This place has some of the BEST coffee in Madison. But the real reason I'll keep coming back is because of the OUTSTANDING customer service. Lucy remembered me and my coffee order after only one visit!! This will forever be one of my favorite spots!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allison N.
This is my favorite lunch spot in Monona! I love all of their sandwiches, especially the chicken salad. It is on the most tasty bread, although it probably doesn't need extra mayo since it's already in the chicken salad so I'd request they take that off next time. I always sub for the side salad because I love it, although their chips are good too. Their smoothies are also amazing, and they have some dairy free options for them which is helpful for my lactose free friends. They also have different breakfast items each day and usually a quiche that always looks amazing. I'm not a huge coffee drinker but it all looks so good I usually share a little bit with whoever I visit with and have never been disappointed. You order at the front and then they bring it out to you based on your number if you're at a table, which is nice to not have to wait at the front. I ride my bike here a lot too and will continue to have brunch and lunch visits here. They are not open for dinner, so make sure you come early enough before they close (currently 2pm). I'll probably order a breakfast item next time so I can compare it to the amazing sandwiches.
Michelle Buttles
Wonderful breakfast today, pleasant service, very good coffee drinks. The food was delicious and hit the spot on a wintertime morning. All enjoyed everything til the last bite ?Wheelchair accessibility: Assess to cafe off mall sidewalk
Nice little counter service place. Super friendly staff. Can get
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Quella (PQ5876)
This was very good food. Service is self service and the atmosphere is ok. The coffee was great and the dish I had was great. I can recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Pearl P.
They do a really good job on a smaller menu. Love both their breakfast and lunch offerings..wish they were open a little later into the day!
PJ C.
We had lived within spitting distance of this place for over four years but I had never been here. Not being a coffee drinker it didn't hold much appeal for me. Finally some friends invited us to meet for breakfast so we walked over. I am glad we got there by 8am because it soon got very crowded on this Saturday morning. After a short wait in the line we both ordered their breakfast sandwiches. My hot chocolate I ordered was just OK - not that chocolatey and less than hot. After a short wait they delivered our sandwiches. Both were very tasty and hot! I really enjoyed mine. Though I don't go out for breakfast very often I will definitely pop in here again.
Seth Foss
GreatBetter if you can get there before the brunch rush makes it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Ronzio
Love a cozy Saturday morning at Crema! Their food is amazing (tastes delicious and you can tell the food is chosen and made with love) and I love their coffee selection too. It's counter-service and a little small but that's what makes it so charming!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sweet Berry French Toast, Sweet Potato Hash
Emily Mills
A local gem. Lots of great food and bakery options, great coffee, tea, and smoothies, and a cute little neighborhood spot to sit and chat. The fungus scramble is a special stand-out!
Great food options, awesome drink options, great atmosphere and customer service. Friendly folks all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Bergan
Love their scones!!! GF options too. Excellent coffee.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karla Zehms
Crema Cafe is a great place to get a healthy breakfast. I always get the strawberry oat smoothie and the breakfast sandwich. I like to sit outside to watch the view of Lake Monona. Their waitstaff are friendly and the vibe is really positive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ella R.
Amazing staff (especially Lucy and Jenni!) always so kind and personable. The food is always amazing and they have lots of great seasonal items. I go here every single time I am in the madison area, cannot recommend enough!
This place has some of the BEST coffee in Madison. But the real reason I'll keep coming back is because of the OUTSTANDING customer service. Lucy remembered me and my coffee order after only one visit!! This will forever be one of my favorite spots!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my favorite lunch spot in Monona! I love all of their sandwiches, especially the chicken salad. It is on the most tasty bread, although it probably doesn't need extra mayo since it's already in the chicken salad so I'd request they take that off next time. I always sub for the side salad because I love it, although their chips are good too. Their smoothies are also amazing, and they have some dairy free options for them which is helpful for my lactose free friends. They also have different breakfast items each day and usually a quiche that always looks amazing. I'm not a huge coffee drinker but it all looks so good I usually share a little bit with whoever I visit with and have never been disappointed. You order at the front and then they bring it out to you based on your number if you're at a table, which is nice to not have to wait at the front. I ride my bike here a lot too and will continue to have brunch and lunch visits here. They are not open for dinner, so make sure you come early enough before they close (currently 2pm). I'll probably order a breakfast item next time so I can compare it to the amazing sandwiches.
Wonderful breakfast today, pleasant service, very good coffee drinks. The food was delicious and hit the spot on a wintertime morning. All enjoyed everything til the last bite ?Wheelchair accessibility: Assess to cafe off mall sidewalk
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Farmer Scramble, Blueberry Oat Pancakes
Nice little counter service place. Super friendly staff. Can get
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was very good food. Service is self service and the atmosphere is ok. The coffee was great and the dish I had was great. I can recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
They do a really good job on a smaller menu. Love both their breakfast and lunch offerings..wish they were open a little later into the day!
We had lived within spitting distance of this place for over four years but I had never been here. Not being a coffee drinker it didn't hold much appeal for me. Finally some friends invited us to meet for breakfast so we walked over. I am glad we got there by 8am because it soon got very crowded on this Saturday morning. After a short wait in the line we both ordered their breakfast sandwiches. My hot chocolate I ordered was just OK - not that chocolatey and less than hot. After a short wait they delivered our sandwiches. Both were very tasty and hot! I really enjoyed mine. Though I don't go out for breakfast very often I will definitely pop in here again.
GreatBetter if you can get there before the brunch rush makes it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love a cozy Saturday morning at Crema! Their food is amazing (tastes delicious and you can tell the food is chosen and made with love) and I love their coffee selection too. It's counter-service and a little small but that's what makes it so charming!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sweet Berry French Toast, Sweet Potato Hash
A local gem. Lots of great food and bakery options, great coffee, tea, and smoothies, and a cute little neighborhood spot to sit and chat. The fungus scramble is a special stand-out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great breakfast sandwich and coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food options, awesome drink options, great atmosphere and customer service. Friendly folks all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love their scones!!! GF options too. Excellent coffee.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crema Cafe is a great place to get a healthy breakfast. I always get the strawberry oat smoothie and the breakfast sandwich. I like to sit outside to watch the view of Lake Monona. Their waitstaff are friendly and the vibe is really positive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Amazing staff (especially Lucy and Jenni!) always so kind and personable. The food is always amazing and they have lots of great seasonal items. I go here every single time I am in the madison area, cannot recommend enough!