If students are not talking about Nashville’s music, they’re talking about Nashville’s coffee. Crema has the best in the city.
Located near downtown, tucked away next to a gas station, Crema’s space used to be an old diesel repair shop. Owned and operated by the same individuals, Crema was opened in 2008 with the mission of serving great coffee; and that’s just what they’re doing!
Making coffee in a completely different way, Crema uses small roasted beans and quality equipment to create a unique, fresh taste that can’t be found anywhere else. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of coffee, but Crema’s Cuban (a concoction of sweetened condensed milk, steamed milk and espresso) is slowly changing my mind. Their Chai Tea Latte is flavorful, as well!
Offering a variety of sweet pastries, muffins and cakes, Crema is the perfect place to meet for a business meeting in the morning, or for a quick snack in the afternoon. The baristas are all very friendly and enjoy talking to their customers. They make each individual feel right at home as soon as they walk in the door.
Crema’s atmosphere is simple, warm and inviting. It’s hide-away rustic charm reminded me of the place a closet artist might come to think. The tables and chairs around the shop are not pushed close together, like in some other coffee shops, and visitors are given the space they need to enjoy their coffee without feeling rushed.
A deck area at the front of the shop is the ultimate sitting area to enjoy your coffee on a warm spring day, or to watch the sunset over the Nashville skyline during the winter months.
Brynn Watkins, a Lipscomb senior, considers Crema one of the best places in Nashville to get a cup of joe.
“Crema has captured the total coffee experience with friendly baristas, quality coffee, and amazing service,” Watkins said. “It is the perfect spot to catch up with friends and has, in my opinion, the most quality coffee in Nashville.”
It isn’t everyday that you get to enjoy a unique blend of rich coffee flavors. I suggest you head over to Crema soon and immerse yourself in their great coffee flair.
Store hours:
Monday- Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can find Crema on Facebook and Twitter for holiday hours, pictures, and just some social coffee fun.
Crema from Brynn Watkins on Vimeo.