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Kream Coffee
5102 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012, United States
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Lu
Review №1

Absolutely loved this place not only it’s a coffee shop, a art studio. Everything in the shop is for purchase. Great employees very friendly and kind. First time visiting but we fell in love with the décor and the amazing setting. Open space great for studying and enjoying a relaxing spot. Will visit again… must try

To
Review №2

EXCELLENT little coffee shop. One barista, one grinder/espresso/coffee maker, which means it does take some time to make/receive your handcrafted order. The service was exceptional and my latte was delicious. 🤤In addition to being a coffee shop, it’s also a design studio where everything appears to be up for sale. This includes furnishings like the couch you’re sitting on while enjoying your coffee/tea/baked good or the artwork lining the walls and various books, planters, plants, pillows, lamps and pretty much anything you can imagine for adding that little touch to your pad - all scattered throughout the studio. If you like conversation pieces, then you’ll love this place. I spoke with the owner, Chad, and he was extremely personable and offered solutions for personally designing my condo.

Ch
Review №3

Brilliant little coffeehouse. One barista, one processor/coffee/espresso producer, which implies it sets aside some effort to make/accept your hand tailored request. The assistance was outstanding and my latte was delightful. 🤤As well as being a coffeehouse, its additionally a plan studio where all that seems, by all accounts, to be available to be purchased. This incorporates decorations like the sofa youre perched on while partaking in your espresso/tea/prepared great or the work of art covering the dividers and different books, grower, plants, cushions, lights and basically anything you can envision for adding that little touch to your cushion - all dissipated all through the studio. On the off chance that you like discussion pieces, youll love this spot. I talked with the proprietor, Chad, and he was very charming and offered answers for expressly planning my condominium.

Ra
Review №4

Fabulous coffee located inside For the People - they have a walk up window too!

Ch
Review №5

Over $5 (with tip) for a lukewarm 12oz decent cup of coffee. Service was meh. Nice atmosphere though.

Er
Review №6

I really love this coffee shop! I am happy that they got a new branch which was near my place. It was already convenient for my part to buy my favorite coffee every morning and evening. Amazing interior! It was a nice experience for me for the first time. I will visit this place again and again for sure. A5 stars! Recommended!

Li
Review №7

I love the little gallery! I really enjoyed looking at all the stuff as I waited for my drink. The coffee was average.

Ja
Review №8

Clean modern layout. Decent lattes. Free wifi. High end furniture store/coffee shop. Great concept.

Ju
Review №9

Kream Coffew & For the People offers a unique modern experience of a unconventional coffee shop and retail space. Coffee from amazing speciality roasters is coupled with an array of unique products. Highly recommended visiting.

Su
Review №10

We had lovely tea in the afternoon. The barrista was friendly and suggested places for us to visit

Ry
Review №11

Minimalist coffee shop serving up quality, individually, and intentionally crafted beverages. Each shot of espresso starts as whole bean that is weighed and ground fresh in front of your eyes. Barista is knowledgeable and friendly. Space is really cool, with lots to look at and take in. Great little hideaway.

J.
Review №12

People here are so nice! Love their drinks. Keep having Spirit tea please! Love a good tea option.

Ad
Review №13

Excellent espresso and specialty drinks here, immersive atmosphere…I’m looking forward to trying more of the menu.

Ma
Review №14

Love the tasy coffee and really cool environment

An
Review №15

Very clean. Staff is friendly and made drinks fast! Definitely would recommend this coffee shop to anyone!!

co
Review №16

First time and it was awesome. I am pretty sure hes the owner but it wouldnt matter. He was offering suggestions and talking ot us through our order and while he made the drinks. Chatting with us about the are and the nearby farmers market. Both of our drinks were good. I asked about lavender as thats my thing right now. He didnt have it but he had a passion flower and made a passion with agave latter. Really tasty. Will def come back. The store kream is located in is very cool too. We walked around after our order to check it out. Love the setup.

