Kream Coffee

Who was the barista this morning!? (Tues. 7/28) She’s a true pro. I can honestly say that she created my all time favorite. A shot in the dark with chocolate, and mind you the chocolate has no sugar (%100 dark). The precision, care, and “low-key” intensity to make that drink was fun to watch. Thank you!

Very good coffee. They use a variety of high quality roasters that they "showcase". Being from the Portland area, I always look for good quality coffee when I travel. This place fit the bill. It's basically a little slice of SE Portland in Phoenix. I will be back next time I am in town.

The best beans in town. I love this place not only because of the high quality coffee that they curate but also the for it’s awesome staff. Kream is always the best part of my morning. For those of you who are confused there is a sign outside and you do have to walk into what is also a store to reach the counter (that is if you don’t want to walk up to the window out front). I’de give Kream 10 stars if I could.

Yum! Found this gem looking for a quick pick me up after the Veterans Day parade and a gem it truly was. The ambiance was amazing; quiet yet very intriguing. We browsed the furniture and abstract art while our cold brew and chai latte were made. Such a fresh taste, will absolutely be back!

Out of this world coffee. I ordered the Batch Brew, and the taste was so incredible that I don’t know if I want to get drip coffee somewhere else. The place also has super cool modern furniture and art that you can browse while you wait for your coffee. It’s definitely a Must in Phoenix!

Came here based on positive Yelp reviews. Very disappointed. It's a corner of a home decor/furniture store. Coffee was bitter. No "kreme" or sugar easily available. Was expecting cozy seating in which to chill for a bit. Not so. All seating taken up by hipsters. Very strange vibe.

Great little spot with a really polite barista.

I looked this location up because I wanted to have coffee while in the area. The shop is nothing more than a small walk up window inside some kind of specialty store. I couldn't tell what the store was because it was closed however it wasn't really important. Due to this shabby window I had no idea what was offered at the place so I ordered my default of coffee and a muffin. The server had to walk to the front of the counter to retrieve the muffin then poured my coffee. I was not offered cream nor sugar, rather had to ask if they were available. I typically take my coffee black or with a dash of cream depending. The muffin was ok, nothing too special, the coffee was very bad and would require both sugar and cream so I could finish it without wasting money. The coffee was lukewarm and very bitter. I can handle some bitterness but not when it overtakes the flavor profile. I am very disappointed in the product and I can't wrap my head around why they have a full coffee bar with plenty of space if one only walks up to a tiny window. Don't care for this place at all.

The first thing to note is the location. It's incredibly easy to miss if you don't already know where it is. If you're driving along Central avenue in order to get here, it's much easier to see the sign for the home accessories store that Kream is located within (called For the People). It's incredibly easy to see the sign and simply drive by if you don't know the setup.

That leads into the discussion of the space itself-- it is incredibly small. As I mentioned before, Kream is located inside a home accessories store, and For the People takes most of the space inside the building. By my estimate, maybe 15 people who are Kream customers could fit comfortably inside, and maybe a few more outside on the bench and bar. Outlets are scarce too, so if you plan to do some work here, keep this in mind.

In regards to the coffee, I was happy with it but not blown away. It was in par with the average third wave shop in Phoenix, and certainly tasted good. The cups were also interesting, coming in small stone cups rather than glass. I ordered a machiatto, which I generally use as a baseline for coffee quality. And it was good, as I said. The one issue is that the price seemed a little high for a macchiato; 4.50 rather than the 3.25 (or so) that I've become used to as a standard in the Phoenix area. The reason for this, from what I can tell, is that the menu doesn't discriminate between espresso based drinks. But even a shot of espresso without milk was 3.50, so still on the pricey side.

Finally, they offer a window from which you can place an order so as to avoid going inside the building. It's cute, but not necessarily any more or less convenient than just going inside.

In summary, it's a nice place to relax for a few minutes with a decent (if a little expensive) cup of coffee. If you live nearby or are in the area, I would recommend it. I can only imagine how crowded it might feel if it's busy, though.

Don't bother. The "large" is smaller than a kid's drink. The scone was overpriced, tasteless, and dry. I understand it's tough times to be stocked on everything. But with an already limited menu, to be missing even just chocolate flavor makes it feel less-than. As someone that prides myself on supporting local coffee, I am sad to say I have no reason to return. Thanks for your time and best of luck.