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Crema Cafe
(Now Closed)Café$$$$
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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Carrie BevisApril 12, 2015In the heart of Harvard Square, Crema serves superb espresso and a lively atmosphere for conversation. Great way to imbibe in Cambridge.
Bacon turkey avo or grilled chicken sandwich are to die for here. The coffee is great so if your feelin courageous - drink it black. That's my favorite way to enjoy it. They :( credit cards under 10$.
Mei Wei ChenJuly 21, 2012One and a half floors of seating, very laid back atmosphere, and not that crowded, at least on Saturday mornings. Very good cold brewed coffee offered seasonally, you can try a shoot for a buck.
Allison AbbottAugust 2, 2016Crema Grilled Chicken Sandwich 👌 (and I am usually a believer that you can't dress up a grilled chicken sandwich...this one was definitely special, though)
The oatmeal cookie is unlike any other. It's a meal by itself. All of the other cookies (and baked goods in general) are equally as tasty. Snag a pretzel knot with your meal.
Bob FischerMarch 11, 2017Crema has both great coffee and food. The soups are excellent. If you don't feel like having coffee, try the red Crema. Rooibos tea latte with cinnamon and honey. Wonderful,
Noah WeissNovember 15, 2015All kinds of delicious espresso drinks. My cappuccino was spot on. Tons of baked goods too. No wifi.
Carolina Rodriguez-AdjuntaJuly 18, 2018Gluten free pastries available. Delicious crimson iced tea. The only thing is the internet signal does not reach the upstairs area.
Dan DoronApril 21, 2017Grilled chicken sandwich is delicious, so are the brownies. Some sandwiches are served pre-made and cold, so I suggest asking. Ex: the rare roast beef sandwich.
Nick HolroydMay 18, 2015I got one of those sandwiches that absolutely shreds your mouth apart. Cool setting though, and you can eat your food outside in the square and watch the street performers.
David WolskiMarch 12, 2015Brewed house blend brought to you by George Howell, ranges from OK to very good, depending on the day. Buy house beans and make your own for more consistent taste.
Mohit SethNovember 10, 2018They got really good coffee, and I got banana bread pudding cake which turned out to be so delicious. Must try for a coffee drinker
Be sure to check out the sandwiches in addition to the tea and coffee choices. The croissant breakfast sandwiches are out of this world.
Diana BrodyJune 3, 2016The egg sandwich was wonderful, and the place is super cozy. The multigrain was soft and nutty/seedy, and it was a fantastic casual brunch.
Tim de GierJanuary 1, 2016The central coffee house of the Harvard University Area. They serve good coffee and grilled sandwiches. It's a place though to sit and talk. Not really good to work (no wifi, bit noisy).
Solid Cafe Lattes, and a good Crema Chicken Sandwich. The balcony on the second floor can get pretty packed, but is a good place to work once you get settled.
I cannot get enough of the english muffins here! They make their own and they are so delicious, especially when you gone one as an egg sandwich.
Lane RettigOctober 26, 2014If you want a beverage without caffeine, try the unique ginger steamer. Super tasty and all natural but a little on the sweet side.
Rue La LaSeptember 5, 2012Order a fresh-pressed sandwich (savory or sweet) and pair it with the cafe's homemade sweet potato chips. Coming for lunch? Tables fill up quickly, so plan accordingly.
AhmadJuly 20, 2018A lovely speciality café and nice atmosphere... With variety of desserts and cakes.
Dan BrownAugust 11, 2014Crema Cafe is a gem in Cambridge. Not touristy at all either. I wholeheartedly recommend any of their salads, soups or sandwiches. I can't pick just one!
Jake SmithMarch 25, 2016The Crema Grilled Chicken sandwich is a revelation; the cheese corn spread is a great flavor combo with the avocado.
SunainaOctober 28, 2014My fab cafe in the Boston area. Everything is really good here. The crowd is young. Atmosphere is great. Love the brick ambience.
IrinaMarch 31, 2016Lovely café. Try maple latte and pistachio cupcake with rose water icing - not too sweet but with a lot of flavour 💓
Hard to get something bad here, easy to come when it's too busy (Harvard students, Hogwarts fans, and VCs all love it). No wifi by design - but sit by the window to tap into Harvard's network
Awesome sandwiches and great coffee, try the Crema grilled chicken sandwich, by far my favorite in Boston!
AvaAugust 11, 2014Great place to grab lunch, sometimes hard to find a table with all the people nursing their 3-hour-old coffees while they work
2 of my fave sandwiches here: the herb roasted lamb sandwich with arugula, roasted tomato & walnut aioli, & their tarragon chicken salad with pears, brite & pecans... So good!- David WolskiMarch 12, 2015Very good breakfast sandwiches! Egg sandwich with toppings on english muffin with toppings of choice or lox bagel are great.
Ingrid HartmanMay 27, 2013Busy: seating almost always an issue, but best coffee shop in Harvard Square. Love every baked good I try. Get the red crema and yogurt parfait.- Carrie BevisOctober 2, 2016Fantastic café menu of beautiful espresso pulls, sweet or healthy sandwiches, soups, and tantalizing baked goodies.
Naini GomesJuly 14, 2013My favorite sandwiches - the grilled chicken, smoked turkey with chutney, and artichoke spinach. One of the best coffees in the area.
Andrew CAugust 22, 2017Quaint and relaxing coffee shop with refreshing cold brew... coffee everywhere is expensive and this local shop is no different!!!
Their ginger lemonade is a delightful refreshment on it's own but requested as an Arnold Palmer with Moroccan mint tea it's the ultimate cure for the too-hot-to-move blues.
Everything is good! If you are in the mood for a treat the birthday cup cakes are awesome. Sweet potato sandwich or the chicken artichoke sandwich are great!
Andressa MendonçaSeptember 15, 2013The best coffee place in town! If you are a coffee lover and is visiting Cambridge, you can't go wrong in here!
Madison SheltonJune 1, 2016Breakfast sandwiches are amazing, espresso drinks are excellent and homemade English muffins are to die for.
Steve BirkettJuly 27, 2015Moroccan meatloaf sandwich takes an age to prepare but is a meal in its own right. Delicious, if you're not in a rush.
Get the maximillian bfast sandwich. It's not on the menu but they'll make it for you! Sweet potato, goat cheese, rosemary, egg, on homemade English muffin. Best thing I ever ate!
Ezequiel GleichgerrchtMay 12, 2014Grilled cheese is just great. Sweet potato chips that come with other sandwiches were a nice, delicious surprise.- Like everywhere else: if it had avocado in it, get it. At crema that means the grilled chicken sandwich - you'll thank me later :)
- Make sure you get their homemade ginger marshmallows in your drink, if they have them! (They're seasonal)
Nic MirandaMarch 7, 2014The Yerba Mate Latte is beyond delicious! Try it with almond milk if you don't like/can't have dairy
Laura WongApril 2, 2016Everytime I go here it is packed! It is good but definitely better to get your order to go, tables/seats are hard to come by
Expensive, but their turkey jicama and roast beef on a pretzel roll are the best sandwiches in Harvard Square.
Great place for coffee and pastries but if the Harvard students take over a table to discuss politics then you're screwed for seating.
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- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
(617) 876-2700
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