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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well run, great food, spicy hot chocolate and pressed sweet potato sandwiches! In summertime the air conditioning and a frozen cappuccino or ginger lemonade is amazing! People complain that they can't...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a just a placeholder review for a list I made here http://www.yelp.com/list/most-arrogant-cambridge-cafe-service-cambridge(the extra star is for the baked goods being pretty good ...)
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy cafe in Harvard Square that serves excrllent espresso drinks. I enjoyed my soy cappuccino and banana-walnut-date bread. I felt a little hurried because there were many other patrons waiting for...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The cupcakes are rich and awesome. Sandwiches are good, hands down, best iced coffee I've had in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this cafA� while it was too cold to sit outside and can only comment on the inside atmosphere. It was ridiculously overcrowded and exceptionally loud for a cafA� (both in terms of music and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting Boston/Cambridge from Chicago and on my first day of the trip, needed to kill some time in the morning before my friends were available to hang out. I had an empty stomach and a book to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a rainy Boston day and I needed some nourishment and a steaming cafe au lait. Crema cafe has a cozy atmosphere with large work tables long enough to hold students, writers, and families. Just as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a couple of times in the week that it opened - it was pleasant, calm, peaceful, with free and easy WiFi, with good mellow music in the background, and all around a nice place to study,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My mocha was way too bitter and the cafe was way too crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place was incredible! I cant believe I didnt try it sooner! I had a grilled cheese sandwich with ham and carmelized onions - delicious! (And shared the sweet potato sandwich - also really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Crema is the people watching. Students live here, particularly around exam time. The food takes forever - and it's not quite worth the wait. That being said, it's the best...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bring some cash (if you plan on spending less than $10) and an empty stomach and swagger up to the counter at Crema Cafe for some incredible eats. I've had the breakfast sandwich (on their homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice spot to people watch right in the thick of Harvard Square. If I lived in this area, I'd probably be a regular. Artistic decor, fast friendly service and I believe the coffee is fair-trade. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crema Cafe is a cute little place that reminds me of University Cafe in Palo Alto, CA but a bit but warmer, busier, and slower. My coffee took about 15 minutes to make and I particularly noted that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is based on the pretension of this place.So I go on a super cold day just looking for a good latte to warm up.I order a caramel latte and my boyfriend orders a mocha latte.after 10 minutes, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love Crema Cafe - really and truly. I went in a few times to try to grab a snack and a coffee - and every time something has gone amiss.The service is very, very slow for a coffee shop...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are plenty of reasons to like this place. Let's start with the most important (for me): the coffee. It's good, not ohmygodthisisthebestever, but much better than average. It's not Simon's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously such a great study spot. Plenty of seating. Amazing staff. And even though I'm now watching my weight, I couldn't resist the Felipe's Hot Chocolate and their Thai Iced Latte. I only wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. The roasted eggplant and tomato panini with homemade pesto? Heaven. Tomato bisque? Yum. Sweet Potato sammy? A wonderful surprise.For lunch, I recommend sticking with their sandwiches, quiche...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Currently, my favorite coffee shop in Harvard Square. Cute little place with something for everybody - seat outside on a sunny day or read a book upstairs on a rainy one. Staff is very nice and their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the sweet potato sandwich saved my life. last day of vacation and it decides to rain cats and dogs...perhaps normal for east coasters, but not for a girl from san diego. i'm soaked through and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's can get busy here and the whole "food retrieval" system is a little complicated, but the sandwich I had (Crema Grilled Chicken, just the right amount of spicy and the cheesy-corn spread gave the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't tried the food, but the iced chai was delicious. More importantly, the atmosphere/decor was really neat, and it had lovely, outside seating. Great location too. Cool place for people...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing all of the fab reviews for the Sweet Potato sandwich, I ventured out for one today. But I must say I was not impressed... even though I love all of the ingredients separately. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another vote for the sweet potato sandwich! I should hate this sandwich because it's got so many ingredients that I don't prefer (sprouts, sweet potato, wheat bread), but the whole really is a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend of mine who is a vegetarian and she said that the sweet potato sandwich was probably the best sandwich she's ever eaten. What I usually get from this place is quiche and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time last night not knowing what to expect. I had browsed their menu online & saw there were some veggie sandwiches. There place has 2 floors & oustide seating which a re both a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved away from Somervillle, and while it was a good change for me, I deeply miss living within walking distance of Crema.This place is truly my ideal of a neighborhood cafe: great coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait for food, even when there are no orders behind or ahead of you, is way too long. The english muffins are little puffs of heaven, but it took a giggling, lackadaisical sandwich maker (better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few notes:1) The red nectar is really good: rooibos tea, and white cranberry juice.2) When I was here earlier in the year, there didn't seem to be wireless access, but now the Harvard wireless works...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My go-to place when meeting anyone for coffee these days. GOOD coffee espresso drinks, good baked goods, and imo, a nice atmosphere -- though I like a little hustle/bustle in my cafes. Doesn't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how do I count the many reasons why I love this little place?1. They have a variety of non-coffee drink options for people like me. 2. There are lots of tasty treats to choose from. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of my favorite cafes around. They have great coffee, and even better sandwiches. If you are a vegetarian, I highly recommend the sweet potato sandwich. It doesn't get much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is an adorable cafe right in the middle of the square, but unfortunately after two hectic visits I will not be back. Crema really needs to do something about the way they process and fulfill...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay! I'm a big fan. Echoing other people here really when i say that I love their ginger lemonade. Their pastries are also really yummy - butter croissants and pain au chocolat and good brioche (which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yea, the food is good for a coffee shop and it's pretty creative stuff.... but the downstairs is organized TERRIBLY. There's no natural place to stand and wait for your drink/food, everyone is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If a place that serves coffee drink is open till 9PM does that mean they stop serving drinks at 8:30PM? Seems that way to me. I went in there around 8:30PM and they were cleaning up. The owner should...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loved this place. They had a very nice latte. It is way better than Starbucks. They also serve there beverages in real cups. Pretty good selection of pastries as well.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only taken food out on my way to a class at the Cambridge Adult Learning Center on weekday evenings. They have an eclectic menu of sandwiches and salads. Try the sweet potato sandwich, it is out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is where you go to people watch and be watched. Having lived in France for a while, I love anything that reminds me of the French lifestyle. This is one of those places. Though it is often...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best cappuccino in Cambridge, but that's not saying much. It's the only place that makes any kind of latte art and uses real coffee cups (!!!) and not paper milk buckets. Too bad...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First I'll talk about the food (since it's the main positive), then I'll talk about the coffee.I didn't actually eat at Crema, but BOY did I want to. The baked goods look delicious and fresh. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just polished off a sandwich comprised of sweet potato, avocado, sprouts, hummus, green apple and caramelized shallot vinegarette on wheat bread. Gag if you must, but it was one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I often find myself at Crema and I often wonder how I end up here so frequently. I don't know what to make of their hit-or-miss fusion menu, but the rest of the bourgeois bohemians in the Square eat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Despite having good food, I will NEVER eat at Crema again. This afternoon I was given the wrong order and then the incredibly rude waitstaff refused to exchange the untouched item for the correct...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent only a few hours in Cambridge today, but I made it my business to come to Crema for breakfast soon after it opened. I had a triple cappucino (!), a large glass of fresh-squeezed OJ (but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great... great atmosphere, great lattes, and I can't seem to stray away from their grilled chicken sandwich/panini! The corn, and special mayo makes it! I'm also a huge fan of their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a logistical nightmare -- you have to stand and wait for your food right in the face of people who are trying to enjoy their lunch. And they were busy as hell when I was there, so the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Crema a lot for a bunch of different reasons. Of course my reviews always focus on the vegetarian side of restaurants, and Crema does really well there. I agree that, as Tara K. said, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute fave lunch place! The sandwiches are so great... so fresh, tasty, and unique! I really love the Grilled Chicken and Avocado, the Sweet Potato is great too. The employees are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place. Its right near the T station so its always on the way. The coffee is great and the staff is knowledgeable. They are also one of the few places that offer coffee by the french press...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Coffee in Cambridge, great atmosphere.I wouldn't recommend anything other than the coffee - but the coffee is good enough to make visiting Crema worth your while if you're within walking distance...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! After biking from BU to Harvard on the Charles River Path I found myself quite hungry and wanting a healthy snack. The only other time I was at Crema was during the winter I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite coffee place in Boston. I hear the food is great, but I usually stop in for a quick coffee or an espresso. Baristas are slow, but worth the wait. When I was there the cafe was using...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would of ranked this place higher if I tried any of their baked goods or had lunch here, but I just came here for an iced latte, which I thought it was okay. The place was definitely busy since it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had a bad experience here. The baked goods are terrific. I love their ham & cheese croissant. Cafe food at its best. Very crowded but worth it. It is crowded for a good reason.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a good place to study in Harvard Square and I found it. The only problem is that so many other people had found it too. The mezzanine seemed a bit crowded with students camped out at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, more seating would be fab, but what can you do. I absolutely adore Crema Cafe. Great selection of sandwiches, always at least one veg soup offering, a few salads.Sweet potato and granny smith...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would write a hidden gem in the heart of cambridge, but as it can be seen from the reviews, this gem is not quite hidden. Its smack in the middle of harvard sq of the red line. I took my parents...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know the sandwiches are great and I know the coffee is good, but I was less than impressed with the service which, for me, when it's bad, makes everything taste sour. Here's why....I went to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was with my David visiting from San Francisco, and walking around Harvard square, and we decided to stop and have lunch at Crema Cafe yesterday Monday May 4th. The sandwiches were very, very good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With 120 reviews and a solid four stars, I'm not sure Crema Cafe really needs my review, but I'm going to put in my two cents anyways. Crema has been on my list to try for a while. Last night seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crema reminds me of the cute coffee shops in France. It has a lovely interior, with two levels of seating. They make excellent lattes and cappuccino. They also have a wonderful menu for breakfast,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful and charming interior, perfect unsweetened black iced tea, scrumptious pastries and yeah, I'll admit, cute baristas. Finally, an independent coffee shop that can beat Starbucks at its own...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a bowl of the red lentil soup today, and it was perfect. The soup was savory, full of spices and flavor, and the accompanying piece of focaccia was moist and salty with just the right amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on Saturday afternoon in early spring. I really enjoyed the food -- we had a quiche (veggie with feta cheese -- very delicious!), and the eggplant, tomato, mozzarella pressed sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed coffee and breakfast at Crema this morning. I love the space and vibe. The place was very friendly and busy but not crazy. The coffee was perfect. Strong, but not acidic and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked Crema. They're fairly slow at making drinks (about 5 minutes per espresso drink) but the wait was pretty much worth it. The latte I had was pretty good. Probably the best I sampled in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great mocha here and the atmosphere was nice.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've passed this place a million times and it looked pretty cool, and i read that they had free wifi, so i loaded up my laptop and headed over, cause i had some work to do and didn't feel like doing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best coffee in CambridgeAmazing scones and breakfast sandwichescute girls who work there.what more could you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful addition to Harvard Square! In a neighborhood of chains, it's nice to see something a little different. It's comfortable and friendly, and if you can get a seat by the big front...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate there at about 8-8:30am on a weekday, and it was not too crowded, at first. My daughter told us that she has had to wait 30 minutes for a table during busy times! I really enjoyed sitting up in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally came back and got my snack on. Sweet potato sandwich = the best sandwich I have ever eaten. Realest. Talk. Also, the French press coffee was perfect and the banana date bread was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crema Cafe is really the only decent cafe I've been able to find in or near Harvard Square, and thank god it's here. Crema Cafe has great coffee and really great food! The sweet potato sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their thai ice tea and iced chai at this place. the free internet access is cool when it does work but i don't like that its secured, works sporadically, and the password changes. i think they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So much better than the little Au Bon Pain it replaced. Thank goodness for another local shop in Harvard Square! When it's warm, I love to sit outside to eat, either on a table if I can get one, or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words:Sweet.Potato.Chips.Three more words:More.Seating.PLEASE.kthxbai
