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2019-01-20
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I love living in Happy Valley but there really is a lack of good eateries in the area. And the eateries are either over priced or just plain not good. But recently, a few places have opened that I have come to really like with a price range that isn't over the top.Recently, a new coffee shop opened called Reaction Coffee Roasters. Finding a bit of time, I decided to give it a try and came one afternoon as I had annual dinner elsewhere and had four hours to kill.The cafe had a decent amount of s
Recently, a new coffee shop opened called Reaction Coffee Roasters. Finding a bit of time, I decided to give it a try and came one afternoon as I had annual dinner elsewhere and had four hours to kill.
The cafe had a decent amount of space. Very spacious with plenty of seating inside and some outside benches if you want to sit outside.
Menu is in English and Chinese. There is no 10% service charge and you order and pay at the cashier. They will then bring the food to you. To my surprise, the menu was quite extensive. They had a lot of various food items not just the usual all day breakfast and cake.
Along with coffee varieties, they also have smoothie and other drinks. When ordering your coffee, you can choose the type of bean you want from the daily selection.
I ordered a latte ($40) and chose a nutty bean. Latte art was ok. I've seen better. But it was a decent cup of coffee. Not a very strong nutty base but the taste was smooth and aromatic.
The food was surprisingly good. I ordered a brioche French toast ($88). It came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, maple syrup and a smear of Nutella on the side. This was clearly a sight to behold.
I loved they used brioche as it is the best bread for French toast. It was a decadent thick slice, soaked well with eggy goodness. Sprinkled with powdered sugar. It wasn't overly sweet as it was all devoured with a scoop of ice cream.
The coffee was good. But the food. Wow. The food really stood out. I noticed another having an omelette and it looked fantastic. I'm so bore of so many cafes now that only serve all day breakfasts. I'm glad this place has other options. Service was friendly. So, glad this opened near my home! I'll be back!
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