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| - YEA! No longer have to trek to the Rue Saint-Marc chain four metro stops away! My dose of Polish pastry taste boost is available just a few blocks over through this immaculate chain.
WOW! Super friendly, prompt service! I get a greeting from the baker the moment I enter, even though he was occupied with another. I could sense that this guy really cares about making his customers 100% satisfied. That alone makes me want to come back here. The woman at the counter was just as full to the brim with positivity and helpfulness.
She was able to recommend me, without hesitation, five pastries that could vary between average good to absolutely heavenly depending on how much I enjoy certain fruits, chocolate, and almonds. I took the apricot ponki and the almond chausson. Oh, and as it was a humid day and I was feeling like the ice cream in my fridge just wouldn't do, I ordered a mango ice-cream to wet my palate before digging into these Polish goodies.
Mango ice cream, exactly what I expected and wanted. It was cold enough on this 27 degree day, but not too cold to give me a brain freeze. An adequate amount of icing sugar was on the ponki to give it an enhanced appetizing look. I'm no expert in Polish pastries, but the apricot filling wasn't my cup of tea but it was, no doubt, refreshing to try a new Polish pastry. The almond chausson also came with icing sugar. This pastry was more flavourful. Not a bad choice at all.
I realized that the pastries here are as cheap as those Chinese buns you get in Chinatown or in Harmonie, but the Polish ones are a much better investment. That's it. My trips to Chinese bakeries are discontinued. I'm coming to Wawel every time I want a combination of personalized service, pastries, and an exploration into the deeper realms of fine Polish baking.
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