Pastry: Disappointingly soggy 4/10
Presentation: Tri-layer, artistic flair and inviting 9/10
Value for money: $6.80 - Small portion, not fresh and overpriced 3/10
Overall score: 4.75/10
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Filling: Pedestrian sweetened cream 5/10
Pastry: Disappointingly soggy 4/10 Presentation: Tri-layer, artistic flair and inviting 9/10 Value for money: $6.80 - Small portion, not fresh and overpriced 3/10 Overall score: 4.75/10
After a morning sporting match nearby, the family and I got lunch at Waverley Gardens shopping centre. I thought that Plateia Bakery and Cafe looked half decent and the lady behind the counter doting on the kids persuaded us to grab a bite and a coffee. I opted for their ‘Greek Milefei’ titled creation over the other traditional vanilla slice on offer. I must say that the presentation was excellent, and I loved the detail of the sugar glazed strawberry adhered to the top layer of pastry with additional custard. Sadly though, that was the highlight. What ensued next was just disappointing; lots of stale pastry flaking off in long thin strips rather than crumbling into pastry dust, and minimal and very uninteresting sweetened cream filling. At nearly $7 a little more quality should be offered in terms of flavour and satisfaction, I feel. Coffee also wasn’t great, but the service was superb!
1 Comment
Anthony
8/3/2018 07:55:04 am
Byron, thanks. $6.80 for such an inferior product is a crime. I am sorry you have to wade through such crud to get to the gold. I might add I tend to steer right away for establishments that charge over five bucks. The humble vanilla slice isn't that hard and should not be that expensive. thanks for your reviews.
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