La Creme Cafe – French
Sunlight dances across the tables of this bright neighborhood haunt, where the air is scented with the irresistible aroma of golden-pressed bread and garden-fresh herbs. Guests linger over vibrant, artfully composed salads brimming with everything from sweet summer strawberries to briny Mediterranean olives, perfectly paired with warm, savory paninis that offer a satisfying, toasted crunch. This charming escape transforms the midday meal into a sensory celebration of crisp textures and bright, wholesome flavors.
Melrose Avenue +13239511007 http://www.lacremecafela.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, renal, zone, volumetrics, carnivore, tlc, alkaline, aip, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for providing a consistent and reliable dining experience, guests appreciate that the menu meets expectations with its straightforward flavors and classic preparations. Reviewers highlight the dependable service and steady pace of the meal, noting that the atmosphere is well-suited for a predictable and comfortable visit. Diners value the balanced approach to hospitality, where the attentive staff ensures a smooth experience that delivers exactly what is promised for a standard outing.
Menu
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $6.5: Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $7.49: Mixed greens, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives with balsamic dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberries Spinach Salad - $7.49: Strawberries, spinach, feta cheese, walnuts, cranberries with raspberries balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $7.95: Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, tomatoes and balsamic dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $8.5: Mixed greens, tomatoes, turkey, avocado and mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $6.99: Spinach, feta, kalamata olives, balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nicoise Salad - $8.49: Hardboiled egg, tuna, corn, red onion, olives, mixed greens with olive oil and lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Panini
Served with mixed greens salad.
- Chicken Breast Panini - $8.99: Chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, tomato, mix greens, red onion, mayo, and mustard served on ciabatta bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Panini - $9.95: Chicken, Canadian bacon, feta, spinach, tomato, pesto, and ranch, served on ciabatta bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Panini - $7.99: Chicken breast, buffalo sauce, red onion, served on ciabatta bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Make Your Own Panini - $8.99: Your choice of turkey breast or ham, mix greens, red onion, tomato, mozzarella cheese, mayo and mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Cranberry Panini - $8.99: Cranberry sauce, swiss cheese, lettuce and mayonnaise Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Panini - $7.99: Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato and pesto. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Panini - $8.99: Fresh spinach, mushroom, tomato, cucumber, mozzarella, red onion, with balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Savory Crepes
Served with mixed greens salad.
- Normandie Crepe - $8.5: Ham or turkey with swiss cheese and fresh tomatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Le Tueur Crepe - $8.5: Grilled chicken, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Napoleon Crepe - $10.5: Smoked salmon, cream cheese, onion and capers. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Vegetarian Crepe - $8.95: Mushrooms, spinach, feta, tomatoes, red onion and olives. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Crepe - $8.5: Tomato, spinach, olives, feta, bell pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Don Corleone Crepe - $8.95: Pesto, fresh mozzarella, ham and tomato. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Make Your Own Savory Crepe (3 Items) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Make Your Own Savory Crepe (4 Items) - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Sweet Crepes
All sweet crepes cooked with butter and sugar and served with whipped cream.
- Sweet Crepe - $7.95: Choice of strawberries or banana and chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Marcel Crepe - $7.5: Choice of fruit preserves: strawberries, apricot, raspberry or orange marmalade. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Sweet Crepe - $6.5: Butter and honey. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nutella Crepe - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fruit Crepe - $7.95: Bananas, strawberries and mango. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- La Creme Crepe - $8.95: Bananas, coconut, almonds, crepe au nutella, with grand marnier. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Des Clopinettes Crepe - $7.95: Peanut butter and bananas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Make Your Own Sweet Crepe (3 Items) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Make Your Own Sweet Crepe (4 Items) - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Waffles
- Belgian Waffle - $6.5: Waffle with powered sugar and maple syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oh La La Waffle - $8.5: Waffle topped with nutella, strawberries, bananas and mango. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- C'est La Vie Waffle - $7.5: Waffle topped with bananas and maple syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Nutella with Marshmallow Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Nutella Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Almond Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Pistachio Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Snickers Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Caramel Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Green Tea Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pumpkin Spice Macaroon - $2.5: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Half a Dozen Macaroons - $13.3: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- One Dozen Macaroons - $25: Handmade and gluten free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Classic Green Juice - $3.79: Apple, celery, cucumber, kale and spinach. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Veggie Ginger Juice - $3.79: Carrots, beet, apple, celery, spinach and ginger. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Wrinkle Free Juice - $3.79: Cucumbers, ginger, orange. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Orange and Carrots Juice - $3.79 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Orange Juice - $3.79
- Strawberry Mango Spring Smoothie - $3.79 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Purple Haze Smoothie - $3.79: Vanilla ice cream, blueberries, banana.
- Blueberry Swirly Smoothie - $3.79: Blueberries, apple and banana. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tutti-Frutti Smoothie - $3.79: Banana, blueberries, strawberries and mango. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Mango Tango Smoothie - $3.79: Mango, pineapple and orange.
- Blue Lagoon Smoothie - $3.79: Blueberries, banana and orange.
- Avocado-Banana Milkshake - $3.79: Avocado, banana, milk, vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie - $3.79
- Espresso - $1.85: Regular or decaf.
- Double Espresso - $2.25
- Americano - $1.85
- Macchiato - $2.95
- Green Tea Latte - $3.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Cafe Latte - $2.95
- Cappuccino - $2.95
- Cafe Mocha - $3.25
- Chai Latte - $3.25
- Iced Frappe - $3.75: Black or white. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Hot Chocolate - $2.95
- Hot Tea - $2.25
Add-ons
- Add Mozzarella or Feta Cheese - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Add Vanilla Ice Cream or Almond Flakes - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Add Scoop of Ice Cream - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Add Nutella - $1.5
Frequently Asked Questions about La Creme Cafe
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a consistent midday meal featuring artfully composed salads and savory paninis in a bright, comfortable neighborhood atmosphere.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- La Creme Cafe specializes in French cuisine, featuring a menu of savory paninis, artfully composed salads, and traditional sweet crepes.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This budget-friendly French cafe provides a reliable dining experience featuring golden-pressed paninis, artfully composed salads, and over thirty diverse dietary options.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly French cafe offers a consistent, predictable experience with a 3.0/5 rating, specializing in classic paninis, crepes, and salads.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a budget-friendly, casual French cafe with consistent service and extensive dietary options like keto, gluten-free, and vegetarian will enjoy this restaurant.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Yes, the restaurant accommodates diverse diets with options for keto, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian needs across various crepes, paninis, and salads.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- La Creme Cafe is a budget-friendly ($) establishment, providing an affordable dining experience for those seeking French cuisine.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at http://www.lacremecafela.com, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the Buffalo Chicken Panini, Normandie Crepe, Mediterranean Salad, and various specialty crepes and French-inspired paninis.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) French cafe offers good value through consistent, straightforward flavors and reliable service that meets diner expectations.
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