Review for Satura Cakes

I must say, that I'm an equal/equal foodie lover. I don't necessarily love salty, savory items more than sweets, so I love all things equally, as long as they're tasty.

But Satura Cakes has been one of my favorites for years now. This is one of my "splurge" desserts (as in wallet, not calories). And it's conveniently located at Ward Centre, so I can frequent this spot.

But on with the review!

This review is for: Satura Cup-cakes, French Toast pastry, Hot Cocoa, and Espresso Affogato.

Restaurant Name: Satura Cakes
Address/Location:
1200 Ala Moana Blvd. Bld 6, Suite 601 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 / Ward Centre
Tel: (808)537-1206 Fax: (808) 537-1208
www.saturacakes.com
Price range: (cheap to expensive): 3.5/5
Parking: Yes, in building / street parking

Wait/Service/Atmosphere: There is no wait! There is usually a table open inside, and if not, and if it's a nice day/night, there are many tables outside. And this cafe is more of a self-service place, versus a restaurant style. If you do happen to have an item that requires cooking or heating, the servers (who are so sweet) will bring it to you happily. I've only had the best service here. I LOVE the atmosphere in this cafe. It's always clean, and it's got a great modern feel. It's a great place to come and have a sweet dessert and tag your laptop along (they offer free wireless!) indoors. Also a great place to network, and have a business chat over coffee. Outside is a great place to have some iced tea or coffee on a bright day, with a little sweet on the side. It's perfect day or night.

Menu: I didn't realize the menu was so broad! I haven't tried anything but their cup-cakes, cheesecake, French Toast, and a few drinks, but they also have things like sandwiches and cookies. You can see their menu HERE. (This menu is for pick up in the Hawaii region)

French Toast (warmed with whipped cream and cinnamon)

Hot Cocoa, Satura Strawberry shortcake Cup-cake, and Creme Fraiche Cup-cake.

Espresso Affogato (A cup of strong espresso, chilled with a scoop of vanilla gelato inside)

Quality/Quantity: These cakes are outstanding! I love the quality of the cakes, dense but not so heavy, and the variety of frosting is amazing. I love the consistency of the toppings and everything that comes with it! These cakes are definitely made to perfection, and you can tell that they take price in their products. With these type of pastries, a little is a lot. I can't say the quantity will be the best for your buck, but I can say that because these little tidbits are so rich, I think more would be too much for the taste buds and the waistline. So I give my stamp of approval for quantity.

Plating: I love their cute boxes and cups! Signature bright orange, with white lettering really makes this place stand out. When enjoying your food there, they put things on plates for you with metal cutlery, instead of plastick forks and knives! Yay for being plastic free!

Pricing: Cutienekogurl: Satura's can easily range from 3$ a cupcake to 5$ a sandwich, making a complete meal 10-15$. Again, the quality of food and service is above par, but is still more of a treat to ones self.
They however have nice specials for students and office workers, often saving a couple bucks here and there.

Other: My personal favorite is the Creme Fraiche cup-cake. It's a very clean, almost plain taste, but it's like a light cheesecake. It's got layers of cake, cheesecake, and whipped topping. YUM! The French Toast is a close second though... It's warmed and crispy on the outside, but soft and buttery on the inside. Not to mention it's topped with a load of whipped cream and cinnamon.

Overall: 9.5 /10