Some like their cakes to look like they were “bought in a shop” – flashy, fancy, big. I prefer cakes that look like they were made by someone’s nanna. The latter is what you’ll get at Sweet Source, where owner Zoi Condos bakes a fresh selection of home-style cakes and pastries daily.
The selection is different every day (except for the whippy-frosted cupcakes which are a permanent feature): usually there’s a frangipane tart, some kind of slice or brownie, and then whatever takes Condos’ fancy. Your chosen cake will be served on one of their mismatched antique floral nanna-crockery plates.
I had the brioche with raspberries and custard, which was absolutely delicious:
Foodie Little Sis had the berry and almond muffin – I stole a bite, again delicious:
And my partner had the blackcurrant angelfood cake, which looked very pretty, but we found the icing overly sweet:
Coffees there are usually very well-made; the beans they use have a nutty overtone that I don’t completely adore, but hey, there’s cake, so who cares. They do have savoury food there too, mostly pies, frittatas, and filled baguettes; I’ve tried most of it but it’s not nearly as good as the cakes are, so I’d recommend you skip it and head straight for the sweets. Nothing wrong with having cake for lunch anyway, right?
Service is generally not of the smiley variety, unfortunately. Most of the staff tend to look strung-out and anxious, which seems strange to me, as I’ve often thought that most of the world’s ills could be solved with cake. (Perhaps they’re not partaking of the merchandise often enough.)
If you love cake, Sweet Source is a must-visit.
KATE