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How we read reviews →Carlton's boutique cafe known for owner-made Asian-inspired cakes and excellent coffee.
An intimate, cosy shopfront with very limited seating. two tables inside and one outside. The specialty cakes on display and aesthetically pleasing interior make it feel like a personal patisserie rather than a standard cafe. Music, ceramic mugs, and a neighbourhood warmth define the experience.
Owner-made specialty cakes with Asian-inspired flavours. yuzu (seasonal), lychee rose, black sesame, oolong, sesame cheesecake. Coffee served in handcrafted ceramic mugs on stands. Some cake slices contain alcohol. signage in-store advises. Whole cakes available for takeaway.
Owner brings an East Asian patisserie sensibility to a Carlton shopfront. yuzu, lychee, black sesame, oolong, and sesame are the flavour language. The approach reflects a genuine culinary heritage rather than a trend play.
Generally reasonable for specialty, owner-made cakes. A small number of reviewers felt the coffee and hot chocolate were slightly overpriced for the size. the cakes deliver better value per experience.
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