La Renaissance Patisserie and Cafe

We went in this afternoon for some takeaway cakes and were greeted with friendly and cheerful service (including some helpful advice about proper French pronouns for cakes). Our cakes were packaged in a lovely box and bag which ensured they looked as good as new after a train and car trip home.

We ordered a 'Zulu' chocolate dome with crispy rice balls inside and a nice tempered chocolate garnish that had a 'snap' as you bit into it. The flavour of the chocolate mousse was light and well balanced.

The cheesecake was a set (not baked) cheesecake with a lemon base and citrus garnish as well as a pleasantly tart curd on top. This is the first time I've actually enjoyed a lemon cheesecake. It had a soft texture and I found it quite refreshing.

We found a line out the door when we got there and after enjoying the cakes it's clear why people are lining up at La Renaissance. 5/5 will visit again.