"2"^^ . . "0"^^ . . . "The Butterwood Bake Consortium is a gem of a place and exactly the sort of spot Upper Lawrenceville was lacking. Only a year ago there weren't any good places to grab coffee or tea and pastries past 52nd street. With this covering desserts, coffee, and tea and the nearby B52 cafe, the area is lacking no longer. \n\nI came here with a friend who had been wanting to try it with me. I arrived a bit earlier than she did and was greeted by the lovely woman behind the counter. I ordered a vegan blackberry vanilla cake and inquired about the tea options. She let me smell the different types of tea, and I chose the peppermint which I thought would be light enough to pair with the cake. The chestnut tea smelled excellent, and I will be back to try some with a dark chocolate dessert. \n\nI sat at one of the Victorian garden style tables, and my order was brought out to me in under five minutes. The cake had been warmed up and the tea came with a little timer for steeping. Everything tasted delicious! By this time my friend had arrived and selected chocolate mouse and an espresso. She felt much the same about the quality of her dessert. I was offered more water for a second cup of tea, and we sat and chatted for over an hour as the place became progressively more full and lively. (There was even a book club!) I loved seeing how much people were enjoying themselves. Dessert here is going to be a regular occurrence!"^^ . "5"^^ . "2016-02-13T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ .