Crema Cafe
(612) 824-3868
3403 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
44.9411
-93.2878
Neighborhoods: Lyndale, Powderhorn
What People Are Saying About Crema Cafe
The Editor
Molly Priesmeyer
Citysearch
In Short
Famous for its Sonny's ice cream, this little European-style café serves up heaping scoops of charm and style. Boasting one of the best boulevard gardens in town, along with an exclusive patio sprinkled with Italian-countryside allure, Crema has an old-world sweetness unlike any Uptown café. Of course, the ice cream here is the real topper. But Crema changed its menu in summer of 2008, and is now serving to-die-for Panini, pastas and pizzas along with an extensive wine and cocktail list. Sit inside and enjoy the cloud-painted ceilings and Verona-inpired décor. Or dine outside in a cozy environment that could melt your heart, but not your scoop of the restaurant's famous crema ice cream.
User Reviews
kellyofkansas
May 11, 2009
I have seen a lot of complaints about the service, but maybe they have changed staff since then? I moved about 6 months ago to just a block away from this place. Needless to say, I have been in there many, many times and have NEVER had one single issue with service or the staff. They are always overly friendly and extremely helpful and nice. ALWAYS! By now I am sure I have met the entire staff that works there. I also have never had a meal that I didn't like! All the food is absolutely delicious and a great place to bring friends and family. My grandmother fell in love with this place, as have many others I have brought. I have no complaints other than it tends to have some weird hours at times, so it might be worth giving them a call to see if they are open before making the trek there.
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rafaella1
September 26, 2008
Whenever I want to treat myself and pretend I'm in Europe, I go to Crema. The surroundings are beautiful and casual. The ice cream is an experience in smoothness. I'm not sure why others have said the help is sub-par. I've always been treated great and I often go alone. It is a more casual place; don't expect a lot of attention. You order at the counter and the food is brought to you but that's about it. More than enough in such a small place with, oftentimes, only one person staffing it. I love Crema and hope they're around for a long, long time!
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brychelle
August 01, 2008
I have been nothing but impressed with this place! The food is fresh and absolutely wonderful and the service staff is always helpful. My boyfriend and I have deemed this "our place" and we try to go there once a week. Some of the ice cream flavors seem off-the-wall but have amazing flavor without being over the top (the Organic celery sorbet was a personal fave!) The patio feels like you are sitting at a cafe in Italy and is a great escape w/ a glass of fair trade/organic wine. Definitely check this place out. Those who are giving it all 1 star and saying that the service was poor all signed in on the same day. Coincidence? Or a bitter customer trying to sabotage the rating. Give it a try!
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The Extras:
Ice-cream flavors range from grapefruit Campari sorbet to vanilla rum.
Parking:
Parking anywhere along 34th is easy, even on weekends.
Category:
Restaurants, Ice Cream Parlors, Catering, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
Check, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
