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2014-06-03
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So we just finished dinner, it's 9 pm, and our appointment in Causeway Bay is only at 10 pm. Still 1 hour to kill so we looked for a place to have coffee and dessert.We stumbled upon Zoe Cafe, while on our way to Times Square. From the outside, it looks quiet (I only saw one customer near the window), and ít's also very rare to have a quite space in an area like Causeway Bay. We also usually like to try small cafes and restaurants.So we sat down, and the first thing I saw on the table is there i
We stumbled upon Zoe Cafe, while on our way to Times Square. From the outside, it looks quiet (I only saw one customer near the window), and ít's also very rare to have a quite space in an area like Causeway Bay. We also usually like to try small cafes and restaurants.
So we sat down, and the first thing I saw on the table is there is a minimum of HKD 50 spending per head (+10% service charge). I thought, that should be fine, and may I can get a coffee and a slice of cake at slightly over their min. spending. I was so wrong!
Cakes start at 38 HKD. Coffees start at 45 HKD!
I ordered Opera Cake (38 HKD) - it's a small slice of cake. With the usual sponge cake, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache. Nice, but I wouldn't say extraordinary. I feel the chocolate ganache lack the rich chocolate taste, although it is very creamy. I prefer the ganache more toward the dark chocolate feel/taste.
Cafe Latte (48 HKD) - I am extremely disappointed with this! First, it is served in a small cup. Next, they did not heat the cup just before pouring in the coffee and milk, so the coffee is only warm, almost room temp, not even close to hot. Third, there's too much milk foam for a latte. at 48 HKD, this is such a rip off.
I forgot what cake my husband ordered.
The customer we saw sitting in the café left after 15 mins we were there, so we had the place to ourselves. But still the acoustic is not good, especially when the staff are talking to each other. I luckily do not understand cantonese. The design - white walls, no music, very bright lights, made the cafe feel more like a hospital cafeteria.
We spent almost 200 HKD for two people, and we only had 2 slices of cake, and 2 cups of cafe latte. Not worth it.
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