a nice cafe for some good drinks next to Signal Hill.
their frozen mocha is lovely - vibrant chocolate flavour, good espresso, and a uniform texture throughout the drink. it was light, refreshing & fast. they give some chips alongside grilled sandwiches, and feature a selection of different hot chocolate flavours, with their own designated menu section.
the "tourist tax" is real. items here are priced a notable amount higher than average, and while the coffee is good, the sandwiches are only okay; despite using plain white bread, lacking texture & being stored in a refrigerator at the counter, they are $10 to $13 each, depending on contents.
atmosphere is lacking due to the corner it is tucked in, and the number of tourists who frequent the gelato spot and museum housed in the same building, generating a...
Read moreI am not happy with their service at all. I paid for some souvenirs that costed $56 and then found out they offer a 10% discounts for CAA membership. They didn’t even ask if I was a CAA member at checkout. They refused to refund me and redo the transaction because they apparently can’t reverse transactions which I find absolutely impossible for any shops. Be aware that if you ever do go eat or shop there, if your food turn out to be bad or you’re allergic to something, you will not get your money back. I am extremely disappointed to the point I don’t want the items at...
Read moreSuch a wonderful surprise to find this fantastic cafe after the hike up the hill! They had a nice range of sweet and savoury snacks but when I saw there was a hot chocolate menu I had to go for that. I chose the first one from the list I think and it was utterly delicious, one of the best hot chocolates I've ever had in my life! Super rich and decadent without being sickly and the price was very reasonable for the quality too. Plus the staff were...
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