Kouign-amann is a delicate sweet sugar-crusted croissant type pastry that often is in the shape of a popover. Looks just like a puffy muffin. Craftsman and Wolves is a killer crafts bakery that makes the perfect Kouign-amann. The shop does many things including a signature bread pudding, small in size but big in flava. Measures maybe two and a half inches diameter, an inch thick. Packs a wonderful wowie punch with the seasonally ripe berries and fruit, plus a few pieces of specialty chocolate. My friend who knows from excellent pastries says the goods at C and W are special because the sugars in each item are balanced, not excessive. The goodies we sampled together were scrumptious. Somehow even my pedestrian palate senses that these dessert thingies are distinctive and of ultra quality. Ambiance-wise, it's a noisy place with a few tables lining the windows. You are elbow to elbow practically against neighbouring tables. I know I heard every syllable of the conversation going on to my right-hand side. I also knew it was Korean, so I couldn't successfully eavesdrop... boooooo. Very unique metallic artsy fashioned chairs make the space seem modern. There's merch in the corner and on a wall. You can get coffee drinks too. Service is excellent: the majestically tall staffer -- who I thought was manager but isn't -- was the kindest friendliest soul, very pleasant to chat with. Craftsman crew were mad busy, but always with smiles and ready to help customers. You won't find any bakery bites that are not delectable at Craftsman and Wolves. Kool yummy easy five stars. read more

I've always heard of their SF location but never had a chance to visit. I was pleasantly surprised to find a newer location in Mountain View in a pretty new apartment/retail complex. Small coffee shop sized with maybe seating for a dozen inside and a few small tables outside. I wasn't too familiar with their offerings, but I did know that it was chef driven and dedicated to quality. And in my short peek, I somewhat was able to confirm that. Drip Coffee (4*) Solid, bold and enough smoothness for me to want to savor it. Not as dark and roasty as Peets but good enough for me, especially to go with their delectable pastries. Kouign Amman (5*) I love B Patisserie's version that is flaky but saturated in buttery sugar, that I can only tolerate 1 of those at a time. Very rich and decadent. I have never seen a version quite like Craftmans and Wolves but that is what I found adoring. The exterior almost seems fried like a doughnut/cronut but totally not sure. It kinda had that bubbled exterior but not blatantly obvious. And there was just enough sugar cooked into it that it made it stealthy sweet, I'd say easily half the amount of sugar as B Pâtisserie's. Not that I would eat 2 of these in one sitting, but I easily could. Croissant Pudding (5*) They do these tiny mini bread puddings that can be heated up. We chose it as is, room temp and it was still fantastic. They use croissants as the 'bread' so it isn't as dense as a regular bread pudding. But their custard to bread ratio was masterful and this version (think they change the variations often) has burst of fresh raspberry and chunks of Dulce which is like a caramelized/browned white chocolate made by Valrhona. (I had to look that ingredient up as I never heard until now.) And to take alternate bites between the flaky and unique Kouign Amman and the creamy and slightly dense pudding with sips of quality black coffee, just initiated me an avid fan of Craftsman and Wolves. Seriously smacks! read more

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Quick stop to try a matcha tonic for the first time. I personally did not enjoy the matcha tonic. I don't think the flavors balance well, so it was a one and done for me. It just wasn't my taste and reminded me a bit of a healthy green juice haha. I will definitely come back to try other drinks though. Loved the morning bun, it was so tasty. My partner enjoyed the black tonic. read more

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I finally made it to try this cafe. Service was good. They had a good selection of sweet items but only one or two savory ones left when I visited. I tried the savory vegetarian cookie with a decaf cappuccino-- coffee was good and presentation was great. The savory cookie was okay, probably not something I'll order again. read more

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Cute bakery and cafe! There is some seating inside and some nice relaxing seating outside although it can get a little windy. Their menu has a lot of sandwiches and coffee! I tried the decaf hot mocha and thought it was good! Not super sweet. I got the yuzu sando and thought it was not bad. They had a lot of celery bits in the egg mixture which I wasn't super crazy about but that's fine: I thought the sandwich could have used some salt so I asked for salt and they gave this cute plastic vial with some salt! The salt was a bit reddish and I think it was a little spicy which was interesting! It did make the sando pretty good. My spouse got this funny succulent dessert! It was interesting! Had some cake, jelly, pudding all in one! It was $18 though but it was basically eating a work of art! Staff was very friendly and welcoming! I would come back again and try other things! read more

