"It's surely interesting to see more modern and upscale spots coming into Kensington such as Grey Gardens and Blackbird Baking Co., so Hanabusa Cafe was sure a nice addition! \n\nI had been told that the cafe has an order and pay first system, then one would be seated based on availability of seats. With that system, it creates quite the line up as the spot isn't exactly spacious. I'd advise coming at odd hours (2-3pm) if you're looking to sit in. Came in at a bit close to 2pm on a Thursday off and waited about 5mins after we ordered to be seated at a high table, but then were grateful we we seated at a more cozy table. \n\nMy bf and I got the earl grey caramel souffl\u00E9 pancakes to share and the Kyoto iced matcha latte for myself and the elderflower iced black tea for my bf. \n\nWhat I was pleased with:\nThe pancakes are worth the hype with them being super fluffy. The earl grey sauce was a nice match to eat with the pancakes and was not too overpowering. It tasted lovely with the berries adding a refreshing tartness as well. The drinks we got were also very refreshing.\n\nOur server was nice in letting us know of an open table and swiftly moving us which we greatly appreciated. \n\nPrices in my opinion were fair. $14.99 for 3 big fluffy pancakes, berries and a smothered amount of earl grey sauce has me wanting to come back for a treat. Drinks are average priced to a coffee joint ($2.99-5.99 price range)\n\nThe interior decor sure makes one feel as if they aren't in Kensington. There's a classy flare to the place with it being clean and beautifully lit with natural lighting. \n\nThe down fall: \nI didn't appreciate being rushed to order while waiting in line as we weren't even given a menu while in line, so once getting to the cashier and being asked \"what do you want?\"; was rather offputting as we thought we'd be seated prior to ordering but was told promptly, \"You have to order first!\" I mean... you're a cafe, not a burger joint! However, I'll give the cashier guy the benifit of the doubt that he was having a moody day."^^ . "0"^^ . . "1"^^ . "2018-05-12T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . . "0"^^ . .