Crema Coffee Company — Restaurant in Tyler

Coffee is amazing here, I've been to the same chain in Houston. But this particular location has no intention of giving you coffee with your food at even remotely the same time, no speed or level of speed. Pretty sure I saw either an employee, friend, or delivery driver grab things over thr counter, then walked in the back to prep his coffee for him and friends or delivery without washing his hands. My girlfriend and I were going to order waffles and eggs but "No waffles. Like the machine, is ...the batista points to the waffle machine like not working." No offer for something else, honestly it was like we were interrupting her Saturday morning plans and came in and broke the machine ourselves.

The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is the coffee is really good, at this location and the others. However, I'd rather go to Starbucks or Chick-Fila.

Edit: we read the reviews here and I guess we caught them on a bad day.

Edit part 2: There are a couple of coffee shops in Houston with the same or similar name. Good for you on starting a new business in the pandemic, that's not easy. Especially when your waffle maker breaks. But, having worked in customer service for 15 years, the whole experience was kind of off putting. Looks like you have plenty of positive reviews that two out of towners won't affect ya'll at all. Best of luck with...

A year in history that doesn't get the love it deserves. One of the greatest humanitarians in history, Mahatma Ghandi died in 1948. The transistor made its way to the scene as it found its inventor in 1948. (Hail to the computer chip)! Speaking of which, the first computer program was written in...........(🥁 please........) 1948. Now......let us fast-forward to 1948. I'm not talking about Ghandi.....I'm talking about the food I ate on Monday!! Sorry.... Wednesday... Monday sounds so much better with...you know..Mahatma. Sometimes, there is so much hype surrounding the new place in town. And then, when you pay it a visit, you take a couple of bites and reason, "It's good, but I can get the same thing at Jo Jo's or Mojos or Slow Moe's..". Not so the case with Cafe 1948. The food is real!!!! As in real good... Where I come from, there is a saying that states "Real recognizes real". In its simplest form, it means, a person true at heart recognizes the authenticity of another person true at heart. Of course, I can't read hearts, unless it is the heart of an organic artichoke. Be that as it may, 1948 is the real deal. And while 1948 may not get its rightful credit of 72 years ago, I have no doubt, that, this 1948 is history in the making. Congratulations, Tyler, Texas. You...

Update: Full disclosure, I'm a coffee nerd.

I'm somewhat saddened about how 1948 has changed in a short time. I mean no disrespect, but on my last visit, the barista staff was really unprepared. They just didn't know what beans they were brewing and the filter brew came out super over extracted (way more bitter than it needed to be.) It's pretty expected for a cafe serving specialty coffee, especially with in-house roasts, to know what they're brewing and how to do it well. My frequent past visits were NOT like this.

Also, they've cut a lot of options from the menu and small grocery section beside the bar. I understand why, but it sucks to have both weakening coffee and food options.

Still hope for the best for this nice place.

1948 is a beautifully decorated, inviting cafe with friendly staff and a flavorful, menu. I came for the coffee and stayed for a smoothie bowl filled to the brim with delicious fruit. My specialty espresso drink hit the spot and showcased the talents of their barista staff. 4 stars for higher prices than other local coffee places, longer waits and reduced seating, but by all means, give this...