It started off rather well. My friend and I arrived about the same time and plonked onto one of the 5 tables placed in front of the cafe. Glancing at the menu and the items on the chalkboard (which also doubles as a partition separating the kitchen and the front counter), we figured that there was nothing to lose to opt for the chocolate fudge cake and apple tart. (Come to think of it, there was everything to gain - especially unwanted calories!)
However there was a snag. This 'tea-break set' of cake/pastry plus coffee/tea is only valid from 3 to 5 pm. Despite this writing on the wall, we went ahead to ask the one and only wait staff. Nothing venture, nothing gain! Her reply was music to our ears. She agreed to give us the offer though it was only lunch hour. Top marks for her flexibility.
Then it was downhill all the way - the very long wait for the cake and pastry; and the even longer wait for the coffee. With customers numbering less than 10, the wait time was definitely unforgivable. Finally, the cake/pastry came - warmed just right. By the time, we finished them, the coffee have yet to appear. Hence, though the fudge cake was certainly one of the best that I've ever tried, the lack of accompanying coffee really spoilt the experience.
Because of the long wait, we had time to look at the other offerings on the counter, and spied on the squid-ink and sesame seed bread baskets. The loaves certainly look very tempting and despite the experience, we agreed to make a return visit to try the sandwiches.
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