Vonny W.
Yelp
I needed to pick up some dessert since I'm attending a gathering this evening and since I had heard so much about Amadeus and was in the area, I decided to spot by for the first time to pick something out. I was surprised to see on their signage that they will be indeed open on NEW YEAR'S DAY (tomorrow) from 9 am to 8 pm!
First and foremost, the parking lot for this place is extremely small and cramped! It was extra hectic will the high traffic of people dropping in today (is it always this busy?) Getting out of our parking spot after the visit was the real mission.
Stepping into the store, it's a cute little shop with a huge line up of people. However, you can immediately pick up on how efficient the staff are, as they're so swift in their movements - as someone from the like picks out a cake for purchase, one employee packs it while another employee immediately replaces the empty spot with another cake and it's appropriate signage. That's another thing too - I appreciate that the signs were all very clear, describing the pastry and it's price.
They have quite the cake selection! There were a few cakes that caught my eye, between the hazelnut and pistachio flavors. I ended up opting for the "Exotic" which is said to be a combination of coconut and mango ($35) since it seemed fitting for the party of people that I'd be dining with tonight.
I could overhear the staff saying that with the purchase of 6 small pastries, the purchase is tax-free. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that my cake was tax-free! Also, if you check-in on Yelp, you can get a free small coffee ($2 value) with the purchase of a croissant (and from a glance, they have cheese and chocolate croissants as well, price range ~$4). I didn't give these a try today, but just putting it out there.
The overall process was smooth, about 5-10 minutes tops. During this time, there continued to be people coming in and out. Will have to update on the cake taste, flavor, and texture at a later time.
Update: I was a little hesitant at first since the cake was gluten-free but it was such a hit at the gathering! Everyone absolutely loved the taste, texture, and uniqueness of the cake. Not too sweet, which was perfect. Both the mango and coconut flavors were very evident, neither overpowered the other. Will be returning for more!