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| - My review could more accurately be described as a 3.5 than a 3 star. Is Sweet is not great enough cumulatively for me to rave about, but I would optimistically return for another round or two of Creme brûlée.
After searching up Japanese/Asian style patisseries in the area that were open around 2 pm, Is Sweet came up. From the street it's not the easiest to find (is anything, on Spring Mtn Road though?) but I busted a few U Turns for my sweet tooth. There is no large sign outside clearly marking or displaying their banner.
Parking is decent, and upon entering you are greeted by cutesy chintz furniture that is a bit miniature, and mismatched. Lots of tiny tables and couches to settle around. Cute decor and great lighting, probably a great place for Snapchat pics, who knows. A few well-dressed young Asian women were there already, holding gossipy conversations.
My friend and I came up and the staff did not greet us, just stopped their conversation, came to the front, and looked up expectantly. The young girl at the front seemed decently friendly taking my order, but the young man acted like he did not get paid enough to do what he did. Probably true. I wish you were paid more, my dude.
I said hi, perused the selection, then got the iced Taro tea latte, which sounded delicious, but had no descriptors to it. I myself have worked at a place that did a DELICIOUS "purple Oreo" smoothie (which was just taro frappe mix, and Oreos, blended), so I had high hopes for this. After looking at their delicious display, I chose to get a creme brulee because I had been having major creme brulee cravings recently. You know, normal things. I also got a slice of beautiful coconut cake to-go for a family member because it looked yummy.
My friend got the same taro tea latte, but a chocolate cake. The pricing for desserts was typical, kind of expensive, but it looked like their crepes and honey toast were priced better though I didn't get any. Maybe next time!
After taking our orders, we sat down and the girl came by to deliver our beautifully plated desserts and our lattes. I just had to take a photo!
Because I was excited for them both, I tried the latte first, but was incredibly disappointed! The menu/staff did not warn me that instead of it being a latte (espresso + milk) with taro flavor, it's actually just taro-flavored milk (was there tea in there? As a constant tea-drinker, I highly doubt it, but it's possible it was in there, albeit very weak). I felt like a 5 yr old sipping that milk-flavored taro drink. BIG TRAGIC.
Next, I broke the surface of the creme brulee. It gave a nice little crack like it was supposed to, and though the sugar coating on it was quite thin it was D E L I C I O U S. I love a good creme brulee, and this place did not disappoint.
It was very Japanese-y, meaning that besides being beautifully presented, the dessert itself did not overwhelm the taste of the creaminess with too much added sugar. Japanese are all about that delicacy, and I loved every bite. It wasn't a large portion but for the price I'd get it again.
Partway through my dessert I got up to get a cup of water, which I loved that they had available. Many legitimate Japanese patisseries have cups of water available self-serve on the side, and this place had a cute little corner with the water infused with berries and cucumbers. Ahh, so Japanese. I felt a tad bit like I was back in Japan again.
We stayed and chatted there for a bit, but the latte disappointed me so much I left it half-full. As someone who absolutely hates waste, I was pretty sad about it. Maybe next time I'll ask them to make me a legit latte and ask to add taro flavor. I don't care how weird it sounds, because of that sad drink I'm determined to get it the better way next time!
Overall, would return again and ask for espresso in my latte, and maybe try a crepe with my creme brulee.
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