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this from a loft table with a delicious ginger lemonade by my side. Looks like loft seat procurement is now like treadmill procurement at the gym, but on the honor system...there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little expensive, but worth it. Good coffee (great by Boston standards, I suppose), and their sweet potato sandwich with homemade fries is to die for. Also, thumbs up for the free wifi (though...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee was very good, I would go back to get more of it. I found the interior a little stark for my taste, but still comfortable to sit and talk in for over an hour. Not too busy on a Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My cafe au lait was a solid 3 stars. Hubby's latte was a solid 4 stars. But the Brioche, the brioche my friends, was 5 stars all the way!!!!! Buttery with a slight tang from lemon zest and covered in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great alternative to those SBs. My cafe au lait was very well prepared. Great service too. Place does get a bit packed, but at least people are not pretentious.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time today. I got two shots of espresso with hot cream and it was delicious. The order-taker was careful and friendly about making sure she got my order right, and I probably...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The butternut squash salad is amazing. I'm not in love with the dressing, but I am in like -- it's very thick and sweet. I'd prefer something less syrupy, but it does make a nice foil to the cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A find of a coffeehouse - smack dab in the middle of Harvard-Square-chain-store-ville, of all places! The food is 4 stars and the location is 5; it's a blessing to find a small, unique, local place...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I were walking around H Sq and decided after 15 min that it was too damn cold to do that much longer, so we settled on this place to kill sometime before heading back to the city for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very easy to spot this place, with the white front and large windows. With a name like Crema, they happen to serve exceptional espresso. I was happy with my latte and cocoa powdered head. I hear the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, after years away from the area, the total unexpectedness of seeing this gleaming cafe occupying the former site of an ABP is worth a couple stars in and of itself. as much as chain places kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great mate lattes. the spacing is sort of tight; when there are a lot of people purchasing items, it can get a little cramped. Also, there isn't enough seating :( However, i love the high ceilings and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it.That said, I don't drink coffee, so I can't vouch for the strength or quality of their coffee drinks. I do drink tea, though, and love their selection of looseleaf teas. At $2.75 for an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy yowza! This is THE place to be in Harvard Square. I have determined this. My reasoning?1.) It is ALWAYS crowded. It doesn't matter what time of day or if it is the middle of a snow storm. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crema Cafe is an updated deluxe coffee house producing artfully prepared coffee/espresso/tea drinks and companionable food items. The menu is limited to dishes that can be assembled/reheated and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I've only indulged in this cafe twice, I absolutely love, LOVE this coffee shop! Particularly the sky high ceilings and two-floor layout draws me in...When I want to 'coffee-it-up', I want...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It had been a long Friday at the end of a very long week and it wasn't over yet. Midway on my trek from Alston to Davis, I took the 66 to Harvard and found myself ahead of schedule. Perfect.I needed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The barista behind the counter was a true artist, and not just with the fancy art he created atop my drink. My drink was delicious. Nicely done espresso drinks served with no trace of barista...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The look of Crema cafe attracts me to walk in when i first saw it. Once i walked in, I was very impressed with all menu: coffee, sandwiches, and bakery.. Everything tastes so good even though it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that this place has free wi-fi really tops off my latte. They have two floors with plenty of seats and the inside is incredibly pretty, with dark wood all over the places and white lights...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great experience here the other day -- food was delicious (I got got the chicken sandwich with spinach and artichokes), especially the homemade potato chips! Coffee was good too. It's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crema is one of my two favorite coffee house/cafes in the Boston area. It's got everything I need - free wifi, plenty of seating, and good food & drink.I have to admit I don't usually order coffee -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You might think it would be hard to add a new awesome coffee shop to Harvard Square, to compete with all the other ones already there, but Crema Cafe has done a bang-up job. Their coffee is good,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ballin' out of control. Atmosphere is excellent, as is pretty much everything I've tried on the menu. Highly recommended.