Happy Saturday! I absolutely love lazy weekends with no errands in sight.
After sleeping in and enjoying a relaxing brunch at home, I decided it was
time to hunt down a new coffee shop to hang out and finally be productive
(time to write some blog posts!).
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Mocha from Yar Café
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During my search, a new spot called Yar Café popped up on Google Maps in West
Broadway, right near the old Toys R' Us location. They are still in their soft
opening phase, having only started their journey two weeks ago. It's so
exciting to catch a new business early! Naturally, I ordered too much! Here's
the rundown:
I started with an 8 oz Mocha, which was definitely on the bitter side. I
paired it with the gorgeous Pistachio Kunafa Croissant. Inside, the croissant
was packed with crunchy, sweet, shredded pastry (kunafa) soaked in a sugary
syrup. Unfortunately, the croissant itself tasted stale. A quick reheat would
have brought it back to life, I think.
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Pistachio Kunafa Croissant from Yar Café
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A quick peek inside the Pistachio Kunafa Croissant from Yar Café
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Then, Hubby joined me straight from his dental appointment, and we ordered
three more things! The Iced Persian Latte was super pretty, strong, and
bitter—perfect for a late afternoon jolt. We also grabbed their Beef Sandwich
for a late lunch, which was packed with sliced beef, a house sauce, peppery
arugula, tomato, and Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. It was a delicious,
satisfying sandwich, though not exactly mind-blowing.
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Iced Persian Latte from Yar Café
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Beef Sandwich (House-style) from Yar Café
Sliced beef, house sauce, arugula, tomato, Monterey Jack, and cheddar
cheese
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Finally, we tried the Tiramisu Danish. It featured sweet tiramisu filling
inside what should have been a flaky pastry, but sadly, the bread was stale
again, which was really disappointing.
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Tiramisu Danish from Yar Café
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My verdict for future me (and you!): Definitely order their drinks, which are
unique and strong. But for now, until they sort out the freshness, skip the
food!
