What to Expect at Crema Espresso Bar and Cafe

Building on the owners' great success with sister restaurant Royal Cafe and Creperie in Matthews, NC, the concept for Crema Espresso is simply to offer the best of a European cafe experience right here in the heart of Charlotte with fresh, simple, and delicious ingredients.   

When you come to Crema, you can take refuge from the hustle and bustle of the typical coffee shop experience. We seek to create an experience for every guest that combines the best of a cozy European cafe with touch of Southern charm offering an intimate, cozy, and inviting atmosphere featuring delicious handmade pastries, crepes, locally roasted coffees, espressos, and teas.  Whether you're coming to relax and spend some time or just to get your day started off right with a delicious coffee and pastry - we've got you covered!

Meet the Owners

Crema was founded by mother and daughter duo of Elena and Alexis Mizrahi who are passionate about bringing the great European culinary traditions passed down in their family for generations here to Charlotte.  They believe in supporting local business which is why you will find that Crema's coffee is all made from local roasting partners and food items feature fresh, farm-to-table, regionally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

For our owners, the food and beverages sold are far more than just a business and livelihood and are treasured family traditions that they seek to continue and share with the greater Charlotte community.