I wanted to wander around "La Grande Orange", but of course the parking lot was full. I drove around and found this treasure instead. Outside it looks like a little cottage (with cat claw climbing up one side of it! tres magnifique!) with quaint french white and blue furniture for a coffee on the patio. There actually was a table of Frenchmen doing such on my second visit!
Inside the tables have bright flowers in little vases. (see attached photo) Annnnnd there was a chalk elephant and monkey on the floor! Art house oils on the walls enhance the aesthetics. It just has this simple and wonderful charm.
There were whole fresh strawberries embedded in my muffin. So goooood. It had those flaky crumbles on the top too. In front of the pastries are little placards. They have descriptives like "elegant" or "scrumptious". The owner smiled and said his girlfriend is in PR and she's responsible for that. I thought it was beyond endearing.
The owner, in fact, is really amiable. He asked my friend and me if we'd like to see the patio. It's not ready yet for sitting... But! He plans to paint it "terracotta like", plant some bougainvillea, buy some hotel valley ho inspired umbrellas, plus misters for the summertime. I absolutely cannot wait.
Oh! The Iced Toddy was pretty damn good. It had complex nutty and chocolate undertones.
Right now the place is only open from 6AM-3PM. But I think it's going to blow up soon and have to extend its hours.