Today I find myself at Crème Coffee Social, located adjacent to San Antonio’s Pearl district. Crème’s owned by the neighboring restaurants, which explains the high end finishes. In terms of the decor, Crème is one of the more tasteful coffee shops I’ve experienced. However, there is something to say about trying too hard.
I’ve ordered my customary cappuccino, a bit dry, in a mug. For those readers who are traveling to the US from a foreign country, you will see in time that unless you specify the mug, a paper cup is the service of choice in the US. I know, don’t get me started. To this end, high marks for Crème.
My cappuccino benefits from the roast. Not sure what’s going on in this part of Texas, but the roasts have been the star of the show thus far.
The elixir was flavor forward, although leaning a bit on the wet rather than dry side. As for the craft, let’s say it’s a work in progress. A practice if you will. Given the attention to detail throughout Crème, I would have expected they not neglect the finery of pouring a cappuccino.
Overall, I would say Crème Coffee Social holds its own among the coffee shops in San Antonio, with some room for improvement. Certainly worth a second visit.
Enjoy.