TL;DR: Get the original cheesecake, you won't regret it!!!!
I've been craving cakes for the past few weeks and stumbled upon this cafe on delivery platforms such as Fantuan and SkipTheDishes. Being the cheap Asian I am, it didn't make sense to pay $5 delivery fee for a slice of cake, so I mentally filed away this place for a future visit.
Finally, I made the whopping 6 minute drive from my place to visit this cafe (yes, I'm lazy, hence the various delivery apps). The chill and calm atmosphere hits you immediately, as soon as you walk in from the dreary rain. The lighting is soft but not dim, chairs and tables are not crammed into each other (it's actually pretty spacious inside), and all the decor compliments each other wonderfully.
There was an ample cake selection in their display case, and a menu with various desserts and drinks on it. It took my sister and I a good 5 minutes to decide which cakes we wanted, as they all looked so good! In the end, we grabbed the original cheesecake, durian cake, and rose and raspberry mille crepe to go.
As you can tell by the first sentence of this review, the original cheesecake was definitely the star of the show. My boyfriend, sister, and I all agreed it was the best out of the three. A perfect combination of soft, fluffy, and creamy without being overly sweet. I may just go as far to say that this is my favourite cheesecake in Greater Vancouver, as it's very similar to the ones I've had in Japan.
The durian cake had a nice subtle durian flavour, a good choice for those who want to try durian but aren't brave enough to jump in feet first. I would have preferred a stronger taste though, as durian is my favourite fruit. I wasn't a fan of the rose and raspberry mille crepe, which was expected since I don't enjoy flowers in my desserts.
We were all looking forward to the cakes so much that all three were demolished in less than 5 minutes. Alas, no pictures were taken but they were all so beautifully presented.
Service was pleasant, and the cakes were packaged nicely without smooshing them together. Prices are definitely high but it's a nice treat once in a while. The cafe was pretty empty when we visited at ~7pm on a Saturday, so it was relatively quiet. Great for studying, hanging out with friends, or even a date! read more