Photo by Joe Olivieri
Photo by Joe Olivieri
Photo by Joe Olivieri
Photo by Joe Olivieri
Photo by Joe Olivieri
Photo by Joe Olivieri
Photo by Joe Olivieri
Photo by Joe Olivieri
Photo by Joe OlivieriCaterer says Brodie Lane spot like an invitation to her home
Jessica Forkner said she noticed something was missing in Southwest Austin.
"I knew we needed a place like Crema [Bakery & Cafe]—a local cafe where people could get a great sandwich, cup of coffee or pastry, hang out and feel at home," she said.
Forkner had experimented in the kitchen from an early age.
She taught herself how to make cake balls before the confection became trendy, and her friends encouraged her to sell them. She started a catering company, Objects of Confection, and made wedding desserts.
"[Objects of Confection] was a way to make a business from my passion for baking, but I've always loved to cook as well," she said. "Crema is just another way of me inviting people into my home."
Crema opened on April 20, 2013, off Brodie Lane.
Forkner aimed for a "shabby chic" style with mix-and-match furniture and hand-lettered chalkboard menu.
Forkner said the cafe has become known for its cupcakes, cake balls, cookies and custom cakes.
"During brunch, customers really love our eggs benedict with fresh hollandaise sauce, and the Crema French Toast, which is challah bread soaked in a vanilla rum custard before being browned and baked," she said. "It takes a few minutes, but it's well worth the wait."
Crema Bakery & Cafe, 9001 Brodie Lane, Ste. B3, 512-282-1300, www.cremabakerycafe.com, Twitter: @cremabakerycafe, Hours: Mon.–Sat. 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
