Matcha Made in Heaven
Words by Jinky Romero Photos by Shelby Bella and Cafe Creme
Café Crème, a quaint family-owned coffee shop along East Oltorf Street, is home to delicious homemade pastries, mouthwatering frappes, and a Matcha drink packed with flavor.
The cafe came from humble beginnings as Kimmi and Sue Duong started out baking delectable treats and quickly went on to fulfill their dreams of opening their own bakery. While coffee was initially added to the menu to complement their pastries, the sisters soon developed a passion for it. This passion resulted in their impressive coffee selection and a diverse menu.
They first opened their doors four and a half years ago. In that time, the café has seen the neighborhood grow, and they grew along with it. The people welcomed the laidback vibe that the place provided, and paired with their delicious food and drinks, Café Crème has become a staple for the community.
Several things set this Vietnamese-French inspired café apart, but the one thing that jumps out upon entering is how welcoming it is – from the atmosphere to the people. “To set us apart from the rest of the coffee shops in town, it was really important to us that our staff are really friendly and welcoming, and everyone can just get exactly what they want to drink and not feel embarrassed about it,” Kimmi shares.
Their menu comes alive with a selection of carefully crafted drinks. A sure winner is their Matcha Green Tea Latte. The reason it’s so impressive is because it’s well-rounded. Depending on who you ask, matcha can either be too sweet or too intense. Café Crème’s, however, is just the right amount of matcha and just the right amount of sweetness to make both an enthusiast and casual drinker incredibly satisfied. The special ingredient, according to Duong, is a matcha blend they get from Texas Coffee Traders, which gives it that perfectly sweetened flavor.
That inclusivity practiced by their staff translates to their menu as well. With such a diverse drink selection, no matter the taste buds, guests are guaranteed to find a drink they love at Café Crème.
Breakfast!
Since opening, Café Crème has added a variety of new choices to their menu, including crepes, breakfast tacos, beer, and wine!
Contact
1834 East Oltorf St.
cafecremeaustin.com
@cafecremeaustin
