Thursday 4 August 2011

Amici Bakery Cafe


242 Chapel St, Prahran, Victoria
Date: 4.8.11

The first thing you notice walking into this very large café is the counter with all their cakes on display, I must admit to almost getting some wood! This place has a great feel to it as you sit back and enjoy your coffee. While there’s nothing unique about this place, it’s nice enough and a nice escape from the afternoon. The very attractive counter staff are friendly, and our first waiter was lovely; the rest of the staff seemed to take your order with a side of snarl. One of the female staff clearly didn’t want to be there, or maybe she just didn’t like how loud my friend Elle and I were laughing. Whatever the reason, she tainted what was up to then a nice experience. As for coffee, a step above middle of the road. It was rounded and tasty but I’ve certainly had better lately. Nice place, just not overly memorable.

AMBIENCE:    Nice and roomy, but seems to be always full – a good sign. And if you have a sweet tooth, you will love the cake display. But the place lacks individuality. 3 out of 5.

SERVICE:    This is going to sound horribly sexist but is the utmost truth, the male staff were incredibly friendly while the female staff seemed to hate the world. 2.5 out of 5.

COFFEE:    Nice, and a step above average. But just like the rest of this place, not overly special. Happily had my second cup though and the after taste was nice. 3 out of 5.

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