Disappointment. One word sums up my experience here. Perhaps this wasn't the place for a dessert that tastes like a dessert, but rather an over abundance of pomp and circumstance with superfluous servings.
For a party of 4, I was glad that we were seated promptly...but about 10 minutes in the line ups started. Needless to say this was a popular establishment, although why I could not say.
Given my very frequent visits to other dessert establishments, I opted for a crepe. Do not ever order a crepe. I ordered "something to talk about" and oh boy did we have something to talk about! The egg and dough taste was extremely overpowering and I could not taste the supposed hazelnut ice cream. I needed to steal bites of a chocolate lava cake nearby to allow for some sweetness. The hot chocolate was ordered as a drink...but I think it was mixed up as an order of "whipped cream with a drop or two of hot chocolate". Ok I exaggerate, but seriously! Ease up a bit on the whip. I understand that these desserts wish to make a statement. I understand that there is the need to impress with swirls and swirls of chocolate and cream and toppings galore. Perhaps that is the customer base one is looking for here, but unfortunately that does not include me.
I'll be heading back to Demetres.