After learning that Uncle Tetsu's most recent release, the Angel Hat Cake, was now in stores, I immediately set out on the next day in hopes of getting my hands on one.
My initial plan was to call beforehand to ensure that I would not be making a aimless trip to Bay and Dundas, but as management would have it, the listed telephone number was "currently not in service". Brilliant business strategy if you ask me. (Do you sense the sarcasm?)
As I made my way to the entrance, I was both surprised and impressed to find that only five people were spotted dwelling in the lineup outside. A sign, which was evidently a whiteboard decorated to resemble a ladybug, was propped up on a chair at the foot of the door ledge; it notified customers that the current wait time ranged between ten and fifteen minutes, and that today's batch of cheesecakes would be stamp-less (for whatever reason).
My initial plan was to call beforehand to ensure that I would not be making a aimless trip to Bay and Dundas, but as management would have it, the listed telephone number was "currently not in service". Brilliant business strategy if you ask me. (Do you sense the sarcasm?)
As I made my way to the entrance, I was both surprised and impressed to find that only five people were spotted dwelling in the lineup outside. A sign, which was evidently a whiteboard decorated to resemble a ladybug, was propped up on a chair at the foot of the door ledge; it notified customers that the current wait time ranged between ten and fifteen minutes, and that today's batch of cheesecakes would be stamp-less (for whatever reason).
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As the goal of the day was not to purchase a cheesecake, I paid the sign no more attention and approached the end of the line. A member of staff was present to control the lineup; I took to asking about the remaining quantities of Cheese Zuccotto (another term for the Angel Hat Cake). She dove into the shop to check, and re-emerged some two minutes later to inform me that they were unfortunately sold out. As only forty cakes were made daily, their morning batch had already been depleted.
She suggested that I return after 3:00 PM, as that was when their second batch would be produced.
Having to follow a strict commuter schedule meant that obtaining the Angel Hat Cake was just not in the cards for that day, so I headed next door to the Matcha Cafe. There was no lineup whatsoever, so I was able to take my time and select three items to make the trip seem a little more worthy.
She suggested that I return after 3:00 PM, as that was when their second batch would be produced.
Having to follow a strict commuter schedule meant that obtaining the Angel Hat Cake was just not in the cards for that day, so I headed next door to the Matcha Cafe. There was no lineup whatsoever, so I was able to take my time and select three items to make the trip seem a little more worthy.
A box of Green Tea Madeleines with Red Beans was purchased, along with a Matcha Soft Serve in a cup and a Matcha Latte.
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