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Crema

Coffee Shop$$$$
Pacific Grove
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8.3/10
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    Ranked #2 for coffee shops in Pacific Grove
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    Stephanie R.
    "Try the fog breaker, it's delicious."(2 Tips)
    Sarah S.
    "Best brunch place in Monterey but it can be super slow"(2 Tips)
    Lauren S.
    "Here for the wine and tapas."(2 Tips)
    Rowan K.
    "The coffee at the espresso bar underneath Crema was excellent!"(7 Tips)
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  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseJune 5, 2017
    Serving up verve coffee- the espresso bar section of Crema boasts minimal wait and minimal seating. Enjoy a pastry (or six) to-go and bring them to enjoy at Perkin's Park
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    Geoff SakalaApril 14, 2019
    Brunch at Crema is tasty and fun. Try the Bloody Mary or bottomless mimosa in different flavors. The waffles are delicious and filling.
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    Kendra StormNovember 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This old Victorian turned coffee shop and wine and tapas establishment is full of flavor and charm. I love the Peacock room, but no matter where you sit, you'll be pleased with any of their offerings.
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    Rowan KendallJanuary 21, 2019
    We read an article that good coffee had not yet found it’s way to Monterey - wrong. The coffee at the espresso bar underneath Crema was excellent! Also the cookie...
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  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie R.December 27, 2012
    Try the fog breaker, it's delicious. Also be sure to check out the room upstairs for a nice place to sit with friends on a coffee date.
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    AvaApril 25, 2016
    great mimosas for brunch, verve coffee, and also loved the mushroom and spinach Benedict
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    David L.October 3, 2015
    And the breakfast burritos (bacon, sausage or veggie) are to die for (but please don't order the sausage, 'cause I don't want them to run out.)
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    Jan UtterbackFebruary 16, 2014
    Reserve the garden room and you'll sit in a glassed in bay window for dinner.
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  • Lauren S.
    Lauren SiringJune 14, 2013
    Pick a room, any room, too cute! Here for the wine and tapas. Morning pastries look amazing too!
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  • Khoa M.heart icon on user image
    Khoa MaSeptember 6, 2015
    Homey place with great food. The fried chicke and waffles is great.
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  • Karthik R.heart icon on user image
    Karthik RangarajanJanuary 3, 2018
    Fantastic brunch and great coffee.
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  • VC
    VCOctober 26, 2013
    The vanilla latte was better than the chain places I had previously purchased a latte. Going back.
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    Zelunette SmithDecember 15, 2013
    Bacon& cheese biscuits were yummy. White choc mocha umm good too
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  • Sandy E.heart icon on user image
    Sandy EOctober 24, 2015
    $5 coffee would've been ok if the staff hadn't had an attitude about my writing group spending a considerable amount of time there. If there's a minimum $ per hour you need to spend, they need to say.
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  • Sarah S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah SterlingOctober 24, 2017
    Best brunch place in Monterey but it can be super slow
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  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TJanuary 4, 2016
    Lemon scone is delicious and massive.
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  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuDecember 30, 2016
    Feels like you're dining at grandma's but she real hip. Fried chicken sliders were kinda dry, wouldn't get them again. Food overall was alright.
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  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MMarch 20, 2018
    Fog Breaker is very good!
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  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TJanuary 4, 2016
    Fogbreaker is a vanilla latte with honey and cinnamon.
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  • Paul R.heart icon on user image
    Paul RossmanSeptember 7, 2014
    Pastries are delicious, coffee is strong.
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  • Matt R.heart icon on user image
    Matt RowlesMay 24, 2015
    They do bloody great flat whites
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  • Eli B.heart icon on user image
    Eli BrumbaughSeptember 8, 2019
    VCR Cold Brew and Bloody Mary 🙏
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  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David L.October 3, 2015
    Best coffee in town!
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  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TJanuary 4, 2016
    They use Verve beans here.
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  • Sydney M.heart icon on user image
    Sydney MMarch 23, 2020
    Portions are massive
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