George King
Google
I was in the uptown area and checked my map, saw that I was nearby so I decided to go and check this place out for the first time (certainly won't be my last, that's fasho!). I was greeted in a warm and friendly manner by Jessica and Jasmin as I walked in. I looked at what was available and made my selections. I started with the raspberry prickly pear fruit pocket, which had a vibrant and tangy filling, wrapped in a tender and buttery pastry that was simply delightful. The cinnamon date muffin was what I tasted next, and it felt like a comforting warm hug in baked form, perfectly spiced, soft, and for a muffin, it wasn't very dense which was nice. Then I tried the chorizo and egg pocket, which was very flaky, buttery!!!, and flavourful. The eggs were soft and well cooked, the beef chorizo was well spiced and had a nice mouth feel, and the cheese melded everything together beautifully. The sautéed onions, green chilli, and peppers added just the right touch of savouriness and a light sweetness, and a bit of Tapatio on top elevated it even further. The corn blueberry honey cake offered a lovely contrast with its moist texture and gentle sweetness, complemented by fresh blueberries and a smooth frosting. As someone who spent a decent amount of their childhood in the South eating cornbread, this felt nostalgic with a bit of a refreshing and elevating twist.
Before leaving, I decided I wanted one more thing to go. I told Jasmin, the owner, she could choose for me, baker’s choice! She chose the lemon curd cookie, and it ended up being the perfect way to wrap up this experience because when i got home and tried it, all i could do was smile and nod my head in approval. The cookie had what i presume is a sugar cookie base. The lemon curd was bright, tart, slightly eggy in the best way. The cookie overall was incredibly balanced.
The flavour ratios throughout everything I had were meticulously spot on, with just the right harmony between sweet, savoury, tart, and spice. Everything I had was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and most importantly, made with love! I will definitely be back... It's worth going out of your way to come here to treat yourself to some delicious baked goods.