So we decided to chill at GRANDE by SF after a hot day around Dah Yeh area, avoiding the usual traffic chaos in Damai area.

I ordered the affogato with choc soft serve, expecting that perfect mocha vibe again, but it came in a disposable cup?? I was really hoping for the fancy ice cream coupe they show in their reel—maybe they ran out of them, huhu....

My friend went for the Lemon Bliss flower tea, but honestly, it tasted like regular chrysanthemum tea you could easily brew at home—no “blissful” lemon flavour too....

The matcha latte with Niko Neko was decent, but let’s be real—good matcha is all about the ratio. Even the best brand won’t save it if the amount used is too little.

We also tried the strawberry bomboloni, churros with dark chocolate & caramel sauce, and Earl Grey lychee cake. The bakes were fine, but honestly, I’ve had better elsewhere.

Now, here’s a sight I didn’t expect—there was a mini windmill fan sitting inside the display counter, right next to the croissants. Not sure if it was there to keep the pastries crisp, prevent condensation, or just scare off sneaky flies. The pastries must’ve signed up for VIP airflow service. Gotta stay fresh. Need to ask the staff next time! 😂

I actually wanted to visit Anomaly (sadly, they’re closed on Saturdays), but next time, we’ll be checking out other spots for something a bit more exciting.

Honestly, we’re not the type to revisit the same café unless it’s super impressive. We’re all about exploring new spots only, since café hopping can burn a hole in our pockets! 😆

P/S: Oh, also tried their limited edition yuzu matcha soft serve with edible gold flakes before, not bad, but Nigocha Matcha is still my go-to. 😌