Saturday, February 20, 2016

CREMA at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel

I've heard so much about this place that when I finally booked another staycation at Marriott Hotel, I knew that I had to try out Crema which was located the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel and the delicious pastries they have. After all, a cup of hot coffee and a couple of dishes of sweets should do the trick in relaxing myself after a crazy, stressful but very wonderful day yesterday.

When I got to Crema, I fell in love with the feel of the place. It was classy and cozy. It felt like a place I could spend an entire afternoon on and not be bored. There were high seats and couches. There were areas for families, friends, couples, and even those just getting to know each other.


As you can see from the photo, the place is very spacious for a cafe. They serve coffee, cakes, and pastries. They have a pretty big selection but nothing overwhelming. I liked it. Sometimes, you just want to have options but not have too many options if you get what I mean.


I really liked this wall writing because it was so colorful and would definitely attract attention.



My son saw that there was a yogurt station and immediately asked if he could have one. I had to say yes because how can you say no to that smile right? Besides, it was yogurt and its healthy so it's all good.



I had a couple of pastries and I'm not kidding when I say that almost everything tasted good. The Cream Cheese Danish was really tasty especially when paired with Hot White Chocolate Mocha which I had.

The ensaymada was a real treat for me. The cheese on top was overflowing and when you bite into it, it had ube inside which just made the taste so much better.


The Mushroom Mozarella Sandwich was also another treat. I loved that when I opened the sandwich to have a look, I wasn't disappointed with the layers of melted mozarella inside. The tomato complimented everything.


Now for the cakes ... ooohhh the cakes! They were such a sight for sore eyes. This strawberry piece was good because all the strawberries were sweet. I'm one of those weird persons who like strawberry flavored stuff but is not a real fan of the actual fruit. However, this one passed the test.


The pistachio sansrival was also another classic that people need to order in here. It was very tasty and definitely not lacking in the much needed ingredients. I don't know about you but I have had sansrival before where it just felt dry or like they scrimped on the things that was needed to make it sansrival.


The chocolate cake though was the real winner of the night. It was just heaven on earth. For chocolate lovers like myself, this was the real deal. They definitely delivered on this and for this little round thing alone, I would definitely recommend Crema.


The pastries here are not over the top expensive. Truth be told, the price is just the same as in other fancier coffee shops since it ranges from 160 to 280. The location, the grandeur, and the taste of Crema makes the price justifiable.


They also serve tablea or tsokolate de batirol which is not common in a lot of coffee shops. This is a definite plus since my Mom loves it. I get my coffee, she gets her Philippine Hot Chocolate.


When they say they are the cream of the crop of all coffee shops, I guarantee you that they really are. Crema is located at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel. Definitely, this is a place worth visiting. For those interested in going here, they open at 8am and close by 6pm.

25 comments:

  1. Seems like a great place to visit! The photos are simply stunning and look so appetizing! Love the design! Thanks for sharing the review, pinned it :-)

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  2. Coffee and pastries is my kind of place. I am drooling over these pastries.

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  3. Looks like awesome food. My kids would love the Yogurt station.

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  4. Oh my goodness! This food looks amazing :)

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  5. This post made me so hungry! I want to go there now! Beautiful images.

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  6. OMG that looks amazing! I think I would sit there all day and try everything.

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  7. Now this is my kind of place! Those desserts all look delicious and would go great with a hot cup of coffee!

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  8. The place is nice. It's clean and quiet. The foods are all looks great, too. Kinda want to taste the coffee.

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  9. The desserts look fantastic! I really am curious about the cakes with the strawberries and the chocolate! What a lovely experience!

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    1. Do they not sell that there? It's a treat here that they sell mostly in hotels.

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  10. The food looks amazing!! I would have wanted to go straight to the yogurt bar

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  11. This would be a great spot to go for a lunch date with my son. I love all the delicious desserts!

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  12. Amazong coffee and desserts yes please it all looks so good

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  13. Amazong coffee and desserts yes please it all looks so good

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  14. Wow all the pictures look amazing! Sounds like a wonderful experience.

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  15. That pistachio dish looks good to me. And my son would love that yogurt station too. :)

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  16. Wow their food looks amazing! Great for a treat after dinner time!

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  17. That looks so fun! The food looks especially good.

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  18. That pastry looks so delicious! I am such a sucker for pastries.

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  19. OH MY GOD I THINK I HAVE JUST DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN I WANT EVERYTHANGGGG!

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  20. This looks like a delicious stay-cation at the Marriott. I like the idea of a stay-cation in a hotel. :)

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  21. Coffee and pastries is my kind of place, I think I would sit there all day and try everything.

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