Maxim's
- July 3, 2001
- Rated 2 of 5 by
kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
This chain of small cake and pastry shops seems to mirror the success of Starbucks in New York, with a branch on every other street corner. The desserts are pretty good if somewhat unusual in flavor and presentation for Aerican appetites. Actually, the small cakes are quite European in style, with some unusual Asian accents like leechee or red bean paste. I had a pretty good peach cake served with a light cream. Not something that I would imagine as a finger food for consuming as you walk out the store and down the sidewalk, but tasty nonetheless. The muffin I purchased for eating later was just so-so. Prices are low enough, however, to sample a few different desserts. I'm always looking for a rationalization to have more sweets!
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