My pick in town is the cozy espresso bar + bake shop: Whisk.
I've been craving for their delectable treats since the start of Ramadhan, but simply couldn't find the time to squeeze in a coffee-run. That, plus the fear of caffeine in my system after 6pm. No sleep plus me equals a girl in the dumps, even I wouldn't want to be friends with. You have been warned.
Speaking of warnings, here's one from Whisk:
If you're into run-of-the-mill coffee flavoured milk stuff, there's a Starbucks next door.
Now, I'm no coffee expert and far from being a purist but as a fan of this magical often misunderstood brew that makes the world go round and run (what would Monday mornings be without it?!), I know good coffee when I sip one.
And so do the good people at Whisk. Bless them for introducing good no-nonsense cuppas to us.
I love the texture of their foams.
To me, that is the mark of a coffee well made. The appreciation comes thanks to a part-time job at an Italian patisserie back when I studied in Australia.
Countless cups of milk went down the sink daily due to my uncoordinated (in)ability to steam milk. You need the innate skill to tilt the steel pitcher at a precise angle, at the right temperature, with the right amount of movement & pressure from the steam wand. It is an art. That I do not have. It was all very foreign and I end up creating big air bubbles within the foam every time. This is a major no-no. The Italians practice scrupulous discipline when it comes to coffee. If the foam was too bubbly, no way in hell was it going out to the customer.
See, perfect froth made with love.
I always order the flat white served in a Nutella rimmed glass, an exclusive to Whisk. Haven't found this anywhere else in KL.
It's their take on the cafe mocha. I don't even know what it's actually called since the 1st time I had it, a friend ordered it for me. I usually call it 'coffee with Nutella thing'.
The result is a smooth, creamy, all rounded taste. The Nutella adds a nuttish, chocolate goodness that goes so well with the slight bitterness of coffee. Heavenly addictive!
Also had a slice of Pink Stacks, because you know, I wouldn't want the 'coffee with Nutella thing' to go down my tummy all by its lonesome self.
A pink gradient buttercake with a hint of rose is the stuff of every girl's dream no? Served on a rainbow platter atop a fluffy cloud tray by a mint green unicorn adorned with a crystal studded tiara...
There's a 5 year old toddler living in my subconscious that hopes tooth fairies and the Carebears exist despite the contrary.
And her choice of white knight would be? The Dark Knight. Batman.
xo Reem
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