The orange blossom bostock is (chef's kiss)! Good mocha's too! All the staff are fantastic! read more

I've been to Temple Pastries a few times now, mostly for getting pastries and drinks to go. As the other reviews indicate, there can be very long lines depending on the time of day that you get there. There really has been no rhyme or reason on when there are long or short lines, but for your sake, hope that you get a short line. Inside, there is a decent amount of seating upstairs and downstairs (though only one bathroom), but this seems like it would be a great spot to meet with a friend or coworker or try to get some work done. I'm a big fan of the horchata brioche donut, so that's what I recommend you try. The pastries are reasonably priced and freshly made, and if you don't like things that are too sweet they will be perfect for you. I think the only complaint I've had is the drinks the barista has made can be very hit or miss, especially once with Chai I had. The barista was nice enough to remake the drink, but that's probably one area of improvement. Overall, this is a great little spot and I look forward to coming back again. read more

Great coffee with a mezzanine, outdoor seating, and free wifi. The star of this show, by far, are the pastries. The breakfast sandwiches available after 0700 are savor-y and packed with flavor. I see issues with customer service and I get it. Sometimes, the person taking my order isn't very thrilled. The other day, when I asked to confirm a particular drink was mine (as the drink was prepared for to-go instead of here), I received a judgemental stare. But I come here often and have learned how busy they get. I get exhausted just watching them! and I am so grateful this cafe is here. As someone coming from another cafe-focused city, this was the first place that really made me feel like I was home. Stellar food, beverages, and ambience. Only other complaint is lack of outlets for charging. read more

The display case alone is worth the trip. Macarons, cake slices, mousse cakes, tarts...everything looks unique. I went for the hazelnut praline flan and it was genuinely excellent. Rich, smooth, with that praline flavor coming through the whole way. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly. The space itself is lovely with high ceilings, big windows, trailing plants everywhere. A bit crowded even on a Monday morning though. Excited to work through more of the menu. The yuzu and black sesame options are calling my name. read more

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Went on a Sunday around 1:30 pm parking was pretty challenging, but after some effort we managed to find a spot right in front of the cafe. There was a long line, and we had to wait about 15-20 minutes for our turn. I have to agree with other reviews about the service the interaction wasn't great. The staff member didn't seem very interested, and when I asked if my chocolate croissant could be toasted, she bluntly said they don't do that. I ordered a hot latte, which was just okay. I really wish the croissant had been warm it was quite dry and had a slightly burnt taste. Overall, it didn't feel worth the price. I've seen some reviews calling it overrated, and I'd have to agree. It was an average experience at best. I don't think I'll be returning I've definitely enjoyed the croissants and service at Sea Wolf much more. read more

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Okay spot I came later in the morning for breakfast. I got stuck with work but luckily I missed the rush so I got served quickly. I ordered the cardamom brioche pastry and a latte. The bread was dry, I wish I asked them to warm it up. It was okay. Nothing spectacular, I've had better cardamom breads before. My coffee was average as well. The syrup was not sweet, very weak in flavor. They pulled a really good shot though, quality was top notch. Just make sure you ask them to warm up the pastries! read more

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So it's been a minute since I've been to temple and wouldn't you know it, it's like their baker Christina Wood was a James Beard semi finalist ‍ huh who knew. Well based on the line that was outside the door, quite a few people! This place is a cute little corner shop that has room for seating both inside, outside and upstairs. You can also pre order a bunch of items, just make sure you do so 3 days in advance. Everything we had here was insane, I think out favorite was the mushroom quiche, the cinnamon cream cheese Cruffin and the Miso Caramel Shortbed that was the fanciest Stroopwafel EVER! lol try it you'll understand EVERYTHING WAS 5/5 Tiramisu Chocolate buckwheat shortbread Miso Caramel & Kinako Shortbread Mushroom Quiche Rye Pain Au Chocolate Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cruffin Grapefruit and hazelnut croissant Chocolate chip cookie read more

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We went to Temple Pastries last month and decided to go all out with the order. I am so glad we did because the technique here is on another level. Every single item felt deliberate, intricate, and yummy. Here is the breakdown of what we got: * The Drink: We started with the Dirty Orange Mocha. It was delicious, the citrus note was bright but balanced perfectly with the chocolate and espresso. * The Savories: The Curry Donut was such a unique and flavorful bite. If you want a classic pastry done right, the Shallot and Gruyere Croissant is a must; the layers were incredibly flaky and the cheese flavor was rich. * The Sweets: This is where they really shine. The Passion Fruit Custard Cream Bun was a highlight, with a tartness that was super refreshing. The Horchata Donut and the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cruffin were pure comfort food but elevated. We also loved the Pistachio Roll and the Sesame Macaroon, which had amazing textures and distinct flavors. The attention to detail in the lamination and fillings is obvious. It is rare to order this many items and have every single one be a hit, but Temple pulled it off. Great service too. Highly recommend! read more

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Our favorite pastry place in Seattle!! Temple Pastries has an amazing array of absolutely incredible pastries, both sweet and savory.

