FIONA: We had half an hour to kill in Kaikoura yesterday so decided to check out two cafes and go for the better looking caramel slice of the two. This is because moderation is very important #health. The first cafe we looked at had something that was apparently a caramel slice but unfortunately was also described as organic, raw, and whole grain. Because it was my birthday yesterday and I don’t like being disappointed on my birthday, we decided to leave that one. I’m not about to pretend to enjoy shit like that, even though I’m 27 now.
Anyway, so you know when you order something from a cafe and the person who takes your order congratulates you on your choice because you picked their favourite item on the menu? That’s what happened when we went next door and ordered the Oaty Caramel from Beach House Cafe Kaikoura. I can safely report that the lady working behind the counter there this morning has great taste because this slice was banging.
The base was slim and not very noteworthy, but that didn’t matter. The oats and coconut that normally would have gone into a base were on top of the caramel instead and were dark, toasted and chewy. The caramel itself was also dark and chewy and excellent. We practically inhaled this slice and seriously considered going back for a second.
TEXTURE: 9/10
FLAVOUR: 8.5/10
C̶H̶O̶C̶:CARAMEL:BASE/OTHER BITS RATIO: 8.5/10
OVERALL RATING: 8.5/10
ANDREW:This slice was a hit (seriously this cafe was A+) with both Fiona and I. The caramel was dark and chewy with a lovely strong flavour that was this slice’s defining characteristic. When combined with the toasted coconut and oats on top that gave it a lovely crunchy texture, it went down faster than an Aussie PM during a leadership vote.
TEXTURE: 9/10
FLAVOUR: 8/10
C̶H̶O̶C̶:CARAMEL:BASE RATIO: 8/10
OVERALL RATING: 8.5/10