I have found a treasure right in my own back yard. I have been noticing a small shop on one of my routes. I'm always rushing around getting errands completed. I have been wanting to stop and visit this shop.
Well on Thursday i did just that. I put on the brakes and walked into this beautiful shop.
The shop is a Cuban Bakery. The lady running the business greeted me at the door with a smile and a "Good Morning Welcome". There was an immediate warm family feeling at the door.
When I walked in I was overwhelmed by the smells, the pastries, and the decor.
Sitting on the front counter is a shiny Espresso Machine. Then under the counter top is a long row of glass enclosed shelves holding all types of sweet treats, and Cuban sandwiches, Rolls, Merengue, cupcakes, simple pastries, and fruit filled pastries.
I placed my order and took a seat. I enjoyed a cup of Cafe Con Leche. The cafe was so delicious, smooth, a little sweet with a little bite. the froth on the top was so thick and so good.
There were so many choices on a sweet treat. I had my eye on a slice of leche cake. I then saw a a chocolate drizzled meregue. There were lots of stuffed puffed pastries. She offers savory treats also, such as a meat pie, and meat stuff puffed pastries. I enjoyed a Guava Coconut Macaroon. The Macaroon was moist,sweet,and yummy.
I was talking with Maria. This is a family business started by her parents. I asked if all the baking was made right there. The answer was yes.
I was sitting at one of her six tables. The tables are covered in thick white table clothes. The chairs are comfortable cafe style chair. The decor of the shop was of an old town Cuban shop. The pictures hanging on the walls are of old family wedding portraits. Pictures of the the family home in Cuba.
There is wood cabinets with a rustic paint finish, pottery,and planters perched in different areas. The music playing was soft Cuban tempo beat.
There are so many more treats I will have to enjoy. The Cafe alone is reason to return. This is a treasure in my backyard.