Got the latte and the coffee was just okay. The shallot & cheese croissant was sweet and savory. The service was okay. They refused to warm up the pastry, but maybe it's to not over-cook it? Either way the pastry was fine cold. The cafe was clean and well-lit through natural light. Plenty of plants and wooden tables for decor. Music wasn't too loud for conversation I think. read more

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3.5 rounded to 4. Nice interior layout! Feel like would be a nice place to get some work done. Got their rye pain au chocolat and the hazelnut praline flan. Thought the flan pastry was unique and worth a try! read more

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One of the best bakeries in Seattle. The pastries really are outstanding the selection of baked goods and cakes are impressive. All well done and super tasty. Their drinks are just as good and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Love all the plants and light in the space. Parking in the neighborhood is available. read more

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Love Temple pastries. This was my second time here and I'll definitely be back. I picked up a loaf of seeded sourdough, salted caramel cronut, a couple olive focaccia and a gruyere and shallot cruffin/croissant. All all were absolutely delicious. So fresh, so flaky so flavorful. I would definitely recommend them all. So challenging to decide which one I like best, but I guess the one which edged the others to the top of the competition was the salted caramel cronut - which had a crunchy caramel topping (like the topping of a creme brulee) over a flaky buttery croissant roll. The topping was the perfect balance of sweet with a hint of salt. read more

Temple Pastries - Salted caramel cronut, Olive focaccia, gruyere and shallot cruffen and seeded sourdough - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The pastries they have available are incredibly good! I can personally vouch for: savory: shallot & gruyère and the rye ham and cheddar sweet: macarons (any flavor really you can't go wrong), chocolate and cocoa nib cookie, and the cinnamon cream cheese cruffin. The space this bakery is located in is cute with great natural light and many healthy looking plants. There is seating, however this place tends to get busy! So come prepared to stand in a bit of a line (it usually moves quickly). I would note that I haven't found the coffee to be particularly good and would recommend going elsewhere to grab a better coffee! I am excited to try more of their desserts. read more

Temple Pastries - The macarons and desserts! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Temple Pastries consistently provides delectable pasties and a beautiful, clean space to enjoy the treats they have to offer. The kouign amann is perfectly flakey with caramelized bottom. The strawberry macaron was soooo delightful. Perfect texture and flavor. Not too sweet, strawberry flavor came through perfectly. The inside was fluffy and airy and perfectly balanced in flavor and texture. It was a very memorable macaron. I have been to Paris a few times and they really go up at bat with the best of the boulangeries there. The fig and oat bar is tremendous as well. The hot chocolate could me more chocolatey imho but I loveee chocolate so there may be some bias there. Also, the sandwiches are good but typically leave me wishing they had a little something more, like having the English muffin toasted (maybe even with some butter) or some aioli on the sandwich. When I have been, it's often just egg and cheese on untoasted bread. Still good but would love to see that wow factor that I see in so many other of their offerings. Great place to stop for a delectable treat! read more

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New place in the neighborhood! Writers block? Need inspiration? This place checks out! I love the vibe! Definitely worth trying the croissant loaf so yummy! All the pastries look delicious too! I took some home to share with friends! In the evenings it's a pizza shop. Grab a pie and a bottle of wine read more

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A cute coffee and bakery with plenty of seatings and great lighting. Their pastries all looked really good so we had a hard time deciding on one. Asked the person at the register for recs and they're so dismissive...Didn't appreciate that so docking a star. Ended up with an espresso, matcha latte, and a Corn and Blueberry croissant. The drinks were decent, nothing out of the ordinary. Appreciated that the matcha was unsweetened though. The pastry on the otherhand was AMAZING. Pastry was still crispy even later into the day. Filling was creamy and unique with a nice hint of sweet corn. read more

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I really wanted to try Simply Soulful on Jackson Street but the run club was meeting up here down the street so I decided to be a team player and check out what the place had to offer. The line was long, the business was packed and the pastry I got was delightful! I am glad I got to have a little bit of fuel before doing a run with the club. I got the toast bread and fresh orange juice. read more

