The Crema Cafe - Governors Bay

I discovered this little New Brighton gem a few months ago and have gone back about four times since. The cafe is situated in the New Brighton Mall, a few shops down and across the Library. For starters, the staff is friendly and attentive, the cafe is delightfully airy and clean with modern seating and lovely colour tones...i.e. relaxing. I'm a tea drinker and love the fact that they have a large array of loose leaf teas. And, the teas are served in lovely cups..believe me, nothing worse than going into a cafe, ordering a hot drink and getting a chipped cup or old pot...The cabinet food is varied and everything I've tried (vegetarian options) has been tasty and fresh. The vegetarian pizza is great and always with plenty of toppings. On top of it all, the food and tea are really reasonably priced. Because this cafe is a little bit away from some of the main shopping area, it can be easily overlooked, but well worth a stop in.

One of my favourite cafés in Christchurch. Using Union beans, the coffee is quick and never burnt or bitter they also serve fresh smoothies. The cabinet selection leaves nothing to the imagination and caters to all diets be it vegan or pure carnivore, and an array of sweets to top it off. They have a full breakfast menu as well with the classic Eggs Benedict and works breakfasts surpassing expectation.

I have visited Crema for the first time today and loved it. It is modern and fresh looking, the hostess and staff are so welcoming and friendly, food is beautiful, and coffee... I have tried their new 'cream caramel latte ' it was divine! the best caramel latte I have had anywhere. They also have amazing freshly squeezed juices, original combination of fruits and veges e.g. 'mint, mango and apple ' or 'beetroot, celery and apple ' etc. What a fabulous place.

Outside appearances are deceiving. Service is at the end of the establishment. Great cabinet of food, I wanted to try all of them as they did look delicious. Concrete floor, mirrors on the wall. Had a cooked breakfast. This was plentiful and well presented and came with a good selection of breakfast treats. Choice of egg cooking style. I had poached and the egg was cooked so the golden lava of the yolk drizzled out. A hot raspberry hot chocolate looked great with its pink tinge. The baked goods looked so good I took a raspberry and white chocolate muffin home with me. Service on the day was friendly. My only complaint was from my friend who reported the water glasses did not look very clean. As this is in the mall. Parking is plentiful around the area. Go here, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Fantastic food for breakfast, brunch or a snack with your coffee.<br/ <br/ Great selection of tasty food, Bagels, Crossaints, Salads, Pizza, Baked potatos, gourmet sausage rolls, Paninis etc. Eggs Benedict, pancakes, Full breakfast, Muesli yum.<br/ <br/ Great service and a great selection of reasonably priced food. Excellent interior with warm and friendly staff. Owned and operated by Sarah who is highly experienced and makes all her own food!