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    holmes31
    168 Review(s)
    Pro Gourmet
    The taste of homemade Just OK Jun 05, 2012  
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    Before I entered the café, the vintage arcade had already grasped my attention. For those who have been to the UK, they must find the decor rather familiar, as the posters and postcards can be found everywhere in flea markets or some little boutique out there. Still, the collection in this shop is not really large compared to mine at home tongue. Anyway, I do fancy the decor.
     
     
    The counter of Saffron was filled with various pastries, cakes and bread. I wish I had a bigger stomach to try them all. After some ruthless screening, I picked my all-time favourite apple tart, which coincidentally was the signature dish of Saffron, and the equally irresistible caramel slice.
    It was so difficult to make up your mind
    It was so difficult to make up your mind
     
    The apple tart had a rather “humble” look; it was like the homemade one you see in TV programmes. But I suppose we should judge by its inner beauty instead of appearance. If you are a butter-lover, you will like it. For me, I indulged in every golden-baked and buttery pastry. However, the mashed apple fillings of this tart were a bit too sweet and not generous enough. I also prefer to have some cinnamon favour with a bit apple dices mixed in the fillings.
    signature apple tart
    signature apple tart
     
    Caramel slices usually have three layers: chocolate, caramel and shortbread. This one was a bit different as the shortbread layer replaced by a chewy and hard layer which I was not sure what it was. The chocolate and caramel layers were smooth and tasty. Their thinness could not satisfy me, though. Apparently, I have conformed to the British insistence of having as much chocolate and caramel in their caramel slices without considering the obvious side effects of taking too much sugar. It is always joyful to indulge in the delicious yet evil food. Calories concern? We will come to this later... Let me satisfy my appetite first!
     
    CM’s raspberry slice was also rich in butter smell. Raspberry filling was a bit sticky with a note of sour. Its texture was like thick raspberry paste. Saffron’s homepage said it offers homemade jam for sale, but unfortunately I did not see them that day. What a pity!

    Coffee was Saffron’s weakest link. The over-extracted espresso was way too bitter and the milk foam was a failure. The bubbles were too large and not enduring. That’s the kind of foam I dislike most.
     
    There were still a lot that I would like to try, but Stanley is a bit far away for me. Saffron’s branches, situated at the Peak and Repulse Bay, are equally inconvenient. sad Next time, perhaps I will reserve the stomach for the appealing salad and pies!
     
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    peg12
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    chopstick Raisin scone and lemon scone: One of my favourite items...not too dry. The texture is great, full of butter...very fresh! lollollol
    chopstick expresso tart: If you are one of the "expresso fans", you have to try this one. A very special taste...crispy and unforgettable! tongue
    chopstick Mushroom and chicken pie: Full of fillings....with solid texture...yummy! smile
    chopstick Croissant: Not the best in town...but I'm still loving it! lol

    I come here a lot!!!
    Although it seems a bit pricy,
    it's worthy!!! bowlbowlbowl
    Raisin scone and lemon scone
    Raisin scone and lemon scone
     
    expresso tart
    expresso tart
     
    Mushroom and chicken pie (whole)
    Mushroom and chicken pie (whole)
     
    The pie is really yummy!!!
    The pie is really yummy!!!
     
    Croissant
    Croissant
     
     
     
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    ray318
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    Good cafe... Must try. Smile Oct 13, 2009  
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    First time tried this cafe... Surprisingly food is very good and very american. You can find all kinds of American candies and snacks.

    The best of all is the bagel... Crispy on outside and soft inside. Must try. Dun forget to get cream cheese as well.

    Service is very good. The lady is very gentle and polite.

    My kid ordered a strawberry cup cake... The icing is a bit sweet but dun forget... this is "american"... Like this kind of original...

    Will go again next time...
    Bagel with cream cheese is a must try.
    Bagel with cream cheese is a must try.
     
     
    Recommended Dish(es):  Bagel
     
    Date of Visit: Oct 10, 2009 

    Spending per head: Approximately HKD50

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    Birthday Quiche Smile Nov 25, 2007  
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    Actually, I made a phone call previous day to inquire about what kinds of cake will be availble. I already made a list and asked my friend to buy for us. However, maybe it is too early, around 8:30am and it only provide bread and pie. We have quiche and pie to celebrate my friend's birthay, 1 vegetable quiche, 1 lamb pie, 1 chicken pie, 2 apple pies, 1 cinnamon bun and they around palm size. I like their American taste. Here is the favorites first: vegetable quiche, lamb pie, chicken pie, cinnamon bun and apple pie. Apple pie taste ok but the texture likes scone rather than pie. Next time, I will try their cake like rich chocolate, Banana ......


     
    Spending per head: Approximately HKD160

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    foodislove
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    relaxing little cafe Smile Oct 27, 2007  
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    i usually go to this bakery whenever i go to stanley for yum cha or whatever because i love their croissants.

    A piece of that costs $15 and it is not like the usual ones you can buy in hk with the uber thin layers of oily puff pastries (even if you buy them at Le Salon De The & La Boutique at landmark, which people say on this site that they\'ve got the best ones). The saffron croissant has a thicker outer crust with buttery layers inside (amount of butter just right), which i think gives it a nice, pleasing texture.

    I\'ve also tried their biscotti (costs $10 each), both the almond sth flavor and the chocolate sth (dark brown) one. The former one tastes so so and has a weird cakey texture which makes it more like a dense cake rather than a biscotti. The latter one is nice though... it has a rich chocolatey flavor and is cripsy enough to be eaten after being dipped into a cuppa latte.

    Their cookies (the large flat ones) are chewy enough but they tend to be on the sweet side.

    love the ambience of this cafe too... would definetely go back again =]
     
    Spending per head: Approximately HKD30

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