Crema Cafe, Harvard Square

Fridays I don't have class. This should translate to taking advantage of the time to study all day, especially with my nursing boards coming up. Alas... I end up surfing the web, reading blogs, watching the Food Network, or simply lounging around. Bottom line, staying at home during my days off is a BAD IDEA.

Hence the topic of this blog posting: Crema Cafe in Harvard Square. The sun is out, it's warmer than it has been (37 degrees, sad that I consider that warm), so I decided to hop on the bus and check out a coffee shop I've been hearing great things about.

Crema Cafe is a delightfully cozy coffee shop in the heart of Harvard Square. I went during the busy lunch hour (bad idea), and the place was packed with students, intellectuals, mom/baby combinations, and your general Harvard/MIT geeks.

I was immediately drawn to the glass case of freshly baked goodies... brownies, banana bread, cookies, cupcakes. How could I resist?















I got a lemon curd cupcake, with tiny pieces of candied lemon peel atop the buttercream frosting. Doesn't it look delicious? It was moist and had a light lemony flavor that wasn't too sweet nor overpowering. In the center was a dollop of sweet and tart lemon curd. It was as tasty as it looks. I'm sure I looked like a crazy lady sitting alone, in my parka, wearing a big backpack, devouring a cupcake. Not to mention I got many stares while taking photos of the cupcake. Geez, don't they know I'm a food blogger!

Suffice it to say I did not get much studying done while I was there. I give that credit to the moms/babies, and the guy next to me talking about his "full scholarship to MIT." We're all impressed, buddy.

Next time I go, I will be sure to try their savory items on the menu, including delicious salads and paninis. If you're in the area, check it out!


mmm... cupcake.