P
Review №17

Have you tried an agave latte? Did you even know Kream Coffee makes them? It was new to me, and it was good. The customer service was awesome! The store itself was a little bit retro, a little bit rock m roll. (Donnie and Marie Osmond, circa 1970s -- Dont judge. Lol!)

Ai
Review №18

Great coffee and cool vibe. They have a good size menu with everything you would want from a local coffee shop. They also sell coffee beans from a few different roasters. There is a walk up window for ordering, or you could just go inside. There is also seating inside. Easy to miss, look for a white bulding with the word Kream in black.

Na
Review №19

The cake I ordered tasted like the frosting was made of butter instead of margarine. Instead of a soft texture, it feels thick when you eat it. But I mostly went there to get coffee, so I had three cups. Not obviously an addict to coffee, joking aside. There was no sugar, just plain coffee, and I enjoyed it all. I had a wonderful time here!

Ta
Review №20

This coffee shop is getting better! The service has always been excellent, and Alexa and her team always make you feel welcome. Food is good and reasonably priced but be warned, If you have a sweet tooth, then be prepared for a long stay! It was comfortable and reasonably quiet, so we had a relaxing time enjoying our meal and admiring the artwork.

Br
Review №21

This is one of the popular coffee shops in our city. Being here is very comfortable. And they had a very satisfying coffee!

Ko
Review №22

Always good coffee and friendly service!

An
Review №23

Lovely place, my coffee was 4D (yes there is coffee in my cup in the picture I posted), and talking to the staff always makes my day

Je
Review №24

Not exactly a proper coffee shop, but the coffee is some of the best Ive had in the valley. Nothing is more disappointing than a flat white or cappuccino that you feel you need to add sugar to, to make it taste better, you wont encounter that issue her. Beyond that I almost always order a cup of black coffee wherever I go and they tend to be just mediocre, so when I do taste a really good cup of black coffee I am so excited!! The plan black coffee here is so yummy!! As if all this wasnt enough Raquel was so freaking outstanding! She took the time to give me a bunch of recommendations of other places to get coffee and local places to eat and they were all so great. That woman needs a RAISE! Anyways 10/10 recommend this place

To
Review №25

If I was stranded in that parking lot, Id drink it. Coffee was bland, vibe was cool

ri
Review №26

Good coffee. Small place but perfect to have a cup of coffee. Its inside this shop which has a lot of very interesting stuff.

Ga
Review №27

Such a unique location! The gift shop & coffee shop combo was amazing! Highly recommend

Wi
Review №28

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!

jo
Review №29

Good place needs better customer service.

Gr
Review №30

My favorite coffee shop to work at. The shop is in a really cool furniture store, and they allow you to sit in all the mock up rooms they have while you work and drink your coffee. So comfortable and always very cool products for sale. Everything they serve is really high quality!

Jo
Review №31

This place is kind of a hole-in-the-wall which is pretty cool since it is attached to a sort of museum/boujee artisanal gift shop. It was a little hard to find but we made it! Its really fun to walk around the museum while waiting for your drink and explore a little bit. The only reason this place doesnt get 5 stars is because the drinks took a little long to get made but other than that, it was perfect. Very good strong lattes and super rad chairs to sit in! Some outdoor seating which was cool. Well worth it if youre looking for a quirky hipster coffee place!

Mo
Review №32

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!

Be
Review №33

Visited on a wednesday i think. it has a good interior.

Mi
Review №34

I really enjoyed their latte and iced matcha! They have some really fun things for sale inside too :)

Ki
Review №35

Oh man this place is good! I am obsessed with their matcha latte! Great service. A wonderful place to have meeting and enjoy delicious drinks!

di
Review №36

Awful place. Cannot sit anywhere, parking is dangerous, people are rude. They cannot make drinks right at all. Do not expect change or $$ back, especially if they make your drink wrong. Hope it closes for good

Jo
Review №37

Dont bother. The large is smaller than a kids drink. The scone was overpriced, tasteless, and dry. I understand its 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.

mo
Review №38

Of all the great spots to get coffee in phx, this is my favorite 🥵

Ja
Review №39

Coffee was good but on the acidic side, not my preference but still good.

