This quaint cafe sure stays true to its name. First of all it's located on a strip that resembles that of a little winter village. When you walk inside you find yourself stepping into a "cottage" with antique-like, cottage-y decor, complete with a creaking wooden floor.
I visited today because of so many rave reviews regarding their "amazing butter tarts" so I was curious. I wasn't overly hungry so I ordered the minestrone "soup du jour" and my favorite butter tart - PECAN!
I sat at the back of the room by the window. My table was the kind you would have found at grandma's with tied-on chair cushions. It was pretty empty but for those who were there, they appeared to be regulars as the staff knew them by name, small town-like. :)
The minestrone soup wasn't anything special, obviously homemade but definitely not Italian authentic. But i'm was not expecting that from this place. Once that was down the hatch I was ready for the infamous tart!
On looks alone, it didn't wow me and i'm pretty particular about my tarts so I was hoping that the hype was all it was cracked up to be.
Cutting into it with my fork was my first test. I don't like the filling to spill out, I like a more gelatinous texture. Pass!
I liked the thicker pie crust encasing the filling. It was both equal parts buttery, crisp and chewy. Texture love!
Now the filling was smooth, rich and sweet, with the perfect hints of pecans. After devouring it, I had a short argument with my hips and thighs about ordering a second. My hips and thighs won, this time!
Besides Pecan, they have many other choices for tarts as well as biscuits and muffins and other desserts. Any "defective" desserts are on display for purchase at a discount and they have coolers filled with Ready-to-serve and frozen entrees to take home. Great for the bachelor in me!
As others would have it said, Yes, place makes a pretty scrumptious tart. I'll have to come back and taste test the others.