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2013-10-26
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As the name of this casual and relaxing cafe goes Pies & Coffee, what else I had but pies and coffee when I visited their outlet at Rochester Mall. There ain't many indoor seats available inside as it was rather small and enclosed but there are plenty of outdoor seats where diners can enjoy their food in an alfresco manner. Thankfully it is sheltered, otherwise humans will be baked like pies under the blazing hot sun. Nevertheless, the tropical weather didn't do any justice and I was still per
As the name of this casual and relaxing cafe goes Pies & Coffee, what else I had but pies and coffee when I visited their outlet at Rochester Mall. There ain't many indoor seats available inside as it was rather small and enclosed but there are plenty of outdoor seats where diners can enjoy their food in an alfresco manner. Thankfully it is sheltered, otherwise humans will be baked like pies under the blazing hot sun. Nevertheless, the tropical weather didn't do any justice and I was still perspiring from the humid heat.
Didn't know what to have, the friendly wait staff at the counter recommended me to try their signature Wagyu Beef Cheek Pie ($8.95). It sure sounds delicious to me and so I decided to order it. After waiting for quite a long while even though there ain't many customers, my order is finally ready and patrons have to self-service and collect it from the counter. It sure looks good with mash potato and salad served at the side but I didn't care much about those as it taste just average. So, I dig straight into the pie and wow, the crust is sure hard like plastic. Taking a bite into the wagyu beef cheeks cube, I expected it to be more moist and tender but it wasn't the case. Parts of it were tough and and dry. Disappointed.
Come to the Iced Latte ($5.80), there wasn't much to say about it as the coffee was bland and diluted at the first sip. As the ice cubes were melting through halfway, it already tasted like plain water. Definitely a no-no but hopefully the hot ones would be better.Conclusion, it was a very sad visit and I had better pies and coffee elsewhere. I would return to this place again and the sight of pigeons flying around pecking on leftovers that are yet to be clear away by the staffs is indeed a turn-off.
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