Crema Bakery & Cafe

"Then, there is the forthcoming shuttering of far south Austin bakery and cafe Crema on September 17." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Founder Jessica Forkner Tomberlin is closing her bakery because the landlord was asking for a five-year lease, which she couldn’t do, writing that it was “the final nail in our coffin” on the Instagram post. “We can’t even pay rent now,” coupled with increasing supplies costs and issues with staffing. She noted that she has “taken on astronomical debt trying to keep us alive ‘until things get better,” but that time never came for the bakery. Tomberlin tells Eater that she’d be up to opening Crema elsewhere, “we just need a different business model,” she writes over Instagram direct message. “Every restaurant that doesn’t serve alcohol is bleeding right now, booze is carrying this city’s food scene right now.” In 2022, Crema did receive $10,000 from Yelp’s fund for businesses impacted by the Texas winter storm of February 2021. During that time, the bakery lost power, which meant the loss of a lot of products and business sales; and lost water too. The team still gave away groceries, supplies, and water. Also earlier on during the pandemic, the bakery gave away free sack lunches to anyone in need and furloughed workers. Likewise, the team has been vocal about their support of social and political issues and often raised funds for related nonprofits. Crema is known for its pastries like croissants, scones, and muffins; breakfast sandwiches; tacos; salads; and custom cakes and desserts; plus coffee. Forkner opened Crema in 2014. Through its closing date, the bakery will offer dishes and parties from older menus such as pistachio croissants, as well as offer frozen goods." - Nadia Chaudhury

"South Austin bakeries Crema and custom spot Cakes Rock are hosting a joint bakery equipment sale on Sunday, August 28. The offerings include cake pans, furniture, decorating goods, and more. It takes place next to Crema at 9001 Brodie Lane from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payments can be made in cash or via Venmo." - Nadia Chaudhury

"One of the recipients of Yelp's 'Deck The Halls' winterization fund, received $10,000 for necessary maintenance or updates." - Polly Anna Rocha

"The cafe closed its indoor dining area and requires masks." - Nadia Chaudhury