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| - For a small and unassuming location inside an office building, this place definitely surprised me in the best way. Walking inside, I felt kind of nervous since there were no other customers and I wasn't sure if this was a joke or not. Upon ordering and receiving my food, however, I have come to the conclusion that Thé Mon Café has the best simple breakfast/brunch menu item that I've encountered so far: the TMC Croissant Sandwich.
Consisting of hard-boiled eggs, lettuce, tomato, a meat choice of ham or bacon (I chose bacon), and a cheese choice of cheddar or Swiss (I picked Swiss); the flavors just happened to meld together to create a state of heaven for my tastebuds. The freshness of the vegetables combined with the creaminess of the hard-boiled eggs, the slight saltiness of the bacon, and the butteriness of the croissant made it a perfect choice for a satisfying but not overindulgent dish. I normally hate hard-boiled eggs that come with a well-done center, but the cayenne pepper (?) that they sprinkled on top gave them an extra kick that would have made the sandwich more dull otherwise.
I also ordered a chai latte, and it had a nice, full-bodied flavor that tasted homey with a little bit of spice at the same time. The barista/cashier told me that they use actual tea leaves to make the drink instead of the powdered mix that many other places use (looking at you, Starbucks), and it certainly showed.
Thé Mon Café is a perfect place to go to if you're in Old Port and you want to wake up the right way. If you get a window seat, especially the ones in the middle, there's a cute view of the street below so you can people-watch if that's what you're into! Never judge a book by its cover because it may give you much more than you would ever expect.
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