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their Cuban sandwich is soooooo good! Done to perfection. I've gone out to places that charge WAY more, and boast celebrity chefs, that still don't taste as yummy as the food here. The cost is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cafe is a great addition to Harvard Square. Why? Great coffee, tea and pastries as well as lots of seating. When I want to take a breather, this is where I go.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place - good food, coffee, plenty of place to sit. Great place to get a bite to eat or some coffee when in Harvard Square.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice cafe on Harvard Square that has good coffee, great hot cocoa (get the Mexican chocolate), super cookies and seating outside.And I heard run by Michigan grads - go blue!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff!-my iced, low fat latte was verrry strong -one of the best i've ever had-it's centrally located-it's got outdoor seating-the indoor space is lovely - nice lighting, fresh flowers, and what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coffee...Cookies...Quiche...Say that ten times fast...Then say it once to the cashier taking your order.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have fallen in love with Crema's rendition of the rooibos tea. Frothed with milk this tea has a rich carrot-orange color peeping from under the foam. I wanted an alternative to cup of coffee and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like the others posting here, I soooo wanted to like this little independent cafe. But they've run out of decaf while I've needed to get to a bus in a hurry (twice); the milk in the latte always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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the Coffee is ok, but over priced. the food used to be good. The service has...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to Yelp (just moved to the US) and I'm starting to think that people give the 5 stars away like candy. The website is terrific in finding places to go, but i keep visiting places that have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The grilled chicken sandwitch here is fantastic however, they only have two panini makers so you will wait a while for your food when they are busy which they usually are. It is worth the trip but be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, Crema, really? I want so badly to love you, but you're not making it easy.Went in the morning figuring I had plenty of time to get a small coffee since the next bus wasn't due for another 10...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Terroir Roasters La Marzocco Good Barista = Top Notch Espresso and LattesCool Space Nice Design Lots of Seating so many people packed in here on their laptops - me sitting in the only open...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a tasty double espresso here for my morning breakfast. The coffee was solid, service was prompt, and the seating was ample, but the 5 stars are for the roll of brioche I got for breakfast.At $2,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Crema Cafe! It is so nice to have a place like this in Harvard Square. They have the most amazing baked goods (try the brioche) and sandwiches. The staff is always nice and the wait is never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best cafes in Harvard square.Not only does it have free wireless Internet ,but it also has one of the best quiches and soups around, they change them almost every day and have one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked their coffee. Tried Latte and it was yummy :) Inside looked cool. Definitely spot to pick up my coffee if i am around in that neighborhood!
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm deducting 2 stars, Crema. Yes, two. I'm a return customer and am always treated like I don't matter. I don't know if you all have been stressed, I understand you are young and running a new...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haunt this place. The coffee is good and they make the best brunch food at Harvard Square. You can sit outside and listen to musicians or go inside and chill. Hipster music that doesn't distract...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After three days of non-stop eating in Boston and the Cape, we wanted a light breakfast on the last day of a four day trip. My wife wanted to see Harvard. Cafe Crema was the perfect place for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Leighann has been somewhat of a reference for me lately, especially since she's reviewed numerous places in Harvard square, where she lives and where I work. Which is why I got pretty psyched about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. its adorable, the food is delicious and unique, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, and the staff has always been very nice. its a great place to chill out and read a book...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very un-Harvard Square, and very un-Boston. Needless to say, I like it. I stopped in for an Americano the other morning, and the espresso was perfect; so much flavor and not in a burnt...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been back a few times with generally pleasant results; however, yesterday morning earns a downgrade...$2.00 for a "medium" the size of a Herrell's small?AND they gave me bloody DECAF!!!!Junky...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
