Crema is an artisan coffee house; meaning that the coffee is viewed as both a craft and an art form. Owner, Noah Price, also understands the coffee house as a point of community, "Coffee shops bring people together. I get to interact with people of all walks of life, just by serving coffee." Price goes on to explain that we are in a third wave of coffee consumption. The first wave occurred Post WWII, when instant coffee became popularized in households, followed by the second wave of widespread specialty coffee consumption through outlets such as Peet's Coffee and later, Starbucks. This new era or subculture is punctuated by a downshift toward greater appreciation for a palate of flavors, consideration of the full production cycle and a crafted approach to making each cup, all central to the operation of Crema Coffee House. Price utilizes a French press, in addition to the espresso machine rather than brewing standard "drip" coffee, believing that these methods create a fuller and more distinct flavor profile that are often lost in the traditional cup of joe.

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