cozy vibes read more

Crema Coffee + Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Crema Coffee + Bakery is a charming little corner of Portland where trees do their best to shade you from the honest ugliness of a city intersection. It is a short walk from the Oregon Convention Center, which is how I found myself there during a lunch break, looking for desperately needed caffeine and perhaps a small dose of humanity. The place is small, with a few tables inside and a couple more outside under those trees that haven't yet given up. I ordered the Caramel Sutra, partly for the pun and partly because the barista suggested it with a smile that could sell sand in a desert. The drink was good, just sweeter than I prefer, like a greeting card with too much glitter. Still, it was thoughtfully made. What stuck with me more than the coffee was the barista himself, who managed to make our entire group laugh without being irritating. A rare talent. There are free dog treats on the counter and a general feeling that dogs are more than welcome, which is a sign of a decent place in any city. If you find yourself nearby and want your coffee with a side of kindness, you could do far worse. read more

Crema Coffee + Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I really like Crema and so far have felt the same excellent way about every Crema I've seen. I was recently staying two blocks away from the convention center in PDX, in a spot with excellent coffee but no available breakfast in the morning and it was a wonderful moment when I realized there was a Crema right across the street! Pro tip- Crema makes some of the all around best chia seed pudding with fresh fruit, I have ever had and it is consistently good across all locations! read more

If you're walking in the area I highly recommend this cafe with good lunch items and great coffee. Love Coava coffee. Downside is parking but great outside area if you have a pup. read more

Crema Coffee + Bakery - Great vibe, welcoming staff and great coffee. Location is hard to find and parking sucks but if you're walking around the area it's a must. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tried a CHAI DECAF LATTE for the first time and it was lovely --the barista was super friendly and helpful. There's both indoor and some outdoor seating, making it a nice spot whether you're grabbing a quick takeaway or planning to sit and relax for a bit. ENJOY! read more

Stopped by for a latte to go. Staff was friendly. I like the way the wood beams were organized on the ceiling. Plenty of seating. Ordered one of their signature lattes, the honey vanilla latte. The latte exceeded my expectations. Not too sweet. Perfect afternoon drink on a chilly autumn afternoon. Only con is the parking in this area. I was able to grab a spot across the street, but traffic is congested in this area and difficult if you need to circle around. read more

Crema Coffee + Bakery - wooden beams suspended from the ceiling - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great vibe, friendly barista, good coffee. What else can you ask for at a coffee shop!

A good spot to hang out while getting a service at Subaru down the street. Nice vibe, great staff.

i usually enjoy Crema but we had a disappointing experience at this location. we stopped by the NE Couch location because Crema advertised carrying a grapefruit espresso tonic (my partner's favorite) ONLY at this location on Instagram. we've never been here before, so it was a surprise to see this Crema was more of a "small format" compared to the others. it was noon and they were already wiped out on sandwiches (so much for a small bite to eat). the barista did not seem like they were happy to be there. they had airpods in their ears and barely spoke a word to us, not even a friendly hello or greeting. turns out they didn't have the grapefruit tonic as promised, it was a blood orange tonic. i ordered my usual honey vanilla latte and my partner ordered the blood orange tonic. it took awhile for our drinks to come out, and i could tell by one look at the espresso tonic it had been made incorrectly. it looked nothing like the Instagram photo. my partner took one sip after we walked out and said it was terrible. normally, i'm a fan of advocating for oneself and giving them another chance to make it right, but the one barista was the only barista there and their whole attitude and demeanor was off, so we didn't bother. read more

What is amazing you ask? EVERY SINGLE THING!!! I love love love this bakery. Anything & everything is so fresh & yummy!!! My favorite is the Morning Bun. read more

I like this place but the breakfast sandwich (ham and cheese in croissant ) was dry and chewy.. too bad as otherwise the taste was good. They also charge for refills on house coffee that is already pretty spendy.. The staff is friendly and the place is bustling with business. Good location . read more

The cappuccino was delicious. The gluten free banana nut muffin was very tasty. The downside was only one staff member and there was a wait. However, it was Thanksgiving Day so just grateful to get some tasty coffee! read more

My fiancé and I decided to go for a waterfront walk this weekend. We stopped by Crema for some hot lattes to carry along and thought it was great! My oat milk latte was superb and the barista was great. We will stop by again next time we want something wonderful to keep us warm during our dreary, beautiful waterfront walks. Hopefully soon we will be able to stay for awhile to enjoy their laid back jazzy music; but for the time being, this cafe has all the appropriate COVID restrictions. read more

