Crema Coffee Co

I love Crema in the Junction; so when my friend and I stumbled on this location in the Danforth we gave it a try. Décor is crisp and clean, with lots of seating in the back.
We both ordered almond milk lattés, nicely foamed with an artistic pattern. I had a nice pecan butter tart with a shortbread crust, very sweet but I was looking for that. My friend had the chocolate brownie with sea salt. Both desserts were tasty.
Service was very friendly, with great suggestions for dessert. Our lattés came out right away. Will definitely come back whenever in the area. Wish there was a Crema in midtown!

It was a nice comfortable shop. It is clean there. They have comfortable seats and tables. We can relax there. I am not impressed with taste of coffee. It tastes like Starbucks.

I like friendly service.
I’m not saying I expect Starbucks-​level jolly. But I make an effort to be friendly to people, and I really appreciate when others do the same, especially someone behind the counter. Even a «hello» and a smile would make a massive difference.
I’ve been to Crema 3 times now, and have been served by 3 different people. All three have come across as… pretentious — No smiling, no «hello» etc.
It’s soured the experience each time, and after 3 similar experiences I can’t really use «Maybe he/​she is having a bad day» as an excuse. So that ends my attempts at Crema.
…Which is a shame, because their coffee is absolutely delicious.

New to the city, searching for coffee as good as you can find in Montréal, I made a special trip here. Pretty good. The cortado my friend ordered was delicious and much better than the cappuccino I ordered. Service was a little frosty and pretty slow, but perhaps it was just the two working when I happened to walk in. I honestly don’t mind waiting a bit for a incredible coffee, but the time didn’t quite match up with the quality.

Ever felt intimidated when entering an independent coffee shop in a neighbourhood that’s nowhere close to resembling the comforts of the suburbs you’ve lived in all your life? No? Then maybe it’s just me, and all I got from the barista manning the front was a pretentious, you-​know-​nothing vibe, and I don’t know if I’m about that.
I’ve been to a few indie cafes before and they’ve all been pretty friendly with a newbie like me, but I was a little turned off by the service and quality of the drinks a friend and I ordered here.
It’s a hot summer day, and what do we do? Attempt to get something something cold with a jolt of caffeine in it. My friend asked the dude for iced coffee. He replied that they don’t have cold brew, and suggested for her to get an iced americano. The iced americano she got to go was ²⁄₃ full, and seemed like they were a little skimpy on the shots (just one??) considering the cup looked to be a 16 oz one. I got an iced Mocha, and just like her drink it was underwhelming. ²⁄₃ full, and was very milked-​down. There’s a faint taste of the chocolate as well as the espresso itself. I don’t know much about how espresso drinks are made in coffee shops, but are they always automatically served not-​full? is it because it was iced?
I think the only thing we liked about the place was how sleek and cozy it was. White walls, framed/​canvas art, hip décor and everything. The music playlist was nice too.
I probably will go a different café in the area the next time I feel brave enough to temporarily leave suburbia…

Have been here twice thus far, usually after a lunch at Greek town lunch. Free Wi-​Fi, old school hipster interior, and good coffee for cheap (er than starbucks). The Ethiopian beans they use really make good coffee.

it’s FINE…
nothing great, special.
prices seem a bit high, interior boring.
americano to go was decent.
sure beats tims, timothy, starbucks, etc, etc…

I never fully appreciated coffee until I had an espresso at Crema. Perfect. As good or better than anything I’ve had in Italy.

Best latte I’ve tasted so far in TO! I even love it more than my cold pressed fav in Cali. Im getting a craving even as I write this argh. I would knock a star off for not having a location in the west end but still give it 5 for latte :-)!

