I ate at the Essence Bakery for the first time yesterday. I ordered the Chicken Club sandwich. It came with "grain" bread which doesn't always thrill me, but I decided to try it anyway. The sandwich was great, the bread was fresh and soft, the chicken moist and tasteful. The service there was very positive and helpful, they go out of their way to be of service.
I also ordered some of their macaroons on the recommendation of a friend I had lunch with. They were delicious, unlike any macaroons I had ever had. I took one home for my wife who also agreed with me. They are very rich and very tasteful. I ordered the French Chocolate macaroons.
For a cafe, you could not ask more...the Essence Bakery Cafe was a great experience.