It’s a dark cafe, most of the time packed with customers, even late at night. I find the cakes a bit too sweet, and outrageously expensive for the slice. I think it’s better than the one on Denman which seems more cramped, busy, and the service is sub-par. The wallpaper design is cute, and the drinks are good.

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Update

It was 10pm on a Friday evening, and it wasn’t a full house this time. The patio looked nice, but I chose to eat inside. I had the Coconut Cream Cake $7.50 with African Nectar Tea $2.95 (Roiboos tea by Mighty Tea). As usual, I find the cakes too sweet for my liking. The only reason why I come here is because Sheepie likes their cakes. I was glad my slice was almost half the size of his. His slice was huge! Price is still ridiculously expensive, considering we have traveled to Europe and Japan in the last 3 years and experience far cheaper cakes that were much better. Here, I either find the sponge cake part to be crumbly, heavy or dry – not my preference. Service was much better this time. The candles on each table at night is a nice touch.

Another Return During Daytime

We returned once again as Sheepie likes True Confection. To our surprise, it was empty except a pair sitting out on the patio. I wondered if they were even open. However, it was only moments before people started rushing in to dine in or take out.

With the place still bare, I got a chance to go up to the counter and look at all the cakes up-close. I ordered the Coconut Cream Pie $7.75 with sponge cake filled with coconut custard and finished with Italian meringue and toasted coconut. Wow… this was just so buttery. It was like I was eating straight from a butter or margarine package. I had a few bites, and I couldn’t keep going. It was the worst coconut cream pie I’ve ever had. Not to mention the most priciest. If it weren’t for Sheepie, I would never return. Next time, I will only be ordering tea!

Sheepie had the Fresh Fruit Cheesecake $7.25 which was just a plain cheesecake topped with seasonal fresh fruits. I had a bite, but it was also super heavy. His coffee was really bitter.

Service was satisfactory and the atmosphere is nice, but the cakes are overpriced and terrible. Sorry…

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