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What an amazing treat to find a patisserie with a modern vibe, warm professional staff, handspun coffee and the most exquisitely decadent pastries ever. The highlight of our visit was The Black Tonic, the perfect espresso tonic refresher with just a touch of sweetness, and The Uppercrust: prosciutto, confit agrodolce tomatoes, burrata, balsamic sunflower seeds, arugula, sunflower basil pesto, toasted baguette, house pickled vegetable medley. The prices were surprisingly reasonable for the taste and experience! read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning around 10am and it was quite busy! There's a lot of outdoor seating, some indoor seating, but it was pretty full by the time we got there. We were able to snag a table right as someone was leaving, but we definitely saw people walking around looking for a table. ~the food~ - Fritatta sando ($13.5): Very fluffy bread with an egg frittata + mushrooms inside. Not bad, I really liked the bread as it was very fluffy and had that nice milk flavor, but I think the egg frittata inside was a bit underwhelming. It seems like it was potentially microwaved, but not sure. Not worth the price imo, but not bad! - Black sesame kouign amann ($6): the kouign amann had nice layers, and the caramelized sugar crystals on the outside was super nice! It was surprisingly not too sweet imo! Could've potentially used a stronger black sesame flavor, but that's my opinion! - Croissant : The plain croissant was very nicely layers and was very crispy, but it felt a bit dry? I wished they had warmed it up, but it was pretty good! ~overall~ The staff were very friendly, and the vibes of the shop was very nice! It's a perfect spot for a quick coffee/brunch! I think their pastries are pretty good, but a little pricey! read more

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Tried Craftsman and Wolves for the first time last week and it was very good! Their array of baked goods made it hard to decide but I knew I wanted to try the Rebel Within since it seemed like a pastry thats right up my alley. The salt added to the Rebel Within really makes the dish explode with flavor! We got some seating outside (it's very busy during the weekend mornings). It was a very relaxing morning with a great meal to start our day with! read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Rebel within - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Solid brunch, coffee, and pastries! This spot is popular and for good reason. Now we don't have to travel all the way to sf!! We tried their sandwich, frittata toast, and a bunch of their cakes and pastries. Everything was so good, fresh, and the cakes had really unique flavors. We will definitely be back! read more

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The desserts are really really sweet. All the baked goods. The people at the counter were just okay. Not super rude but not really friendly either. Don't think I'll come back here but the bakery had interesting items read more

Many collections of these cakes. So glad the bakery finally expended to Peninsula / South Bay!! A few indoor seating with underground parking spot in a busy and vibrant area! read more

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this has easily become one of my favorite coffee shops on the peninsula. I've ordered both their latte and dulce de leche latte, especially when I'm in the mood for something a little sweet. their pastries and cakes are also very delicious. it's a solid spot whether you're stopping by for breakfast or just grabbing a sweet treat. tip: they have guest parking available at the dean apartment, which makes visits convenient! read more

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Got an iced latte after my pilates class! Tasted good and there were a lot of people. Would come back to try their baked goods. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

Chocolate croissant Matcha latte with almond milk (milk alternative, no soy!) Lions head was incredibly savory! And I'm glad it was warmed up. Strong espresso taste in my latte Excellent service Parking was a bit difficult Grab and go vibes Thank you! read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

The pastries are so good here! We also ordered an egg sandwich and thought that was good, but the highlights are the pastries. They also have desserts, but will need to try that next time. The service was pretty quick. You order at the counter and pick the pastries you want. If you ordered things from the kitchen, they'll give you a number and bring it out. There's not much seating inside, but there's some tables outside as well where most people were sitting. We parked in the parking garage underground as there's not much easy street parking. read more

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A little smaller than their SF location I have been to but very much keeping their aesthetic. Nice clean space with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The pastry case is always something to marvel. It is like taking a trio to an art museum. I spontaneously opted to get their limeade espresso tonic drink as I was purchasing a pastry and this was easily my favorite thing. Just perfection! Not too much lime, not too much espresso, balanced with beautiful flavor. read more

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Small cafe tucked away amongst residential buildings. I got the latte with berry almond syrup. Was slightly disappointed with the taste because it fell closer to the savoury side of the spectrum than the sweet side. The apple koign Aman looked pretty good. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Apple Koign Aman - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

Beautiful and cozy Great food and drinks again Seasonal are a must to try. Food is beautiful to look at. Service is amazing and helpful. read more

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One of the best pastries and desserts I have ever been to! There is a garage in the lower level for customers, which is quite nice and spacious there. You just have to take the stairs up and the restroom is also in the parking building instead of inside the store. The staffs were friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. You can always trust their recommendations if it's your first time. Their Secret of Eden is my favorite. We always have to get this everytime we visit. It has a nice texture and balanced flavors. Not too sweet or plain. Their other cakes and desserts are also great! Haven't have a bad one from here. For the drinks, I like their matcha latte. It was sweet naturally with no added sugar. Their coffee was really good too! Their outdoor seats are really nice since it's in a quiet neighborhood. May be too cold for the winter, but summer would be awesome! Definitely would come back! read more

