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2013-10-03
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Group Therapy Cafe - a long overdue cafe trip, others on the waiting list includes Department of Caffeine, Kith Cafe, Loysel's Toy... ever since I've become an almost full convert to coffee (from carbonated drinks), I can kinda overlook how pricey cafe-hopping trips can be. Well, after all, caffeine is a necessity. Cafe-hopping alone to Group Therapy Cafe can be a little ironic, but an afternoon with myself is an afternoon well-spent.The sign states: Closed on Mondays.It's located on the second
Group Therapy Cafe - a long overdue cafe trip, others on the waiting list includes Department of Caffeine, Kith Cafe, Loysel's Toy... ever since I've become an almost full convert to coffee (from carbonated drinks), I can kinda overlook how pricey cafe-hopping trips can be. Well, after all, caffeine is a necessity. Cafe-hopping alone to Group Therapy Cafe can be a little ironic, but an afternoon with myself is an afternoon well-spent.
The sign states: Closed on Mondays.
It's located on the second floor, not too hard to find if you kept a lookout (see first picture and note that angle of Duxton Hill Apartments). Greeted with the neon "Fresh, Hot Coffee" - so enticing, hmm.Obligatory menu shots to help you decide if this cafe fit your budget.
Belgian-Styled Waffle with Ice-Cream ($12+)Switched my mind for the order from the one with maple-syrup and butter from the All-Day Breakfast menu when the boss alerted me to the sinful alternative - with ice-cream and fruits instead. The waffle is drizzled with chocolate sauce, sprinkled with almond flakes and topped with strawberry slices and blueberry! And of course, a generous heap of creamy vanilla ice-cream. The waffle is not as buttery as the kind in neighbourhood confectioneries. The baked fragrance is light, and generally moist than crisp. Overall it's pretty good though it would be better if there are more almond flakes and perhaps banana slices will be the perfect finishing touch to it. The portion is lovely for one pax.
Matcha Latte ($6.50+)A cuppa that I fell in love with on first sight and pronounced as my new favourite coffee upon the first sip. Maybe even mocha has to take second place now. They do take their latte art very seriously - and partially the reason why I ordered this - just a superficial disposition when it comes to more-than-budget dining. The matcha taste is tenacious but not overwhelming; the caffeine undertones are subtle and consistent. Correct me if I'm wrong but the caffeine content in this cup is quite low.
Although Group Therapy Cafe is one of the more popular cafes around, I was surprised to see that it wasn't teeming with people or long queues - instead there was a comfortable seat turnover rate on a weekday afternoon (I'm sure it's much busier on weekends though).
There is also a electric point at my seat to revive my ever-dying phone. The service is attentive and non-intrusive, approaching only when needed. A beautiful cafe that is definitely listed as one of my favourites. Be, right back. ;)
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