Crema Brew

I went to Crema Brew for the first time today after seeing how great their reviews were. Before I even made my way to the counter to order, I was greeted genuinely by everyone inside working. There's a reason why they are rated so highly! They are incredibly friendly, the atmosphere inside is unlike anything in New Bern and the pastries are killer! I was in and out quickly, but I look forward to coming back to study and work sometime. I never do reviews but I wanted to be sure that they got the stars they deserve! Thanks for a great experience, Crema Brew!

Mixed review. The good- great ambiance. Just what you want in a local coffee shop. The not-so -great- We got americanos to go and they tasted pretty bad. Not sure if it was a roasting thing or a grind/brewing thing, but sort of a burnt, unsweetened chocolate taste. The pastry cabinet looked amazing. But, when we opened the box in the car, the rhubarb coffee cake and the coffee cake were still frozen on the bottom. Would’ve been great had they been warmed up. The cinnamon bun was dry. We were hoping for a great cuppa coffee and pastries on a road trip, but this just didn’t deliver.

Though we live well out of town (west by many miles), we go out of our way anytime we travel east just to enjoy their lunch sandwiches and pastries. Oh, the coffee, atmosphere and the owners and staff are the best!

If you're looking for a great new experience in New Bern, Crema Brew is the place. It's a great spot to meet some friends and catch up. They have plenty of space with tables and chairs to enjoy yourself why you're visiting. There's a great selection of hot and cold drinks; coffee and other beverage choices; as well as a great selection of pastries.

The restoration work of the building is awesome! I love the exposed brick and reclaimed wood finish work. They definitely put a lot of love and hard work into this place so go and enjoy it.

*update*

Still the bestest best coffee shop with the bestest best people!

A local coffee and breakfast spot we found while visiting family. Dark roast coffee very good, baked good also very good! Egg and cheese sandwich was ok. Cheese not melted - kind of an afterthought - but homemade bread was very good. Bagels were okay, we are from NY/NJ area and we just can’t seem to get the same great bagels from home anywhere else. The owners are super friendly. They were busy the entire time we were there which we were glad to see. The decor was top notch. Everything was clean. We went back all three days we were there. We wish them well so if you are in New Bern you must stop by and support this local shop!

First, they have an incredible coffee and pastry selection, then they KILL the atmosphere! Chic, rustic and relaxing!Definitely a great place to grab a brew and knockout some work on the computer.

As a bonus they have a really cute outdoor patio area for a social pastry or two!

Great coffee, cool environment, decent food options for a coffee shop. The staff were extremely friendly. This shop reminds me of the local, trendy shops popping up all over the country. It's a cool vibe and could easily fit in a city like Portland. Glad to find a shop like this in New Bern.

Friendly and animated with clientele enthused to be there. Great cinnamon rolls and selection of teas. Have docked a star because I don't understand why a place of this caliber doesn't spread cream cheese on the bagel for you. I can't tolerate being given a tiny container of Philadelphia cream cheese which I'm expected to spread with a frickin' plastic knife. And charge fifty cents for the tiny container. I was surprised and would have ordered something else

After hearing so many wonderful reviews on our neighborhood email group, we finally found our way to Crema Brew this past week for lunch to see what all the fuss was about. We easily parked in the street by the cafe. It has a very cute and cozy atmosphere. It is cool that they have board games and cards - so definitely not trying to rush people. There also is seating outdoors. The owners were very welcoming. While a limited lunch menu, the “heavenly chicken salad” sandwich was just that. And the iced tea was very fresh. The pastries looked delicious, but we passed on it all. Next time!

The coffee shop you can't miss when you visit New Bern. Great little hidden gem.
Coffee is delicious, you can't miss the cinnamon rolls, the setting is cozy and even has games to play, and best of all the staff were super welcoming.
I wrote a guide on things to do in New Bern on my website if you want more places to go too (website link on my photo)