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I ordered a Fauxquito and CRX (croissant) Pudding both warm and for here, and a couple to-go pastries. The cashier and barista were both friendly - welcoming and quickly attentive. The coffee was delicious - coffee flavors came thru and the vanilla and coconut were delicate, not overpowering or overly sweet. The warmed CRX pudding was good. It was a bit more like a French toast. The top was crispy and there were hints of orange. It was good but very sweet and I'd probably only order if sharing (didn't finish it). I really appreciate the ambience. The black and "greige" colors were somewhat soothing and gave "chill vibes". Music selection and volume were great. Over head lighting was well done too. The cakes are a bit on the pricey side, even as compared to other Palo Alto and Mountain View patisseries. I hesitated to try some of the 14-16 mini cakes. By the way, I wanted to knock out a few emails, but arrived with a dead laptop. I didn't see any outlets (which I can respect) so do come powered up. Overall, an enjoyable coffee shop experience and I would return. read more

Great latte, needs no 'doctoring'. Tried many pastries, were all very high quality and reasonable prices. Super nice and knowledgeable people... not just blindly selling whatever, they knew all about the pastries. 100% go to spot read more

I used to go to the original Craftsman and Wolves in the Mission when I lived closer, so I was happy to see they opened a location in Mountain View. Funny enough, I've passed by San Antonio Street so many times and never noticed it was there. A hidden gem for sure. I stopped in around 1 p.m., which might have been too late because the pastry selection was pretty limited by then. We ended up getting a regular croissant and the avocado toast. The croissant was classic and well done, and the avocado toast was loaded with different ingredients--layers of flavor and texture that made it much more interesting than the standard café version. I also ordered a chai, which tasted good but came out lukewarm. I wish it had been hotter to match the chilly afternoon. I'll definitely come back, but next time I'm going earlier in the day for a full spread of pastries. read more

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Absolutely delicious well balanced not too sweet latte with a foam top! Across from a busy plaza with a ton of workout classes, this makes a perfect spot for a quick coffee and pastries! There's limited seating inside but the pastries are absolutely gorgeous. We sat for a while and chatted while we had some coffee and snacks! Didn't get to try all of the pastries but they sure are gorgeous! read more

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Lots of seating inside, cute cafe, lots of free parking in the garage. - Avocado toast was huge and good for the price tag ($15) - Matcha tonic is matcha over sparkling water and was very refreshing, I really enjoyed it! I would definitely come back for this. - Iced mocha tasted mostly like chocolate milk, no hints of coffee to me. - Matcha snickerdoodle was soft and not too sweet but was not mind blowing read more

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Got the harvest sage biscone twice. The first time, the teenaged cashier asked if I would like to pair it with their mushroom gravy. I asked if it's gluten free. They mentioned it's vegetarian. This immediately told me they don't train staff on allergens here. After I asked if there is flour in the gravy, they confirmed yes after asking someone else. This experience knocked off a star. Anyways, the biscuit is great. It smells wonderful and you get buttery herb taste when you bite into it. I also tried the financier for the first time. Wow. It was out of this world. I loved the crunchy cocoa nibs and the brown butter really shined through. A decadent treat! read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Gluten free options (obviously a huge risk for cross contact too) - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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The interior is industrial modern but there's not many seating available inside. Staff there are helpful and friendly when giving recommendations. Overall, nearly 4* but I think there are things that definitely need improvement. Matcha latte: 5/10 I wasn't very impressed, I wished it was a lot stronger. It wasn't bitter but probably due to it being a blend of ceremonial and culinary grade matcha. Muffin: 4/10 Pretty dense and the majority is made up of the crumble instead of the actual muffin. I like sweet things occasionally but this was too overwhelmingly sweet for me. Triple chocolate croissant: 5/10 The croissant itself was okay, but I wished that it had more chocolate inside. It was more bitter than sweet in my opinion. Apple hibiscus kouign amain: 10/10 My favorite pastry I tried here. The filling was delicious and wasn't too sweet. The outside was flaky-- balancing perfectly with the soft inside. read more

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This is a nice little spot for coffee and pastries. Came on a weekend and there wasn't much of a line in the morning. The staff were friendly. The cappuccino was very poor. I snapped a picture. And tasted bland and lacked the creamy microfoam I was expecting. The food was good. Ordered an avocado toast. Space is tight inside, but there are a couple of tables outside. Hoping a different barista would make this a better experience next time. read more

