Wow!!! I waited impatiently for what seemed like weeks for Cacao Tree Cafe http://www.cacaotreecafe.com to open and boy, did they deliver. Finally made it over to Royal Oak today to check it out for myself. What a lovely, intimate cafe. When we visited, the mid-afternoon sun was streaming thru the windows and there were people popping by to sample the goodies. Because we were heading off to a family birthday celebration, we couldn't partake of an entree but had to settle for nibbling on the delectable handmade chocolates. My boyfriend and I both agreed that the Chocolate Pudding rocked. The chocolate base was rich, complex and not overly sweetened. However, the topping was the perfect accompaniment and added just the right amount of sweetness. We also tried the peppermint mint patty and the orange flavored chocolates which were amazing. Think of an almost bittersweet chocolate with an intense orange zest. To top it off, the owner/manager informed us that most of the items in the store are gluten-free, including all of the above-referenced yummies. This place is a find and we'll definitely be back.
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