Honestly, this place has the potential to be so much more, but really falls flat on atmosphere. The counter staff (well, the one that served us) are friendly and helpful, and that's where three stars come in. The treats are generally very good BUT it can be hit and miss - if you're there at the end of day like we were, you might end up with a less-than-fresh mini cake. My moka chocolat was perfection (sealed up in the outside by a thick layer of glaze) but my date's mini Opera was a bit heading towards the dry side.
Now, atmosphere: a few things aren't working - the first one being the dirty, unwiped, disheveled tables everywhere. Better for you to do a dessert grab-and-go.
Secondly, the hideous fluorescent lighting kills any potential ambiance. Add to that the loud hum of the wall of refrigerators that drown out the background music and well, it seems a bit like a morgue. Also, there isn't much for clientele, so it can be eerie. One last cake before you go into a drawer!
Seriously, though, I wouldn't expect anything more from this place than to get in early, pick up a cake, and make off to somewhere more enjoyable with it. read more