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For full review and pictures, visit: http://madamechewy.com/2013/06/20/st-marc-cafe/The counter is self-service and it’s a tad chaotic. If time is needed to prepare something, you will be given a beeper machine. Complimentary water is available near the kitchen and most customers clear their table before leaving.Hot chocolate comes in small ($5), medium($6) and large($7). It was a letdown; the consistency was thin and lacked flavour. Unlike some other cafes, the hot chocolate was served piping
The counter is self-service and it’s a tad chaotic. If time is needed to prepare something, you will be given a beeper machine. Complimentary water is available near the kitchen and most customers clear their table before leaving.
Hot chocolate comes in small ($5), medium($6) and large($7). It was a letdown; the consistency was thin and lacked flavour. Unlike some other cafes, the hot chocolate was served piping hot, so do be careful not to burn your tongue. Hubby, who is quite fussy about coffee, had no complaints about his coffee (can’t remember the exact price but it was cheaper than the hot chocolate).
There are several pre-packed sandwiches displayed at the fridge; I chose Tuna potato+egg and tuna potato+ham sandwich ($4.30). I thought that my sandwich would be opened and served nicely on a plate. Perhaps my expectations were too high. It was a nice and refreshing sandwich; the bread was soft and fluffy, like clouds.
French toast was delightful, but a tad pricy at $3 for a serving like this. Yakitsuki dog ($3.50) was savoury and delicious; juicy sausage with a distinct black pepper and mustard flavour. A lot of effort is required to chew on the bread, which had a tough texture. Old folks should avoid the Yakitsuki dog.
Choco Cro ($2.40) is St Marc café’s bestseller, and I had to try it, after hearing the raves from my colleague. Although the Chocro Cro was displayed for quite some time at the opened counter, the croissant was still crisps and flaky on the outside. The dough is soft and aromatic as its loaded with butter, which make the pastry taste sooo good, even on its own. At the heart of the croissant, oozes warm semi-melted smooth chocolate, with a slightly bitter aftertaste. The roasted peanut toppings added another dimension to the taste.
Thank goodness I got Choco berry celebration ($8.80), rather than strawberry Heaven. Why? Because the strawberries were served semi-frozen. Not impressed at all!
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