In one word: Surprising
I wouldn't normally indulge in food from a hardware store, but the vanilla slices in the cabinet looked too good to leave alone, at only $3.30 a go. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the vanilla slice. Portion size, freshness and flavours were all pretty good. The custard had vanilla bean running through, with a heavy, whipped texture that still spurted out the side with every bite. The pastry (as visible is in the photo) was very flaky and fresh, but a little more baked would have given it a slightly more golden flavour. The icing, again, was pretty good. Not too sweet, slightly sticky and patterned with chocolate - Perhaps just a little too thick. I would happily eat one from there again next time I'm shopping for sandpaper or maybe some fake grass.