3/2/2023
3 1/2 Stars
FIRST IMPRESSION
Newly opened dessert café in Stanton.
I parked at the side of the café. There was a side door right where I parked, but wanted to take a picture of the front. Surprised to find 4 large empty boxes and a small wooden plank right in front of the café's front doors! It was such an odd sight given the café was already opened and ready to receive customers. So I decided to turn around and walk in through the side door.
They did not have a menu posted at the front nor did they offer a menu for me to look at. They just stood there waiting for me to order something when there's no menu. I just decided to order whatever they had in their display case. I asked and they do offer various ice teas and coffee.
Cream pops are $3. The mini cakes prices ranged from $6 - $9. The whole cakes prices ranged from $35 - $45.
The café had beautiful velvet armchairs, velvet sofas and small tables to place your coffee and ice teas and create Instagram photos. There were also slightly larger tables in the back. The ambiance was there and it was pretty to look at, yet it wasn't a space where various groups can come in and hang out comfortably. It wasn't created to be a hang out spot. Maybe a 2-3 friends can come in and take a quick photo type of spot.
UBE CHEESECAKE
It tastes like caramel. Can't taste the ube or the cream cheese. The outer consistency is jello-like and jiggly. The inside texture is more of a mousse than a cheesecake. There was also a thin layer of vanilla spongecake. So it was confusing because the name is different from the actual taste, flavor, and consistency. Overall I liked the flavor, but it's not ube nor is it cheesecake.
OREO JASMINE MOUSSE
It tastes like a fruity and creamy peach. You know those fake peach flavors in drinks. It's not completely a peach flavor, but it has a refreshing, light peach and fruity flavor. No jasmine present at all. There was an oreo cookie in the center. Only the outside chocolate cookie layer. Strangely the fruity and oreo flavor worked well together. This was my second favorite.
DURIAN MOUSSE
Tastes like durian as expected. Same like the other cakes, it had a jello-like texture and exterior. Inside is spongecake and a small sliver of durian fruit pieces in it. But small enough where you can miss it.
MATCHA TIRAMISU
Not a tiramisu. Nothing about it is tiramisu. Not sure why it's named that way. However, it does taste like matcha. But not the Japanese matcha strong bitter flavor. It is sweet, light sponge in the center. It's a bit gooey and with the outward jello-consistency, the overall mouthfeel is jello-like and mushy cheesecake-like consistency. This is my least favorite out of the five cakes I've tried.
GANACHE DULCE LE LECHE
This cake was given as a complimentary / promotional item! This is the best one out of the five cakes I've tried. It delivers in name, taste, and consistency. Chocolatey, fudgy ganache and a bit of chocolate sponge cake.
I like that there's a variety in cake selections, but the cakes I've tried so far did not live up to my expectations. For the price, it should have been better. All the mini cakes I've tried except the Ganache Dulce Le Leche, all had similar jello-like textures and had thin layers of sponge cake. I'm not sure what I was eating most of the time. The flavors weren't bad, but I'm confused to what I did eat. For those who want to try, give it a try. At least the cakes look pretty.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
There were two Asian women working there. I assumed were the owners. However, I did not ask, so I'm not 100% sure. Overall, good customer service and everyone was polite.
LOCATION
plaza Way + Orangewood Ave
Inside the same place where Fusion Corner and Wendy's is located. read more