Traditional Croissant
Alforno

Alforno

222 7 St SWAB T2P 5M1, Calgary, United States

Cafés • Italian • Bakeries • Canadian


"I booked this afternoon tea to take my daughter out for a treat. When we arrived it was so busy and our table was not ready. When we were taken to our table it was not ready and mistook us for a table of 6 even though there was just us two standing there. We waited again and finally got to our table late. We got our tea and cakes and left to our own devices. We did not speak to anyone again and I had to flag down our server to get me a box and tell her we were done. She brought the box and I expected to get the bill at that time. We waited for 30 more mins and still did not see her so I got up to ask another server if I could pay, she said she would get our server. She didn’t come and then 10 more mins went by and she showed someone else to the table next to me and I tried to get her attention but she looked away and went back down stairs. I got up and went downstairs so I could pay. Our server was on the till helping someone so I lined up for 10 more mins and another person on the till asked to help me so I explained I wanted to pay and she said sorry you will have to wait for your server. I got back in line and waited for the customer in front to be done and when I finally got to the till my server did not acknowledge my long wait or anything. It was 50 mins from the time I got the box till I paid and left. I realize the place was busy but paying $40 per person for this tea, I would have expected better or at least any service. If you don’t have the staff to look after these afternoon tea customers then you shouldn’t be offering it. I am very disappointed in what should have been a lovely afternoon spent with my daughter."

Faria Bakery

Faria Bakery

3417 Broadway, Sacramento I-95817-2800, United States

Pizza • French • Coffee • Italian


"Wandering around the Oak Park neighborhood on a sunny Sunday afternoon, I happened upon Faria Bakery. Immediately taken by the bakery's homey interior and stepped in without hesitation. Faria Bakery is a true Sacramento gem which got its start right in the heart of Oak Park and has since expanded to two brick and mortar locations in Oak Park and Folsom, while still attending neighborhood farmer's markets as well. For those who want some hands on experiences, Faria Bakery also offers classes at both of their locations.I'll also mention that the bakery's only open from 8am to 3pm, so if you go a little later in the day (as I did around 2pm or so) then it may be slim pickings (but to be honest I didn't mind at all). I ended up going home with a miso loaf and a pistachio rose lychee cup (which intrigued by the flavors alone). The miso loaf is crafted with their housemade chickpea miso, brown rice porridge and crusted with toasted sesame seed, which together makes for a rich, savory, earthy bite. I personally paired my miso loaf with avocado making for a wonderful breakfast meal. The pistachio rose lychee cup is a croissant cup with pistachio filling in the middle topped with a rose lychee cream. Although I am a fan of floral notes in my pastries and desserts, I do have to admit the rose lychee cream was almost overwhelming. You could very clearly discern the rose; however, it overpowered the lychee. However, when you take a bite of the pastry together, the cream does provide a nice accompaniment to the butter, flaky croissant cup overall a delicious bite nonetheless.If you enjoy fresh artisan bread and want to support a local Sacramento business, then Faria Bakery might just be your new favorite bread spot. Without a doubt, when I find myself in the Oak Park area, Faria Bakery will be one of my stops."