Specialty roaster & cafeRolling Mill Hill$$$$
Crema Coffee Roasters
A Rolling Mill Hill roaster pouring since 2008, with a big work room, a loft patio and free parking. Its beans turn up at Locust and Bastion.
#1 in Coffee
What to get
- Drip coffee (Infatuation: the smoothest on its list)
- A seasonal specialty drink, often served with a tiny shortbread cookie
- Single-origin pour-over
When to go
Opens 6:30 am on weekdays; the large work room and wooden loft patio make it a good long stay (Infatuation).
Insider tip
Free 90-minute parking in the attached lot. Public coffee classes run in the back 'education lab.' Crema beans also pour at Locust, Bastion, Noko, Folk, City House and Butcher & Bee (Crema's partner list).
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 255-8311
- Reservations
- n/a
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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