Sugar Cakes Patisserie: a sweet reprieve from ordinary
Even in the early morning, before Marietta Square is fully awake for the day, Sugar Cakes Patisserie glows with charm and all the wonderful character of a European cafe. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
The green and glass storefront beckons patrons with a penchant for the sidewalk cafes of Paris and the fragrant bakeries of Italy. Through the glass, the patisserie's dusky orange and yellow interior blazes with a warmth that draws in the casual passerby like a moth to a flame.
It's the kind of place which has become a rare commodity in this digital age. A place where friends and colleagues chat over coffee and croissants; a place you can leisurely browse the paper while licking the powdered sugar from your fingers; a place where uniqueness and fresh quality trumps speed and corporate productivity.
Chalkboard signage, plenty of seating nooks and, of course, the smell of fresh espresso and pedestals filled with temptingly beautiful pastries round out just a few of the many reasons local residents have made this place a must stop for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Whether you're on-the-go or have time to sit and stay a while, Sugar Cakes will make you feel as if time has stopped for just a bit.
Early risers will be pleased with Sugar Cakes breakfast selections. Sit down with the Country French Breakfast (scrambled eggs, bacon, sauteed potatoes, grilled tomato, and croissant, $7.25), the Creme Brulee French Toast (white bread dipped in Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brulee, pan fried gold brown and topped with vanilla powdered sugar, served with syrup, seasonal fruit and Bircher Muesli, $6.50), the Breakfast Quiche (savory quiche with honey ham, cheddar cheese, served with seasonal fruit and Bircher Muesli, $6.50), or the Croque Madame (local French style sandwich with wheat toast, grilled ham, Swiss cheese, topped with a fried egg and served with grilled pineapple, sliced tomato and Bechamel sauce, $6.50).
Sugar cakes also serves more traditional favorites like omelettes, biscuits, bagels, waffles, and of course, artisan-crafted pastries.
During lunch, stop in for the Grilled Chicken Ciabatta (chicken breast with roasted bell pepper, onion, pesto may, swiss cheese on fresh ciabatta bread, served with pickle, choice of chips or an apple, $7.95), Salmon Salad, (pan seared salmon with lemon butter sauce with a house salad and potato pancakes, $8.95), the Southern-Style Crab Cakes, (a local favorite of pan seared crab cakes, choice of salad and tartar sauce, $9.50), a quiche ($7.95) or the French Chicken Salad Croissant (chicken salad, with toasted almonds and grapes, served with house salad, $8.25).
Posted by Christine Foster
