Went with a friend who is a huge bakery lovin fool, she knows all the sweet spots in the valley, and she told me during lunch at work about Essence Bakery Cafe and their sweet macaroons. I said man I am broke till tomorrow, I can't get any sweets, and she said they are soo good that I'm willing treat!!! Alright then let's go!!! So we went to the bakery and it was during the lunch hour rush so there was a line, but don't let the line deter you from wanting some sweet heaven. (on side note, grabbed a togo menu to go so I can check out their lunch menu,,looks like I am going to have to give it a try!) We made it to the counter and I ordered a french chocolate macaroon and a vanilla dark rum macaroon. Oh my gosh!!!!! Let me tell you!! The french chocolate macaroon was like a thick fudge between 2 soft moist chocolate pillows, so rich and delicious! Definitely could only eat one of those! The vanilla dark rum macaroon caught me by surprise; it is my fav macaroon hand down! OMG so light and tasty, the blend of dark rum and vanilla whipped into this sweet tasting cookie filling with 2 moist vanilla pillows covering it..I was trying to eat it slowly to savory every bite and just enjoy this heavenly bliss,,,,but the cookie had disappeared and now I am overcome with sadness. :( I must go back another day and get me more!!
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I've been here 2 1/2 hours and haven't been served on once not even attempted to ask..and my friend had to keep going up to ask...or rather..beg for another drink...guess you have to be a regular to spend your money here
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Opening weekend seemed to be a success so I decided to go today for the 2nd time, to celebrate my birthday. I was very excited to bring a group of co-workers with me. We waited 20 minutes for a seat but since we arrived during the lunch rush, we were patient. Just as before the biscuits, jam & honey were amazing but unfortunately that was the extent of my good experience. We waited a long time for our food (we're at about an hour in at this point) and once it came so did the requests. Mayo, dressing for a friends salad, etc. our waitress seemed young and a bit inexperienced to handle multiple requests as she would bring one item out at a time. After my burger sat getting cold for another 10 minutes I asked again for mayo and was told "it's coming!". At that point I'm losing my appetite because of her attitude and service but it was my birthday lunch after all so I was going to enjoy this burger....or was I? Nope, my med well burger was med RARE at best once I cut into it and at that point the rest of my party was more than 1/2 way through their meal. I was done. The manager said she would comp my meal, give me a gift card (which she never gave me) and bring me something else from the menu but seemed like she honestly didn't care that my birthday lunch was ruined...and they still brought me the check for the "comped" grilled cheese sandwich I had to choke down. This did not seem like the same place I had dinner opening weekend. Had it only been issues with the food & had I not been disrespected by the staff, I might have returned once they get the kinks worked out. Tip: the wood floors are EXTREMELY slippery (hold the wax, folks) and an elderly lady fell flat on her back while we were there. I was wearing heels and almost slipped myself. Be aware of that & wear shoes with some sort of traction or be very cautious when walking on them.
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One of the worst asian Restaurants The service was Horrible and extremely Rude, when we ordered it was like we were bothering them asking a question. How do you screw up your own nationality food? Waited about 7-10 mins. With two empty glasses of water with only two other tables with customers in Restaurant. SAd!!
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