Crema Coffee + Bakery - Cafe area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We stopped here while in Portland last weekend. We stayed at KEX hotel and it was kitty corner from us. I am gluten intolerant so of course, seeing that they had a gluten free banana muffin drew me in! We enjoyed our coffee during our drive up to Seattle. The muffin was moist and tasty! Definitely will come back. read more

If you get a chance try this cute little coffee shop on Couch! The Matcha latte with oat milk was perfection and they have a range of delicious pastry options! Alice is a fabulous, friendly and talented Barista and person! The price is right and you can't beat the location if you're on the lower Eastside! I highly recommend them. read more

Coffee is excellent. Feel like they could use a second employee for a few hours in the morning since they have food (the kickstart sandwich, paninis etc) which can slow things down (but is also one of the reasons I come here). Nice ambiance. Little awkward having everyone have to wait by front door entrance due to layout but can't change that. read more

This place is a calm place to either sit inside or out, while enjoying a refreshing chai tea with vibrant notes of spices and a delicate taste of black tea and honey. The sandwich is perfect for a quick bite but if you have a sweet tooth, they have a variety of pastries. The Barista was very kind and attentive. Would recommend here to study or simply catch up with friends read more

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Breve latte was really good. And I also got the morning bun that has a tiny bit of cardamom, which was tasty. It had that large crystal sugar that was "orange" flavor on the bottom and was a bit too much for me, but that's if I'm being really picky. read more

Coffee and pastries are great! Ambiance is dismal and has become a hoarders den and they should apply to be on the hit TV show hoarders. If you like coffee in pouring rain then go to Crème because indoor seating is not an option. We need more open doors in Portland not closed ones. read more

I didn't try this location until my work mainly closed up back in March because of COVID. I do go in the office once a week or so to drop off work and pick up. Since it's on the way home, I stop by to get my Crema fix. Just like their older sibling, this location has all the pastry and coffee fixins. When the toilet paper shortage was going on, they even sold TP and some other staples as an added bonus. It is smaller than their main location but it gets the job done. I always tip well when I grab a pastry or 2 or 3 to take home and the service is always stellar. I look forward hopefully in the near future to be able to sit and relax in the cafe like I did prior to COVID times..... read more

visited: 10/7/22 order: cold brew, blueberry muffin customer service: 4 vibes: 2 coffee: 4.5 snacks: 4 accessibility: 2 overall: 3 Crema was fine. It makes sense as a walkable coffee shop, but stopping there on a drive to work is challenging due to its location and lack of parking. The barista was pleasant and efficient. Due to covid, the inside of the shop is still closed and mainly used as storage at this point, leaving the place feeling drab. The coffee was strong and the muffin was dense. read more

Crema Coffee + Bakery - cold brew with a splash of almond milk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I went to Crema and got a kickstart breakfast sandwich and the 4 shots with condensed milk. It was pretty sweet and the quad shot was similar to a Vietnamese coffee. I liked the aesthetic it was pretty busy. The sandwich had brown sugar bacon and was pretty good. Next time I go back I'll just get a plain Iced coffee. I just liked that they had some pretty unique options and it was fun to try something different. read more

I'm not vegan, but this place has a lot of vegan options for those who are, but they're tasty too. Ordered the London Fog and remind me of the tea I'd conjure up with the old Earl Grey a while back. Their coffee selections are delectable and and unique of their own creations. If you're a chocolate addict then you'll love the vegan fudge brownie and I am one of those! So delicious and chewy. Parking though is another matter. Depending on the day, it's not so bad, but weekends, good luck.. I do recommend trying this place though! read more

Vietnamese Ice coffee is great! Staff is pretty good. Always popping with customers...I am not too impressed with the food I had.. I had a pop over and it was just to heavy and oily for me. But I did like my husbands breakfast sandwich. Should have ordered that. I really enjoy having a weekend latte there. It's a nice treat. I know people aren't to into that food eating area, my friends call it super yuppie, and I have seen a yuppie mom buy her toddler a drink that cost 8 dollars it was weird...lots of boho yuppie vibes from the customers for realz, obviously clientele is what us old schoolers don't like, but don't let that fool you or stop you from going. This is a legit place to get a good service and drinks. I get my coffee and gtfo because I don't like sitting near the obnoxious brunchers haha read more

What a great place. I've moved out of Portland and I think about their breakfast sandwich all the time.