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I love that this has taken the spot by The Dean apartments! Such a good location! If you find parking hard, go to the garage, go to the side streets, or park in the San Antonio plaza garage by Hyatt or by Safeway and walk over and cross the street! All free parking! Interior is shallow, so line seems long, but it moves fast. Order your pastries at the glass case, all others at the register. Pastries look great, seem creatively crafted. Got the matcha cookie ($4) and the lion head pastry. They were very overpriced... but alas! I wanted to try! Matcha latte: green colored milk. Skip... 0/5 24 h brewed tea: I wish it said the flavors--I was surprised by the berry-tasting tea! 4.5/5 Turkey sandwich: sounds great, is actually really simple. The pickled veggies on the side are extremely sad... little dices of carrot. At that point, just give me the slice like at taco trucks or a pickle or like ... something? It felt like Hansel and Gretel's bread crumbs, but veggies... veggie crumbs... 4/5 Avocado toast add bacon: this is monstrous with so much going on! Hefty, unlike the mush you get at other places. Solid, messy, good. Cumin flavor is overpowering, though. The bacon is sweet, soggy. Reminds me of Millionaire's bacon at Sweet Maple. 4/5 -- The tables outside are a hodge podge of mismatched furniture. The patio is so spacious, and if they were more intentional with furniture and umbrella placement, it would probably be more dine-in friendly. Theres a bench between Craftsman and Wolves and The Dean apts, and if they put a lengthwise, community-style table there with long benches to match, they could really maximize the use of those built-in benches, then move the 2 person tables to the front and side patio. Anyway, overall, cute spot--paid over $50? for this breakfast lol... maybe if you want to impress someone, yessss! Or as a regular spot for a pastry or two! read more

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Been to their other location in SF. Love their pastries though it's quite expensive. Got their frittata sandwich and the seasonal blueberry matcha latte. Both were good. Also tried a couple seasonal pastries. One had apple in it and another was more savory with cheese and tomatoes in it. Both were flaky and delicious. Nice quiet area with street parking for free. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Frittata sandwich and seasonal blueberry matcha latte - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

Lowk quite expensive for what it is LOL matcha latte: good, but tastes like the one i make at home the rebel: love the egg, but i think they could use more seasoning. the biscuit part was a bit bland for sure matcha pastry (forgot what it was called); hmm very interesting combo of flavors, would not get again. was chaos inside my mouth, not a party :( read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I've been to the location in SF before and I first found out about the rebel within muffin from the palo alto farmers market on sundays about 2 years back. I was very excited about them opening a location in the pennisula area! I haven't tried too many of their items besides the kougin amann, morning bun, and the rebel within. I tried the regular and the elote rebel within flavors here, both were very yummy! I love how unique the muffin is with the egg in the middle and runny yolk. I also like that it comes with the himalayan salt for you to add to the muffin! Absolutely delicious! I haven't had the chance to try their coffee or their other desserts, but will definitely come back! read more

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Came here on a Friday after visiting the dentist. It was around 1:30 PM. I was surprised to see that they had the Rebel Within at that hour, so I went and decided to get it since it's one of their signature pastries. It was $9.50 so quite pricey for a muffin. I also got a Savory Croissant for $6.50. Decided to also get a dulce de leche latte. The Rebel Within was a bit cold and kind of underwhelming, especially for the price. I didn't realize it came with a small tube of pink salt, but it didn't really need it. Not sure I would get it again.. The Savory Croissant was surprising, mainly because I didn't know there was ham in it! To be honest, I didn't know what to expect. Nonetheless, I'd consider getting this one again. The Dulce de Leche latte was good - mainly tasted like condensed milk with coffee. There's not that much seating, and parking is in the garage underneath. read more

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First time I came on a Sunday noon and they were sold out of most pastries. Came by again on a Wednesday around 11am to see if they'd have the rebel within muffin and lion's head stack in stock this time, and they did! Employees were super friendly. They asked if I wanted the pastries warmed up and I'm glad they did and would highly recommend doing so. The rebel within muffin was just alright. A bit overhyped and overpriced in my opinion. Flavor and texture wise it was a bit heavy, dense, and mushy. Came with a tiny tube of the sea salt flakes. The lion's head stack was amazing though! Would get this again and I personally think it's worth giving this bakery a shot just to try this pastry. It was super flaky, flavorful, and had so many layers with the flakiness of the pastry, meatball in the center, and all the flavors coming from the shaoxing wine, ginger, etc. read more

