Last Friday, I visited the Crema Cafe in Harvard Square for lunch, and now, I’m completely smitten! You will see a lot of this place on the blog in the future!
I visited the Crema Cafe during lunchtime, and it was crazy-busy! Holy moly, it was packed! When I saw the long line of people waiting to place their orders, I almost turned around and walked out the door. The line, however, moved surprisingly fast. I hadn’t even made up my mind on what to order, and suddenly, I was at the front of the line! The Crema employees were incredibly skilled at moving the line along!
If you guys haven’t notice already, I love blogging about the decor and atmosphere inside eating establishments. The look and feel of the place contributes to the entire dining experience, and usually, I think it’s important to highlight! 
The decor inside the Crema Cafe is airy, modern, and industrial, blended with a cozy, quaint, and charming, but upscale coffeehouse-feel. Personally, it reminded me of the South End (in Boston) mixed with Burlington, Vermont. The layout is long and narrow with high ceilings, brick walls, and a loft-type area that provides additional seating to customers. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff was friendly and efficient.
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Even though the Cafe was super crowded, I was still able to find a seat at the counter. I waited only a few minutes before my sandwich was served to me in a cute wicker basket.
The menu at the Crema Cafe is excellent! It includes lots of my favorites– coffees, teas, sandwiches, salads, and desserts! The menu doesn’t have a ton of options, but the selections are nutritious, wholesome, and tasty.
For lunch, I ordered the Rosemary-Goat Cheese sandwich, which was soft goat cheese mixed with rosemary, walnuts, and honey on sliced French bread. It was heaven between two slices!
The sweet, honey-flavored walnuts + the smooth, creamy, rosemary goat cheese was a truly amazing flavor combo! I’m still fantasizing about it!
The Crema Cafe is my type of place! I’m already looking forward to my next visit! 
P.S. The pastry case at Crema Cafe looks scrumptious! I’m definitely trying one of their cupcakes next time!
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I’m going to definitely check this place out – it reminds me of a place back home (St. Paul, MN) called Cafe Latte.
I would never think to make/order a sandwich of nuts, but this actually looks really good. Is it filling enough by itself to make a good lunch? It looks more like a snack to me!
@Courtney: Yep, it was MORE than enough! Lots of healthy fats and protein!
Oh my goodness. Walnuts in a sandwich? That looks SO good!
What a neat looking place! I love cafes like this.
that place looks too cute. i can’t wait to check it out myself! thanks so much for sharing your new find.
What a great little place! Your sandwich sounds wonderful.
YUM!!! I love going to places like that for lunches…
I’ve read about that place, but have yet to visit…actually I can’t quite recall seeing it in Harvard Sq, so thats probably why I haven’t gone…out of site out of mind. But now its back on the mind!
tina that sandwhich looks amazing…and easy to recreate too!
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Wish i could have sent it along yesterday! haha enjoy!
Wow that sandwich sounds so good, and kate’s right – very easy to recreate at home.
Oh that sandwich sounds awesome! I am totally going to have to tuck that idea away for a future meal.
I love your restaurant review – future career, maybe?! I used to want to be a food critic as a child
I think that ambiance is more than half of the success – it can make or break a restaurant.
The sandwich looks scrumptious!
Kaneil
I am drooling over that sandwich!!! Lovely combination of YUM!!!!
I may need to try that on my own at home 
Looks like a cute place! That sandwich looks AMAZING!
Now I am fantasizing about that sandwich too! I love the pictures of the decor. I feel like I am actually there instead of my crazy little house!
Yum! I went there last month with my mommy and ordered the vegan black bean soup! It was delish, and the atmosphere is perfect
I love places that feel quaint. That looks like a yummy sandwich.
Dang, but that sandwich looks amazing!
Holey. Moley. Honey walnuts with rosemary goat cheese…heaven, I can only imagine. That is such a cute cafe!
I love that little loft area! SO adorable.
Mmm, yummy sandwich.
ahhh that sandwich looks SO good! i love the close-up of the inside, yummmmmm. thanks for the review!
that place looks so good! i live in the area and will definitely have to check it out soon!
I am so bookmarking this place for my Boston Trip, it’s sooo cute!
That is totally my kind of sandwich! Looks like you found a really great lunch spot!
Oooh wow that looks so good.
what a cute cafe! I love how the sammie comes in a wicker basket. Rosemary-goat cheese sounds amazing right about now =)
That sandwich looks amazing!!! Have you tried Darwins Ltd on Mt Auburn St, they make an amazing sandwiches!!
What a cute cafe! Yummy sandwich!
Even the name of the establishment sounds incredibly heavenly! Thank you for sharing.. wish I were in boston now hehe
That place looks so cute! What a fabulous sandwich!
I am totally drooling over here.
that place looks soo cute!! And that sandwich is such a great combo I would never have thought of!
That’s a great idea for a sandwich!
Cute cafe! Great sandwich!
What a cute little place! Glad you had such a wonderful lunch!
That really is the most amazing sounding sandwich I’ve heard of in a really long time. Cambridge isn’t too far to drive for dinner from NYC, right?
That sandwich looked out-of-this-world!!!!
i’ve been there! my sister lives in boston, and while visiting over the summer i frequented this place because it was in between our hotel and her place. i also was drawn in by its charm and atmosphere
i remember them having incredible breakfast sandwiches on homemade english muffins!
Man! All of those goodies look delicious. I just finished a huge (and indulgent) dinner, yet your sandwich has me hungry again! I love reading your blog everyday (I’ve come to look forward to the morning picture of your oats and wheatberries with barney butter), and I wanted to pass along two blogger awards to you! You can check them out at my website (http://confectionarycreations.blogspot.com).
tina, that place looks like a top ten! and my favorite part about it is that it is a “ma and pa” shop….no big overpowering commercialized coffeehut with billboards! love those places. honeyed goat cheese walnuts in a sammie sound so good! was it warm?
i wonder if the menu changes winter/summer! oh well, ull have to tell us!!
I love your restaurant reviews, and I have a whole list of them to try out! My fiance’s family is coming to Boston this weekend, and I’m thinking about some nice places to take them. Suggestions?
P.S. I just checked out the Crema Cafe website, and I am totally sold on going there soon. Not only do they have a fab menu offering, but the prices are great too! Is this place new? I’ve never noticed it before… where in Harvard Square is it? Thanks for the info Tina!
@Lauren: What part of Boston will they be staying in?
I’m not certain where they’re staying, but I assume close to us in Kenmore Square.
the sandwich looks incredible!
i love this place. it is so cute and the food is great. and i totally agree–atmosphere is quite important for the entire dining experience. the first time i went there i was surprised that i was just finding out about it! great hang out spot for studying, chatting, and brunch with friends.
This place looks awesome! I’ll make sure to check it out next time I’m in Harvard Square.
we went to crema cafe when we were in boston in november! i loved it. i actually only had a cup of coffee, but it was one of the best that i’ve had… be sure and try out their coffees!
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