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| - Ah, Crave Dessert Bar (and Hookah Lounge). I wanted to give a higher review but the inconsistency we commonly experienced left me rating it as mediocre.
Now, we have spent many a late evening partaking in absurdly delicious baked goods, incredible cocktails, and fantastic hookah. Crave is spot on in the product they sell. The atmosphere is cozy and trendy with a romantic ambiance.
I'll get through the bad stuff before moving on to the highlights Crave has to offer. We are locals to Uptown and tend to try places on a whim. This can be a definite downfall if you are feeling spontaneous Thursday-Saturday night. In terms of "reservations", we have never made one for Crave. Some nights we will walk up and the doorman tells us it's 2+ hours for a table. We walk in to the hostess stand and she immediately sits us (without a reservation). Other nights the same scenario happens, there are empty tables, and they will not seat us because we did not make a reservation. It's really hit or miss. Our best experiences have been on week nights. Which is a great transition to the great things Crave has to offer.
The drink menu is way above par compared to other bars in the area. The specialty cocktail combinations are incredible, I've tried the majority and have not been disappointed. The prices are surprisingly reasonable too. Crave also offers something for the beer and wine lovers, I frequently see specials pop up with great deals on everything.
The desserts are incredible. I've read some reviews that complain on the fact that they are not made in-house and are brought on. My response is....who cares? If they want to sell me a chocolate cake I really don't care where they got it from as long as it's delicious (oh and it is). The small plates are also really cool. There is something for the safe-food lovers and there are plenty of offerings for the foodie in all of us. However, my highest recommendation is to steer clear of the savory and go straight for the dessert. From cupcake to carrot cake, you really can't go wrong.
Moving on to the hookah. Now, I'm a weird one. I have a forever love of Rose flavored hookah. If you have not experienced this yet, I highly recommend it. The Rose "flavor" surpasses just your taste buds and engages many more of your senses. No, it does not taste like flowers. Just try it, you'll thank me later.
Anyway, Crave's hookah is top notch. It's not the cheapest and you do pay for coal service...but for the overall experience it's worth the money.
Through the incredible desserts, good small plate offerings, spectacular drink menu, and great hookah and you would have a 5 star review.
My suggestion is to go on a week night when you don't have to deal with the birthday, bachlorette, etc. parties. The bartenders are always very friendly and the service is spectacular when they aren't packed. Crave is definitely a place we will continue to visit for the occasional craving for cupcakes and rose hookah.
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