Right off San José State’s campus on 4th Street, is a French cafe called La Lune Sucrée, an excellent option for college students to grab a drink or munch on food during breakfast and lunch hours.
The cafe provides a relaxing atmosphere for students to unwind during their breaks between classes and students have various options on the cafe menu.
Choices include sandwiches, salads, soups and quiches while providing baked treats such as pastries and crepes, according to its menu page.
The friendly customer service makes the place welcoming and attractive, and approachable for customers to enter.
In my three years at SJSU, I never noticed the presence of the cafe until a few weeks ago.
Since then, I have only been there twice and I plan on coming back with my friends in the future.
I decided to try out their Breakfast Benedict sandwich with an addition of extra cheese and a drink, the Matcha Lavender Latte with oat milk which totaled to $24.28.
Adding the cheese and the oat milk was a smart move I made as they enhanced the taste and flavor of the items.
Customers are allowed to customize their orders such as choosing options for the type of milk they want to add to their drink and several food choices to add to a sandwich.
The addition of extras to food or drinks allows customers to get creative with their orders and the cafe is all open to it.
I first received my latte and took a savory sip while I waited for my sandwich to be ready.
I was impressed with the barista perfecting an equal blend of the matcha and lavender as it hit all the right notes and brought a sweet savory taste to my mouth.
The oat milk, creamy and velvety, played its own role in this masterpiece with its smooth texture helping to blend in well with the flavors.
It also added a comforting and wholesome depth to the latte that rounded out the flavors in a way that was both satisfying and soothing.
Each sip felt like a moment of inner peace, with the combination of oat milk, matcha and lavender all enhancing the balance of unique flavors rather than simply overpowering each other.
The overall result was a drink that felt as if it was meant for slow, elaborate and soothing sips.
Besides the enrichment of the latte, the Breakfast Benedict sandwich satisfied my taste buds.
It was deliciously made with each layer of flavor melding together in perfect harmony.
The toasted hot fresh sandwich provided the ideal foundation, with crispy bread but soft and cheesy in the center.
As my teeth sank into the hotness of the sandwich, the first bite revealed a rich savory flavor and the other remaining bites provided the same flavor.
The delicate yet satisfying bite of the ham paired so well with the egg that rested on top, the yolk cascaded over the other ingredients.
The egg was the perfect counterpoint to the savory ham, offering an incredibly smooth texture that enveloped each bite.
However, it was the gouda that truly elevated the sandwich to another level.
The cheese melted in my mouth because it was wonderfully smooth, and had a smoky, slightly nutty flavor that wrapped itself around the egg and ham, adding depth and richness.
As it melded with the warm egg yolk, the gouda became almost velvety, coating the palate with a satisfying, savory finish.
The slight tang of the hollandaise sauce danced over the top, tying everything together with its luxurious taste.
College students looking to take a break or relax should consider stopping by at La Lune Sucrée.
The aesthetic, quiet atmosphere, down to earth service and well made fresh food makes it a perfect place for SJSU students.
As a student, it is worth coming back and I was satisfied with my purchases.
La Lune Sucrée is the perfect place to stop by on your own or to tag along with your friends, all it takes is to walk across campus.
