Cru Cafe
Restaurant · Newport ·
Breakfast & brunch with huge portions, great coffee & donuts
Breakfast & brunch with huge portions, great coffee & donuts
"Highlighted for a brunch that is explicitly noted as '(BYOB!)', recommended as a casual, bring-your-own-bottle option after walking the Cliff Walk and touring historic mansions along the Newport shoreline." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Southern restaurant Cru Cafe features buttermilk-fried soft shells with Asian broccolini and a farro salad over a sweet sesame carrot puree." - Erin Perkins
"Known for its famous mac and cheese, Cru Cafe is where chef John Zucker showcases the Southern favorites that underpin Cru Catering’s menu." - Erin Perkins
"The address was most recently home to raw bar and restaurant Cru from chef Marlon Alexander." - Clair Lorell
"The owner expressed confidence that the business can survive the crisis but stressed that collective effort is needed; he is reaching out to fellow owners and operators to schedule a meeting to brainstorm, create a plan, and discuss strategies for navigating the current situation." - Erin Perkins