Br
Review №40

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. Its basically a little slice of SE Portland in Phoenix. I will be back next time I am in town.

Mi
Review №41

Always killer coffee and great service. In the regular coffee rotation.

Ke
Review №42

Dont expect quick service due to its small counter. But come in and experience drinking on furniture that has the price tag dangling next to you. Its a new level of should I buy this!?

Al
Review №43

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!

An
Review №44

Hipster fun coffee shop and art store

Cv
Review №45

The barista is awesome and so is the espresso. Price is Right as well. Great relaxed atmosphere, lots of beautiful art to admire or buy. Definitely do not miss this opportunity when in the area

Ka
Review №46

Perfect atmosphere. Friendly staff. High quality.

ja
Review №47

Such a cute coffee spot with little gourmet treats. Had fun looking at the cute and trendy trinkets for sale

Ma
Review №48

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.

En
Review №49

A very small shop inside of a local goods store, simple menu, fair prices. I had the best latte I’ve ever had here. Highly recommended

Va
Review №50

Visited a week or two ago and it was awesome. LOVE the unique but practical items you can buy for your home. Service was excellent and coffee was good. Definatley worth checking out!!

Br
Review №51

A great little coffee shop in a non obvious location. The coffee is great and priced at about what youd expect at a non chain hipster/boutique establishment.

An
Review №52

I’ve been here a few times and have always loved the coffee and espresso drinks. I also appreciate the warmth the barista displays. They’re considerate and friendly. I haven’t tried any of their pastries aside from a pre-packaged cookie and it was delicious and a perfect pairing with coffee. The shop that houses Kream Coffee is great to wander around while sipping your drink.

Ro
Review №53

Very friendly barista and a nice, quaint atmosphere. This would be a good place to get some writing or schoolwork done. The menu isnt super huge, but less is definitely more in this case.

JR
Review №54

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 couldnt tell what the store was because it was closed however it wasnt 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 cant wrap my head around why they have a full coffee bar with plenty of space if one only walks up to a tiny window. Dont care for this place at all.

Ja
Review №55

Cute, small space within For the People. Had the Chai at their grand opening and it was pretty good. Everyone there was very friendly even though there was a gigantic line. Im eager to come back and grab a drink while I peruse the shop.

Er
Review №56

Cute little shop inside another cute shop. Barista was friendly, nice coffee drinks! The cherry tonic cold brew was awesome.

Br
Review №57

Updated review: Sadly, Kream has declined somewhat since my last glowing experiences. The coffee selection has been reduced to only one roaster (Kuma Coffee is passable quality, but nowhere near Kreams previous offerings), and the coffee shop now, in spite of the added seating, feels barren and worn. Overpriced home furnishings are still present if thats your cup of tea (coffee 😝), but dont show up expecting the aforementioned best cup of coffee in town, it isnt there anymore.

Ro
Review №58

The coffee saves this place. Got an machiatto latte to stay but my boyfriend and I didnt know what was free game to use or sit on because not only is most of it for sale but also art...and nothing cheap either. I was nervous of getting in trouble the whole time or scratching the marble table. But the espresso was divine and seemed to be personally ground for every person. regular hot coffee was very hot but eh on taste.

An
Review №59

Great coffee and fun atmosphere!

Mi
Review №60

Just a heads up to everyone, they do not serve food here. I stopped by this morning because I read several reviews mentioning that they had good food yet they only had a couple of cookies.

To
Review №61

Amazing service. Amazing coffee. It has cool things to look at. Only thing this place needs is more places to sit.

