I found this eatery on Google Maps, and I decided that I would include it into my eatery-hopping adventure. Park Avenue Plaza offers many opportunities for buying and eating local, and this eatery is the latest inclusion.
Brand: 5/5
Freehold Bites and Sweets is a small dessert shop located behind a Domino's near Park Avenue Plaza. The on-point logo perfectly reflect the brand of the establishment, with its bright colors and cartoon images of the waffle, the frappaccino cup, and the strawberry ice cream. That logo can easily apply to any surface, whether on a cup, on a wall, or an entrance.
Wait Time: 5/5
I experienced no issues or delays with the wait time.
Ambiance: 4/5
I can see how such a small business is taking off on a simple start with such a small space. I can forgive that, but the chairs and tables did feel a bit cramped. I did feel welcomed by the Spanish language pop playing on the television, since it matches the vibe of the restaurant. The pale green walls can definitely bring out a vivacious mood without overwhelming you.
Freehold Bites and Sweets offers a simple variety of dishes, from frappes to coffees to fruit juices to crepes. While no take-out menus were available, the menu did show these items on booklets with font clearly understandable to read.
Drink: 5/5
I ordered the Mazapan Frappe, which had a thick, malty taste as typical of mazapan. While I did experience the frostiness for the first couple of seconds, it immediately started to soften, making it easy to drink. Even after taking it home with the last drinks remaining, I still felt as though I did not waste my time or money, since it managed to continue having the mazapan taste and still had the frappe thickness remaining.
I can see how the Mazapan Frappe managed to stay consistent with the brand, since it uses a traditional Latin American flavor with a typical American treat. The quality of the frappe matched the time it took to make it, and the service ensured that the drink had the right amount of consistency.
Service: 5/5
The owner welcomes you with great care, always asking if you need anything. I could clearly tell that he enjoys his work from his communication to the making of the order. He gave me a good, first impression of Freehold Bites and Sweets, since I never felt lost despite the limited information about this eatery. Nothing about the service distracted me or tried my patience while waiting for my order. The presence of the logo in many formats shows that the service reflects the ambiance in a positive way.
Cost: 4/5
Taking into account every aspect of Freehold Bites and Sweets, I can clearly see that its up-and-coming operation has a good start. The brand saves it, while it starts off in a simple setting with a tolerable ambiance. Personal suggestions would be to start a website, especially one with a theme specifically tailored to restaurants; and to have more uniform tables and chairs. While I would expect the price to be the same as any other chain eatery, the interest in the other menu items raises the Cost score from three stars to four stars. I will ultimately say that the price of the Mazapan Frappe and the experience going there was worth it.
Rating: 5/5 Stars
I ultimately decided to give Freehold Bites and Sweets five stars, since I hold a lot of hope for this establishment. I can see a bright future for Freehold Bites and Sweets in terms of having its own space. When it comes to frequenting Park Avenue Plaza, I would consider it a first choice for any desserts or frappes.
Recommend To...
Anyone looking for a shop that serves frappes or treats with a Latin American twist. I also recommend to anyone already ordering from Dominoes and is going there to receive your order, for I would suggest including Freehold Bites and Sweets as part of either your dessert with their crepes and fruit juices, or the frappes and coffees for the middle of the day. read more