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| - Cookie Stéfanie is an Old Port bake shop that is actually relatively affordable to most people who don't have money to blow, something atypical for the area. Specializing in gluten-free goodies, I was curious to see how they would measure up to their ordinary counterparts that I'm so used to eating.
The atmosphere is very stylish and has pink undertones, and all of their baked goods are lined up very neatly behind the glass display case. Since they also had grilled cheese at the time that I went and added a new type, the duck confit with tomato, I decided to try that along with a Queen Elizabeth cake and a cappuccino. After having my food brought to me, I tried the grilled cheese first. Honestly, I didn't find it all that impressive, especially given the fact that the filling-to-bread ratio was more in favor of the bread, and the flavor and texture of the bread felt like it was overpowering the duck. It didn't really feel like it was worth spending the extra three or four dollars on. The Queen Elizabeth cake, however, was much more impressive. It was nice, moist, and filling (but not stuffing) despite its small size. The coconut topping added an interesting layer of texture when added in with the nuts and everything else in the batter so it didn't taste too saccharine. The cappuccino was well-made and actually balanced out the sweetness of the cake, so I might just order those two items next time.
For what it is, Cookie Stéfanie definitely does gluten-free right. Although their grilled cheese doesn't measure up to the usual grilled cheese, their baked goods have the potential to give their counterparts a run for their money. Seek it out if you have the time!
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