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| - This is the first time I have had someone ask me if I wanted to go to lunch and get some macaroons. I guess you could make a meal out of them. I would probably be pretty upset later for making that decision, though. After asking for clarification that someone told me that his destination of choice, Essence Bakery Cafe, was more than just a macaroon shop. It certainly was in so many ways. The impetus of the Essence lunch outing was for macaroons, admittedly. But after looking at their menu online it looks as though I was going to be able to get a good lunch while running this co-worker's errand. The Essence name went as far as to having another co-worker get on board for the lunch with great enthusiasm. I guess I was in for a treat.
When we arrived I was surprised to see that it was a simple little location in an unassuming store front off University Avenue. Parking was limited but I was lucky enough to score a spot up front next to a Subaru Forester which was much more fortuitous than I gave it credit for at the time. I immediately noted the activity of several people in and outside of Essence apparently already enjoying their visit. I guess arriving early might not be enough. Upon entering, I started this small experience.
Up front there is a small display case full of pastries, macaroons, and other baked goods. For a bakery, not a huge display but a good representation nonetheless. Personally I was here just for lunch after all. Having read the menu online already I was able to observe more closely the environment before ordering my predetermined meal. Smaller dining area with standard table and chair configuration with about 25% of capacity already taken by 1100 when we arrived. Two sides of the establishment are windowed so enough light poured through to feel inviting. I ordered the chicken club and took a seat.
The sandwich was pretty good. Noticeably fresh ingredients, good portions, excellent taste. The French Dijon potato side was also pretty good. Not exactly my normal style of potato salad but I won't knock it due to its freshness and taste. My fellow diners that were with me also enjoyed their meals quite a bit as well from what they said. I also tasted a chocolate chip pastry (that actual name of it eludes me currently but it was a type of croissant I believe) and it was very rich and delicious as well. A pretty good meal overall.
For an off the cuff lunch decision, Essence was a delightful experience. I wouldn't make it a weekly visit and it wouldn't personally go on my top choices simply because of its distance from my place of work. But I would encourage anyone to visit it to see what they think.
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