Best coffee hands down! I buy bags of their freshly brewed propeller coffee I am a converted crema holic! Americano is on point here

Super cozy café. With lots of light and comfy seats at the back and few tables at the front.
Great selection of sandwiches/​paninis/​wraps for breakfast along with a huge selection of coffees and teas.
And you can be sure that the amazing friendly staff will serve your latte with some pretty art on it))

In a school where cafes can be the mean girls with their vicious recruiting and attitude, Crema is the solid bookish friend who would stand behind you in a fight, even if you’re bound to lose and get your glasses crushed.
Sure the frothy lattes vary in tastiness and often the overwhelming strangeness of the clientele can be off-​putting, but the overall quality of pastries and beverages is solid. Plus they let you reload cards, have stamps and all those rewarding goodies. This Danforth location also has the best winter window seat for people watching. And I can’t say any more about the delicious scones which are still good way into the next morning.
Word on the street is that Crema will start roasting their own beans rather than source from 49^th Parallel (tear) but I think this means their evolution, which began when they appeared like a tumour inside several Freshiis, will finally culminate in a renaissance. I look forward to riding that wave.

Loved the décor — the coffee was great!

Nice place, but trying to get a seat there is impossible, too many people using the (password protected) wifi all day after buying 1 cup of tea (some guy was at a 4 seater alone, with papers spread all over the table.
Staff say nothing to them.
Anyways, it is too bad that staff allow this, as they make a great mocha.
I’d like to rate higher, but the place has no seats.

Waddled into Crema for a caffeine boost to fight off the impending «itis» after stuffing myself silly with Greek food down the street. Had a cappuccino that seemed a bit milky and thin in preparation, but 49^th Parallel beans usually pull through for good flavour. Bonus points for their coffee stamp card and for being open until 8pm Monday through Sunday. I’m firmly in the camp that coffee isn’t just a morning drink!
One peeve is that the setup of this place doesn’t seem very well-​thought out — there’s a narrow area between the cash/​coffee counter that divides the front and back of the space, and patrons waiting at the end of the counter for their coffee then have to awkwardly shuffle past everyone standing in line to order and pay for their drinks. Other than that, the space is pleasant; there were lots of people working away on laptops on a Sunday afternoon.

I love the ambiance and coffee at Crema! Together, it makes for a great café.
The clean, mostly white décor with the garage door front makes the front of the café feel light and airy. I find it tranquil and peaceful, especially on a sunny day. I haven’t been to the back, so can’t comment on it.
I’ve had the Americanos and cappucinos here and both were solid. The Americano was a good balance of espresso and water. The cappucino was delicious with well-​frothed milk without overpowering the espresso.
Will definitely be back!

Crema is a lovely, spacious café on the Danforth. I’ve been here four or five times, and have had uniformly great experiences. They offer coffee, cappuccino, a wide selection of teas, panini, and baked goods. There is a coffee card loyalty program.
During the weekdays, Crema is perfect for meeting a friend or working on your laptop. Yes, they do have wifi and several plugs. There are lots of tables (many more than Second Cup down the street, for example) so I always get a spot to sit and enjoy my beverage. The atmosphere is relaxed and quiet, with indie music playing quietly overhead. I never have a problem getting work done here due to loud music or staff. It’s simply a calm, lovely café.
On the weekends (buy, sigh, only on the weekends) they offer a delicious breakfast sandwich. I highly recommended trying one very soon!

Something is lacking at this Crema Coffee Danforth location compare to it’s Dundas location.
The space definitely is not as nice… but I like how this location has this garage door opened up not only let the fresh air in but good for people watching!
Don’t even consider sitting at the back area of the shop… with minimum circulations and nothing much to see. and WIFI not working while I was there… it would have make my experience even worse!
Cappuccino was A-​OK… not the cup I would be dreaming of when I need my caffeine fix!

Love the location and the café ambience.
The coffee is good.
But the service… ehhh. The hipster service there is hit or miss. What’s up with the snobbery?
This is a café, not an art gallery

DAMN YOU WILL L!!! ;-) I should have rushed home to write this review to be first.
I knew this new location was «opening soon», but didn’t know when. I had an appointment down the street this morning — at 9:30…what time were you there Will? ;-) — and parked right in front of their address. And wouldn’t you know… it was open. TODAY! And FREE COFFEE (and coffee-​drinks, i.e. lattes and the like) for their first day.
The staff was great, service included a smile, and my cortado was excellent as usual.
They carry the same bakery items as their other locations, which include muffins, scones, croissant etc.
If you want coffee made with care and from serious beans (49^th parallel), this is the place for you.