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Firstly, the place looks amazing and size, especially when the sun's hitting it from the windows. It's very bright with those white wall walls and the plants had a nice touch to it and yes, they are real... I really like the pastries here and I tried the cardamom almond brioche that goes great with coffee but all their pastries do. Great coffee as well so I recommend buying a bag if you're into that kind of thing. Good service and just a nice place to chill and they have an upstairs area. read more

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I stopped by on a weekday afternoon. Street parking was easy to find nearby. I ordered the chocolate chip cocoa nib & sea salt cookie, chocolate fudge brownie (not pictured), and the olive focaccia. The cookie and brownie were excellent. The focaccia was okay, and I would have preferred more olives. Service was a little cold. I went upstairs to do some reading, and it was a bit dark. Overall, baked goods were good, but next time I will get my items to-go. read more

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Food - THEY HAVE SO MANY OPTIONS. we couldn't choose, so my husband and i each got 2 pastries, one savory and one sweet. but this place also turns into a pizza spot later in the day so we'll have to come back. i got a ham & cheese croissant & the sugar toast. both delicious, but i wish they heated them up. maybe if you order them for dine-in but we took ours to go. we also got drinks, but i think the real highlight is the pastries. i could eat this thick texas sugar toast with ice cream for dessert. good texture & sweetness. Service - friendly at the counter. placed our orders & took our food to go. Ambiance - must be a popular neighborhood spot. extremely busy. plenty of seating inside and some tables outside (with TONS of dogs) read more

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Such a great spot for pastries and coffee. There are so many good pastry options you could sample them and never have them all. Delicious food and coffee. And the staff are always so friendly when I visit. The upstairs is great to work/study from too. read more

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A must try for me while vacationing in Seattle and will be a must stop whenever I'm in town ! Everything we order was delicious! Staff were attentive and helpful ! The pumpkin spice latte cake was probably one of the best pumpkin cake I've had i had to buy couple loaf of bread home to Sacramento !! read more

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Great pastries, but has lost its vibe. Went in at 7am and the music was blaring... used to love going to this place

I had a London Fog here, and while the sweetness was nicely balanced, it didn't have a deep earl grey flavor. I wonder if the flavor comes from syrups only? The pastries looked good, and ended up getting a black sesame yuzu macaron (it surprisingly didn't have much sesame flavor despite the color) and the buckwheat cookie (which surprisingly tasted better than expected with nutty buckwheat on top - never had buckwheat whole like this). read more

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This is why I stop by here and wait in the line. They have the best Kouign Amani's I've had anywhere I've ever been. The service is good and there plenty of seating. Includes some seating on the 2nd floor as well. read more

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Temple pastries does really good flavors. The quiche lorraine was well balances, the rye and chocolate combo worked well on their rye pain au chocolat, and the miso cookie was delightfully sweet. But the textures are not always a hit for me-- their laminated pastries are too doughy, and have a dense, soggy bottom as a result. Their seeded sourdough felt too heavy on the flax seed, which overpowered the other flavors. The chill pastry case was really stunning to look at, but we didn't end up getting anything this time around. read more

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My partner and I stopped by Temple Pastries on a Saturday afternoon, which is probably a bit later than when most people would typically go for breakfast, so the cafe wasn't very crowded when we went. This place offers a good variety of baked goods, adding their own unique spin and serving some items I haven't seen anywhere else in Seattle, like bostock (french toast x croissant) and cruffins (croissant x muffin). I was curious to try something new, so I got the orange blossom bostock. The texture of the bostock was like a drier version of French toast, and the spiced orange flavor was interesting. I had a bite of the cruffin that my partner ordered, and we both thought it was just okay. I also split the sea salt cocoa nib cookie with my partner, which I enjoyed more. It had the ideal texture that I like for cookies - lightly crispy on the edges, soft and chewy in the center. I appreciated how the sprinkling of coarse sea salt on top contrasted nicely with the sweetness of the cookie and chocolate. Overall, I'd give Temple Pastries a 4 out of 5. I think all of the items were skillfully baked, but perhaps I am just the boring, basic kind of person who would have enjoyed regular french toast, a regular croissant, or a regular muffin more than these more interesting hybrid versions! read more

Temple Pastries - Cocoa nib sea salt cookie (top left), cruffin (top right), orange blossom bostock (bottom) - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got all starry eyed looking at all the options I had and in my indecision, I got what can only be called a whollleee lot of pastries. And I enjoyed every one of them. Both the savory and sweet pastries were delicate and forward on the flavors. The shallot and gruyere croissant was so good I couldn't stop eating and the cardamom almond brioche was both beautiful and delicious. read more