got into a fight with a pregnant lady & her meathead husband over the line for the bathroom. almost had to throw down, was restrained by fellow vintage crawling yelpers (Becki W. was worried the guy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cute, and cute is how I like my cafes. I ordered a peanut butter and banana sandwich and it was delicious (but I suppose something so awesome is difficult to mess up). My friend got a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I liked this place better, given that it is so well-liked. I ordered an egg sandwich--my litmus test for a good cafe-- it was not made with real eggs and the bagel it came on was gummy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wish the update would be a good one, however sadly enough I've given up on eating anything there from now on.I ordered a yogurt parfait with granola and fruit, asked for it to go. When I go to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely fell in love with this place. The grilled cheese with tomato is absolutely the best in the area. The cheese was rich and gooey, the bread was perfectly toasted and the tomatoes were super...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I realize I was JUST here...but, even at my previous Four Stars, I underestimated Crema. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Today alone, I had a pomegranate slushy, a cuban sandwich (which, by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed this cafe! took the mothership to Harvard (which was not as she expected lol) and had a break for lunch at this unassuming cafe. I have not dined in Harvard square so had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place via a yelp search, and went in looking for a drink and some food and a cool place to kill some time. The iced chai is good - it tastes like the those I might make myself out of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. I've had lunch here twice and had numerous baked goods. I had the sweet potato sandwich both times. It's very good, a tasty combination and well made. My bread was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were lured to Crema under false pretenses. Super-friendly staff and good coffee? Not so much. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed and totally apathetic. I was excited to see a vegan baked good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looooove! The inside of this place was so unexpected given the location. And it was surprisingly easy to get a table on a weekday at lunchtime. The food was fast, reasonably priced and reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The contemporary french philosopher Jean Luc-Nancy says that "drinking coffee is like drinking beer......it is filled with hazards and leaves you dead inside". I don't know if I agree with him but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love what they did with the space formally known as APB. Finally an example of the local place reviving a once awful chain. Love this place, but would like more vegetarian options than the one (but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took a long lunch in Harvard Square and decided to check out the Crema Cafe for lunch. I was alone and had just dropped some serious cash on my wedding jewels. It was burning hot outside and my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My very first Yelp event was at this cafe and on that day I was warmly greeted by the clean crisp vibe of Crema and the beautiful face of Miss Ligaya.When sweet Bradley and I were strolling around...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What happened to Au Bon Pain?! It's now called Crema Cafe.When you walk in, you are surprised by the cool decor and the upper seating area. It's a GREAT place to meet up with friends or sit down for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place just opened a few months ago. It's conveniently located right near where I catch the bus so I can grab a drink if I have an extra 10 minutes before it comes. Their ginger lemonade is killer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place definitely gets points for vibe, and also for replacing an ABP with something a bit more unique ()and less yellow). The food and the coffee were good, and the seating was varied and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Crema Cafe - Please stop over baking the Chocolate Chip Cookies - 3rd and final request.Do the right thing, who the F wants a CRISPY Choc Chip Cookie? Ew.Thanks -
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, my new morning coffee spot! They make a great cup of coffee, even the decaf. I love their fruit and granola muffins. When we came here for Yelp office hours, we sampled some of the other delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's like dating a guy who just got out of a serious relationship. or wearing a brand new pair of heels during a bar crawl, or sleeping in the room you are still painting. you are only asking for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to try Crema....specifically their sweet potato sandwich.CONS:-There is NO rhyme or reason to their line for the register. -The tables are too close together-Cashier told me they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a difficult review for me to write, because I wanted to love this place. Especially with hearing all the hype. In truth though, it was a contradiction. The food got me all warm, fuzzy and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place, but I'm afraid I can't give it more than 3 stars. I like their grilled cheese and ham a lot, and it seems like the rest of their food is decent. I'm not impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorites:- toasted english muffin with butter, no jam. there's no need for jam. the muffins are so tender and yummy, especially when warm and buttery.- spinach salad with sliced almonds, mandarin...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in before a movie at the Brattle. I had the ginger lemonade (which lacked any ginger flavor) and the grilled chicken sandwich. Never seen corn on a sandwich before. It was VERY tasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love Crema. When we were here for office hours last week they were so sweet to us letting us stay past closing. Their staff even seemed like a generally happy bunch.. not the eff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For years I have been making this yummy concoction at home with a special blend of my favorite rooibos, steamy creamy milk, honey, cinnamon, and a touch of luvvvv...........never thought someone else...