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Nice egg in a scone thing, but absolutely terrible (espresso) coffee. I guess it's not known to be a coffee shop but I think a little upgrade in the coffee department is much needed. read more

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Stumbled across this place as I was running errands. I had no idea what to expect. The decorations are super minimalistic. There's some seating inside and outside. There is parking under ground but there aren't too many spots. I was drawn into the pastries due to the pretty display. They also sell coffee but I didn't get any -kouign amann: 2.5/5, I like kouign amann when it's formed in a circle because there's more layers of sugar and butter. This one had a square shape on top. It was flaky but I wish it was more caramelized. Compared to other ones I've had, it needed more of the crispy exterior. -triple chocolate croissant: 2.5/5, the croissant itself was good but the chocolate flavor didn't really stand out. Maybe it was more dark chocolate because it wasn't that sweet. I would come back but I would try other pastries or coffee. read more

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I was excited to Craftsman and Wolves opened a location in Mountain View and tried a few of their unique items: the Rebel Within, Lion's Head Stack, French Onion Biscone, and the Strawberry Kouign Amann. The Lion's Head Stack was certainly a unique and interesting dish. I also had the French Onion Biscone, which was exactly what you'd expect from a savory biscuit/scone. The Rebel Within, a signature item, was a bit of a disappointment for me as it was a little on the dry side. My favorite by far was the Strawberry Kouign Amann. The filling had a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it added a fantastic new texture to the pastry. It was definitely the highlight of my order and something I'd get again. Glad to have a unique SF spot opening up a location in the South Bay and hope it continues. Will be back to try their patisserie items. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

Stopped by Caftsman and Wolves for a Sunday morning coffee, I got a latte and a mocha. Both were standard, the coffee beans are on the dark side. I also got their famous lion head and rebel within which were disappointed since they don't warm up your pastries. Imagine eating cold savory pastries lol weirdo! The lion head was flaky but will be better if it was warm. Rebel within is more like a cake texture. Definitely good for togo and enjoy it at home but I don't feel it's a good place to relax and enjoy your coffee and pastries. Also the pastries are on the pricey side. Service was okay and fast! read more

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Spartan decor and furnishing. Modern, and minimalist vibes. However, just 10 seats , makes it a challenge to find a seat and get a bite in. They do make good coffee. My regular drip coffee was fresh, balanced, kinda citrusy, and not burnt. Their desserts are beautiful. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

I first tried Craftsman and Wolves at their SF location many years ago and really enjoyed the Rebel Within, so I was glad to see they opened in Mountain View. There's a wide selection of baked goods and coffee, which make this a great place to visit any time of day. Tried out the dulce de leche latte and croissant today and both were very good. Plenty of sweet options overall, which makes this a solid stop for pastries and coffee. read more

Craftsman and Wolves - Chocolate budino - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Mountain View, California

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At long last, Craftsman & Wolves has finally opened their storefront in the South Bay in Mountain View off of San Antonio a block east from El Camino. I had a chance to stop by the weekend after their opening and caught the tail end of their pastry selection a little after noon. It's a compact space that considerably smaller than their Valencia flagship store with dark grey wooden shelves and light grey counter top with a polished concrete floor. The furniture inside is pretty neat with the angular copper chairs. They have a lot of goodies such as their own confectioned salted caramels, vials of Tabasco salt and bags of roasted coffee for sale. I found the line to be a bit awkward. As you enter the door, it wraps toward the left against the wall, past two tables where people are seated. I was trying to keep some distance between me and a seated couple, but I was only about 3 feet away from them. They had only three of their signature Rebel Withins, two regular and one elote. I opted for the elote. Later at home when I actually ate it, the dough around the egg was actually fairly undercooked. I had to open it up and bake it for about five minutes to harden it sufficiently. I've had Rebel Withins from their Valencia location and don't recall it ever being that doughy. I also ordered the Coconut Banana Bread and Lime Wire, which is essentially an espresso tonic with a heavy infusion of lime elements with a double shot of espresso. It was rich in flavor, but may be an acquired taste for less-seasoned coffee drinkers. While I was seated, I watched several customers walk up and ask for savory items. The staff informed them that savory items were not yet available because the appliance they ordered to make them arrived broken. Rebel Withins were all gone around 12:30pm on Saturday. I went for a second round to try the Dulce de Leche Latte, which has a heavy caramel flavor. It tasted good, a bit sweeter than I usually prepare my lattes. I also got a pastry called Summer Choux that had Guava Calamansi cream inside of a crackled red shell. It had a pleasant citrus flavor and would go well with a pour over or Americano. I look forward to returning when I'm in the area and trying more of the pastries and savory items once they are available. read more

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