Caramel Sutra was delicious. Kickstart Sandwich was good, hot sauce on the side. They didn't offer indoor dining at this time but would be a nice spot once it reopens. The barista was polite and carried small talk since I was visiting for the first time. Would recommend! read more

Solid coffee and pastries , but if you're looking for a place to work, they don't let you eat/drink/work inside... I.e. in Late Aug 2022 they are still on full COVID lock down with a mask requirement. This means you can only work outside where there are no outlets and only a small roof barely covering four tables. So this is not meant as work space or a space to even drink a coffee unless it is sunny...in Portland... read more

I can't say enough positive things about Crema! Their staff was an absolute delight, and really helpful a and patient with my many questions. I ordered an incredible Mexican Mocha and Egg & Cheese Turnover...needless to say I am going back before I leave town. read more

Amazing stuffed croissants and coffee. Delicious pastries. Great spot for a quick and satisfying breakfast.

Delish kickstarter breakfast Sammy. 6 bucks for a English muffin, egg, and yummy candied sweet bacon. Would recommend

Knowledgeable, friendly staff with great coffee!! We traveled up to Seattle and stopped here along the way and weren't disappointed. Highly recommend for anyone in the area. They have a restroom with graffiti all over it in an artistic way lol try the Mexican latte!! read more

Crema Coffee + Bakery - Mexican latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Crema gets a new location! Located in the Dumbbell Building (that's the colorful swirly-painted one) off of NE Couch and MLK, the second outpost of Crema is pretty nice, if you know what to expect. Unlike their OG shop, it's really easy to find a place to sit. When I came in at 10am on a Monday, I was the only person in the store, while I know if I had gone to their SE Ankeny shop, I'd be struggling to find a free table. For their sake I hope their business beefs up quickly, but that shouldn't be a problem, considering how much apartment construction is happening within a block or two of the shop. Of course, this corner does already have 2 other coffee shops, but whatever. The coffee is good, and they support local roasters like Upper Left and Coava. The baked goods that they serve are tasty, but it should be noted that their selection is much smaller than that at the original. That's probably because they're not actually a bakery. They still serve the kickstart breakfast sandwich, a few paninis, and a number of pastries. It's just not the bounty that you might otherwise expect. Right off the streetcar line and a number of major bus routes, the new Crema is awfully easy to get to. I'll be here often. read more

We were staying close by and had breakfast at this Crema during a recent stay in Portland. Absolutely delicious coffee beverages and pastries. But the real bonus was our barista, Alice, who on the morning we were there was solo in the shop. So friendly, so cool, and an artist to boot. So nice when you can have a incredible food experience alongside an incredible human experience. read more

We were not impressed by this place. Sandwiches/pastries were good. Coffee- we didn't like at all. There is no indoor sitting. We ended up eating in our car, there are no tables outside! No, I will. It recommended this place. read more

My favorite coffee shop! It's a bit of a race to get one of their delicious Kickstart sandwiches! They're often sold out, but that candied bacon!!!! I'm drooling just thinking about it! Nothing goes better with my iced americano! read more

please hire another employee so you have 2 working at any given time. it can take 20+ minutes when there is only one person working and 5 ir more people waiting read more

I live in the neighborhood and stopped by for a coffee last week, the place was very clean and I love the atmosphere and vibe of it. The barista that help me was so sweet and the coffee was delicious I'm so happy it's a short walk from my apartment I will definitely be back. They offer inside seating and it's a great place to motivate me to work on my book, if you need a place to get out of the house for a little bit and social distance this could be your spot. read more

I really want to like this place, I do. Because I've had nothing but great experiences at the original one. When I saw the Crema was moving in near my apartment I was excited as now I had access to some great coffee. But after today, I think I might be going to other places for a while. I walked in and was the only person in the shop, and it was quiet. The person working seemed less than interested in seeing me as he didn't even say hi or greet me. The only real saving grace here for me was that they serve local coffee which is always nice to see. Unfortunately, my cappuccino was ruined because it was served lukewarm at best and took quite a while to be made. Save yourself some time and go to Cosube across the street for good coffee and at the very least, friendly people with good service with a nice atmosphere. read more

Delicious pastries, quaint location, friendly service, quick service and beautiful foam artistry in a cup. What more can you ask for?