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another four-and-a-half job. I'm going to hop, this time, off the fence and into the optimists' lawn on the grounds that Crema is my new favorite coffee-type joint in my preferred 'hood, Harvard...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I pass by this place on my way home from work almost everyday, so I thought to myself one day I was gonna check it out, well today was that day. I stopped in around 2pm and the place was packed. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Crema, I hereby declare my loyalty and patronage forevermore!Quality, check.Delicious sammys (though a bit wee. Go for the grilled chicken with corn and avocado), moist yummy cupcakes, invigorating...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had an amazing time here during the yelp office hours and have been meaning to try it ever since it opened. Their food and drinks were extremely good especially for a coffee shop and everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to wait until I tried a few more things at Crema to review it, but considering I had a dream last night about the sandwich I ate there, I figure the review is just bursting to get out of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs up for a a locally owned business - especially in Harvard Square which seems to be slowly overtaken by chains! This is definitely much better than what used to be here and a more than welcome...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I read a review of this place in one of the free MBTA newspapers and thought I should give it a try. It's great to see a new non-franchised place in Harvard Square. I get (and appreciate) that the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On an unrelated mission to H Square, I decided to have lunch at Crema Cafe after recalling a brief write up of the new establishment in the Metro.Out with the conglomerates and in with a locally owned...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried three freshly-made sandwiches at Crema: the roast beef, the chicken, and the turkey. My favorite was the turkey because I'm a huge pickle fan, and they put a ton of really good ones on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this cute little cafe. It's a shame that the seating area is so small, but that's also part of its charm. I had the grilled cheese with carmelized onions and my brother had the goat cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is so good to see a non-chain opening in Harvard Sq these days. The location is perfect for getting a quick sandwich or salad before a movie at the Brattle or a play at the ART. The mellow...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ABP that used to be here was my usual stop for coffee, so you can imagine that I was anxiously waiting for Crema to open. Now that it IS open, I'm slightly mixed.First off, it's not a place I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place, I do. It looks like my ideal cafe to look, bright, but down to earth, very room, but plenty of seating. In the warm weather they open up the entire front so if you are at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering what this place used to look like when it was Au Bon Pain, it has come eons in a very short period of time! I love the new layout and decor -- very nice! I stopped by this morning for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back story: Back in 1996, Starbucks ruined my life. I was a barista at George Howell's Coffee Connection--a job and product I loved--when "*$" (get it?) bought out the entire small chain. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice decor was my first thought. It has a narrow interior but a tall ceiling so it feels more spacious and open than I was expecting it to. The sandwiches, coffee options were fairly standard....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This morning I found myself with an unexpected hour and a half to kill in Harvard Square. I thought to myself, "There must be some sort of cool, comfortable coffeshop where I could sit and sip for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crema Cafe has a lot of things going for it. It's a sorely needed addition to Harvard Square, the renovations are lovely, and it has some interesting beverages. Oh, and the bathrooms are spacious...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Visually, Crema is a huge improvement from the tiny little Au Bon Pain that was there before. The menu is also very appealing. I really enjoyed my sweet potato sandwich.Why only two stars? I paid...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking around at the exposed brick, attractive lighting and upper level of seating, it's hard to believe there was once an Au Bon Pain in this space. The atmosphere at Crema is inviting and friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A welcome addition to Harvard Square! Fantastic latte. My sister got the Red Crema and fell in love with it. Great layout and decent prices for the high quality ingredients they are serving. I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here three times this week! I guess that says something about the need for more independent cafes in Harvard Square. The space has been done over very nicely. It dances the fine line...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a brand new place in harvard square that opened up where the smaller au bon pain used to be. i'm thrilled an independent coffee shop has opened - they have a straightforward breakfast and lunch menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, when an Au Bon Pain bites the dust, a beautiful independent cafe rises from its ashes, bearing fabulous ginger cookies and cappuccinos along with hope for the future of Harvard Square. To...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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