Ju
Review №62

Sucks. don’t go. My butt hurts now. So called Modern furniture hurts. Would have rather sat on floor honestly, but so with any place. Ime, Furniture is heavy and gross. So are stationary houses and most buildings. Tombstones might be the proper word. Also they cost too much and are unsustainable on all levels mental physical emotional spiritual.

Co
Review №63

The best coffee and staff in Phoenix!

Ja
Review №64

Great coffee and service nestled inside a modern home store, For The People. Sipped my cold brew while I perused through designer goods. Looking forward to their upcoming grab n go window for early mornings!

Ja
Review №65

High quality coffee/pastries; the best in town with amazing staff.

Ro
Review №66

Multi roaster pop up coffee shop using great equipment and experiences baristas. I had a great complex cappuccino using Quills Coffee out of St. Louis. Highly recommend this place.

Me
Review №67

Came here based on positive Yelp reviews. Very disappointed. Its 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.

Al
Review №68

Awesome coffee hiding in a pretty cool store. If you want to look hip to friends take them here to show off your knowledge of PHXs best hole-in-the-walls.

Wi
Review №69

Great service and great food! Its been awhile since Ive truly been impressed with food and this place is amazing!

Pa
Review №70

Cool shop. Great iced coffee.

Co
Review №71

The first thing to note is the location. Its incredibly easy to miss if you dont already know where it is. If youre driving along Central avenue in order to get here, its much easier to see the sign for the home accessories store that Kream is located within (called For the People). Its incredibly easy to see the sign and simply drive by if you dont 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 Ive become used to as a standard in the Phoenix area. The reason for this, from what I can tell, is that the menu doesnt 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. Its cute, but not necessarily any more or less convenient than just going inside.In summary, its 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 its busy, though.

sy
Review №72

Good coffee,really nice store but parking is horrible!

Da
Review №73

It was a little hard to find this spot. Theres no sign that say Kream Coffee on the door, or their hours. Its actually inside a little modern knick knack store. I got a chai latte, it was decent.

j
Review №74

The barista Katie was awesome. She answered all my questions and provided excellent customer service. Top-notch.

Jo
Review №75

I give five stars not due to just coffee but the space is for real! Love the location! Look forward to the walk up window!

we
Review №76

The Thai Latte was fantastic!!!

RC
Review №77

One of the few and perhaps only places to buy top quality roasted coffee beans. They know coffee!

Tr
Review №78

One of the best multi-roasters in the city. The baristas are great, friendly people and its close to a bunch of great locations.

da
Review №79

Neat LITTLE multi-roaster shop tucked inside a fantastic store.

Mi
Review №80

Coffee was decent. Not much seating and they didnt have much selection for baked goods.

Bu
Review №81

Very nice service and reasonable prices in a cool setting, the coffee was just okay, even a little bitter (grind too fine)

Ta
Review №82

Awesome place very cozy but still relaxed and enjoyable

De
Review №83

Best coffee Steve and lydon (SP) are the best

Va
Review №84

Great tasting coffee and other menu items

Ch
Review №85

Cool setting. Solid coffee!

Jo
Review №86

One of the best coffee spots in Phoenix.

Mi
Review №87

Expensive.

Sa
Review №88

Easy stop and go shop!

Ca
Review №89

Great Atmosphere and friendly own

Mo
Review №90

Soooo nice 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Mi
Review №91

Amazing coffee for coffee nerds.

Le
Review №92

Super great people and coffee

Mi
Review №93

Great service and Batistas

St
Review №94

Delicious craft coffee

Ke
Review №95

Go to place for quality difficult to find coffee

Fl
Review №96

Service was incredible!!

Al
Review №97

Cool place

ال
Review №98

Nice

Ju
Review №99

Great place!

Al
Review №100

Simply awesome

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:5102 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012, United States
  • Phone:+1 602-377-7349
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee roasters
  • Espresso bar
  • Pastry shop
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7AM–5PM
  • Friday:7AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7AM–5PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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