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2010-11-07
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Heard raves abt 1 Caramel @1 Handy Road The Luxe (next to The Cathay) tat its cakes/pastries are v nice (but comes wif a price). So we decided to check this little cafe out. & I need to emphasize it is indeed a little cafe, not many seats avail. Probably it can only sit not more than 30 pple? ;)We ordered a Warm Apple Crumble ($14++) and a slice of Secret Garden ($8.90++). Both were ok, nice to the tastebuds, but doesn't give u the "WOW" feel. For tat price I would've expected my apple crumble t
We ordered a Warm Apple Crumble ($14++) and a slice of Secret Garden ($8.90++). Both were ok, nice to the tastebuds, but doesn't give u the "WOW" feel. For tat price I would've expected my apple crumble to taste beta than Swensen's which costs slightly less than this. So we were a bit disappointed. As for the slice of cake, my fren liked the soft fluffy sponge cake & preferred this over the apple crumble. Yes it's spongy but then again, for the price, I tink I wouldn't b rating it so high up. There are comparable ones out there which are more reasonably priced.
My fren ordered a Cafe Latte ($5++), which was jus normal since she didn't say anything positive or negative abt it.
For me, I had the Tropical Blend ($8++). The drink is a refreshing blend of pineapple, mango and passionfruit. When I got the drink I jus took a sip & it was bland. Only when I stirred & mixed it well then it tasted good Both of us likes the brilliant bright color of this drink.
Wonder if it's due to high expectations for this cafe, I wouldn't think tat it'll b on my high priority list when scratching my brains for a nice cosy tea-time place. It's nice but not tat worth the price tag tat comes wif the F&B they serve. At least that's what both of us thot. Or mayb we didn't try the best food they have yet. Saw many customers ordering the Strawberry Shortcake.
Oh 1 thing must mention is tat we reach the cafe 3-ish on a Sat afternoon & it was almost packed wif 1 2-seater table left aft we sat down. So this cafe seems to b well received......
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