Visited this outlet on a Friday evening around 8:30pm and the place was empty.
We took a while to decide as it was my sister's and mother's first time. The lady manning the cake counter did not bother to ask or offer any assistance. In the end we opted for their limited time special Berry Blossom ($10.20) and their Double Cheese Cake ($8.70).
When asked by the other staff how many forks I needed, I said 4. To my surprise they gave us plastic forks, in my other visits to their other outlets, they'll give a metal fork when dining-in. But I didn't question as it has been a while since I last visited, just thought it was a change in SOP.
On to the review of the cakes we ordered. The Berry Blossom was overtly sweet and sickening. The cake on the inside was dry and bland. The cheesecake was light and airy, a good mix of savory and sweet, but not too sweet.
Whilst we were in the midst of eating, another group was about to leave, returning the tray to the tray collection point. As I was conveniently seated right by it, I noticed they were given metal forks. 2 ladies who walked in behind us ordered 1 cake and were also given metal forks.
As my partner was full from dinner, I returned the unused 4th fork that I took for him to the counter. Only to be met with the cake counter staff taking it and simply tossing it in the air in a somewhat rude manner. The fork hit the edge of the counter and fell to the floor. Whilst she violently hit the tray against the bin to show her displeasure.
Overall, would not recommend anyone to purchase from this outlet. Both staff were extremely rude and treated us poorly, when we did nothing wrong and were cordial when ordering.
TK Studio
3
I came to strawberry shortcake late in life, but now they are one of my favourite cakes. The strawberry shortcake here is ok. Fluffy sponge, nicely sweetened cream (a little to heavy for me), and nice looking strawberries (a little too tart for liking).
Nice to have cake and coffee while watching the hustle and bustle of a busy centre
Drew
4
Bad thing about Henri Charpentier is that you'll need to order at least an item per person. And there's limited seating, with the high chairs being on the uncomfortable side.
However, their blackforest cake is pretty decent. And their cheesecake isn't bad either. The blackforest cake is moist and has enough flavour from the sponge and the blueberries, though no rum flavour in it. Icing is a tad sweet, but still acceptable.
The cheesecake is alright, with the cheese not being too thick or dense, but not light and fluffy either. Maybe they could make the base of the cheesecake a little thicker or crunchier.
The only thing I'll really say sucks is the limited seating and the uncomfortable high chairs facing the crowd. Otherwise, it's on the pricey side, so I definitely wouldn't be a regular here (cakes aren't nice enough to pull me back).
Kate I
5
The π π’π§ππ§ππ’ππ« is truly a culinary masterpieceβwe absolutely ππππ them! The moment we stepped in, the aroma of fresh baking filled the air, and my boys devoured them in a flash! π Lucky for me, they let me sneak a small bite of each. π
Besides the ππ’π§ππ§ππ’ππ«π¬ and π¦ππππ₯ππ’π§ππ¬, don't miss out on their freshly made (not frozen) cakes: β€οΈ
π The shortcake π°βa hit with Kengie
𧑠Sachertorte (Vienna Chocolate Cake)βKaydee's fave
π Double Cheesecakeβextra light and creamy, made with rare cheeses π§
𧑠π Tiramisu (non-alcoholic) βalso a must-try!
Pair these treats with your choice of hot or cold drinks, and you've got a perfect day out. I can already foresee my boys asking for a return visit soon! π
Friendly staffs too! Good recommendations π
Maurice Lee
4
It is definitely not cheap for a piece of chocolate financier but the quality and taste make it easier to stomach. I ordered a cafe latte to complete the meal. Overall experience is it is a nice place to chill and have some quality pastries. The coffee is average. The service staffs are friendly. I am comfortable with this kind of cafe. It offers me a place to chill without being overly distracted by overly zealous staffs. It is a good place for people watching.