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The bright white walls and plants give you a warm sunny feel even when the Seattle gray is all around. The selection is big and it rotates seasonally so come prepared to try something new as whatever you see in the reviews might be available. That said, nothing disappoints. In my first visit I was overwhelmed with options and panic ordered the strawberry pistachio donut. The inside was layered like a croissant and the texture was delightfully chewy. The filling made it a bit of a mess but it was worth the extra napkins. Second visit I went for the cardamom almond brioche. No regrets. Perfectly balanced. read more

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My worst fear with bakeries is always that I drop a stack of cash for items that simply don't live up to the hype and unfortunately, I've seen had it come true many, many times in Seattle. Temple Pastries fortunately broke the streak and while it isn't cheap, the items are creative and delicious. For reference, I'd expect to drop 12 dollars for a cake and 5 - 7 bucks for the pastries. There isn't any dedicated parking, but there's a CVS with a large lot a short walk away and street parking didn't look too packed in the area either. I will note that I went just before 1:30 PM on a Saturday and they were nearly out of most of the pastries and cookies. Choco-Coco Tart (4.25/5): Ferrero Rocher in chocolate cake form - crunchy shell with hazelnuts and a super smooth mousse inside. Perfect sweetness and richness levels with great contrast in textures. Brown Sugar & Black Tea Brioche Donut (3.75/5): The donuts are only available on weekends and I thought the dough itself wasn't the fluffiest, but I really enjoyed the brown sugar and black tea cream inside - fantastic ratio of cream to dough, not one bite felt dry even though these weren't super fresh. read more

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Super bright space, flakey pastries, and lively atmosphere! I ordered a cortado to stay which was standard but it was served with sparkling water on the side for the to stay option. Also I tried the hazelnut praline flan croissant, ham and cheese croissant, and honey butter toast. Everything was delicious and I'd love to come back to try more things. I'll definitely be back for the hazelnut flan croissant which had the best custard to pastry ratio for a bite full of delicious custard. read more

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From the number of pastries we got, you can easily tell how much we LOVED this bakery. Almost every bread and pastry we tried was fantastic. The croissant-like puffy layer of their pastries is incredibly buttery and flaky. The shop has two levels with sunlight, restroom and ample seatings. A decent artisan bakery to sit and chill in a cozy morning. ＊Hazelnut Praline Flan*** The hazelnut praline flan was phenomenal. Not too sweet with a hint of bittersweet caramel flavor. Imagine it's an egg pudding incoporated in a croissant crust. ＊Pistachio Schnecken* Got their signature pistachio schnecken. It was like a swirl shaped croissant filled with pistachio frangipane, topped with crushed pistachio and brushed with a glaze for the shiny surface. ＊Mushroom Swiss Croissant Quiche** Another highlight. I've tried many quiches in my life and this is my FAVORITE one. The puffy pastry shell was spot-on and the mushroom fillings were well-seasoned. ＊Apricot Cardamom Sourdough* For bread options, I prefer their sourdough over foccacia. The sourdough was fresh and studded with apricot pieces. Tasted divine after reheating. ＊Olive Foccacia Their foccacia is my least favorite. Quite dry and bland. read more

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This place is always busy on the weekends so I recommend going on the weekdays if you can and at an odd hour. Otherwise, be prepared to stand in line! It's well worth the wait. The coffee is very good and the service is fast. They have an assortment of pastries and bread that can suit the sweetest tooth and the ones looking for a savory dish. I've gotten their ham and cheese croissant, their pistachio schneken , their shortbread and their kouign amann. All of them are delicious - I recommend the pistachio schneken if you want something sweet but not sweet. I have come here to work and I've come here to hang out. When working, I go upstairs because there's no plugs downstairs. WiFi is stable and it's not too loud. There's ample seating upstairs, downstairs and outside (weather dependent), but the tables are always available! On the weekends, you might be hard pressed to find somewhere to sit. Parking is on the side streets beside the store. read more

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The hazelnut flan custard was SO good! It truly has a perfect mixture of all the flavors and not overly sweet either. The strawberry pistachio donut has fresh tasting strawberry filling. Both were not too sweet with the perfect blend of flavors! :) The barista was so nice and helpful as well. Great location, plenty of parking, good ambience read more

I've had Temple Pastries bookmarked for awhile and finally got the chance to try it. Went on a Sunday morning and there was a short line, which moved quickly. Tried a latte, the guava and cheese croissant, and the rye ham and cheese croissant. Most pastries are around $6-7. Latte was $5.75 for a 12 oz. Both croissants were delicious and a good size. The coffee was not great, would recommend coming just for the pastries. They did have a ton of seating, which was nice to see, but none of the outlets upstairs worked for some reason. Overall, an okay experience, but I'd come back for the pastries! Parking is street parking only and neighborhood streets mainly. read more

