The ethereal aesthetic of K Cafe Patisserie & Tea House may attract Instagram lovers, but unfortunately the food and drinks are pricey and do not deliver in flavor.
K Cafe is sure to catch your eye with a rosy pink exterior and botanical patio full of kumquat trees and succulents as you head down Bascom Avenue.
The glamorous fairytale cafe was exactly as awe-inspiring as the pictures of it on social media.
As you enter, your eyes are drawn to the blooming chandeliers hanging delicately from a ceiling of faux vines and flowers.
Giant pink plush velvet love seats brighten the room and invite you to sit and relax with your cup of coffee or boba tea.
The small cafe had an aromatic mix of floral scents and buttery pastries.
Gaping windows let in the golden hour rays so customers can take a plethora of selfies while sipping a small $7, 8 ounce ‘eggpachino’.
K Cafe pairs their signature ‘eggpachinos,’ made with fresh organic brown eggs, with a flowery jasmine green tea.
It wasn’t the flavors, but the act of chasing a drink with another that was awkward for a cafe. It would be more relevant at a college party.
I ordered the dragonfruit and kumquat fruit tea with boba and basil seeds which was garnished with mint and a lemon slice.
The boba was made perfectly, with no tough or mushy textures and the basil seeds were a delightful addition, but my drink tasted of acetic water despite the tasty fragrance.
The garnishes and toppings were the only additions that made my fruit tea better, so I strongly recommend paying those extra dollars.
I decided to try their tiramisu which consists of a mellow egg custard, layered on an espresso, anise and rum cake.
The cake base had the density of clay with no distinct flavors resembling tiramisu, yet the custard was enjoyable with just the right amount of sweetness.
I walked in expecting great selfie opportunities and drinks to match, but shortly afterward I was looking around the cafe wondering if other customers’ pretty pastries tasted like Easy-Bake Oven recipes.
Despite knowing that many customers are there for the atmosphere of the cafe, they use disposable pink cups for every hot drink order. It would make more sense ethically and presentationally if they used cute coffee mugs.
As I left, I plucked a kumquat off their tree to establish the authentic flavors of the fruit and how unparalleled the dragon fruit and kumquat tea was.
I’d probably only return to the cafe to pluck some more kumquats from their patio.
