When you walk in, a bright purple neon sign that says “all day every day” invites you, complemented by two small chandeliers, a barista counter located on your left that showcases numerous pastries and drinks. On your right, the wall stands decorated with coffee-related pictures and cozy couches. This place is Crema Gourmet, which can be found off of University Drive just nine minutes away from Nova Southeastern University.
I was so excited to visit this restaurant ever since checking their social media, which exhibits their menu and beautifully decorated drinks. It seemed like a perfect place to take pictures and spend time with friends. Once stepping into the restaurant there was a calm and cozy ambiance. Other customers using their computers while drinking their coffee made it an ideal place to do homework and study when you need a change of scenery from your usual studying spots.
Crema Gourmet features an all-day breakfast menu, with the addition of sandwiches and salads, making it a great brunch spot. Craving something simple, I decided to order a Greek omelet that had spinach and feta cheese. Additionally it brought a multigrain sliced bread with strawberry jam and included an iced caramel cappuccino. My best friend, ready to visit new places, followed the all-day breakfast spirit and ordered pancakes with maple syrup on the side and the usual scrambled eggs and bacon with the company of fresh orange juice. Overall, the food turned out to be flavorful and the drink felt authentic to the place, not what you would drink at a regular franchise restaurant.
Some things that were noticeable with one look at the menu were the options for different diets. There is something that anyone can order and enjoy. Options can differ from the type of milk, green juices and detox juices, bowls with fruits with options to add proteins and vegan sandwiches. However, the specialty of the restaurant is their coffee. Therefore if you’re a fan of coffee, you will definitely enjoy the numerous options Crema Gourmet has to offer from the usual hot and iced coffee with a variety of flavors and stunning latte art.
While Crema Gourmet has a lot to offer through its comfortable seating and ambiance, the prices were rather costly compared to other coffee shops I have gone to, with drink prices ranging above $4 and $5 each. Therefore, the restaurant would not be a place where I would regularly eat lunch. However, Crema Gourmet is a beautifully decorated restaurant with eye-pleasing food presentation. It would definitely be a place I would visit again for iced coffee and ambiance.
