I couldn't believe it until I saw it. I didn't even know that there was such a thing. I didn't encounter anything similar in HK or in UK. But, I knew that their pastries and desserts were really good.
The Marks and Spencer Bakery is located beside the M&S boutique in Eastwood. In fact, they share the same entrance. Upon entering the food section, you'd see a small display rack of the breads, doughnuts and cookies on the left. On the other side, you'll see the packaged food items. The frozen pies and dinners were located on the opposite wall.
There weren't a lot of baked goods to choose from. There were only a couple of doughnuts left, a few pieces of cookies, one piece of bagel, several almond croissants and other British pastries. The batards and baguettes were stacked in the corner of the counter, below one's line of sight. I am not sure if the display, or the lack of, will be good business for them.
I only got to sample the chocolate chip cookie and the chocolate-glazed doughnuts. The cookie tasted great. The same kind of chocolate you get from the digestive cookies, you'll also taste in the cookies. However, it seemed over done. For a cookie the size of a "platito," it didn't have the same consistency all-throughout. The doughnuts seemed to be exposed for too long already that the bread is already turning crusty. Not a good first impression.
The store looked unappealing. Everything is stark white, even the trays. It looked so utilitarian for a bakery. I think it needs warm colors to lure the buyers.
The price range seemed reasonable though. It is very close to that of Bread Talk, and a bit cheaper than those offered in coffee shops. Since it also offers beverages, it may give its neighbor some serious competition, if only they had tables and chairs.
I will probably give it a few more months before I sample their stocks again. By then, they may have gotten over the usual operational hurdles of start-up bakeshops. I am hoping for better tasting breads from them in the future.
The Marks and Spencer Bakery is located beside the M&S boutique in Eastwood. In fact, they share the same entrance. Upon entering the food section, you'd see a small display rack of the breads, doughnuts and cookies on the left. On the other side, you'll see the packaged food items. The frozen pies and dinners were located on the opposite wall.
There weren't a lot of baked goods to choose from. There were only a couple of doughnuts left, a few pieces of cookies, one piece of bagel, several almond croissants and other British pastries. The batards and baguettes were stacked in the corner of the counter, below one's line of sight. I am not sure if the display, or the lack of, will be good business for them.
I only got to sample the chocolate chip cookie and the chocolate-glazed doughnuts. The cookie tasted great. The same kind of chocolate you get from the digestive cookies, you'll also taste in the cookies. However, it seemed over done. For a cookie the size of a "platito," it didn't have the same consistency all-throughout. The doughnuts seemed to be exposed for too long already that the bread is already turning crusty. Not a good first impression.
The store looked unappealing. Everything is stark white, even the trays. It looked so utilitarian for a bakery. I think it needs warm colors to lure the buyers.
The price range seemed reasonable though. It is very close to that of Bread Talk, and a bit cheaper than those offered in coffee shops. Since it also offers beverages, it may give its neighbor some serious competition, if only they had tables and chairs.
I will probably give it a few more months before I sample their stocks again. By then, they may have gotten over the usual operational hurdles of start-up bakeshops. I am hoping for better tasting breads from them in the future.
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