When I saw this bun in the display case, I thought it would be SO gooey and sticky sweet! The healthy part of me was glad that is wasn’t nearly as decadent, but the other part was somewhat disappointed. Isn’t that why you order a sticky bun in the first place? Although it was pretty good, I wish it was a little more sinful, lol! $2.95
Koffi, Palm Springs
With pumpkin, almonds and granola, drizzled with a sugar glaze. $2.95
Koffi, Palm Springs
Somehow, this muffin didn’t taste absurdly unhealthy. Maybe it’s the granola? Perhaps I think that since it has granola, it’s somehow healthier. Regardless, this muffin did help to fill me up before we took the Aerial Tramway up and hiked to the top of Mt. San Jacinto. It was a great day, and perhaps the granola helped make the hike a little easier. Hehe!
Latte
Cream cheese frosting and two small red velvet cakes.
Starbucks, South San Francisco
I love Starbuck’s petite treats because they provide a great sugar kick, but they’re small enough to prevent all the guilt. This red velvet mini is super moist (ew, that word!) and not overly sweet. Yum!
There was a lot of hype when Caffe Pascucci was opening its store near the Giant’s ballpark. This was to mark the Italian Company’s first foray into San Francisco’s caffineine crazed, foodie culture. My first impression of the space was that it was sleek and modern, but loungy and comfortable enough to plop down with your laptop. The clientele was your well-heeled corporate crowd taking a break from their boardrooms and computer screens to swing by and get re-energized with a latte. The food looked pretty inviting, and this apple tarte tatin was very good. These tend to be bite sized at other coffee shops, but this one was larger than most. The service was also friendly and efficient. I think they’ve done a great job with the place, and if I worked closer I would stop by more often.
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