My wife and I are taking a weekend trip to Seattle and came here for their pastries. The Gruyère and caramelized onion croissant was so savory and tasty, it was flaky and crunch very yummy. I got an instant vacation coffee made with coconut it was delicious and bright tasting my wife liked it even more than I did. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was great. Especially loved the upstairs area where you could sit and work or enjoy a book for a bit. read more

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Another bakery in our pastry journey through Seattle. We arrived at Temple Pastries around 10:30 AM on a Sunday and there was no line in sight. It wasn't until after we finished ordering and started digging in that a small line maybe 6 or 7 people deep started to develop. As with most bakeries, we started off with the Kouign Amann and Almond Croissant: Kouign Amann ($5.50) - Temple Pastries' version of the kouign amann is very buttery and very sweet. Crystallized sugar on the exterior adds crunch on the outside along with the baked crust. There's not much salt added, just enough to enhance the flavors. The sugar syrup soaks into the dough making the pastry very sweet and soft in the middle. This also helps develop a nice melted sugar crust that on the bottom. The pastry is quite sweet overall, a bit too sweet for me. (4/5) Vanilla Almond Croissant ($7) - This croissant is quite light and airy, with large air pockets on the interior caused by moisture rising out of the almond frangipane. While baking, the almond frangipage unfortunately almost completely escapes out of each end of the croissant, resulting in only a scant amount remaining inside. Since the frangipane touches the floor of the oven, it becomes chewy and sticky, caramelized into almost an almond cookie-like substance. The croissant is topped with a heavily vanilla flavored cream and sliced almonds. It's sweet and tastes good just by itself. Now unfortunately, this croissant has some issues: while the components are all good, the construction leaves some things to be desired. All of the sweetness and flavor are relegated to the exterior. The interior is relatively buttery, but almost feels tasteless in comparison to the vanilla cream and frangipane. The bite is not consistent at all, migrating from the sweet almond cookie on the sides, to a relatively flavorless middle, then back to a super sweet vanilla icing on top. At least for me, it's just not balanced. (3/5) I purchased two additional items that I didn't have enough room to eat it until the next day (hence not including them in the rating): Shallot & Gruyere Croissant ($6.50) - The cross section of this croissant looks seriously amazing (look at my picture of it). The shallots are cooked down slowly, releasing all of the latent sugars and making it almost taste like candy, but mixed with the allium and gruyere savory notes. It's baked a bit hard, so the top layers become dark brown and extra flaky. Classic Croissant ($5) - First thought - this croissant looks really dark in color and seems too light, in terms of weight, for the size. Then cutting into it - a bit crustier than normal on the outside, but the inside exhibits a fantastic honeycomb structure with thin layers and great lamination. The croissant has good flakiness, and while the exterior tastes more well baked, the interior is nice and buttery. This is a very good croissant, albeit possibly baked a little too hard (which would explain a bit why the croissant is so light, since a lot of the water content may have evaporated). Temple serves croissants that have stellar lamination - probably the best I've seen so far around Seattle. I feel like some of their bake times might be a little bit too long and the construction of some of the pastries is a bit lacking. Still, I would definitely return the next time I'm in the area. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms that require code to enter read more

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I've been wanting to come to temple pastries for the longest time and finally stopped by on a sunday afternoon! I came around 1pm and was worried that there would be a limited selection since they close at 3pm but there was a lot of options to choose from! I was looking around for a bit and the cashier was helpful in letting me know the weekend exclusives (like the berry cronut) and her personal favorite (honey rhubarb croissant). I ended up getting two things: a 12 oz london fog and the raspberry and rose tart ($14 total). I was a bit disappointed that my tea was served in a to-go cup since I prefer mugs if i'm dining in, but the flavor was really good!!! As for the tart, I got it since it was so pretty but taste wise it was just okay! I didn't really taste the rose. While I was eating, two customers came and asked my thoughts on it but I don't know if I would recommend/ get it again. I love the spacious and artsy feel of this bakery! There's an upstairs as well, but definitely stay downstairs if you want natural lighting. I would come back just for the space itself, but I'm also interested in other pasties!! Overall I was looking for a sweet treat and place to read and definitely found a great space for both here :) read more

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This little square pastry reminded me of a Hong Kong dessert, so I had to try it. The outside is crisp and caramelized; when you bite into it, the texture contract is stark. However, the inside was too bread-y and not airy enough. The drip coffee is standard. This is your typical overpriced coffee place. Aesthetic, tasty, and expensive. read more

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